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by Charlotte Wannebroucq · CNE Accredited Gemmologist

PARISIAN WALK

Paris, with its lively streets and monuments, offers a scene where the past and present intersect at every street corner. This city, often described as a place conducive to strolling, invites its inhabitants and visitors to rediscover its heritage through multiple perspectives. The book Paris by Paris, published by Assouline, captures its unique spirit and offers a journey through the centuries, exploring the many facets of the French capital.
Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
Founder and Editor-in-Chief
Updated on July 31st
Updated on 31 July 2025
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ASSOLINE PARIS

Parisian Promenade with the Editions Assouline.

Paris, with its lively streets and monuments, offers a scene where the past and present intersect at every street corner. This city, often described as a place conducive to strolling, invites its inhabitants and visitors to rediscover its heritage through multiple perspectives. The book Paris by Paris, published by the editions Assouline, It captures its unique spirit and offers a journey through the centuries, exploring the many facets of the French capital.

Divided into seven chapters, this book highlights key eras that shaped Paris’s identity. From the splendors of the Belle Époque to the Roaring Twenties, to the cultural and artistic excitement of the post-war era. Readers are invited to explore the grand boulevards and marvel at carefully selected images. These photographs, often unpublished, reveal an intimate view of the city, going beyond the usual clichés. Among them are rare shots of the 2024 Olympic Games, capturing this historic event from a different perspective.

Written by Ariel Wizman and Harold Cobert, with a foreword signed by Frédéric Beigbeder, Paris by Paris weaves a narrative rich in anecdotes and historical perspectives. Each page offers a dive into the soul of Paris, between culture, fashion, and architecture. A timeline of the city’s key moments enriches the experience, providing a precise context for each event recounted.

More than just a book, Paris by Paris It is defined as an ode to the City of Light, a tribute that appeals to both art enthusiasts and those who wish to explore Paris from a new perspective. For those seeking inspiration or a break from their daily routine, this book is an invitation to rediscover Paris, where every street and every square tells a story. A unique way to absorb the energy and timeless magic of this ever-vibrant and surprising city.

Assouline.com

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Charlotte Wannebroucq, CNE-certified expert gemmologist
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Charlotte Wannebroucq

Gemmologist expert, member of the CNE-Art, and expert in signed jewelry. Twenty-five years of experience at the heart of Parisian jewelry, between the Carré Rive Gauche and Place Vendôme.
She signs the decryptions of collections, the analyses of stones and the estimates published in Esprit Joaillerie. Each piece commented on is examined in person, in the workshop, in the sales room or in the showroom.
  • Expertise

    Gemmology and signed jewellery

  • Member

    CNE-Art

  • Experience

    Over 25 years in Parisian jewellery