A unique glimpse inside a world of luxury, tradition, and splendor. Many historic homes in Paris serve as residences to foreign ambassadors; these historical sites are closed to the general public. From a seventeenth-century hôtel particulier, to a Belle Epoque palace, to a distinctively contemporary setting, each residence rivals the next in its beauty, art collection, and period furniture set against a backdrop of accomplished refinement. Alain Stella invites us over the threshold inside the most prestigious chancelleries and ambassador residences in Paris—from China and Peru to Egypt and Poland. Tapestries inspired by Goya’s drawings grace the lavish salons at the Spanish residence. Jean Prouvé and Charlotte Perriand created a minimalist interior at the Japanese residence that evokes the refined style of a traditional Japanese home. The palace of Eugène de Beauharnais—home to the German ambassadors since 1818—retains its elaborate Empire style, intact since the time of Josephine. Superb photographs, specially commissioned for this book over the course of a year, divulge the secrets of these previously unpublished artistic and architectural treasures.
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Alain Stella is a traveler and writer. He has published numerous books with Flammarion including The Book of Coffee (1997), The Book of Tea (1992/2005), The Little Book of Coffee (2001), French Tea: Mariage Frères—Three Centuries of Savoir-Faire (2009), Distinctive Vintages (2008), and The Book of Spices (2000).
Francis Hammond’s photographs have been published in French Tea: Mariage Frères and Elegant Entertaining (2009). He regularly works in the fashion and advertising industries, contributes to international magazines, and divides his time between New York and Paris.
Francis Hammond’s photographs have been published in French Tea: Mariage Frères and Elegant Entertaining (2009). He regularly works in the fashion and advertising industries, contributes to international magazines, and divides his time between New York and Paris.
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Perhaps one of the most lavish and beautiful books yet published on French architecture, interiors, gardens and history of truly some of the greatest hotels in Paris and all in color! Worth all of the asking price. It's a very heavy book and weights and fills one's lap for sure. It offers hours and hours of unlimited enjoyment as one returns over and over to peruse the beauty so magnificently photographed. The written portions regarding each residence are extremely well written and most informative giving the reader as much information as one would normally desire. It's a glorious book that will be a keeper for sure for all those interested in French architecture, interiors, gardens and furnishings.
James McKinney in Wichita, Kansas
James McKinney in Wichita, Kansas
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Beautiful photographs that capture the detail as well as the stunning overall impact of the magnificent public rooms in the amazing residences. An important and wonderful addition to any personal library, worth twice the price!
28 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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I am amazed at this book. Absolutely wonderful photographs of historic homes of Ambassadors residing in Paris. Buy it folks, you wouldn't be sorry!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Inside the Glorious Mansions of Paris
An excellent book featuring historica hotel particulars in Paris. The text is first rate and the phographs are superb. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Thomas Randleman
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Magnifique!
Historic Houses of Paris arrived today in a large box.
It was well packaged and protected. The book itself is
really oversized and heavy. That is already one star. Read more
It was well packaged and protected. The book itself is
really oversized and heavy. That is already one star. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookworm70
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Stunning
This book is truly stunning. I received it as a gift, one book among many, and this is the one that I have spent hours (ok, weeks) pouring over. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Melissa
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Historic Houses of Paris
Beautiful coffee table book. Pictures do justice to the lovely surroundings...makes you want to walk the streets of France and see them in person.
Published 11 months ago by ld
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Great Find
What a beautiful and well written book! The Parisian interiors are magnificently photographed. A must buy and a great coffee table book.
Published 16 months ago by Jaime
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One of my favorites
This book is now one of my favorites. There are many full color pictures of homes in Paris. It is very intersting to see inside of these homes. Read more
Published 18 months ago by SLC
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historic houses of paris
this book by far is design beautiful . love to see the differant style in each house,i'am glad i waited for is book.
Published 19 months ago by lola
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C'est magnifique!!!!
One of the most beautiful book I ever seen! Superb quality and tasteful pictures! Each house has a unique history of its own, and being Paris, it's not surprising that some of the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Squirllvr
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