There's nothing better than a stroll along an old river and there's no river more French than the Seine. This famous waterway has shown up in countless art pieces, cinema, writing, and more. In older times, civilizations thrived and fell based on waterways. Undoubtedly the Seine lent to Paris' trade and commerce.

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Shakespeare & Company in Paris, France

Shakespeare & Company is a literary mecca for fans of American literature on the other side of the Atlantic. Located just a stone's throw from the iconic Notre-Dame cathedral, the bookstore was founded by an American, George Whitman. Greats like Allen Ginsberg, Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller, and James Baldwin were among early visitors to the shop.

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