PARIS — A new cultural haven, dedicated solely to the origins and evolution of the French language, is making its debut in France. The International French Language Centre has taken up residence within the meticulously restored walls of the Villers-Cotterêts Castle in Aisne. This former hunting retreat of King François I, which had witnessed […]

In a surprising turn of events amidst the global challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, 2022 saw the emergence of two new major players in the art fair landscape, the esteemed Frieze Seoul and the unexpected, yet eagerly anticipated, Paris+ by Art Basel. These developments defied expectations, fostering a wave of expansion in the art […]

  In the heart of the Left Bank in Paris, the former residence of the enigmatic chanteur, Serge Gainsbourg, has transformed into a veritable shrine to the French icon. Long before it officially assumed its status as a museum, the legendary singer-songwriter affectionately referred to this space as his “maison-musée.” The mystique surrounding Gainsbourg is […]

  MUMBAI (Reuters) – Despite the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, the chief of the organizing committee for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Tony Estanguet, affirmed on Monday that the security arrangements for next year’s Games in France will remain unaffected. Recent protests have emerged in France, which hosts both Europe’s largest […]

  Paris, the City of Light, is an enchanting destination that beckons travelers year-round. Yet, for those who seek the perfect confluence of agreeable weather, cultural events, and fewer fellow tourists, certain periods shine brighter than others in this glittering metropolis. The Parisian year commences with January through March, the coldest but most tranquil months. […]

  Amidst a backdrop of declining property prices in the City of Light, a curious phenomenon has emerged, suggesting that the Parisian real estate market may be defying expectations. While the housing sector in Paris has experienced a modest dip in prices, it has managed to weather the storm better than many other metropolitan areas. […]

In a bold move aimed at reshaping the modern workweek and addressing longstanding labor disparities, the city of Lyon, one of France’s bustling metropolises, is leading a groundbreaking experiment. Thousands of its public employees are now afforded the option to transition from the conventional five-day workweek to a more leisurely four-day schedule, all while preserving […]

The city of Degas, Cassatt, and Toulouse-Lautrec is humming once again with can’t-miss art. In the annals of art history, Paris has long served as the hallowed repository of a prodigious artistic legacy. Its storied past resonates with the echoes of luminaries who once wielded their brushes and chisels in its sun-drenched ateliers. However, in […]

Air France is set to commemorate its 90th anniversary with a fashion exhibition that will take over the window display at the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. The exhibition, which will run from 28 September to 10 October 2023, will showcase five dresses designed by Xavier Ronze, head of the costume design workshops at the Paris […]

These are the most fashionable places in Paris to visit during Paris Fashion Week, according to Parisienne it-girl Camille Charriere. The City of Lights is the capital of fashion year-round, but when Paris Fashion Week hits, the city takes things to a whole new level. We chatted to Parisienne icon Camille Charriere about her favourite […]