Sasek, M. (Miroslav)

Summary: A pictorial tour of the "city of light" presenting drawings of the people, historic monuments, and modern sights of Paris.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Universe Publishing 2004

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Sciolino, Elaine

Summary: "In the spring of 1978, as a young journalist in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In The Seine, she tells the story of that river through its rich history and lively characters-a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat- dweller, a famous cinematographer known for capturing the river's light. She patrols with river police, rows with a restorer of antique boats, discovers a...

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Publisher / Publication Date: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 2020

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Hazan, Éric

Summary: "Eric Hazan, author of the acclaimed The Invention of Paris, takes us by the hand in this walk from Ivry to Saint-Denis, more or less following the dividing line between the east and west of Paris, or what you could call the "Paris meridian." He chose this itinerary without much consideration, but later on it became clear to him that it was no accident, that this line followed the meanders of...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Verso 2018

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Bard, Elizabeth.

Summary: This a memoir about a young American woman caught up in two passionate love affairs--one with her new beau, Gwendal, the other with French cuisine. Bard packs her bags to begin a new life in the most romantic of cities. She finds that the deeper she immerses herself in French cuisine, the more Paris itself begins to translate.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Co. 2010

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Summary: "Whether you want to walk to the top of the Eiffel Tower, explore the Louvre, or stroll down the Champs-Élysées, the local Fodor's travel experts in Paris are here to help! Fodor's Paris guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Fodor's Travel, a division of MH Sub I, LLC, dba Internet Brands 2024

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Lynn, Cynthia.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Newjoy Press 1999

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Summary: Paris: the city of love, the city of light -the city everyone thinks they know from movies and books. But there's more to this vigorous new-old metropolis than Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. Along its winding streets and hidden in picturesque views along the Seine, there's so much more to do and discover, to taste and see, than what you imagine. The Monocle team is your guide as you explore...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gestalten 2016

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Summary: "The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among the many must-see sights in Paris, but DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Paris will show you so much more. Walk along the banks and bridges of the River Seine, the tree-lined Champs-©lys©♭es, and the intricate back streets of the Montmartre neighborhood with your guide in hand to really embrace the culture of the most glamorous and romantic city in...

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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017

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Summary: Rick Stevens is your perfect travel partner, guiding you through 60 hours of discoveries in his favorite European cities, villages, and off-the-beaten-path destinations. The complete DVD set brings you every one of Rick's half-hour TV shows- plus his highly acclaimed, hour-long TV specials.

Format: moving image

Publisher / Publication Date: 2019

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Summary: Rick Steves takes you off-the-beaten-path of some of his favorite European cities.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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Publisher / Publication Date: Library of America 2004

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Summary: Features many different cities in Europe, including: Barcelona and Costa Brava, Madrid, London, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Questar 2006

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Contents: Pantheon -- Eiffel Tower -- The Louvre -- Moulin Rouge -- National Residence Of The Invalids -- Opera --Notre-Dame Cathedral -- Élysée Palace -- Palace of Versailles.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2015

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Summary: "A collection of all-new Paris-themed essays written by some of the biggest names in women's fiction, including Paula McLain, Therese Anne Fowler, Maggie Shipstead, and Lauren Willig, edited by Eleanor Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters and The Light of Paris. 'My time in Paris,' says New York Times-bestselling author Paula McLain (The Paris Wife), 'was like no...

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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2017

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Summary: Rick Steves takes you off-the-beaten-path of some of his favorite European cities.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Back Door Productions 2012

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DeJean, Joan E.

Summary: Explains how Paris became a modern city, from the urban designs of the seventeenth century, to its transformation to a city of parks and boulevards, to its emergence as a cultural center of art and wealth by the mid-nineteenth century.

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Publisher / Publication Date: St Martins Pr 2014

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Contents: Vive l'argument / Thom Elkjer -- Behind the wheel / John Gregory Dunne -- The gift / Joseph Diedrich -- On the left bank / Herbert Gold -- The mystical scarf-tying gene / Lynn Schnurnberger -- Le Paris profond / Jack E. Bronston -- St-Germain-des-Prés / Shusha Guppy -- The concierge / Edmund White -- The hungry museum / Helen Dudar -- Excusez-moi, je suis sick as a dog / Maryalicia Post --...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Travelers' Tales 2002

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Munro, Roxie.

Summary: Illustrations and brief text present some noted sights in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arch of Triumph, the Metro subway, and a puppet theater. A section of text provides information on each sight.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton Children's Books 1992

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Ernaux, Annie

Summary: "Taking the form of random journal entries over seven years, Exteriors captures the feeling of contemporary living on the outskirts of Paris. Poignantly lyrical, chaotic, and strangely alive"--

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Stories Press 2021

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