Paris Flying High

Product Description

This book presents an enchanting aerial tour over The City of Lights. ' Ah, Paris!' Poets rhapsodize about it, painters have immortalized it, & millions of travellers flock to it every year. The sight of the soaring silhouette of the Eiffel Tower never ceases to thrill, & the gothic splendour of Notre Dame never fails to inspire. Paris is unsurpassed in the romantic visions it evokes & its wealth of architectural & artistic treasures, each with its own story that occupies a place in the city's legendary history. This superb addition to White Star's popular aerial presentation series takes readers on a memorable tour above Paris, paying homage to the rich cultural legacy of one of the world's most fascinating cities. More than 500 vibrant full-colour photographs take readers on a whirlwind tour above the Latin Quarter & the grand boulevards, along the banks of the Seine & over the city's many parks. From such beloved monuments as the L' Arc de Triomphe & Saint-Chapelle to the controversial modernist glass pyramid in front of the Louvre, Paris Flying High highlights world-famous sites, paying particular attention to the varied architecture of Paris. Readers are given an insider's tour of the city's many hidden corners, viewing from above off-the-beaten path delights that are distinctly Parisian: a glimpse of a church spire over the dormered rooftops of the city, a bustling outdoor cafe, a quaint street of centuries-old shops & homes. The panoramic quality of these photographs provides armchair travellers with a unique opportunity to savour the unique characteristics of an entire arrondissement at a single glance.