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Things You Need to Know about Paris

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Lutetia




And now we know why the Hotel Lutetia has its name.


Paris was originally called "Lutetia," and consisted of a small enclave on the island where Notre Dame stands today. Parisians were called "Lutetians."

Sometimes change is good. "Evening in Lutetia" jus doesn't have the same ring to it.

And thus endeth the lesson for today.