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Journal no. 13

Revival of the ‘bouillons’: the cheap, noisy eateries triumphing in inflation-ridden Paris

The French capital experienced a boom in these establishments in the 19th century. After being on the verge of extinction, they have recently made a comeback, thanks to their traditional food and affordable prices.
Journal no. 9

Louis Vuitton: A Legendary History

When fashion designer Louis Vuitton first arrived in Paris in 1837, the city had yet to unfold as a fashion and design capital. But it was here that Vuitton founded his luggage empire and, just a quarter century later, opened the world’s largest store of travel items at 70 avenue des Champs-Élysées.