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It never hurts to ask

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Parisian Fields

The Institut de France on the Left Bank of the Seine, near the Pont des Arts, is a familiar sight. We’ve walked past many times, and never thought we’d have occasion to enter it ourselves. But one never knows where … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris history | Tagged Académie des Sciences, Charles Barbier, Institut de France, Lumière Brothers, Société d’Encouragement pour l’Industrie Nationale | 9 Comments

An Unbuilt Bridge and the Allure of Paris

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Parisian Fields

The bridges crossing the Seine are a major part of Paris’s beauty. Could a bridge that was never built also be an asset? Consider the magazine headline below. What does it tell us about Paris and tourism when in July … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris bridges, Paris metro | Tagged Frigorifique, Institut de France, Jules Després, Opéra Garnier, Paris metro, Paris padlocks, passerelle des Arts, Place de l'Opera, Pont des Arts, Popular Mechanics | 16 Comments

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An Unbuilt Bridge and the Allure of Paris

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