French Colonial a style of architecture used by the French during colonization. Many former French colonies, especially those in South-East Asia, have previously been reluctant to promote their colonial architecture as an asset for tourism; however, in recent times, the new-generation of local authorities have somewhat 'embraced' the architecture.
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“I will soon be going out to shape all the singing tomorrows.”
—Gabriel Péri, French Communist leader. Letter, July 1942, written shortly before his execution by the Germans. Quoted in New York Times (April 11, 1943)
“The North will at least preserve your flesh for you; Northerners are pale for good and all. There’s very little difference between a dead Swede and a young man who’s had a bad night. But the Colonial is full of maggots the day after he gets off the boat.”
—Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1894–1961)