Paris with a Hundred Face

Paris aux cent visages (Paris: A Hundred Faces), a lively and timeless city

Rediscover Paris through the sensitive eyes of Jean-Louis Bory and the drawings of Damien Chavanat. In this reissued work, the capital becomes a character in its own right, vibrant and changing, described with accuracy and poetry.

An iconic text by Jean-Louis Bory

First published in 1976, Paris aux cent visages is the fruit of Jean-Louis Bory’s deep love for the capital. A historian and passionate pedestrian, he invites the reader on a literary stroll where past and present intertwine. His lively and erudite writing transforms this guide into a true narrative, combining personal reflections and a fictionalized history of Paris.

An illustrated declaration of love to Paris

This reissue celebrates all the facets of Paris, far from the clichés. From the Champs-Élysées to Belleville, from Pigalle to the popular balls, the city reveals itself in all its diversity and authenticity. Damien Chavanat’s illustrations accompany the text with strength and sensitivity, bringing places and memories to life through expressive and elegant sketches.

Discover an intimate and multifaceted Paris with Paris with a Hundred Face.