Saint-Germain-des-Prés wouldn't be what it is without Les Deux Magots.
Today more than ever, Les Deux Magots embodies the Left Bank spirit for the entire world. A legendary place, the café has spanned the ages, managing to reflect each era's unique character. First a novelty shop in 1812, Les Deux Magots became a liquor store, then a literary café, and finally a café-restaurant with a garden terrace and library.
A must-visit for writers and intellectuals of all stripes since the late 19th century, its tables have welcomed Verlaine and Apollinaire, Joyce and the Surrealists, and, closer to our time, Camus, Sartre, Hemingway, and numerous artists from all fields whose stories are intimately linked to that of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Picasso, Vian, and even Pink Floyd—all the avant-garde figures have, at one time or another, frequented the terraces of this establishment, which has been run by four generations of the same family. The adventure continues, as today's celebrities from publishing, film, journalism, and fashion stroll from one terrace to another to savor the most authentic aspects of the French spirit. Each and every one of them is in search of the same thing: a few moments of eternity and lightness in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
A lively and unconventional chronicle of this Parisian landmark. Les Deux Magots, the Left Bank spirit It also allows us to immerse ourselves in the fascinating history of a world-renowned district that has always been part of Paris.
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Language: French
Preface: Pierre Arditi
Editor: Le Cherche Midi
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Number of pages: 144
Dimensions: x
ISBN: 2749160553
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