Breathtaking images, some in gatefold format, convey the beauty and essence of the French capital Special features and interesting facts bring to life the city's past and present An inspiring gift or the perfect souvenirShaped by emperors, architects and artists, Paris is a city of splendor, elegance, and romance; cosmopolitan and colorful, its streets pulse with life. This sumptuously illustrated book celebrates its glory on the Grands Boulevards and Champs Elysees, and captures its cultural heartbeat in the artists' quarter of Montmartre and the Quartier Latin on the Left Bank. To discover Paris is also to experience the finer things in life.

The Paris Book dips into superb museums and galleries; visits opulent theaters, grand restaurants and bohemian cafes; browses the city's flea markets, bookshops and chic boutiques; and cruises along the Seine. As Hemingway said, Paris is "a moveable feast."