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The living and the dead
The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of influential artists and writers.
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Writers and spirituality
The patch of Paris that has been home to influential writers, and a unique spirituality.
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Composers, singers - and Chopin's piano
The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of composers, musicians and singers.
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Gardens shaping creative imaginations
How a small patch of Paris became home to generations of influential artists and writers.
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The Rue Boissonade
A street in the Montparnasse area of Paris has been home to important artists for decades.