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From Our Own Correspondent: Christmas in Paris

Christmas in Paris

25/12/2013

BBC World Service - From Our Own Correspondent, Christmas in Paris

The sights, smells, tastes - and joys - of the French capital at Christmas

Joanna Robertson relishes the sights, smells and tastes of the French capital at Christmas. From free amusement rides to religion-themed patisserie, it makes Noel special.

A special essay from Joanna Robertson relishing the seasonal sights, smells and tastes of the French capital at Christmas. From free amusement rides to religious-themed patisserie, from the dazzling shop-window tableaux to the renowned circuses, there are many special ways Paris marks the season. But while the city can indeed seem a paradise to children, not everyone shares in the magic...

Introduced by Pascale Harter. Producer: Polly Hope. 

Photo: A child looks at toys in the Christmas windows of Paris department store 'Printemps', Credit: Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images

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