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Concorde, Bastille, République: why do demonstrations take place in these squares?

Since the 1930s, the route of the demonstrations has always been the same, between Place de la Bastille, Place de la République and Place de Nation. While the Place de la Concorde has a special history, find out why.
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Did you know that? A cannonball is still stuck in the wall of a Parisian mansion

But what is a cannonball doing in the wall of the Hôtel de Sens, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris? Present since 1830, the artillery projectile has never been removed! Discover its history.
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Did you know that the Céramic Hôtel and its unusual façade are listed as Historic Monuments?

The Céramic Hôtel, which today is still a hotel named "Hôtel Elysées Crémac Paris", boasts one of the most original façades in Paris. We tell you the story of this Art Nouveau building designed by architect Jules Aimé Lavirotte, winner of the City of Paris facade competition in 1905.
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Did you know that? The Castel Béranger is one of the emblematic buildings of Art Nouveau in Paris

Did you know that? The Castel Béranger is an emblematic building of Art Nouveau in Paris. It was designed by the architect Hector Guimard, famous for his Art Nouveau creations, including the famous Parisian subway entrances. Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, the Castel Béranger is a true architectural gem, a testimony to the refined aesthetics of the period.
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Did you know? There's a Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris!

Fans of luxury goods or works of art? Learn to tell the real from the fake at the Musée de la Contrefaçon in Paris. Housed in a sumptuous 16th-century townhouse, the museum is packed with varied collections built up from seizures and brought together for educational purposes. The ideal place to hone your eye and your analysis!
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Did you know that? Rue de la Paix lost its place as the most expensive street in Monopoly!

For a long time the most expensive street in the game Monopoly, the Rue de Paix has been dethroned by another artery in the capital! Discover the new most expensive avenue of the famous board game.
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Did you know that this historic building and its clock once belonged to Le Temps magazine?

We often pass in front of it and marvel at the beauty of its facade and its clock, but do you know the history of this building that was once the stronghold of the magazine Le Temps? We tell you...
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Discover the unusual Chinese Museum at the Château de Fontainebleau

Did you know that the Château de Fontainebleau houses a Chinese Museum? Discover this unique collection of murals, furniture, sculptures and textiles. Created in 1863 by Empress Eugénie, this hidden museum is housed in the château's Gros Pavillon. Its spaces feature some 800 objects of art and furniture, mainly gifts from China, Japan and Thailand.
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Did you know? This metro stop is the largest ghost station in Paris.

If you squint your eyes as you pass between Strasbourg-Saint-Denis and République stations, you might see the ghostly station of Saint-Martin, the largest of the 12 abandoned stops on the Paris metro!
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3 anecdotes about the Jardin du Luxembourg, discover the secrets of the Parisian garden

The Jardin du Luxembourg, considered by tourists as "the most beautiful garden in Europe", located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, hides some little secrets, only known by the regulars of the area. Ready to discover them?
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Did you know that? A monster is hiding in the underground of La Défense

While tens of thousands of people from the Paris region rush to La Défense every day to go to work, a monster has been lurking in the underground passages of the business district since 1973! We tell you the incredible story of the "Monster" by Raymond Moretti.
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Paris : the Time Defender, the clock with automatons, reinstalled in the Horloge district

Do you know the Defender of Time, in Paris? This automaton clock gave you the time with its globe clock and its soldier fighting a chimera with his sword and shield movements... But that was before it was removed from the clock district, near the Pompidou Center, in 2003, because of its condition and the city's refusal to restore it, due to its high cost. A clock that has just returned to the neighborhood, this February 6, 2023. Discover its history!
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Did you know? 136 years ago, started the construction of the Eiffel Tower

If we were to choose one symbol to represent Paris, we would undoubtedly choose the Eiffel Tower, far before the baguette, beret or the Sacred Heart. And yet, not a lot of people have heard about its history. Shall we dive in?
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Did you know? Châtelet-Les Halles is the world's largest underground station.

Who hasn't got lost in the Châtelet-Les Halles metro station? You've got a good excuse, because this underground station is the biggest in Europe, and even in the world - a real labyrinth!
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Did you know? 3 unusual anecdotes about Père Lachaise cemetery

Père Lachaise is one of the world's most famous cemeteries. Its famous tombs, its mysteries and its fascinating history. But how much do you really know about it? We reveal 3 unusual anecdotes about the Père Lachaise cemetery.
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Did you know? There is a place in Paris named after Queen Elizabeth II

Did you know there is a place in Paris named after Queen Elizabeth II? Set in the 4th arrondissement, this place was renamed when the British Queen visited in 2014.
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Did you know? Paris is no longer the most French-speaking city in the world

For a lot of people, Paris is the world’s most French-speaking city. But it is not the case anymore. Since 2016, the French capital is no longer the most French-speaking city in the world. But which city is it, then?
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Did you know? Streets around the Opéra Garnier are very special

Did you know? Streets around the Opéra Garnier have very special names. Like most streets, faubourgs or avenues in Paris, plates surrounding the famous building pay tribute to celebrities, but not just any celebrities…
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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? 3 anecdotes about the Place de la Concorde

Do you really know Paris's Place de la Concorde? Today we're revealing 3 surprising anecdotes about the capital's largest square!