The Ile Saint-Louis Tells a Story

Being an archetypal district of Paris, the Ile Saint-Louis is often used as setting in novels. What a better way to visit its pretty streets than reading and imagination? Thanks to the two books that the Jeu de Paume hotel recommends, you will feel the soul of this legendary place. Are you visiting the district? So, you’re going to read and re-read these books, again and again.

Jours inquiets dans l’Ile Saint Louis

Charles, a 70 year-old-man, is living alone on the Ile Saint-Louis. His quiet life will be disturbed by several events. Inhabitants are murdered, an old friend harasses him, and he meets a young woman. We discovering a disturbing story, light-hearted and deep at the same time. In his footsteps we look the islands’ streets with pleasure, as the first time.

Jours inquiets dans l’Ile Saint Louis by Frédéric Vitoux, Fayard editions. €19,50.

Les Mystères de l’Ile Saint Louis, Chroniques de l’Hôtel Pimodan

Few years ago, Roger de Beauvoir purchased the Pimodan hotel. Built in the middle of the 17th century, the building has been the witness of the Parisian beauty and nobility. Lauzun and the Marquis de Richelieu were its guests, while the architect died prematurely in tragic circumstances. For these historical reasons, the writer tried to tell, like Alexandre Dumas did, the fascinating past of this house, love and political affairs of its guests, and consequently, a part of the France History. A total different world is opened to us, and we meet Italian duchesses, plotters, poisoners, politicians and sensitive heroins.