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A guide to Berlin - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. We tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Berlin.Go dancing at the world's smallest nightclubSee an exquisite Asian art collection in a bunkerDiscover a cinema from the 1930s with a live orchestraEnjoy the best pizza in Berlin (and it's not the one you think)Visit an ice-cream shop where they make the cones right in front of youExperience kayaking in Berlin while feeling like you're in VeniceWe share the loveliest cycling routes, most beautiful beaches and the city's best clubsHidden hotels, outstanding restaurants, secret bars, off-the-radar strolls, in this guide you’ll find a carefully curated, eclectic selection for every budget. Designed for both travellers and locals, it reveals handpicked addresses chosen by local writers – each place a gateway to discovery, far from the crowds and off the beaten path. A fresh take on the art of travel.The ‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that's all about chance encounters and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Every guide in the ‘Soul of' collection includes:the 30 best experiences a city has to offer (with over 1,000 visited to curate this list)interviews with those who give the city its spiritoriginal illustrations that capture the heart of the cityDon’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

A guide to Berlin - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. We tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Berlin.Going dancing at the world's smallest nightclub, an exquisite Asian art collection in a bunker, a cinema from the 1930s with a live orchestra, the best pizza in Berlin (and it's not the one you think), an ice-cream shop where they make the cones right in front of you, an exceptional culinary experience, going kayaking in Berlin while feeling like you're in Venice, the loveliest cycling routes and most beautiful beaches, the city's best clubs if you get turned away from Berghain ...The ‘Soul of' collection is a new approach to the art of travelling that's all about vagabonding around town, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences. Guides for those who want to unlock the hidden doors of a city, feel out its heartbeat, plumb every last nook and cranny to uncover its soul.Created by Fany Péchiodat in collaboration with the publisher Thomas Jonglez, the series will continue to expand with new cities in 2021: Athens, Rome, New York …Every guide in the ‘Soul of' collection includes:the 30 best experiences a city has to offerinterviews with those who give the city its spiritoriginal illustrations that capture the city's soulDon’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

An indispensable travel guide for those who thought they knew Paris well; the city is still teeming with unusual and secret places that are easily accessible.

A guide to Paris - exceptional experiences, passionate authors, a new approach to the art of travelling. Getting lost in a sublime secret garden in the heart of the Marais, the bistro of your dreams, spending the night in the capital’s most charming hotels, a day in Montmartre without the crowds, night visits to museums, where to buy the best baguette in Paris, a techno club like in Berlin, a truly hidden bar, the city’s most romantic sunset stroll, watching a film in an armchair for two, stargazing in the heart of the city, exploring a secret library, a night praying at the Sacré-Coeur, a super-elegant boutique, an unforgettable sandwich ...You've seen the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre so what's next? If you really want to experience the true essence of Paris today, where do you go? Soul of Paris is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now – and how it’s evolving. Celebrating both the old and the new, we’ll meet the guardians of the city’s authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, we’ll eat at hidden restaurants and explore the city’s long-forgotten corners.Join us as we experience the soul of Paris together.Each guide in the 'Soul of' collection includes:-             the 30 best experiences a city has to offer-             interviews with those who give the city its spirit-             original illustrations that capture the city’s soulDon’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

Let Secret Paris guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Paris guide book, now in its 8th edition. Let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures and hidden places of this amazing city. Featuring over 300 unusual and unfamiliar places, this Secret Paris guide is ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike.Find winemaking firefightersSee a tree in a churchExplore an atomic bomb shelter under Gare de l'EstMeet the patron saint of motoristsUncover royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyardEnjoy a pre-historic merry-go-roundMarvel at a sundial designed by DaliDiscover bullet holes at the minstry and war-wounded palm treesFor those who thought they knew Paris well, the city is still teeming with unusual and secret places that are easily accessible. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Paris or would like to discover the other face of the city. Secret London - An unusual guide is the original and still the best of all the many alternative Paris guides: accept no imitation. Author and Parisian, Thomas Jonglez, has prowled the city streets, seeking out the hidden, eccentric and overlooked.

Paris – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Paris; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations. Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the sculpture of the goddess Isis on the façade of the LouvreDecipher the alchemical symbols on Notre-Dame de ParisScrutinize the tortoise-lyres at the Opéra ComiqueClimb the majestic grand staircase of the Ecole de MédecineDecipher Masonic symbols in unsuspected placesVisit a sublime hidden librarySearch for the enigmatic star octahedron on André Breton's tombAdmire forgotten ceramicsParis is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Paris to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Paris afficionado in your life.

Venice – a secret atlas is a glorious celebration of all that is unusual and undiscovered in this magnificent city.Welcome to this richly detailed and beautifully illustrated compendium of interesting, unexpected and downright bizarre places to be discovered in Venice; a treasure trove for those who love to dig beneath the surface and explore the secret and unusual locations.Guaranteed to delight and inspire, here you can:Discover the secrets of St. Mark's Basilica without any touristsExplore Venice's only underground canal in search of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horseDecipher the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco Push open the doors of palaces and monasteries to stroll through unsuspected gardensAdmire the extraordinary forgotten library of the Seminary of VeniceShop at the market in the Giudecca women's prisonPlay tennis in the heart of the cityVenice is full of iconic sites. But if you’re more interested in the unusual and unfamiliar, turn to the Secret Atlas of Venice to uncover your new favourite location through this sumptuously illustrated guide. An ideal gift for the Venice afficionado in your life.

Let Secret Rio guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Rio travel guide book and let our local experts show you over 150 well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track. Visit an extraordinary hill where the 'little angels' are buriedDiscover remarkable forgotten Art Deco buildingsSee a plane taking off at really close rangeExperience leftovers from the 1908 and 1922 Universal ExpositionsView a beautiful private palace open to visitors once a monthMarvel at modernist ceramics hidden on the 15th-floor terrace of a former government buildingExplore little-known walks and views of the cityFind an Amazonian talisman at CopacabanaUncover vestiges of the Carioca riverPhotograph a rare statue of the great-grandmother of JesusEnjoy a taxi nightclub, a work of art in a favela, a disused airship hangar...Far from the crowds and the usual beach and carnival clichés, Rio de Janeiro has countless treasures it reveals only to residents and travellers who wander off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for all those who thought they were familiar with Rio or would like to discover the other face of the city.The definitive insider’s guide to Rio.

Step beyond the Eiffel Tower. Wander past the postcard sights. Discover the Paris that hides in plain sight.Let Secret Paris: An Unusual Guide lead you far from the familiar crowds of the Champs-Élysées, Montmartre and Notre-Dame. This captivating alternative guidebook, now in its fully updated 9th edition, uncovers over 300 unusual and unfamiliar places, revealing the city's hidden treasures, eccentric landmarks, secret courtyards, curious museums and remarkable stories that even many Parisians have yet to discover.Discover an atomic bomb shelter beneath Gare de l'Est, uncover a tree growing inside a church, and seek out the royal monograms hidden in the Louvre courtyard. From prehistoric curiosities and surreal sundials to forgotten wartime relics and unexpected works of art, this is the perfect companion for curious travellers, repeat visitors and anyone eager to experience a different side of the French capital.Whether you love hidden history, quirky landmarks or extraordinary stories, here you'll find something unforgettable:Discover winemaking firefighters – an extraordinary tradition that reveals one of Paris's most unexpected local customsVisit the atomic bomb shelter beneath Gare de l'Est – uncover a remarkable Cold War relic hidden beneath one of the city's busiest railway stationsMarvel at Salvador Dalí's sundial – an overlooked artistic masterpiece created by one of the world's most celebrated surrealistsSeek out the patron saint of motorists – one of Paris's most unusual religious curiosities, tucked away in plain sightFind the bullet holes at the ministry and the war-wounded palm trees – fascinating reminders of the city's turbulent past that most visitors simply walk byReady to see Paris differently? Step this way and unlock the city's most curious secrets with Jonglez's Secret Paris: An Unusual Guide.

Soul of Venice guide is a new approach to the art of travelling that consists of vagabonding around, chance encounters, and unforgettable experiences.We tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Venice. Every guide in the "Soul of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations that capture the city's soul.** Winner of the Silver Medal in the 'Travel-Guidebook' category at the Independent Publisher Book Awards, USA. **Don’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

Let Secret Venice guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar.Allow the award-winning Secret Venice guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Venice guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of an amazing city. Ideal for local inhabitants, curious visitors and armchair travellers alike. The places included in our guides are unusual and unfamiliar, allowing one to step off the beaten track.Now in it's 7th edition, Secret Venice features over 270 secret and unusual locations:Discover the secrets of St. Mark's Basilica without any touristDecipher the capitals of the palace of the DogesTake the only underground canal in VeniceLook out for of the alchemical sculpture of the winged horseOpen your eyes to traces of the Teriaca, this miracle drink that was long made in VeniceTear up the paintings of the Scuola di San Rocco according to the principles of the Hebrew Kabbalah Visit an underground graveyardPush the doors of palaces and monasteries to walk in unsuspected gardensAdmire the extraordinary forgotten library of the Venice seminarySleep in a sublime room hidden in a palaceGo shopping at the women's prison market of the GiudeccaPlay petanque in the heart of the cityMake a retreat in a wonderful monastery of the lagoon ...Each chapter of this Secret Venice travel guide book corresponds to a different part of the city so that one can always find a hidden or secret place to discover. Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Venice offers countless off-beat experiences and is home to any number of well-hidden treasures that are revealed only to residents and travellers who find their way off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Venice well or would like to discover the other face of the city.The definitive insider’s guide to Venice.

A beautifully illustrated, fascinating compendium of abandoned places in France. From empty manor houses to crumbling churches and disused factories across France, it reveals many of sleeping treasures, relics from a bygone era, all with a history and a story to tell. Travel to a mansion where dust covers the keys of a mute pianoDiscover an abandoned Paris metro stationExplore fire stations where tankers from the last century wait in vain for the next alertInvestigate fighter planes that have come to rest on the runway of an airfieldExamine cloisters overgrown with vegetationJourney through a prison with faded pastel wallsEach place comes with a bespoke map to help locate the forsaken site and is illustrated with beautiful photographs that really bring the places to life.The extraordinary wealth of France's heritage, which can easily be admired in museums and other prestigious monuments, is not limited to these national treasures. Across the country, many witnesses to a bygone era are falling into oblivion, taking with them the vestiges of a past that is just as fascinating as the one carefully safeguarded behind glass. That's what this superb photographic report is all about: beauty and grandeur never disappear.Turn to the Atlas of Abandoned France to uncover the incredible stories behind once thriving buildings. Take a peek behind closed doors to discover who used to live there or work there and understand why these places were abandoned.Also in the same series:Atlas of Geographical CuriositiesAtlas of Geographical Curiosities Great BritainAtlas of Extreme WeathersAtlas of Unusual WinesSecret Atlas LondonSecret Atlas ParisSecret Atlas New YorkSecret Atlas Venice

Paris Confidential brings together a rich selection of exceptional experiences across the city. Lose yourself in a magnificent hidden garden in the heart of the Marais, enjoy a dreamlike bistro, spend the night in some of the capital’s most charming hotels, or experience Montmartre without the crowds. Visit museums after dark, discover where to find the best baguette in Paris, dance in a Berlin-style techno club, sip a drink in a truly hidden bar, follow the most romantic walk in the city at sunset, find the perfect place to kiss, stargaze in the heart of Paris, watch a film from a loveseat for two, wander through a secret library, spend the night in prayer at Sacré-Cœur, explore a boutique of rare refinement, or taste an outstanding sandwich. A refined and off-the-beaten-path way to rediscover Paris through its many hidden layers.