Rough Guides City Stories Paris Seasons

See Paris with Fresh Eyes – Your Year-Round Companion for Curious Newcomers and Return Visitors Alike. Forget the clichés. City Stories: Paris Seasons is not your typical travel guide – it's a beautifully written, illustrated journey through a city that reinvents itself with each season. Whether it's your first or fifteenth visit, discover a more personal, authentic side of Paris. Written by a Rough Guides author, it's also a perfect gift and keepsake for any Paris lover.

A Guide That Moves With the Seasons - Explore Paris through the year – each chapter reflecting the city's atmosphere, from blossom-filled squares to golden evening terraces and crisp walks along the Seine. 

Made for Newcomers and Return Travellers - Whether you're a first-time visitor or looking for a Paris travel guide for repeat travellers, it helps you discover the city more meaningfully – through walks, cafés, hidden gardens and spontaneous moments. 

Written by a Rough Guides Author Who's Been There - This isn't a second-hand list of recommendations – every place was personally visited by the author. Expect honest, practical insights.

A Refreshing Alternative to Traditional Travel Guides - Forget generic itineraries. This Paris guide focuses on lived experience, off-the-beaten-path discoveries, and the vivid contrasts that make the city endlessly fascinating.

Discover the City Seasonally - Each season reveals a different side of the city – from lilac-lined boulevards and riverbank apéros to quiet, frosted courtyards and candlelit bistros. It's Paris, but not the version you’ve seen a hundred times.

A Thoughtful Gift and Timeless Keepsake – With its elegant design and enduring charm, this book makes a beautiful present for Paris lovers. 

See Paris differently - one season, one story, one wander at a time. Add City Stories: Paris Seasons to your shelf, your suitcase, or your gift list and discover a city that’s always changing, always waiting to be seen anew.