Vintage Guide: Paris and Surrounding Areas – Les Guides Bleus by Hachette

Les Guides Bleus – Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne published by Hachette, 1972

A comprehensive mid-century travel guide to Paris and its surrounding departments, featuring detailed color fold-out maps and in-depth descriptions of neighborhoods, landmarks, and routes. The maps are beautifully preserved, rich with color and cartographic detail, offering a fascinating window into the geography of 20th-century Paris.

Dark blue textured hardcover with gilt lettering. Ribbon bookmark intact. Approximately 7 ¼” H × 4 ¾” W × 1 ½” D. French text. Very good vintage condition with minimal wear and clean pages; fold-out maps are bright and crisp.

Elegant both as a display piece and a reference, this volume captures the charm of postwar Paris at a moment when its arrondissements and nearby communes were rapidly evolving. A beautiful addition to a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table, especially for those drawn to the history and cartography of France.