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April 7, 1795: One meter measures one meter

April 7, 1795: One meter measures one meter

April 7, 1795: One meter measures one meter
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April 7, 1795: One meter measures one meter

While today, one meter measures one meter, two centuries ago, this phenomenon was revolutionary! READ MORE

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Restaurant to be: the Nicole Flamel Inn
Restaurant to be

Restaurant to be: the Nicole Flamel Inn

Welcome to the oldest Inn in Paris. For over 600 years, the Nicola Flamel Inn, the most famous alchemist in Paris, offers authentic French cuisine in a romantic setting filled with history. READ MORE

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Aldehyde
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Aldehyde

Aldehyde was discovered in 1835, and is categorized by the length of its carbon chain (the number of carbon atoms present in a molecule). The length of this chain varies between 1 and 12 carbon ato...

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March 3, 1875: “ L’amour est enfant de bohême”
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March 3, 1875: “ L’amour est enfant de bohême”

While today Carmen is one of the most performed operas, it's debut was a true disaster. The composer George Bizet, never lived to see the success of his opera, as he died a couple days after the pr...

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March 24, 2808: Construction of the Brongniart Palace
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March 24, 2808: Construction of the Brongniart Palace

The Brongniart palace was commissioned by Napoleon 1 to control and develop the economy. The building was designed like a classical temple, and has housed the Paris stock exchange for over a centur...

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The Ineko cafe
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The Ineko cafe

Let yourself indulge in a lit zen journey at the heart of the Marais with dishes and desserts that bring you back to childhood. READ MORE

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Tonka Beans
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Tonka Beans

The Tonka bean comes from a tropical tree in South America. It is used in cooking as well as in medicine, and has revolutionized the world of perfumery. Its fragrance, mostly made up of coumarin, h...

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February 8. 1828: Jules Verne
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February 8. 1828: Jules Verne

He is born in Nantes at the beginning of this revolutionary century. The ocean nearby will cast him off to faraway lands that will go on to inspire his resounding adventure novels. READ MORE

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February 17, 1904: Madame Butterfly
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February 17, 1904: Madame Butterfly

It is in 1900 in London that Puccini discovers the story of Madame Butterfly, and decides to make an opera of it. After a disastrous premiere, the play has flourished today, to be one of the most p...

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Restaurant to be
Restaurant to be

Restaurant to be

Discover the flavors of Morocco while never leaving the Marais. All you need to do is get yourself to Chez Omar, located at 47 rue de Bretagne to have one of the best couscous in all of Paris. READ...

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