Larousse Paris

by Jean-Claude Brialy

Provides information and photographs covering all the districts of Paris. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2035850126
• ISBN13: 9782035850126
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Distribooks
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 5.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.7" x 12.4"

Customer Reviews

Excellent view of Paris from the famous monuments to alleys

This book is simply fascinating. Sections include everything from the famous luxury houses of perfume and fashion to the underground city of catacombs and even midevil churches. This is a complete look at a famous and fascinating city. The flavor and the mood are captured. This is a great book for casual looking to heavy reading. Packed with photographs from the earliest days to today along with information on everything about the city. The writing is crisp and easy to follow. You can see about the monuments like the Eiffel Tower to the back alleys to the cafes and shops to the world famous Ritz. You get a look at the everyday shops to the on the street experience to the history of Paris and everything in between. If you want to read about the city or peruse pictures or are looking for information, if you buy only one book about Paris, this is the one to buy. Every cent you spend is well worth it.