Love Parisienne: The French Woman's Guide to Love and Passion

by Florence Besson, Eva Amor, Claire Steinlen

From the world's most romantic city comes this enchanting guide to passion and love. Three chic Parisian women share their secrets for every stage of romance, from fleeting flirtations to the beginning of a relationship to partnerships that last a lifetime. Featuring tips on what to wear on a first date, where to go for a spontaneous romantic getaway, how to keep things hot between the sheets, and so much more, these pages give readers the tools to handle every amorous situation with allure and grace. Full of fashionable illustrations and bite-size advice delivered in a delightful tone, Love Parisienne is the super-chic guide to living and loving like a fabulous French woman.

Genres: France, Self Help, Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Le livre parfait❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[Denise Hale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not Parisian, single or even the target demographic for this book. It came up in my Amazon 'books for you', probably based on my buying a book about Parisian Interiors, I sampled and found it an easy read with references to places and shops in Paris. I bought it as I was going on holiday and wanted something I could dip in and out of.
The book is a collaboration by three Parisian women, all independent women with very good jobs. The main author, Florence Besson, is a journalist for Elle magazine. Eva Amor is a lawyer and Claire Steinlen is a journalist who has previously written a book on marriage. The stylish illustrations are by Sophie Gritto, who has worked for Dior and Jean-Paul Gaultier.
This book's format is easy to read. There are lots of chapters but they are quite short, at one point I wondered if I was reading a collection of blogs. The style of writing is light, amusing and the advice is pretty sound, although when reading about second-homes (inherited or not!) I felt a social divide open between me and the author, she appeared to think everyone had one I can't think of anyone I know that does.
Scattered through the relationship advice are references to French songs, movies and celebrities along with Parisian shops, places to eat, places to visit and even places to go with young children.

[Verity W · Rating 1 out of 5]

Didn’t like the writing style, didn’t like the tips. The illustrations were pretty though. At least I didn’t pay for it (was part of a competition prize)

[Niika Karttunen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Olihan tässä ihan hyviäkin juttuja parisuhteesta ja hyviä vinkkejä romanttisista paikoista Pariisista, mutta suurin osa neuvoista oli semmoisia, että toivottavasti kukaan ei ota näitä tosissaan. Miksi pettäminen pitäisi antaa anteeksi?

Suurin osa neuvoista oli jotenkin niin naiveja ja lapsellisia, että ei kai kukaan oikeasti voi elää näin? No kirja oli ihan viihdyttävä ja kuvat olivat hienot. Kyllä tämän nyt lukee...

[Triona · Rating 1 out of 5]

Drivel.

[Natalie Echols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a cute coffee table book that also is so fun to go through and read slowly!

[Lily · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

This was a quick and interesting read but I don't think it taught me too much that I didn't already know. I also don't agree with everything so there's also that piece of it.

[Red · Rating 1 out of 5]

1/5

Jedna z najgorszych w tym roku i nawet obrazki nie były w stanie tego uratować.

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were parts of this book I disagreed with and other which shared my somethings controversial opinion. Was lovely to read a book from a French perspective, even a translated one. I even got a few class French book recommendations out of it! Beautiful illustrations. Great read to enjoy in the sunshine with a glass of wine!

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pity I didn't read this book when I was younger, some good tips on attitudes towards love and relationships.
Enjoyable.

[Celeste · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amusing read and delightful illustrations. Will be consulted for useful sights/restaurants/addresses on my next visit.