Private Paris: The Most Beautiful Apartments (English and French Edition)

The City of Light has never blazed with more intensity than in the luminous pages of 'Private Paris.' Assembled here is a constellation of extraordinary residences whose beauty will astound and delight. From the richly appointed salons of Marie-Helene Rothschild's celebrated Hotel Lambert to the understated chic of Manuel Canovas, author Marie-France Boyer leads us on an intimate tour of the great tastemakers and offers insight into what it is to live and love Paris.This richly illustrated, elegant book contains a vast range of styles, and features the previously unpublished work of the most acclaimed international interior designers, including Jacques Grange, Barbara Wirth, Henri Samuel, Renzo Mongiardino, and Andre Putman. Their sophisticated approach to decoration contrasts with the nostalgic style of Madeleine Castaing (the doyenne of Parisian designers) or the opulent charm conjured up by Loulou de la Falaise. Above all, 'Private Paris' portrays the way Parisians live 'che