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Paris Footsteps: A Guide for Exploring the City of Light through the Lens of Famous Parisians
The Streets of Paris, a wonderfully unique guide to present-day Paris, is the latest work from the author of Hidden Gardens of Paris. For centuries, the City of Light has set the stage for larger-than-life characters, from medieval lovers Héloïse and Abelard to the defiant King Henri IV, the brilliant scientist Madame Curie, the beloved chanteuse Edith Piaf, and the writer Colette.
In this beautifully illustrated book, Susan Cahill recounts the lives of twenty-two famous Parisians and then takes readers through the seductive streets of Paris to the quartiers where they lived and worked. Their homes, the scenes of their greatest triumphs and tragedies, their favorite cafes, bars, and restaurants, and the off-the-beaten-track places where they found inspiration and love - all are vividly brought to life.
From Sainte-Chapelle on the Ile de la Cite to the cemetery Pere Lachaise, from Montmartre to the Marais, Cahill not only breathes life into the bold characters of a tumultuous history and the arts of painting, music, sculpture, film, and literature, but she also takes readers on a relaxed walking tour in the footsteps of these celebrated Parisians.
Each chapter opens with a beautiful four-color illustration by photographer Marion Ranoux, and every tour begins with a Metro stop and ends with a list of "Nearbys" - points of interest along the way, including cafes, gardens, squares, museums, bookstores, churches, and, of course, patisseries.
The Streets of Paris is a captivating exploration of the city's rich history and cultural heritage, as seen through the lives of its most iconic figures. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Parisian, this book will inspire you to discover the city in a whole new light.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
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| publisher | St. Martin's Griffin (June 6, 2017) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| paperback | 320 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 1250074320 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-1250074324 | ||||
| item_weight | 1.2 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 5.06 x 0.67 x 7.81 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #455,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #82 in Literary & Religious Travel Guides #421 in General France Travel Guides | ||||
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