The seductive Parisienne has become a symbol of national identity and inspired countless books - but some writers are speaking out against a harmful, exclusive myth
What comes to mind when you hear the word “Parisienne”? For most of us, the female in the French capital is, historically, a familiar figure: stylish, seductive and cultured, whiling away her days smoking cigarettes and drinking fine wine in cafes. She has been personified by a long list of women: Brigitte Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Inès de la Fressange, Laetitia Casta.
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