Posts Tagged ‘Parisian legends’

Absinthe — la fée verte (the Green Fairy) of Paris

It is obvious that many people no matter whether they are French or foreigners associate Paris with certain places, impressions, people and so on. For one it is Louvre, for another — Notre Dame de Paris, and for the third – … absinthe (the name «green serpent» is more than actual) which is historically possible to name one of the symbols of Paris. It has left a lot of legends; too many apartments in Paris remember its unique aroma.

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Paris. Cafes in the city on the Seine. Part 1

Le ProcopeCafes in France are not absolutely cafes where a person comes to have a cup of coffee or to have a bite. The French cafes are places where local residents are going, first of all, to spend time in a circle of acquaintances or friends talking in sincere conditions. If the Spanish cafes have more family bias, the French cafes are known for discussions, as a rule, on cultural, sports or political themes.

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Cafe de Flore

Cafe de FloreIf you find bohemian life of Paris interesting, Cafe de Flore is the place which is necessary visiting. For a hundred and twenty years since its foundation Cafe de Flore has saved up the unique aura filled with creativity of many well-known people creating in these walls.

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Catacombes de Paris (Parisian catacombs)

Parisian catacombsParis, as any other centuries-old city, naturally gets truthful and invented stories and legends. Having visited this remarkable European city and having communicated to representatives of the senior generation of its population, you will obviously hear some of them. And believe us, even what you hear seems a fiction, an original and fascinating narration will make an unforgettable impression.

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