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Ageless Beauty at Sainte-Chapelle
BySharon Odegaard

The ageless beauty of Sainte-Chapelle, in the heart of Paris, amazes all who enter here, but it is easy to miss. From the outside, this chapel that dates from 1248 is unimpressive. Its neighbor Notre Dame is only a couple of blocks away and seems to get all the attention. But don’t let the exterior…

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The Conciergerie — Marie Antoinette’s Prison
BySharon Odegaard

Paris has so many must-see places, and here’s one you may not have heard about to add to your list: The Conciergerie. Where is this? And what is it? All I knew going into the building was that Marie Antoinette spent her final days imprisoned here. A fascinating tour taught me more about this centuries-old…

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