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A Guide to the Florence Wine Windows in Italy

Florence is a foodie city that is a veritable delight for those in search of the good life. Birthplace of Gelato (depending on who you ask!), and home to many a pizza and pasta dish, Firenze is also where you’ll find the ‘Florence wine windows,‘ a rather unique method of selling that bar men and …

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How to Visit Hôtel de la Marine, Place de la Concorde

Situated on Place de la Concorde (the largest public square in Paris), Hôtel de la Marine has seen plenty of history since its construction in the latter half of the 18th-century and now invites public inside its doors for the first time in over two centuries to discover some of the secrets hiding within this …

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The Surprising History Behind the Original Shakespeare and Company

Overlooking the towers of Notre Dame and surrounded by cherry blossoms in the springtime, Shakespeare and Co is a firm fixture in the Parisian landscape, particularly when it comes to the city’s rich literary scene. But what may well surprise many visitors to the city is that the shop now situated along the banks of …

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The Long & Surprising History and Origins of the French Flag

Also known as the French Tricolore, the French Flag has a long history, which I’ll be discussing today. If you’ve ever been to Europe, then no doubt you’ll soon recognise one of the most iconic emblems of France. Characterised by its red, white, and blue appearance, the three colour flag of l’Hexagone, i.e. the National …

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The Grotestque Chimerae & Gargoyles of Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral

Setting the striking two towers and flying buttresses aside, there is perhaps no architectural feature quite as synonymous with Notre Dame Cathedral, in the heart of Île de la Cité in Paris as those of the gargoyles. Some statues even seem to be in a ‘sighing’ pose, while others are simply grotesque (i.e. they’re not …

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