The Little Book of Paris

The Orange Hippo! list features innovative, quirky books that reflect style, popular culture and current trends.

A Brief History: An overview of the city's history, covering the Gauls/Roman times, medieval times, the French Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, Napoleon, WW1 and WW2 and modern Paris. • Paris's Landmarks: A spotlight on the iconic landmarks which help make Paris one of the most visited cities in the world: Le Sacré Coeur, Le Louvre, la Tour Eiffel, Centre Pompidou, L'Arc de Triomphe etc… • Art, Culture and Notable Parisians: Paris as a literary hub (Baudelaire, Victor Hugo, Honoré de Balzac, Ernest Hemingway) as well as the city's galleries and museums, famous musicians and artists synonymous with Paris (Monet, Toulouse Lautrec, Picasso, Edith Piaf). • 'Paname' and Parisian Chic (traditional Paris lifestyle): 'Paname' is the common nickname of Paris. The city life would not be vibrant without its neighbourhoods (quartiers), its iconic café terrasses, bookstalls by the Seine, open-air markets, views onto rooftops and the much-revered catacombs. • Getting Around: Paris is one of the most walkable cities in the world, so here we'll list some interesting routes to take through the city (including bike routes), along with information about Paris's much loved/hated métro, and the new means of transport, vélib and trottinettes (scooters). • Secret Paris: Quirky and memorable facts about the city that the reader won't be able to resist telling their friends.