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Did you know? Margaret Thatcher had a little misadventure at La Défense in the 80s.

La Défense, Paris's business district, is home to many companies, schools and a large shopping mall... And some public figures have had misadventures in the heart of the district... Such was the case of Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990, who had a funny adventure in 1989. We tell you all about it!
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Did you know? Where is the largest caryatid in Paris and what is its history?

Discover the tallest caryatid in Paris, located on rue Turbigo, an intriguing and mysterious 3-storey structure that has been on display since 1859.
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Paris Metro: who was Colonel Fabien, after whom the metro station is named?

Known as one of the stations on metro line 2, Colonel Fabien station is located on the boundary between the 10th and 19th arrondissements of Paris, just below the Place du Colonel-Fabien. Many commuters use the station on a daily basis, yet few know the identity of the man who gave his name to the square, and later to the station.
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Haussmann architecture: how to recognize it? A brief history of these cult buildings

Haussmannian buildings are one of Paris's most emblematic architectural styles. But do you really know them? Here's a brief history of Haussmann architecture and its characteristics!
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Fluctuat nec mergitur: what does the City of Paris’ motto mean?

Fluctuat nec mergitur, here is a motto heard in the city after the 2015’s terror attacks. But do you know the story of this Latin locution and what it means to the City of Paris?
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The Luxembourg Gardens, a unique place in Paris

Did you know? The Luxembourg Gardens are not like other places: police officers from the Prefecture are not allowed to intervene as they wish. We explain how this curious exception came about.
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Did you know? 4 anecdotes about the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris

Do you know the Théâtre du Châtelet? Here are 4 anecdotes about this iconic Parisian theater!
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Did you know? Quirky facts about Paris churches

Notre-Dame de Paris, Sacred Heart Basilica, churches in Paris are amazing. But do you know any quirky facts about them? Here are some secrets about them.