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Sep 1
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French Story: Beyond the Tourist Paris (...

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Tokyo student Yuki's dream Paris trip takes an unexpected turn when local Antoine shows her the real city beyond crowded monuments—from neighborhood bakeries to hidden courtyards. This B1-B2 story follows her transformation from disappointed tourist to someone who discovers the authentic Paris through everyday encounters and simple French conversations.

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