
Forever Paris
A Guide to the Timeless Soul of the City
Rizzoli · Print & ebook · January 20, 2026
Marin Montagut’s charming guide takes readers inside more than 475 shops, museums, neighborhoods, gardens, restaurants, and cafés that exude the enchanting essence of Paris.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore long-standing Paris addresses, from flea markets and artists’ studios to gardens and cafés.
- Themes
- Paris travel and local discovery, Time-honored Paris establishments, Local crafts and culinary finds
- Genres
- France Travel, Museums & Cultural Tours, Travel Photography
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Marin Montagut’s charming guide takes readers inside more than 475 shops, museums, neighborhoods, gardens, restaurants, and cafés that exude the enchanting essence of Paris. To discover every beguiling corner of Paris like a local, follow Marin Montagut to his favorite places; in operation for thirty years or more, these addresses define what makes the city so captivating.
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His adorable watercolors, accompanied by drawings from antique mercantile stock lists, bring each location to life. Reminiscent of a golden-age-of-travel guide, this book features gilt edging, foil stamping, a leatherette cover, marbled endpapers, a ribbon page marker, and maps. Step inside these time-honored establishments to be tempted by sundry souvenirs and gifts, handcrafted by local artisans—lithograph prints, letterpress stationery, custom umbrellas, couture fans, and classic toys. Stroll flea markets to source period decor, sturdy workwear, or artist’s palettes. Stock up on culinary provisions, from copper kitchenware to specialty spices, wine, chocolate, candy, and pastries. Visit unique galleries and artists’ studios, a museum of fairground arts, a hunting museum, or the residence of a Second Empire courtesan. See the city’s monuments from a new perspective on a boat cruise along the Seine, meander through hidden squares and neighborhoods that hold the secrets of Paris’s historical past, or stop to smell the flowers in botanical gardens. This exquisite tome celebrates the most soulful and authentic places in Paris, and will be treasured by visitors and armchair travelers alike for years to come.
Paris Addresses
Explore long-standing Paris addresses, from flea markets and artists’ studios to gardens and cafés.
Come here for
- More than 475 Paris shops, museums, gardens, restaurants, and cafés
- Watercolors, antique mercantile drawings, and maps
Expect
- Separate stops for artisan goods, culinary provisions, galleries, and museums
- Gilt edging, foil stamping, marbled endpapers, and a ribbon marker
Where it sits
| France Travel | 98% |
|---|---|
| Travel Photography | 31% |
| Museums & Cultural Tours | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Decorating Your Home
- France Travel
- Museums & Cultural Tours
- Authors
- Marin Montagut
- Publisher
- Rizzoli
- Published
- January 20, 2026
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Paris travel and local discovery · Time-honored Paris establishments · Local crafts and culinary finds
- Reading lane
- Decorating Your Home