The Secret Gardens of Paris (Hardcover)

~ Alexandra D'Arnoux (Author), Bruno De Laubadere (Photographer), Gilles De Chabaneix (Photographer)

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Hidden behind the elegant facades of Parisian buildings are scores of magical domains, from sophisticated urban sanctuaries to picturesque pocket-size landscapes, and gardens defined by decidedly exotic attributes. Crisscrossing Paris, the authors delve into these private horticultural realms, furnishing descriptive text comprised of historical background, intimate profiles on the gardens' owners, and revealing perspectives on individual garden spaces. The tour includes stopovers at the home of President and Madame Giscard d'Estaing and the Japanese retreat of couturier Kenzo, as well as glimpses of the art nouveau style created by Hector Guimard. Alice Joyce
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By the time you turn the last page, you'll be dialing Air France. -- San Diego Tribune

Glimpse behind city gates to show the greener side of urban life. -- Veranda

Smartly displays the greenery, wrought iron grillwork, brick walkways and blossoms of summer gardens in contemporary Paris. -- San Francisco Chronicle, 12 May 2002 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (December 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500510172
• ISBN-13: 978-0500510179
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,699,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars A LITTLE DISAPPOINTING, November 5, 2006

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I was a little disappointed by "Secret Gardens of Paris". I found the gardens featured in this book to be similar to each other. I was looking for more variations in color and texture. Most of the gardens have very little color. It seems that green and white are the dominant colors. Also, I was hoping to see more architecture than what is shown of the Parisian buildings featured in this book.