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articles in february '08

Gay Paris? Photos of Paris under Nazi occupation draw fire

Photos of carefree Parisians lazing in cafes or enjoying a day at the races during the Nazi occupation have sparked outrage in Paris.

Carla Bruni: from catwalk to Elysee

In a double feature we take a look at France's new first lady Carla Bruni as Paul Ricard traces her route from catwalk to Elysee and Nicolas Sarkozy.

Across the Top of Paris

Our guest blogger is Omid Abroad. Having only just arrived in Paris, Omid uses that most old-fashioned method of transport to cross the city - Shank's pony (his feet).

Lives and Livelihoods in the Languedoc-Roussillon 6

Basil Howitt tracks :) the progress of the France-Spain line from the Puffing Billies to the high-speed TGVs.

Around and about Paris - the 18th arrondissement

Enter the eighteenth arrondissement and discover the history of two dens of iniquity - Le Chat Noir and Le Moulin Rouge...

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