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Battle for Bouquinistes: Paris authorities clash with booksellers over Olympic relocation

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Battle for Bouquinistes: Paris authorities clash with booksellers over Olympic relocation

Battle for Bouquinistes: Paris authorities clash with booksellers over Olympic relocation

The 2024 Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, a historic event taking place on the renowned River Seine instead of a traditional sports venue, holds little cause for celebration among the centuries-old riverbank booksellers.


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