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Sep 2020
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The Seven Ages of Paris | A Personal Vie...

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Join us as we teach you about the magic of Paris from the book, The Seven Ages of Paris, by Alistair Horne. Learn how this book influenced one of Jon's many experiences in the City of Lights. 

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