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A compilation of the capital's loveliest squares, libraries and secret spaces in which to reflect. (Ultratravel )
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More than eighty of the loveliest, most tranquil, and sometimes hidden places in Paris are described and photographed in this charming guidebook. Quiet Corners of Paris is a beautifully illustrated peek into 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, boxwood mazes, ornamental statuary, stained glass, and Renaissance fountains. Follow a stone path under a trellis of blossoms or wander through a gate to discover…
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Planning a trip to Paris? Then this is the very thing to take along. Turn a trip to (possibly) the most beautiful capital city on earth into an exquisite adventure!
I have been to Paris many times before, and thought I knew the city well. I even imagined that I knew it's quiet spots. I was wrong. Here, arranged by `arrondissement' is a brief but compelling guide to spots you might otherwise miss in the rush to `Do Paris' in a few days.
Skip lunch at a crowded restaurant once or twice during your stay, and instead buy yourself a baguette and something devilishly sweet from one of the many pastry shops (and even a bottle of wine) and head for one of these `Quiet Corners'. Or take a pre-dinner stroll around Montmartre, as described in this volume.
The book gives you just enough insight into the location, without being dry and historic. No maps are to be found within, but you're bound to have a map anyway, so no biggie there.
I have to say that the book isn't the best value `new', as it is small and not a lot of use to you outside of Paris. I bought mine `used' for a lot less than the cover price.
The other titles on Paris by the same publisher are all well worth a look. Again, best to find a `used' copy if you can.
If you simply can't make it to Paris, then this book will actually make a nice coffee table read. Imaginary trips to Paris are so much cheaper, and you won't have to put up with rude waiters.....
I have been to Paris many times before, and thought I knew the city well. I even imagined that I knew it's quiet spots. I was wrong. Here, arranged by `arrondissement' is a brief but compelling guide to spots you might otherwise miss in the rush to `Do Paris' in a few days.
Skip lunch at a crowded restaurant once or twice during your stay, and instead buy yourself a baguette and something devilishly sweet from one of the many pastry shops (and even a bottle of wine) and head for one of these `Quiet Corners'. Or take a pre-dinner stroll around Montmartre, as described in this volume.
The book gives you just enough insight into the location, without being dry and historic. No maps are to be found within, but you're bound to have a map anyway, so no biggie there.
I have to say that the book isn't the best value `new', as it is small and not a lot of use to you outside of Paris. I bought mine `used' for a lot less than the cover price.
The other titles on Paris by the same publisher are all well worth a look. Again, best to find a `used' copy if you can.
If you simply can't make it to Paris, then this book will actually make a nice coffee table read. Imaginary trips to Paris are so much cheaper, and you won't have to put up with rude waiters.....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Like other reviewers, as a regular visitor to this wondrous city, I thought I knew it all but this excellent little reference book has taught me otherwise. I have barely scratched the surface of the parcs, jardins, squares, villas, places, cours that Paris has to offer. In some entries, it gives a description of what you are likely to find while in others a potted history or brief details of a historical event that occurred there.
Contrary to what one of the reviewers said, it also most certainly does give the metro stops along with either addresses of the locations themselves or the entrances to them. You will also probably need a good map for many of these locations despite this info as is fairly obvious, many of them are off the beaten track and are quiet mainly because they are often hidden or secluded or are relatively secret oases in well known buildings.
This will certainly be a welcome companion on my next trip (hopefully this summer) when it will be put through its paces and my ongoing discovery of the City of Light's jewels will be enhanced as a result.
Contrary to what one of the reviewers said, it also most certainly does give the metro stops along with either addresses of the locations themselves or the entrances to them. You will also probably need a good map for many of these locations despite this info as is fairly obvious, many of them are off the beaten track and are quiet mainly because they are often hidden or secluded or are relatively secret oases in well known buildings.
This will certainly be a welcome companion on my next trip (hopefully this summer) when it will be put through its paces and my ongoing discovery of the City of Light's jewels will be enhanced as a result.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Finding peace and tranquility can make all the difference to a city stay. Rest and relax in some of the quietest corners of Paris with the help of this superb guide. Full of lovely colour photos of quiet spots from Museum gardens to hotel gardens and so much more. This very informative book gives addresses, Metro stops and opening hours. It is arranged by arrondissement and with excellent public transport, you should be able to visit quite a few of these even on a short trip. I shall certainly take it with me whenever I visit Paris.
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Beautiful book!
I have bought so many books about Paris over the years that you would think I knew every square inch of the city by now. Not so! Read more
Published 13 days ago by Jan
Places to add to your Paris "must-see" list
"Quiet Corners of Paris" isn't the only word, or even the last word, on the subject of less visited spots in Paris, but it does add some worthy places to a virtually endless list... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Blue in Washington
A wee gem!
Really appreciated this wee gem. I love my vists to Paris but yearn to get beyond the 'tourist traps'. This book has provided lots of ideas.
Published 13 months ago by A. WILSON
Far from the crowd
Opened our eyes to the possibility of finding quiet corners in Paris. Consequently found a number of our own gems. Relaxing greenery amid the noisy bustle of the French capital.
Published 14 months ago by J. Myerscough
Ssshhhh! Don't tell too many people!
This book is a real gem - exquisitely photographed and well written - places to go, mostly parks and gardens off the main tourist areas. Read more
Published 14 months ago by bluebellgirl
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Someone posts a snippy review on this site saying the Metro stations aren't mentioned here. Well, they are, but his comment about the photos is dead on. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. C. Morris
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Published 17 months ago by Mary J. Mcshane
A study of park benches
I think this is a lovely book, not quite a travel book, not quite a coffee table book, but somewhere in between. Read more
Published 20 months ago by AnnieG
Ouiet Corners of Paris
I don't like this book. The photos show emptiness than coziness. Also, it doesn't tell you which metro station to get off to go to a certain place in a book. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Sutida Ratanapan
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