Hidden Gardens of Paris by Susan Cahill
In a city that's the destination of millions, it can be a challenge to find your way to its lovely, serene spaces. Away from the maddening crowds, the gardens of Paris offer the balm of flowers, tall old trees, fountains, sculptures, and the company of quiet Parisians taking the sun, relishing the peace. These places are often tucked away, off the beaten tourist track, and without a guide they're easy to miss: The Jardin de l'Atlantique, out of sight on the roof of Gare Montparnasse. The enchanting Jardin de la Vallee Suisse, invisible from the street, accessible only if you know how to find the path. The Square Boucicaut, its children's carousel hidden inside a grove of oak and maples. The "Hidden Gardens of Paris" features 40 such oases in quartiers both posh and plain, as well as dozens of others "Nearby" to the featured green space. Beautifully rendered, the book is not only a useful guide, but a tribute to the gardens as sites of passionate cultural memory.Susan Cahill is the author of Secret Gardens of Paris and The Streets of Paris, among other travel novels set in France, Italy, and Ireland. She is the author of the novel Earth Angels and the editor of the bestselling Women and Fiction series. Every year, she spends a few months in Paris.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312673338 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312673337 |
| Title | Hidden Gardens of Paris |
| Author | Susan Cahill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Griffin Publishing |
| Year published | 2012-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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