A unique glimpse inside a world of luxury, tradition, and splendor. Many historic homes in Paris serve as residences to foreign ambassadors; these historical sites are closed to the general public. From a seventeenth-century h?tel particulier, to a Belle Epoque palace, to a distinctively contemporary setting, each residence rivals the next in its beauty, art collection, and period furniture set against a backdrop of accomplished refinement. Alain Stella invites us over the threshold inside the most prestigious chancelleries and ambassador residences in Paris?from China and Peru to Egypt and Poland. Tapestries inspired by Goya?s drawings grace the lavish salons at the Spanish residence. Jean Prouv? and Charlotte Perriand created a minimalist interior at the Japanese residence that evokes the refined style of a traditional Japanese home. The palace of Eug?ne de Beauharnais?home to the German ambassadors since 1818?retains its elaborate Empire style, intact since the time of Josephine. Superb photographs, specially commissioned for this book over the course of a year, divulge the secrets of these previously unpublished artistic and architectural treasures. Hardcover: 376 pages Publisher: Flammarion; Revised edition (March 26, 2019) Language: English ISBN-10: 2080203878 ISBN-13: 978-2080203878 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1.5 x 10.9 inches Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars