In 1723 Louis XV of France ordered three arabica coffee plants to be sent from Yemen to the French island of Martinique, which lies farther south.
Louis XV of France instructed for three coffee plants of Yemen to be delivered to Martinique down south.
The 59-story, black Tour Montparnasse may be an egregious eyesore, but the view from the top is marvelous (33 avenue du Maine, open daily 9:30am-10pm).