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The Essay Three hundred metres in Montparnasse Episodes

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  1. The living and the dead

    The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of influential artists and writers.

  2. Writers and spirituality

    The patch of Paris that has been home to influential writers, and a unique spirituality.

  3. Composers, singers - and Chopin's piano

    The patch of Paris that's been home to generations of composers, musicians and singers.

  4. Gardens shaping creative imaginations

    How a small patch of Paris became home to generations of influential artists and writers.

  5. The Rue Boissonade

    A street in the Montparnasse area of Paris has been home to important artists for decades.