- Hardcover: 176 pages
- Publisher: Flammarion; illustrated edition edition (11 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 2080106244
- ISBN-13: 978-2080106247
- Product Dimensions: 28 x 23.9 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,412,210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Often unsuspected by passers-by in the street below, the rooves of Paris are rich in secret garden life. Hanging between the city and the sky, these curious gardens high above the urban traffic are a haven of peace and tranquility to those fortunate to have access to their many hidden treasures. Authors Alexandra d'Arnoux and Bruno de Laubadere take the reader on a voyage of discovery in the heart of the city, yet a million miles distant from the stresses and strains of city life. The owners of these green oases in the gray of the city have revealed their secrets and experiences: how they choose their plants, how they succeed in creating and maintaining a luscious green universe in such a hostile environment, what their roof garden means to them. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris provides a visual treat and a source of inspiration for all those interested in gardening in a city environment, or who simply dream of a private space of their own, away from the mad whirl of modern life in a great metropolis.
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Paris is probably graced with the mst graceful roofs in the world-,
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If London is a garden city,Paris is probably graced with the most graceful and elegant roofs in the world.2 reasons for this 1- Architecture: the traditional Parisian roof has a 'Mansart' top ( an architect involved in creating Versailles !) 2- Paris follows is very cleverly organised at ground level thanks to the ambitious plan that completly restructured the city : the Haussmanian revolution. This is very beautiful seen frm above. The book is beautiful because of the above inherant assetts of Paris but also because of the creativity of Parisian homeowners. A coffee table gem.
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Inspiring...,
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This review is from: Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris (Hardcover)
Yes, I have a deck built over my garage roof which is accessible from my kitchen/fam. rm. So, I was looking for inspiration on what plants to have there this summer when I happened upon this very attractive book about terrace & rooftop gardens just yesterday at my local bkstore! I am getting lots of ideas from the pics on color combinations, styles and accents. The photos are detailed & altho I haven't read the text yet, it appears to have lots of quotes from the owners perspective on why they chose their plants. The author embellishes this with clear descriptions as well. Photo descriptions usually name the plants shown & I've seen 2 or 3 already of interest that are new to me that I can look up in a gardening guide & perhaps incorporate into my own roof top garden. Ea. section of the book shows several examples of private terrace gardens; i.e. A section on "Open-air dining" showing several terraces planted around tables & chairs for delightful outdoor meals. Another sec. called "Hanging gardens" using bamboo & cascading plants in unusual planting combinations. A thoroughly delightful feast for the eyes; and, one would never guess that all these various styles are within one large city and thusly all in the same approx. climate. I will be devouring this book this spring and enjoying it for many years to come!
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Wonderful book,
By Natasha N. Reed - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris (Hardcover)
This book is so delightful. As a city dweller in Manhattan with a large roof deck of my own, I needed some inspiration for growing plants upwards on several trellises I installed. This book was perfect! The designs a gorgeous, and the writer gives you enough information to duplicate some of the marvels. Also, if you love Paris as I do, you'll love daydreaming over the photographs.
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