So you think you know Paris? The "City of Light", a centre of art and culture, home to the legendary "French lover" -- but what about its industrial heritage? It's richer than you might think! Here's an introduction to the works of Paul Friesé (1851-1917), an engineer from Alsace, who made a huge -- though little known -- contribution to the industrial architecture of the city. Question: What was the original function of the building now occupied by Exacpomta Clairefontaine? For more information visit http://www.soyouthinkyouknowparis.com/2011/12/industrial-architecture.html Written and presented by Páraic Maguire Filmed and edited by Devrim Alpöge Music: "Embellir (with Les Gauchers Quintet)" by Lee Maddeford © Devrim Alpöge and Paraic Maguire

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