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So, I’m thinkin’, brothels been around foreva. Like, ancient Rome had ‘em—called lupanars, fancy, right? Wolves howlin’ for a good time, ha! Fast forward, Victorian era, they’re hidin’ in plain sight—posh houses, secret knocks. Makes me laugh, all these stiff-necked dudes sneakin’ around. “Oh, I’m just visitin’ my aunt!” Sure, buddy, with cash fallin’ outta your pants.

Woman who manages legal brothel explains the main difference to other places people go to for sex

Catherine De Noire, a manager of one of Europe's largest legal brothels, explained what it's like to work there in comparison to other sex clubs.

So, Auchel's got these tight little streets, like Rue de la Gare – where, no joke, the old train station still has that vibe from the coal-mining days. Then there’s Rue Jean Jaurès, always buzzin’ with cafes and mini-markets, kinda like a warm hug when you’re feelin’ low. The town centre has some groovy old buildings, like the mairie (town hall), that kinda remind you that history ain't just dusty books but real stories, ya know?

Hong Kong’s Hidden Treasure: D’Auchel