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Nestled behind the Institut de France in St. Germain is a quiet, charming little park with some unusual features.
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Notice anything odd? cobblestones, trees, lanterns, benches......
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This fountain looks ok -charming even.
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Oh yes -the benches look like open books! I loved these whimsical places to sit and perhaps.....read!
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Just don't let the creepy statue of the monk across the street scare you away!