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Le Marais: The History of the Trendiest Swamp in the World

A stroll through the Marais, where some of the oldest architecture in Paris coexists with boutiques and bars that pop with color against the muted limestone buildings.
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Inside Reid Hall, Columbia University’s Campus in Paris

Occasionally, while walking in Paris one gets a glimpse of the courtyards that lie behind the uniform facades and intimidating doors that define the streets of the city. Reid Hall, located just by the Luxembourg Gardens, is an example of a private courtyard with a mixed industrial and aristocratic history. And, because it's a school - you can visit!