(Didn't mean to bump your and Terrancre's invite from the top of this thread, but at least I'm keeping this topic at the top of the topic list. And this seemed the most appropriate topic to use for--)


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Marc = you are right. Not to worry. I am going to get the Amazon URL for the book! Merci. K

(Didn't mean to bump your and Terrancre's invite from the top of this thread, but at least I'm keeping this topic at the top of the topic list. And this seemed the most appropriate topic to use for--)

Yesterday, more or less by chance I picked up a clever little guidebook, recently released (a 2008 copyright date), called "Paris Méconnu." Organized by arrondissement with several hundred sites to visit, and even more short sidebar informative bits. This isn't "Paris Inconnu," which you'd expect to be filled with really obscure (and only marginally interesting) sites. This is "méconnu"--what shall we say, "not as well known as it might be?"

There are nice articles on, for example, the various communities in peripheral arrondissements (like the 13th and 14th) planned to create the feeling that you're out in the country. As the weather begins to change, I'll be heading out to look at the ones I didn't already know about. (You see: méconnu. I did know some of them from before.) There are write-ups of some very attractive sounding cloisters or former cloisters. There are some moderately obscure museums. And there are, as I mentioned, fascinating factoids brought in when connected in some way or other to a site. Did you know, for example, that a "poubelle" gets its name from one M. Eugène Poubelle, a Préfet de la Seine who ordered their use for trash?

The particulars: Paris Méconnu, promenade hors des sentiers battus, by Jacques Garance and Maud Ratton (Paris: Éditions Jonglez, 2008), 18.90 euros, 384 pages, including some indexes. Its one of those narrow-format guidebooks, about 4 inches by 6.5 inches.

Marc

AN EXCITING EVENT!!!

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN PARIS

Karen Fawcett and Terrance Gelenter invite you to join them for champagne, nibbles and intelligent conversationat Karen’s elegant 6th arrondissement apartment.

Joining us will be Heather Stimmler Hall who will chat informally about Naughty Paris and other surprise guests.
And if you twist his arm Terrance will sing.

When: Sunday February 15 6PM-8PM
Where: Paris 75006 (details with confirmed resrvation.)
Admission: 25 euros, Includes refreshments -PayPal or cash at the door-reservations required.

RSVP: terrance@paris-expat.com or 06-7098-1368
karen@bonjourparis.com

I agree. loved it!!

Markets of Paris by Dixon and Ruthanne Long.
Organized by neighborhoodspocket-sized, photos, source for food, antiques crafts and more.
Great Eats Paris, Grateats Paris. The very popular Sandra Gustafson has updated and down sized.
The Riches of Paris by Maribeth Clmente.
The shopping Paris bible updated.
Murder in the Isle St-Louis by Cara Black.
I'm in the middle of reading it. I think it's her best book so far.