Many books have been written about the amazing city of Paris, from guide books to history to fiction to children's books. Although there are too many to list in one place, we present several notable books here.
Guide Books:
• Rick Steves' Paris 2009, by by Rick Steves, Steve Smith, and Gene Openshaw, reviews the best of Paris, from the well-known monuments and attractions to out-of-the-way local favorites.
• Around and About Paris, Volume 3: New Horizons: Haussmann's Annexation (Arrondissements 13 - 20), by Thirza Vallois, is a valuable series on the arrondissements of Paris.
• Food Lover's Guide to Paris, 4th edition, by Patricia Wells, is a wonderful guide to the best food establishments by the author of many cookbooks.
• The Cafes of Paris, by Christine Graf, explores the many cafes which are such a pastime in Paris; Graf includes historical notes along with her cafe descriptions.
• Zagat Paris Restaurants and the Michelin Red Guide are the classic guides that offer reviews of the best restaurants and hotels at every price level.
History and Architecture:
• Walks Through Lost Paris: A Journey Into the Heart of Historic Paris, by Leonard Pitt, explores the history of reconstruction in Paris, with a focus on the efforts of Georges-Eugene Haussmann.
• Paris, by Julian Green, is the author's love letter to Paris, where he grew up in the early 1900s.
• Paris Then & Now, by Peter and Oriel Caine, presents a photographic history of the city from an insider's point of view.
Books for Children:
• Paris with Kids, Fodor's, is an excellent guide to getting the most from a visit to the city with children.
• Monuments That Tell Stories of Paris, by Jean Daly, is a beautiful guide that presents the notable monuments of Paris. |
