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The arcades of Paris : history, architecture, walkways : guidebook - History, Architecture, Walways: Guidebook

French · Paperback / Softback

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In the 19th century, more than one hundred arcades (passages or galeries in french)
enabled Parisians to enjoy strolls through Paris while at the same time being sheltered
from bad weather and the hazardous and congested traffic on the dirty streets.
There they were able to admire the recent technical feats: gas lighting, the long glass
ceilings and the ironwork which created a new aesthetics and represented the beginning
of modern trade. Today, the 17 surviving arcades, which have been miraculously
preserved by time, retain a certain mystery about them. They boast an unparalleled
architectural beauty and a particularly rich history.
Patrice de Moncan takes us on a tour of these arcades which appeared for the first
time in Paris at the Palais-Royal in 1786. He gives us a rare insight into their history
and their life today in Paris in the 21st century. 175 illustrations.

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Authors Patrice De Moncan, De Moncan P, Patrice de Moncan
Publisher Ed. du Mécène
 
Languages French
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 15.05.2012
 
EAN 9782358960168
ISBN 978-2-35896-016-8
No. of pages 112
Weight 280 g
Series Paris d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
Paris d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
Subject Travel > Illustrated books

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