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Glyn is at his best when describing architecture, and when imparting snippets of information, such as that Delacroix took so long to complete his frescoes in Saint-Sulpice because he could only work during services, when the music inspired him. TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT An exuberant performance by a man thoroughly at ease in the subject. THE TIMES Anthony Glyn's Companion Guide to Paris describes a collection of strolls along the Seine, down the Champs Elysées, through museums, galleries and parks. Along the way Mr Glyn displays a dry humour and a taste for salacious gossip... Descriptions of areas such as the Ile de la Cité have a personal touch and depth not found in competing guides. There is also a useful section on how to live in Paris. THE ECONOMIST