Overview
Take a stroll through dith Piaf's Belleville, dine at Napol on's favorite restaurant, and explore the late-night haunts of Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Pablo Picasso. From the author of the best-selling City Walks: Paris deck, this lively collection of walking adventures follows in the footsteps of more than 25 of the city's iconic former residents. Throughout, Paris is seen from the intimate vantage point of those who loved it best, from the bars where authors penned classic works to the markets and patisseries where food lovers indulged. Including photos and full-color maps throughout, each walk in this book guides visitors and locals through the city that inspired some of the world's most famous artists, writers, chefs, musicians, politicians, and more.
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- ISBN-13: 9781452104881
- ISBN-10: 1452104883
- Publisher: Chronicle Books
- Publish Date: March 2012
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.45 pounds
- Page Count: 108
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