Quiet Paris

by Wall, Siobhan

• ISBN13: 9780711233430
• ISBN10: 0711233438
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-04-15
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Summary

Paris is a beautiful city with astounding architecture and world-famous museums and restaurants. Because of its many attractions, however, it is also incredibly busy and it often feels as if there is nowhere to escape from the crowds. British writer Siobhan Wall, author of Quiet Amsterdam and Quiet London, seeks out hidden, tranquil places so that Parisians and visitors can find some respite from the bustle of city life. From formal gardens to small museums, chic boutiques, cafes, artisanal bakeries and gourmet delicatessens, Quiet Paris has over 120 tempting places to savour the quiet delights of this most seductive of cities.

Author Biography

Siobhan Wall is a writer and artist. She has worked as a senior lecturer, teaching photography, cultural studies, video production and fine art for over ten years at universities in London and Oxford. Her artwork has been exhibited alongside Paula Rego and at the Whitechapel Art Gallery and ICA in London. She is the author of Quiet London, Quiet Amsterdam and Quiet Paris. She lives Amsterdam.