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Explore behind the tourist facade of the world`s most visited city. In this book, Paris-based writer and Invisible Paris blogger Adam Roberts provides a concise and informative portrait of the iconic metropolis. He uncovers the story of how a provincial backwater rose up to become the richest and most powerful city in Europe, and a world leader in fashion, the arts and gastronomy - and why it continues to dazzle today. In short, illustrated chapters, Roberts casts his eye over 2, 000 years of turbulent history, from a time when roaming Celtic tribes first set up camp to the present day: he covers the rise and fall of royalty, uprisings and invasions, destruction and magnificent redevelopments, and he explores the city`s contributions to the world, including Gothic architecture,
city planning, mammoth museums and urban art. A section on the city today - perceptive essays and observations on topics ranging from Parisian Sundays to the inside workings of a historic hotel - reveal the twenty-first-century city.Roberts also offers travellers a diverse selection of tips on places to visit, from a vintage sweet shop to a museum of romantic life, a relaxing hidden garden in a hospital, and a converted hairdressing salon where you can play table tennis.Recommended for those planning a trip to the city or simply for anyone who loves Paris, this book offers a unique overview of one of the world`s most fascinating cities.

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Explore behind the tourist facade of the world`s most visited city. In this book, Paris-based writer & Invisible Paris blogger Adam Roberts provides a concise & informative portrait of the iconic metropolis. He uncovers the story of how a provincial backwater rose up to become the richest & most powerful city in Europe, & a world leader in fashion, the arts & gastronomy
- & why it continues to dazzle today. In short, illustrated chapters, Roberts casts his eye over 2, 000 years of turbulent history, from a time when roaming Celtic tribes first set up camp to the present day: he covers the rise & fall of royalty, uprisings & invasions, destruction & magnificent redevelopments, & he explores the city`s contributions to the world, including Gothic architecture, city planning, mammoth museums & urban art. A section on the city today
- perceptive essays & observations on topics ranging from Parisian Sundays to the inside workings of a historic hotel
- reveal the twenty-first-century city. Roberts also offers travellers a diverse selection of tips on places to visit, from a vintage sweet shop to a museum of romantic life, a relaxing hidden garden in a hospital, & a converted hairdressing salon where you can play table tennis. Recommended for those planning a trip to the city or simply for anyone who loves Paris, this book offers a unique overview of one of the world`s most fascinating cities.

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