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In France, it is customary to kiss everyone on the cheek when meeting, even if you don't know each other. If you’ve met locals in Paris and go to a cafe with them the next day, remember this tradition — anyone who avoids kissing on the cheek is considered rude.

Shakespeare And Company is a unique bookstore in Paris. It is located in an 18th-century building and looks more like a literary cafe thanks to its unusual interior, a piano that anyone can play, and art objects. This bookstore's distinctive feature is that it can accommodate travelling writers — beds are built right into the bookshelves. But remember that taking photos of this creative place is strictly prohibited.

The grandiose Place Vendome was built in honour of Louis XIV. According to the architect's idea, it is surrounded by identical mansions, each of them has its own story. For example, Frédéric Chopin lived in building no.12. On the facade of house no. 12, there is a meter-long piece of marble placed there to commemorate the new length measure's introduction.