I read this book over a year ago now and it has become my first little guide book to Paris that I keep referring back to.

Overall, it was an insightful book with a humorous twist from Clarke who had lived there for many years. Having written a few books on the French and their ways, it can be said that Clarke has a clue.

The book brings Paris to life through chapters that are specifically themed so that all the details can be related back to a subject. This I found as a useful tool in the ordering of the material, and furthermore brought a story-telling element to the corners and cafes of the City of Lights.

A very enjoyable account of Parisian life, and a good foundation for building upon!