Paris Buildings and Monuments

Paris - Buildings and Monuments an Illustrated Guide with Over 850 Drawings and Neighborhood Maps by Michel Poisson Join architect Michel Poisson on a personal tour of 535 significant buildings and monuments in the city of Paris. This unique guidebook to the architecture of the City of Light is illustrated with more than 200 maps and 650 drawings by the author, who has searched out even the most remote or difficult-to-find sites where small masterpiece can be seen. Organized by arrondissement (neighborhood), the book offers handy building-by-building listings, with a line drawing and an accompanying text for each notable structure. Easy-to-follow maps suggest routes for walking tours. Useful indexes of both monuments and architects are also included. Paris: Buildings and Monuments is an exceptional tribute to the splendid architectural richness of Paris and an indispensable companion for visitors to the city.