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A guide to the French capital, this book provides a description of the historic Ile de la Cite which contains the history of ancient Rome among its concentric circles. The author also leads the reader along the boulevards and avenues of Paris, pointing out famous sights, accompanied by detailed information on the historical background, as well as recommended restaurants and cafes. Clear maps show the exact location of landmarks and buildings, art galleries and museums, churches, parks and gardens. In addition, 30 original walks cover nearly 100 miles of the Parisian landscape.
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"'The best way to become intimate with any city is to walk... What you need is not just a nose for geography but an X-ray eye with which to see behind the shop fronts and hotel facades. Gilles Desmons' admirable book Walking Paris is the next best thing.' FINANCIAL TIMES"
About the Author:
Gilles Desmons was born and brought up in Paris and went on to gain a first class Masters degree at the Sorbonne. During his interesting and varied career he has worked for a historical magazine in Paris, in the manuscript department at Sotheby's in London and for an English publishing company. He has now established himself in a windmill near Lyons where he is working as a writer and lecturer.
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- PublisherNew Holland Publishers Ltd
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 1853689947
- ISBN 13 9781853689949
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages208
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