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Discover how Paris became a global icon of film, literature, art, and theatre—and why its cultural magic still endures.

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Cast of the Tour de 300m at Theatre des Mathurins Parisian theatre

5 shows in, on and around the Eiffel Tower

  • May 9, 2019
  • Anna Livesey

From atmospheric classical concerts to all-new musical theatre, these Parisian shows are obsessed with the one and only Eiffel Tower

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Theatre des Mathurins today Parisian theatre

A History of Paris' Théâtre des Mathurins

  • April 26, 2019
  • Anna Livesey

Once a farmland owned by monks, now an intimate Parisian playhouse: discover the story of Théâtre des Mathurins

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Poster featuring the Eiffel Tower as it appeared at the entrance to the Universal Exhibition, 1889 All things Paris

The Remarkable History of the Eiffel Tower

  • April 18, 2019
  • Anna Livesey

130 years since the inauguration of Gustav Eiffel’s 300 metre monument, discover the true story of the Eiffel Tower

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Pierre Corneille Museum © Parisian theatre

Have you heard of Pierre Corneille?

  • April 12, 2019
  • Anna Livesey

He’s known today as the founding father of French tragedy but do you know the story of this 17th century playwright?

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