The Grand Tour – A Hedonistic Journey through North-East Italy – Michelin

The Grand Tour, a collection designed to revive the spirit of discovery and wonder inspired by the 18th-century Grand Tour.

Venice shortly after the Second World War: a young French woman crosses paths with a gondolier in Campo Santa Maria Formosa.

In this narrative, François-Henri Désérable recounts his Venetian origins. A very personal story, followed by his favorite spots to visit in Venice.

“And then one day, I finally went. I’d just turned twenty-three. […] To arrive in Venice is to give happiness its true name.”

Discover in this book 5 hedonistic itineraries and their curiosity journals: Extend the pleasure of the story and your visit to Venice by exploring the Northeast region. Each itinerary is accompanied by a curiosity journal—a selection of points of interest, addresses, iconic sites, as well as more hidden spots.

French Edition

Year of edition: 2026

Printed in France on well-managed paper.