Around and About Paris, Vol. 2: From the Guillotine to the Bastille Opera: The 8th-12th Arrondissements

by Thirza Vallois

09.18.19

Genres: Travel, Paris, Research, Nonfiction

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Jennifer Uhlich · Rating 4 out of 5]

The significant other found a signed copy of this volume in a secondhand bookstore, a fortuitous discovery indeed as I'm not sure I would have otherwise stumbled across her. Engaging book, at once a guidebook and a compact history of the various neighborhoods covered. This is not about eat here, sleep there; this is about walking through a city and seeing the layers of its history, street by street. Some fascinating anecdotes and well-planned walks; despite being over ten years old (my version, at least) with such an emphasis on history I suspect I will still find most of it relevant to my own visit. The word that kept springing to mind as I read was "deft"--material deftly handled and written. Looking forward to Volumes 1 & 3, both just arrived.

[Mark B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ultimate in minutiae. For the Paris-obsessed and detail-manic. Every street, every niche, every random little detail explained so finitely that you'll either be overjoyed at having discovered this book, or repulsed that it's WAY too much information! 3 volumes!!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of Thirza Vallois' books in the "Around and About Paris" series are highly recommended for those who love Paris and history. Good, fascinating reading.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

love it