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A brief but essential history of Paris

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The name Paris derives from that of its inhabitants, the Gaulish tribe known as the Parisii (from the 3rd century…
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Paris, capital of luxury

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Exalting the senses and creating emotion, ‘Luxury’ approaches perfection with creativity, knowledge and tradition. Luxury comes from the Latin word…
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