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A town frozen in time: The Normandy resort Parisians still love

The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is little changed from the time of the Impressionists and still a popular holiday destination for Parisians.

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Hannah Bloch
Hannah Bloch is a senior digital editor on NPR's International Desk, overseeing the work of NPR correspondents and freelance journalists around the world.
Eleanor Beardsley
Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.
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