Described by the famous British novelist Charles Dickens extraordinary city, promised an unparalleled city in the world.

Since its founding from more than 2,000 years as a small city to today, Paris has proved to be one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Paris holds its own charm, and thus is not only a source of inspiration for writers, but also for many painters, lovers and politicians around the world.

The above images are from a book in the Alastair Horn visual guide series under the title "Paris".