Paris in five places

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For more than 2,000 years, Paris has attracted royals, revolutionaries and artis

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BBC History Magazine

Inside History

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A selection of some of the city’s most significant historic landmarks

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

Paris, 1777-1782

Violent protest is nothing new for the French. It’s part of the nation’s eternal quest for Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité

Inside History

1163 NOTRE-DAME CONSTRUCTION Work begins on building ...

A selection of some of the city’s most significant historic landmarks

From food markets to monasteries, this area brims with special sights

Paris, 1777-1782

Violent protest is nothing new for the French. It’s part of the nation’s eternal quest for Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité