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In the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette, last Queen of France: places to visit in Paris

A key figure in French history, Marie-Antoinette is a character who continues to fascinate to this day. If you'd like to immerse yourself in the history of France's last queen, here are the places to visit in Paris.
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Did you know? The Château de Bagatelle in Paris was built on a bet

Did you know that a simple bet between Marie-Antoinette and her brother-in-law, the Comte d'Artois, led to the creation of the Château de Bagatelle? We tell you the story of this crazy anecdote!
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History of France: The Affair of the Necklace, the scandal that cost Marie-Antoinette dearly

The Affair of the Necklace is an episode that is regularly mentioned when discussing the life of Marie-Antoinette and the events leading up to the French Revolution. But what exactly is it all about? A look back at a famous swindle that left its mark on French history.
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The day the 16th arrondissement of Paris refused to be the 13th because of a popular expression

Paris wasn't built in a day, and has grown over the years, as shown by its various arrondissements. And did you know? The 16th arrondissement was originally intended to be the 13th, but firmly refused to be given this number. We explain why!
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Did you know? Here's why this square is known as the "sex of Paris".

Place Dauphine is one of Paris's most emblematic landmarks. Did you know that it's nicknamed the "Sex of Paris"? We'll tell you why.
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A cursed tomb in Père Lachaise? Discover the legend of this immense mausoleum

Among the tombs of the Père Lachaise cemetery, an imposing mausoleum is the source of one of the darkest urban legends of this immense necropolis. Discover the myth behind the tomb of Elisabeth Alexandrovna Strogonoff-Dominoff.
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Le Chevalier d'Eon, the transformist spy knight who marked French history

Did you know? One of the most unusual characters in French history was a very special knight-spy who tended to cross-dress to carry out his missions. This is the story of Charles d'Éon de Beaumont, the transformist knight.