Paris secrets: architecture interiors quarters corners

Description

Architecture: the art of architecture -- Interiors: a sense of aesthetics -- Quartiers and corners: quiet spaces and places.;Mixing aesthetics, architecture and elegance in a very Parisian way, this richly illustrated new volume on the world's most bewitching city shows Paris in all its light, shade, glamour and grandeur. From magnificent squares to exquisite side streets, tucked-away gardens to quiet neighbourhood bistros, PARIS SECRETS: ARCHITECTURE, INTERIORS, QUARTIERS, CORNERS shows the sophistication and grace that underline the City of Light. Wind your way through Paris via pages shimmering with seductive stairwells, irresistible bistros and patisseries, beguiling back streets, beautiful boulevards, enticing courtyards and must-see interiors. A modern guide for the urban aesthete - and perfect for either those who have already fallen in love with Paris, or those planning a memorable first visit - it is both an insightful travel resource and an architectural study capturing Paris's elegance and atmosphere in spectacular detail.