Don't Be a Tourist in Paris: The Messy Nessy Chic Guide
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Don't Be a Tourist in Paris: The Messy Nessy Chic Guide

Hardcover – October 14, 2019

Price
$30.00
Format
Hardcover
Pages
323
Publisher
13 Things Ltd
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1916430921
Dimensions
6.5 x 1.15 x 8.99 inches
Weight
1.79 pounds

Description

Vanessa Grall was raised a London girl but seven years ago, she packed up her life, moved to the land of her ancestors, and never looked back. Paris became her muse, her mentor, a source of nostalgia for eras she had never lived through. Thanks to the inspiration Nessy found in Paris, she became a curator to what has turned into a cult online magazine today: messynessychic.com; acknowledged, featured and followed by major media entities and iconic international brands. Nessy has an eye for the iconic, the intriguing, the off-beat and beguiling. Whether it's your first time in Paris, your second home, or you are yourself a Parisian, this book changes the rules.

Features & Highlights

  • This is the ultimate bible to Paris unknown
  • This is the ultimate bible to Paris unknown
  • It's the Paris guide even Parisians are buying - full of finds surprising even to the locals
  • It's the Paris guide even Parisians are buying - full of finds surprising even to the locals
  • Think of this book as your new travel companion, your closest Parisian confidante, your endless bottle of wine while in Paris
  • Think of this book as your new travel companion, your closest Parisian confidante, your endless bottle of wine while in Paris
  • A new and updated second edition (to also change on the information sheet)
  • A new and updated second edition (to also change on the information sheet)
  • What's New? - New off-beat investigative walks, collector's addresses, location scouting and people-watching spots, new dining discoveries, in-depth flea market advice, clues for architectural hunting, creative new ways to escape city life without really trying & much more...
  • What's New? - New off-beat investigative walks, collector's addresses, location scouting and people-watching spots, new dining discoveries, in-depth flea market advice, clues for architectural hunting, creative new ways to escape city life without really trying & much more...
  • If you want to see Paris like it is in the movies, Nessy will show you the director's cut. If you seek the unusual and the underground, she'll take you down the rabbit hole and park you at the mad hatter's doorstep. If you think you know Paris, let Nessy challenge you.
  • This book will encourage the wanderer within. It is a true traveller's companion as much as a beautifully designed collectable for your bookshelf. You are about to acquire this curious local's key to the city that will unlock a precious vault of addresses. Within the pages of this beautifully bound hardback, you will find...
  • 20 Secret Restaurants; 70 Time Traveller's Bars and Cafés; 50 Romantic Hideaways and Unique Date Ideas; 60 Unexpected Cultural Alternatives to major museums; 50 Movie-worthy Walks & Eye-opening Neighbourhood Discoveries; 35 Cabinets of Curiosity and Aladdin's Caves; 50 Hip Parisian Hangouts; 50 Places to Inspire & Use Your Creativity; 35 Booklover Havens; 60 Local Food Gems; 40 Places Parisian Families Actually Take Their Kids; 65 Urban Retreats; 30 Obscure/Underground Adventures; 50 Budget-friendly life-savers; Endless good-to-know Paris tips.

Customer Reviews

Rating Breakdown

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Great recommendations!

I really enjoyed this book, it has lots of information about interesting and uncommon places I’d like to visit in Paris, I like the way it’s indexed, it’s based on the readers interests and personalities.

I’ve hadn’t the opportunity to visit Paris yet but I’m more confident about the places I would like to know thanks to this book.

The reason I’m giving it 4 stars it’s because I didn’t like the layout of the book, sometimes it seems a little messy and hard to read because the lack of typography hierarchy And the photos are too small.

Otherwise a great book, very different from other tourist guides I’ve seen.
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The Paris of your dreams, and funny too.

I love Messy Nessy's blog, I bought the book just to support. But it really is an interesting read, with beautiful pictures even if you're not headed to Paris. I lent the book to a friend who was going and he loved the book so much is was dog eared, scribbled on, and he didn't want to give it back, so he bought me a new one.
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Deep dive delicious and smart, this is PARIS!

The secrets, intimate places, spaces, shops and architectural landmarks are all here. The visually delicious presentation, so beautifully organized, is a guide for many many trips, or even a long stay.
It’s to be savored, and a great gift for either the experienced wannabe Parisian, or the newbie. Sensational, with depth, and intuitive ways to LOVE PARIS every time.
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Lovely guide

Interesting and well written guide. I enjoyed reading all of it. The font is too small though.
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Perfect Paris Planner

This is the perfect book for planning my next trip to Paris where I don't plan to look like a tourist!
Insights into local boutiques, bookstores, and coffee shops have me longing for my next trip!
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Paris in STYLE

Great book gives a good insight about seeing Paris in style.
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Fun read

Fun