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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 on Paris....

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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 map...

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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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Monasteries and Abbeys for sale: France gives new meaning to “living like a monk”

March 3, 2017

The Abbey of Pontlevoy in Loir-et-Cher did not find any takers at an auction organized in late December. Now no one...

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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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La Défense thrives with new projects and developments

May 19, 2016

Paris’ business district is undergoing a major revamp, complete with sprawling terraces and gardens, new avenues and...

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Colossal Les Halles canopy finally unveiled – to widespread critique

May 8, 2016

The current Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, was joined by former Mayor Bertrand Delanoë in the unveiling of the renovated...

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Paris testing out new housing model free of co-ownership fees

April 12, 2016

A new real estate project called Edison Lite is expected for completion in 2018 near the Place d’Italie in the 13th...

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A livable forest of 1000 trees in the heart of Paris

April 10, 2016

One of 22 projects selected as winners in the “Réinventer Paris” or “Reinventing Paris” competition, the 1000 trees...

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Prefab box apartments to be built on Paris’ rooftops

April 8, 2016

A French architect plans to build prefab apartments on top of existing buildings in Paris. Aside from being...

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