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Paris by plaque - Couverture souple

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9780956761408: Paris by plaque
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0956761402 ISBN 13 : 9780956761408
Editeur : Counting House Books Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

First installed in 1993, the famous Paris history plaques can be found all over the city. Now, in the only published translations, you can discover the stories they tell. The first book of the series begins in Montmartre where we uncover the story of an escape from besieged Paris by hot air balloon, the donkey who fooled the art establishment, and the man who walked through walls. We take you to Picasso's first studio, to the famous Élysée Montmartre, the Moulin Rouge, the Chat Noir and the house where Renoir lived. Montmartre attracted poor artists and writers who could only afford the low rents outside the city walls. But it is was the village atmosphere of the hilltop settlement that kept them there, and it is that charm which keeps tourists returning again and again. Both frequent and first time visitors will enjoy discovering a hidden side of Montmartre as this guide takes you on a treasure hunt to find each plaque, reading its history as you go. Included are several rare pictures from the archives of local historians, and some of historic sites that are closed to the public. The walks meander through the streets of Montmartre to less famous sites too, such as the tiny Martyr's chapel where St Denis was said to have been executed, the charming Theatre de l'Atelier, and the site of the uprising that led to The Paris Commune. You will learn about the tortured artist Maurice Utrillo, the firebrand revolutionary Louise Michel, and the poet Rimbaud's disastrous love-affair with Verlaine. Clearly written and well researched, with location maps, three walks and over seventy illustrations, this guide offers you an enjoyable way to learn more about the history of the area.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

First installed in 1993, the famous Paris history plaques can be found all over the city. Now, in the only published translations, you can discover the stories they tell. The first book of the series begins in Montmartre where we uncover the story of an escape from besieged Paris by hot air balloon, the donkey who fooled the art establishment, and the man who walked through walls. We take you to Picasso's first studio, to the famous Élysée Montmartre, the Moulin Rouge, the Chat Noir and the house where Renoir lived. Montmartre attracted poor artists and writers who could only afford the low rents outside the city walls. But it is was the village atmosphere of the hilltop settlement that kept them there, and it is that charm which keeps tourists returning again and again. Both frequent and first time visitors will enjoy discovering a hidden side of Montmartre as this guide takes you on a treasure hunt to find each plaque, reading its history as you go. Included are several rare pictures from the archives of local historians, and some of historic sites that are closed to the public. The walks meander through the streets of Montmartre to less famous sites too, such as the tiny Martyr's chapel where St Denis was said to have been executed, the charming Theatre de l'Atelier, and the site of the uprising that led to The Paris Commune. You will learn about the tortured artist Maurice Utrillo, the firebrand revolutionary Louise Michel, and the poet Rimbaud's disastrous love-affair with Verlaine. Clearly written and well researched, with location maps, three walks and over seventy illustrations, this guide offers you an enjoyable way to learn more about the history of the area.

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Éditeur
Counting House Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0956761402
ISBN 13 
9780956761408
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
104
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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