America isn't the only melting pot in the world, sure it may be the biggest, but not the only. I've said it before and I'll say it again, Paris is made up of people, cultures, and traditions from all around the world. The best place to get a full understanding of the city's historically multicultural background is the Cité Nationale d'Histoire de l'Immigration (Paris' Immigration Museum). The building itself was built for the World Fair in 1937 along with many other buildings in Paris that mimicked the architecture of the countries for which they stood. Unfortunately, the Cité de l'Immigration is one of only two remaining buildings from the exhibition. But what a beautiful building it is! The entire outside is covered in stone carvings, depicting images from around the globe. Inside there are vibrant mosaic floors and painted murals, along with galleries that contain immigrant artifacts. Here are some photos of the museum, along with some photos of Paris' Chinatown! Another great experience to be had while exploring the city's multiculturalism! Enjoy! xoxobb
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