<p>France has a long history of ties to North Africa. That history has at times been painful and complex. But as you'll see in our report, it has also left a clear, positive cultural stamp on the French capital city.</p><br />A programme prepared by Elise Duffau and Patrick Lovett<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
