The Most Beautiful Gardens of Paris
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Stéphane Marie shows his reader around his most beautiful Parisian
gardens!From the most famous gardens?Versailles, Luxemburg, or
Tuileries?to the hidden leafy gems?such as the Château de
Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, the Bourdelle museum’s
sculpture garden, or the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden?this
guide takes readers on a cultural tour of France through
twenty-five spectacular gardens in and around Paris. French garden
expert and television presenter Stéphane Marie takes readers
through the most beloved gardens in central Paris and the
surrounding countryside in this informative guide. The history and
conception of each garden is explained, providing fascinating
cultural and botanical context. Practical details and insightful
sidebars help visitors discover the notable features of each
garden, and the extensive illustrations that accompany the text
offer the armchair traveler a splendid virtual tour. Marie explains
the origins of the garden’s name as well as the stories behind its
sculptures, parterre gardens, botanical collections, fountains, and
other follies present in each site. Garden aficionados will marvel
at the natural diversity present in these gardens, with details on
the specificities of plants, flowers, and trees. From vast parks to
private gardens, communal plots to the grounds of historical
monuments, this reference guide offers an extensively illustrated
selection of the most exceptional gardens in and around Paris,
including drawings and photographs along with opening hours,
prices, and what to do when visiting.
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Flammarion ,
Stephane Marie
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Flammarion,
Stephane Marie
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Slovart
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Slovart
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