Rather than directing the visitor to hotels and cab stands, Allen explains why Paris looks as it does. He begins with the Roman and medieval Île de la Cité, moves to the Left Bank, Renaissance Paris and the Louvre, the Right Bank and the Faubourg St. Germain, and pauses over the paintings and churches that show each age.
A thoughtful companion for any visitor to Paris who wants the story behind the sights. Download the free EPUB.