One of Europe's most beautiful cities is celebrated through the talents of artist Fabrice Moireau His images capture the history and romance of Paris, highlighting the contrasts of the French capital: its grand public buildings and intimate private houses, majestic avenues and narrow lanes. Visit the Louvre, Beaubourg, Orsay, Picasso, La Villette and Rodin Museums; the historic Places de la Concorde, des Vosges, des Victoires and du Palais Royal. Tour the colourful markets around Paris, enjoy the exquisite Tuileries, Monceau, Luxembourg and Montsouris gardens and discover the individuals who helped shape Paris. Paris Sketchbook is divided into four parts: North, West, South and East, each section of the city revealing its own character and unveiling its own secrets.
The monumental buildings of Paris reflect the passing of the cebturies, from the great medieval cathedral of Notre Dame and the royal palace of the Louvre, to today’s grands projects, such as the Centre Georges Pompidou and the new Bibliothèque Nationale.
Beside all this grandeur everyday life goes on, represented here by terrace cafés and the Métro, while respite is offered by the parks and gardens, with their very parisian combination of nature with man-made formality.
