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Aug 2024
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Oliver Gee
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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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