PARIS — The Grand Paris Express, hailed as “Europe’s largest mobility and urban planning project,” is taking center stage at the heart of the bustling Forum des Halles with an immersive installation aimed at offering the public a tantalizing glimpse into the future of Paris’s transportation landscape. Promising an extraordinary experience that delves into the […]

  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 — As the City of Light prepares to host the world for the 2024 Summer Olympics, visitors seeking accommodation in the heart of Paris should brace themselves for a hefty price tag. With a surge in demand expected during the games, travelers may find it challenging to secure an affordable hotel room in […]

  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. […]

As the countdown to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris begins, a curious phenomenon is sweeping through the City of Light: the ‘Olympic effect’ on real estate. While property prices have been on a modest downward trend in Paris, they are holding up remarkably well compared to other major European cities. Experts attribute this resilience, […]

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 […]