Parks and gardens in greater Paris

Auteurs

• Jacquelin Widmar Stewart

Paramètres

• 191 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• Architecture et urbanisme

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For over 350 years, Parisians have crafted and maintained remarkable public outdoor spaces. This exploration delves into the intricate tapestry of parklands in greater Paris, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of various park-building eras. Each park is imbued with multi-dimensional qualities, allowing readers to experience these grand green spaces as Parisians do. The history of Paris, dating back to its Roman roots, is evident in nearly all parks, regardless of their size. The equitable distribution of green spaces throughout the city reflects significant 19th-century urban planning and continues to influence contemporary park development. Many parks and gardens, originally part of royal estates, now invite public access, with the Tuileries opening to visitors in 1667. These thoughtfully designed spaces have transformed urban blight into beauty and repurposed industrial sites for recreation while preserving cultural connections to the past. Paris boasts numerous enchanting features: a landscaped promenade stretching for kilometers above bustling streets, a modern garden elevated above a major train station, the Parc de la Villette with its striking architectural forms, serene allées along the Seine, newly created marshlands teeming with wildlife, fragrant roses from Josephine Bonaparte’s collection, and two gardens dedicated to the renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2012
• Reliure: (rigide)