Paris by Design: An Inspired Guide to the City's Creative Side

It’s the book I always hoped for and it does not disappoint! It transports you right to Paris 💖

Rather than a typical travel guide with the obvious tourist attractions, Paris by Design presents a fresh and diverse perspective of the Parisien landscape. I felt like I was being introduced by mutual friends to the shop owners and creative community of all 20 arrondissements. Jorgensen has a way of connecting you to Paris as a local rather than an outsider. She also provides cool itineraries, delectable recipes and knows all the cool, hip people on a first-name basis. The photography, artwork and recommendations had me inspired the entire book through. Bravo!

I've been to Paris a few times, but after picking up and reading this book I feel like there is so much more to see with suggestions to places I would have never found in conventional Paris travel guides. This guide delves into the insights of creatives in Paris and abroad who KNOW the best of the best—those word of mouth spots that only locals or the well traveled would know. Beautifully designed and carefully considered information for arm-chair travelers or those with a plans to visit Paris in the near future—this is THE book to buy!

Not only has this book been sitting on my coffee table for months because it is cool looking, it was instrumental in planning our most recent trip to Paris this past month. We know the city fairly well and learned about MANY new and unique places to visit from this book.Even if you do not have travel plans in the near future, the artist interviews are inspiring and informative - so many great reads that transport the creative spirit.

Eva Jorgensen's Paris by Design is eye candy to the max and yet, also so very helpful in understanding a city that I love and want to know even more about. By getting to know the people who make up the community you really get to learn about this fascinating city. I love the city guide in the back, which I'm using on my next trip. I also love the insights from the movers and shakers. I love her tips as well as her interview selections. The photography is out of this world too.

I felt that the contents were insightful and very informative. I've purchased many pictorial Paris books, but they've covered the typical places. And while this book does contain some regular haunts and landmarks it's the take that this author has that frame them in a unique view.The locals' who were interviewed shared some interesting personal insights and thoughts about what Paris means to them.

Not your typical guide book! A fantastic overview of a vibrant, modern Paris. I’ve read it in advance of an upcoming trip and have saved to my “must visit” list so many of the places and ideas in this book. If you have a trip coming up, this is a must purchase! Would also make a great holiday gift for the creative Francophile in your life.

I really love this book. It is so fun to have around, leave on the coffee table and flip through. It’s also fun to read and very informative about off the beaten path areas of Paris. I bought it to prepare for my trip to France and the maps and itineraries were super helpful and fun to use.

Lovely book, well designed and just makes you want to plan a trip to Paris. Speaks to those who are not enclined to going on a trip in the touristy way.