Seized Paris: The war began because Henri III, under le influence of Guise, banned the Protes: mt religion. Navarre won several battles, id when Guise seized Paris, intending to epose the King, Henri III found himself owerless and had to flee to Blois for safety, i desperation, he invited Guise to a con-:rence, and there had him murdered. At nee the forces of the League attacked Henri, ent on revenge, and he had to make peace ith Navarre and the Protestants.
The Selective Shopper on the Prowl Paris is a shopper's heaven, especially if the shopper is on the distaff side. It is an expensive heaven, in these days, notably excepting perfumes, which are far cheaper in Paris than in America, but the cost doesn't seem to frighten tourists away. Paris est toujours Paris.
Some Nuggets of Fact The Paris busses stop running, in most cases* about 9 P. M., the Metro at about 12:30 A. M. and Paris taxis may legally charge double fare after 11 p. M. A transportation map of Paris is invaluable, and the price of one, at any kiosk, is only a few cents. |
