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Will Paris’ rooftops be given UNESCO heritage status?

September 15, 2017

Some 500 roofers work in the capital, maintaining and replacing the zinc slates that cover 80% of Paris’ buildings....

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How will the 2024 Olympics affect real estate prices in Paris?

September 12, 2017

“It’s nothing more than a formality,” wrote one commentator on the news that Los Angeles had pulled out of the race to...

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Art Deco building in Paris suburb becomes luxury residence

September 11, 2017

The south-western Paris suburb, which straddles the Seine and the 15th arrondissement, is home to an art deco...

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Labor of love: maintaining the Loire Valley’s many privately-held chateaux

August 31, 2017

France 2 recently aired a series about the Loire Valley’s Chateaus and the work their owners dedicate to maintaining...

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Big changes coming to central Paris: ‘Reinventing the Seine’ projects approved

August 30, 2017

There’s no city made for walking quite like Paris, and there’s no river made for walking quite like the Seine. Those...

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Which Paris home will the world’s most expensive footballer choose?

August 23, 2017

Neymar recently became the world’s most expensive footballer with his €220 million transfer to Paris Saint...

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Exhibition showcases Japanese architecture in Paris: past, present and future

August 7, 2017

The Pavillon de l’Arsenal is hosting a special exhibition showcasing the impact architects from Japan have had...

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Architectural Digest visits the newly renovated Paris Hotel Crillon

July 31, 2017

The renovation of the Hotel de Crillon that began in 2013 has finally been completed, bringing an 18th-century building...

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The History of Paris Architecture: Interactive Map

May 10, 2017

Ever wondered where the Haussmannian legacy is strongest, or where Paris’ oldest buildings are to be found? A new...

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Paris properties belonging to dictators seized and sold by government

May 3, 2017

Embezzling dictators have a habit of amassing global property portfolios. Paris is a common target for this sort of...

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New group of retailers looks to elevate the Boulevard Haussmann

January 9, 2017

A group of 11 major retailers of the Boulevard Haussmann are making it their goal to promote the shopping district,...

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Grand Paris project likely to affect real estate prices

December 1, 2016

Taking place quietly under our feet, the Grand Paris project is one of the top infrastructure projects in the world and...

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