Another Paris: Guide to Lesser-Known Treasures & Pleasures

by Maxine Atwater Ellman

This unique guide turns Paris upside down and inside out leading you beyond the familiar to exciting new destinations – all accessible by Metro subway and suburban train. Instead of being overwhelmed by the hundreds of museums, gardens and other sightseeing possibilities, you’ll discover 20 outstanding sites that surprise and delight. Spotlighted destinations come alive as author Maxine Atwater Ellman focuses on special aspects and adds colorful observations about their look and feel. With its variety of destinations, Another Paris offers something for decorative and fine arts, gardens and walks, ancient ruins and historic mansions. A sampling of chapter titles hints at this -a chateau lost in time -Alice in crystal land -waterway of romance -time machine for art -exotic outposts -train station arbor The book includes fourteen photographs and sections on concert venues, picnics sites, and information references.

102 pages, Paperback

First published October 11, 2013