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The astonishing story of the Pantheon

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In 1744, whilst staying in Metz and suffering from a serious illness, the king, Louis XV vowed that if he…
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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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