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Selling used and antiquarian books along the banks of the Seine, the capital’s “bouquinistes” are a quintessential part of the city. The city’s bouquinistes are now celebrating a victory, as French President Emmanuel Macron announced a U-turn on plans to relocate their book stands for the Olympic Games’ opening ceremony. The Paris 2024 opening ceremony will mark a break from tradition – for the first time a Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony will take place outside of a stadium – this time along the Seine. In a statement shared by the Elysée, President Macron asked France’s interior ministe…

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