Ah, Paris! The city known around the world as a symbol of love, art, fashion and exquisite taste. With its historical monuments, outstanding cuisine and vibrant cultural life, Paris is a destination that captures the hearts of millions. Paris is not just a city; it is a feeling. When you think of Paris, images of dreamy banks of the Seine, charming street cafés and imposing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower immediately float to mind. But Paris, often called the "City of Love", has a charm that goes far beyond its world-famous attractions. Every corner, every square and every street tells a story. You can feel the presence of the great thinkers, artists and writers who have worked and loved here - from Voltaire and Victor Hugo to Hemingway and Serge Gainsbourg.

The "joie de vivre" is the "dolce vita" of the French. Observe the colourful hustle and bustle of the city in small bistros, enjoy a croissant and in the evening enjoy good red wine and French fine cheese. People don't just go about their business, they stroll, they enjoy, they live in the moment. This lightness and joie de vivre that can be felt in Paris is contagious. Perhaps it is the Seine that best captures the true charm of Paris. It winds elegantly through the city, lined with magnificent historic buildings and bridges. A walk along the Seine at sunset, with the city bathed in golden light, is an unforgettable experience. For all those who still have to wait for their next holiday, but still want to indulge in the French way of life, there are our most beautiful Paris picture books. Immerse yourself in the legendary "joie de vivre":

Streets of Paris

Another picture book from the teNeues "Streetsof" series, for which photographers from all over the world take a personal look at their favourite metropolises. Streets of Paris is the collected work of over 40 contemporary photographers. Together they have explored thousands of Parisian corners to capture different angles and views of the cosmopolitan city. 

Together, their independent perspectives form an unprecedented collection of Paris images, as each photographer has lived out their own style and personal preferences. Extraordinary views of famous landmarks such as Sacré Cœur, the Louvre or the Eiffel Tower create an atmospheric city portrait. Whether lively artists' and fashion districts or completely new impressions from the city's banlieues - they all add up to a fascinating view of the "City of Light".

Paris - Serge Ramelli

A Paris photo book that focuses on impressions of the most beautiful hours of light at different times of the day and year. Frenchman Serge Ramelli creates his unique photographic colour spectrum with pastel tones and radiant colour nuances reminiscent of the palette of French Impressionists.

Like old postcards that, held up to the light, illuminate street lamps or black-and-white images that are only partially coloured, Serge Ramelli accentuates pictorial elements, creating a modern 3-D effect while still maintaining the subjects' links to the historical. Everyone knows the typical impressions of the "City of Light", but how many have experienced fireworks at the foot of the Eiffel Tower or walked across the Pont Neuf while the snow was freshly falling? This illustrated book captures such unique moments and presents a spectrum of Paris in the magical light of morning, evening, blue hour or "à nuit".

Paris - Paul Almasy

A very special portrait of the city of light in the 50s & 60s. The book looks at Paris in the post-war period. A fresh flowering of culture and thought was awakening in Paris. The Nouvelle Vague transformed French cinema, young couturiers revitalised French fashion, existentialism blossomed in literature and philosophy, and the city swayed and swayed to a vibrant jazz and rock-roll scene.

Photographer Paul Almasy lived through these fascinating times, spending his days and nights wandering the alleys, avenues and after-hours bars. Through his photographs, we experience the old markets and artists' studios, their music bars and glamorous cafés, but also the burgeoning banlieues, where migrant workers were housed in marginalised and isolated high-rise apartment buildings.

Elliott Erwitt's Paris - Small Flexicover Edition

Who better to capture the mood of the city than Elliott Erwitt? Erwitt has an eye for the true essence of the Seine metropolis and looks behind the tourist clichés. The master photographer creates an impressive homage - from the grand monument to the charm of the "vie quotidienne".

The photographer alternates between personal moments and magnificent sights, capturing the incomparable charm of the city of love. Elliott Erwitt's illustrated book is now available in a handy format and at an unbeatable price.