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May 2021
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57. Paris

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It may just be the most popular city on earth. Throughout history Paris has maintained a grip on the public imagination, thanks to its culture, architecture and its people. French journalist and historian Agnès Poirier joins Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook to discuss La Ville Lumièr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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