Secret Montreal - An Unusual Guide (Jonglez Guides) - Softcover

Philippe Renault

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2361951878 ISBN 13: 9782361951870

Publisher: Jonglez, 2017

Synopsis

A giant crane in a supermarket, a portrait of Mussolini in Little Italy, Canada's only Caodaist temple, a monument to the world's strongest man, wrestling in a church, surfing on the Saint Lawrence River, a giant milk bottle, a gas station built by famous architect Mies van der Rohe ... and much more.

Far from the crowds and the usual cliches, Montreal only reveals its hidden treasures to residents and visitors who venture off the beaten track. An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Montreal well or for those wishing to discover another facet of the city.

About this title

About the Author:

Philippe Renault, based in Montreal since 2006, has taken every opportunity to delve into the complexities of his adopted city, for both work and pleasure. Given his dedication to architecture and history, he was instantly seduced by the concept of a "Secret Montreal" guide. For several years he has sought out easily accessible features that few people know about. Little museums, hidden gardens, overlooked buildings, enigmatic statues...

About this edition

• Publisher: Jonglez
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 2361951878
• ISBN 13: 9782361951870
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 256