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Aug 2024
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Paris museums (by the people who wrote t...

Oliver Gee
About this episode

Meet Anne Carminati and James Wesolowski, the authors of 111 Museums in Paris You Shouldn't Miss.

We chat about the museum scene in Paris, the pros and cons of large and small museums, and a few good ones to find.

Their official website: https://www.111places.com/111-museums-in-paris

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