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Carol Wittig
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What Are These Links?
The purpose of this page is to suggest some of the many other ways to discover the place of Paris in history, culture, and the lives of those who have lived or visited there, or have merely imagined doing so.
Films Set in Paris
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Category:Films set in ParisFrom Wikipedia
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The 50 best films set in ParisFrom Time Out-- a guide to all things to do in Paris
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Fiction and Film for Scholars of France A Cultural BulletinThe bulletin serves to keep its readers abreast of new fiction and film and of works that might have been “missed” and deserve a second look.. The contributors are scholars of France chosen for their expertise in a particular period or theme.
Books Set in Paris
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10 of the best books set in ParisFrom the Guardian, so it mixes classic works of literature with modern novels and non-fiction.
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Best Novels Set In ParisFrom Goodreads, so it's crowd-sourced.
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Best Books Set in ParisVery eclectic list!
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Travel by Novel: Paris"Best Historical Novels for Travelers to Paris and Versailles"
History, Architecture, and Travel
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Articles on Paris in National GeographicVariety of culture and travel articles
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Modern Architecture Pictures: View Images of Paris - ExpediaImages from a travel site
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PARISMARAISMost comprehensive and original tourist website dedicated to the historical Le Marais district of Paris.
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The Expositions Universelles in Nineteenth Century ParisOn the 5 world's fairs held in Paris
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History Walks ParisArranged by century, with a good pdf. guide book for each one.
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Atlas Obscura Guide to Hidden ParisAtlas Obscura is a collaborative project to encourage exploration of less well-known geographical, architectural, and cultural sites.
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Victorian Paris Life in 19th Century ParisInformation assembled by writer of a novel about 19th century Paris. Includes many excerpts from primary sources.
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Liberty, Equality, FraternityThis site with more than 600 primary documents explores the French Revolution.
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About France. com"Website covers a wide range of topics of interest to students and anyone wanting to understand French life, culture and traditions, but also the nation's institutions and the French language."