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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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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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