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The Art of the Stroll: A Guide to Flânerie and the Hidden History of Paris

The Art of the Stroll: A Guide to Flânerie and the Hidden History of Paris

Peridore, Stephen

Paperback

FranceFrench HistoryUnited States Politics

ISBN13: 9798186919940
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 12 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Art of the Stroll is an intellectually rigorous and deeply immersive guide to understanding the urban fabric of Paris. Moving beyond the 'postcard version' of the city, the book introduces the practice of flânerie-the art of purposeful wandering-to reveal Paris as a living palimpsest. By exploring eight distinct neighborhoods, the author connects minute physical details, such as a 19th-century door knocker or a medieval wall, to the grand forces of history, including the French Revolution, Haussmann's radical urban surgery, and the contemporary push for the '15-minute city.' The book offers an honest analysis of the tensions between architectural preservation and the displacement of the working class, while providing readers with practical 'sciences' of observation, such as sensory mapping and the 'slow gaze.' Whether examining the intellectual legacy of Saint-Germain or the street art of Belleville, the text serves as a manifesto for a more profound, attentive way of experiencing the world's most iconic capital. It is both a historical deep-dive and a contemporary critique of how cities breathe, change, and remember.

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