A Guide to the Homes and Studios of Eight 19th Century Artists In and Around Paris.
Photographs by Marina Faust.
This illustrated guide to the homes and studios of eight celebrated nineteenth century painters - Van Gogh, Monet Delacroix, Courbet, Moreau, Bonheur, Millet and Daubigny - provides intimate insights into their work and personalities as well as enjoyable day-long itineraries in and around Paris.
The book also has detailed travel and tourist information on Auvers-Sur-Oise, Barbizon, Giverny, Thomery, Ornans, Paris and Environs, including:
- discriminating hotel and restaurant recommendations
- sites of related interest, including museums devoted to local wines, foods and crafts
- short excursions to nearby chateaux and medieval fortress towns
- directions for travel by car and train
- phone and fax numbers, as well as email addresses for regional tourist offices
