The Historic Restaurants of Paris: A Guide to Century-Old Cafes, Bistros, and Gourmet Food Shops (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "MARCEL PROUST, WHO WAS TRANSPORTED BACK TO CHILDHOOD WITH THE TASTE OF the tea cake known as a madeleine, was among the early regular customers..." (more)
Key Phrases: Right Bank, Belle Epoque, Latin Quarter (more...)

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Review

"An alluring 246-page guide, The Historic Restaurants of Paris lists scores of places to tempt lovers of history and food.” -- The New York Times

"an indispensable guide to classic cuisine served in settings of startling beauty. … includes charming anecdotes and all necessary detail.” -- Paris Notes

Product Description

The vanished world of nineteenth-century Paris awaits behind the doors of select restaurants and gourmet shops that have delighted customers for more than a hundred years. Crossing these thresholds, the discriminating diner and shopper can step into a gilded Belle Époque setting favored by Manet and Degas, a vintage confectioner that supplied bonbons to Monet, a shaded café terrace frequented by Zola.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Little Bookroom (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892145030
• ISBN-13: 978-1892145031
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #216,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have when you visit Paris, May 3, 2001

By A Customer

My recent trip to Paris wouldn't have been half as much fun without this beautiful guide. It took me to restaurants and shops I never would have found on my own. I can't wait to go back -- with this book, of course.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visit 19th-century Paris!, May 17, 2001

By A Customer

I read Ellen Williams's book about the Impressionists, and her charming prose and wealth of historical anecdotes made 19th-century Paris come alive in a way I've never before encountered in a travel guide. This book is great, too. I took it with me on a recent trip to Europe, and had a chance to sample several of the food shops she mentions. What a pleasure to learn all about them beforehand--it made the experience so much more authentic!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Historic Restaurants of Paris: A Guide to Century-Old Cafes, Bistros, and Gourmet Food Shops, September 30, 2005

By	Nomiki B. Weitzel (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a wealth of information about some lovely places in Paris. We did visit a few of the places recommended (the book small enough to carry around)on the spur of the moment while we were in Paris and we were not disappointed. I plan to take the book with me if I ever visit Paris again.