Celebrating the defining pleasures of Parisian life, this visual journey is an invitation to experience the many facets of the City of Light—from riverside strolls and literary cafés to haute couture and hidden courtyards.
Offering a fresh perspective on one of the world’s most beloved cities, this luxurious tome will inspire even the most sedate to travel, encouraging readers to explore Paris through fifteen evocative themes that reveal the city’s character from unexpected angles. Chapters devoted to life along the Seine, literary Paris, romance, architecture, fashion, hidden corners, green spaces, and street life pair well-known landmarks with overlooked discoveries, creating a richly layered portrait of the French capital. Travel journalist Élodie Lécadieu combines cultural history, architectural insight, and insider recommendations to illuminate the stories behind the city’s treasures, revealing how centuries of art, design, history, and daily ritual continue to shape Parisian life. Generous photography ranges from sweeping city vistas to intimate neighborhood scenes, encouraging readers to slow down, look more closely, and appreciate the details that give the city its singular character. Whether planning a first visit, returning to a favorite destination, or exploring from home, readers will discover an inspiring portrait of Paris that offers a fresh way to experience one of the world’s most captivating cities.
Biography
Élodie Lécadieu
Élodie Lécadieu is a travel journalist and has been writing travel guides for several years. She has travelled all over the world and, to this day, continues to be amazed by the little things that make a journey truly special. Paris is her adopted home – the starting point for her travels, the experiences of which she documents candidly and with great curiosity.
David Vincent-Sully
David Vincent-Sully has been working as a professional photographer for almost fifteen years. Driven by a curiosity about people and their stories, his work focuses on the interplay of human encounters. He sees his photographs as delicate visual compositions of fleeting emotions. His deep passion for Paris is fuelled as much by the city’s historical and architectural richness as by the people who shape it and interact with one another.
