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France's Mitterrand era monuments crumble in Paris
Paris landmarks from the late president’s program deteriorate, notably the Bastille Opera, Grande Arche, City of Music, and National Library. Cracks, leaks, and safety concerns prompt costly repairs while critics label the era as focused on form over substance.
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Paris
Francois Mitterrand
Louvre Museum
Bastille Opera House
Great Arch
City of Music
National Library
Mitterrand
Bastille Opera
la Grande Arche
Paul Chemetov
le Figaro
Yves Threard
Myung-Whun Chung
Carlos Ott
Opera
la Defense Business
Otto von Sprekelsen
Arche
France
la Cite de la Musique
Christian de Portzamparc
Pompidou Center
Georges Pompidou