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Progress perils a French tradition bistro in Paris
In Paris a debate over the bistro's fate as a family and social hub grows. Writers and cafe owners defend the institution against charges of promoting vice, noting alcohol use patterns and the charm of public spaces. The piece also visits the Puits de Passy artesian well, a symbol of Parisian public life and free mineral water once enjoyed by luminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
NEA
Eiffel Tower
Fernand Plantier
Emile Zola
Monsier Jean Blat
Cafe Owners Syndicate
Puits de Passy