The roofs of Paris are rich in secret garden life. Hanging between the city and the sky, these curious gardens high above the urban traffic are a haven of peace and tranquility to those fortunate to have access to their many hidden treasures. Authors Alexandra d'Arnoux and Bruno de Laubadere take the reader on a voyage of discovery in the heart of the city, yet a million miles distant from the stresses and strains of city life. The owners of these green oases in the gray of the city have revealed their secrets and experiences: how they choose their plants, how they succeed in creating and maintaining a luscious green universe in such a hostile environment, what their roof garden means to them. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Terraces and Roof Gardens of Paris provides a visual treat and a source of inspiration for all those interested in gardening in a city environment, or who simply dream of a private space of their own, away from the mad whirl of modern life in a great metropolis.

Unsuspected by passers-by, the rooftops of Paris are rich in gardens that float between the elegant streets and the sky. From "up here" fortunate Parisian’s cultivate elegant gardens and enjoy spectacular views of landmarks of their city-some can even dive into a pool. It opens the reader to an unexpected facet of Paris living. The book reveals their rooftop garden design secrets and experience: how plants are chosen; how one succeeds in creating and maintaining a luscious green universe; and what the roof gardens mean to their owner. The way of creating a small terrace or garden can be simple-a few strands of ivy curled around a terracotta pot, wisteria growing on a trellis-but the effect, as always in France, is to create a stunning sense of style bursting with color and vitality.

Lot many ideas can be received from the pictures on color combinations, styles and accents. The photos are detailed and appear to have lots of quotes from the ones perspective on why they chose their plants. The author embellishes this with clear descriptions as well. Photo descriptions usually with the name of the plants are shown.