Explore Paris: The best routes around the city | Michael Macaroon

A city for romantics, art enthusiasts and lovers of street life, Paris is eternally compelling, a beautiful urban landscape ideal for strolling through. Explore Paris is a brand new guide and the perfect pocket companion when discovering this iconic city: a full-colour guide containing 20 easy-to-follow routes which cover every neighbourhood, from the ancient Islands to the maze of narrow streets around Montmartre, the fashionable Marais and ultra-modern La Defense. Insight's trademark cultural coverage perfectly sets the routes in context, with introductions to Parisian cuisine, the city's fabulous shopping and key historical dates. The best cafés, bars, and brasseries to stop at are highlighted in each tour, while the finest restaurants are covered in the directory section, which also contains a wealth of useful practical information and language guide. There is also a range of carefully selected hotels to suit all budgets. All routes are plotted on the useful pull-out map, and the evocative photography captures the essence of Paris. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Paris will help you discover the very best of what's on offer.