Quiet Corners of Paris

by Jean-Christophe Napias

Description

More than eighty of the loveliest, most tranquil, and sometimes hidden places in Paris are celebrated in this charming guidebook Quiet Corners of Paris is a beautifully illustrated peek into eighty-one often overlooked, always beautiful, locales: hidden villas, winding lanes, little-known 19th-century passages, serene gardens, and cobblestone courtyards. Some of the places have breathtaking views, others are filled with historic and architectural details, from stone archways, garden follies, show more boxwood mazes, ornamental statuary, stained glass, and Renaissance fountains. Follow a stone path under a trellis of blossoms or wander through a gate to discoverÉ show less

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susan0316 2,058 reviews

A perfect little book to tuck into your suitcase or backpack for your trip to Paris. It shows quiet little parks in Paris that the normal travel books don't show. It will be great to find these places in Paris after all the busy sightseeing. Or if you are at home, it will just be fun to look at the pictures and dream of being in Paris.

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