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> I really wish people spent less time fetishising old ruins

Somewhat of a valid statement, but the loss of historical patrimony is really a pity. Les Halles de Baltard was most definitely more than a traditional covered market. Paris is a livable city assuming you can find and afford a place to live.

> France really is a dying country.

Funny. After having recently returned to the US from a stay in France, I had the opposite impression. France has functioning infrastructure and reasonable prices, the US has...




> reasonable prices

You were fooled by your American salary and the euro-dollar parity. Prices are extremely high compared to what people earn.


Fair point.




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