{"product_id":"9781250239686","title":"Sacred Paris : A Guide to the Churches, Synagogues, and the Grand Mosque in the City of Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen visiting the City of Light, the spirit of Paris can be felt everywhere. It holds a sacred history that goes beyond words, beyond religion, and its legendary places of worship are truly its crown jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSusan Cahill's Sacred Paris is a guide for seasoned Parisian visitors, novices, and armchair travelers to the historic religious sites of the city, from the well-known landmarks to the sacred spots off the beaten track, from the magnificent towers of Notre-Dame and the sweeping arches of the Grand Mosque to the serenity of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre. This spiritual tour is interwoven with the artistic and cultural history of Paris, from the medieval Crusades through the Resistance of World War II. Stand in the basilica of Saint-Denis, where Joan of Arc prayed with her soldiers in the Hundred Years' War, and gaze at the murals of Saint-Sulpice painted by Eugene Delacroix, or visit the village of Auvers where Vincent van Gogh painted the lovely Gothic church of Notre Dame d'Auvers-sur-Oise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized by the major geographical sections of the city-Ile de la Cite; the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank; Montparnasse; Northern Paris on the Right Bank; the Marais-each chapter is accompanied by Marion Ranoux's beautiful four-color photographs. Also included are lists of \"Nearbys\": gardens, bistros, librairies, museums, and other points of interest to round out your visit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saint Martin's Griffin,U.S.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49827434234104,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":47.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8208\/6904\/files\/9781250239686-1.jpg?v=1783668874","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.au\/products\/9781250239686","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}