Demonstrations: Another French Tradition

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I remember once hearing a comment about what makes Europe so different from any other places in the world: Gastronomy and Unions.
Actually, one of the French claims of fame, is the annual series of demonstrations that can immobilise the country.
Today, the French Communist Party (PCF) and associated unions to protest [...]

Catholic Paris

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Two hundred years ago, France was the theatre of a pretty violent Revolution which ended the rule of the monarchy as well as the rule of the clergy. The result is that, nowadays, France stands as a secular state with most French valuing laïcité as a very important part of society.
However, [...]