Oil Paintings Rescued From Notre-Dame Cathedral Fire Go on Display
Known as the “Mays,” the artworks were created for an annual competition in the 17th century
Waiters Race Through the Streets of Paris While Balancing Trays of Coffee and Croissants
About 200 servers competed in the 1.2-mile race—a tradition that goes back to 1914
These French Cheeses Are at Risk of Extinction
A lack of microbial diversity could eventually spell the end of cheeses like Camembert
New Olympic Medals Feature Fragments of the Eiffel Tower
This summer’s Paris Olympic and Paralympic medals will be decorated with pieces of iron from the landmark
You Can Now Walk Down ‘Rue David Bowie’ in Paris
The city’s 13th arrondissement honored the British musical legend on what would have been his 77th birthday
Plans to Install Contemporary Stained-Glass Windows in Notre-Dame Cathedral Spark Backlash
French officials have called on artists to submit designs for six new windows in the structure’s south aisle
Notre-Dame Gets New Spire and Golden Rooster
The return of these two distinctive features marks a poignant milestone in the cathedral’s reconstruction
These New River Cruises Celebrate Black History and Culture Around the World
On the heels of its first sold-out Black heritage cruise in August, AmaWaterways is unveiling new trips in France, Portugal, Egypt and beyond
New High-Speed Rail Service Between London and Paris Is Coming in 2025
The startup Evolyn plans to challenge the 30-year monopoly held by Eurostar, which is currently the only rail operator that links the two capitals
Parisian Booksellers Have Lined the Seine for Centuries. Now, They’re Fighting to Stay
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, city officials are trying to relocate the bouquinistes for security reasons
Two Tourists Fell Asleep in the Eiffel Tower and Woke Up to Police
After jumping a security barrier, the visitors were found between the landmark’s second and third floors
River Cruises Will Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Travelers can immerse themselves in the history of the Normandy landings that changed the tide of World War II
France Just Banned Short-Haul Flights. Why Are So Few Routes Affected?
To reduce carbon emissions, lawmakers want travelers to opt for trains on shorter journeys
Henri Matisse’s Stunning Apartment Overlooking the French Riviera Is for Sale
The French artist spent his final years making art from his home in the city of Nice
Mimi Sheraton’s 10 Most Memorable Meals
From dinner by candlelight in Denmark to Peking duck in China, the celebrated food critic reveals her most memorable culinary experiences
Parisians Vote to Ban For-Rent Electric Scooters
In a referendum on Sunday, city residents overwhelmingly opted to do away with the iconic mode of transportation
Claude Monet’s Older Brother Helped Shape the Impressionist Movement
A new exhibition explores the legacy of Léon Monet, who taught Claude about color and purchased his art
The 2019 Notre-Dame Fire Revealed Iron Staples Holding the Cathedral Together
The Paris landmark is the first known Gothic cathedral to use iron in this way, researchers say
Parisian Opera House That Inspired ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Becomes an Airbnb
For just one night, two travelers will spend the night in the Palais Garnier’s Box of Honor
As Traditional Bakeries Disappear, the French Baguette Receives UNESCO Protection
The agency adds the “artisanal know-how and culture of baguette bread” to its intangible heritage list
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