Walking the Da Vinci Code in Paris: Decoding the City and the Book

by Peter Caine

Discover Paris and decode the secrets of Dan Brown’s popular and controversial novel, The Da Vinci Code, with this fascinating four-color guide through the city and surrounding areas. Both fans wishing to prolong the pleasure of having read the best-selling book and anyone interested in exploring an atypical side of Paris will relish in the intriguing commentary and rare tours of the city.

• Tours through the Louvre, St. Sulpice, the Ritz, The American University, Place Vendôme, the Château de Villette, and Chartes
• A dictionary of sacred and profane symbols, including a glossary of esoteric vocabulary used by Dan Brown
• An introduction to the characters, main themes, events, and controversies that arise in the book
• A close examination of the sacred feminine, and where to find her throughout Paris
• Ideas for those daring enough to take the trail one step further, including historical information and helpful tips
• Detailed maps and color-photos throughout
• A full index that makes finding unusual curiosities easy

Genres: Travel

206 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Peter and Oriel Caine run Paris Walks, a company that gives walking tours of Paris in English. They are both qualified guide lecturers. Peter has a degree in history and art history and Oriel has a master's degree in history and French literature.