Flneur: The Art of Wandering the Streets of Paris

"An inspiring book for flâneurs and Paris lovers" A man walks the streets of Paris, alone and without a destination. He travels long avenues of great buildings, loses himself in the crowds at the Grands Magasins. Wrapped up in a black overcoat, he wanders the city restlessly. But what is he looking for? Where is he going? This book teaches you how lose yourself in the city: it contains stories of promenades and urban adventures, stories of dandies and flâneurs... It contains information regarding characters, authors and artists who have wandered the streets of Paris. By reading these pages you will discover the secrets of flânerie, the noble art of wandering without a destination.Website: federicocastigliano.com TABLE OF CONTENTS:Itineraries of flânerie (map)Instructions for reading this bookPrologue - Into the street How to be a true flâneurA day in the life of a flâneur Once there was the flâneurGetting lost Where to wander in Paris Drifting along the boulevards The ruins of ParisA dangerous game The city of tomorrow Shopping as one of the fine arts Paris spleen Epilogue - At the gate Memorandum for flâneursBibliography