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Moulin Rouge dancers welcome Tour de France finale in Paris

Moulin Rouge dancers performed the iconic French cancan outside the famous cabaret in Paris, entertaining crowds gathered for the final stage of the Tour de France.

Sport

Tour de France 2026: Slovenian Pogačar wins fifth Tour de France title

Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has joined the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners, while Mathieu van der Poel won Sunday’s final stage through the streets of Paris.

Sport

Paris once again beating heart of Tour de France

Stage 21 was cut short to free up security forces for fire-hit areas. The peloton leaves the Champs-Elysées, tackles Montmartre three times and finishes on the Parisian avenue.

Art

Paris expo for photos from the Elton John and David Furnish collection

Following its acclaimed debut in London, "Fragile Beauty" has arrived in Paris, bringing together more than 300 photographs from Elton John and David Furnish's renowned private collection.

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Culture news

Inside the workshop creating Notre-Dame's new stained-glass windows

New stained-glass windows being made for the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are close to completion. Designed by French artist Claire Tabouret, the six contemporary windows are being crafted in the northern French city of Reims and are due to be installed before the end of the year.

Health news

Over 5,800 excess deaths recorded in France during the June heatwave

At least 5,764 excess deaths in France were recorded during the record-breaking heatwave last month, marking the country's deadliest heat event since 2003.

Culture news

Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens after Crown Jewels theft scandal

The original 17th-century ceremonial gallery in the French capital, at the world's most visited museum, was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 and is now once again open to the public.

Travel News

Revealed: Europe’s busiest airports for 2025

With global passenger numbers hitting nearly 10 billion in 2025, Europe’s airports performed particularly well in the world ranking for international traffic only.

Destinations

London vs Paris vs Rome: How they compare for a European city break

London, Paris and Rome have been captivating visitors for centuries, but each offers something different. From cultural icons and culinary highlights to transport links and hotel prices, here's how the three European tourism heavyweights compare for a city break.

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Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day

Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.

Europe News

European leaders and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition

The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner.

Art

Inside the Louvre heist: What the interrogation transcripts reveal

According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul.

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Macron warns of wildfire of 'exceptional magnitude' south of Paris

The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital.

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France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years

Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.

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Iconic Paris landmarks to close early as heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

Lifestyle

Famed fashion designer Martin Margiela auctions off personal archives

Reclusive Belgian fashion designer and artist Martin Margiela, famous for his upcycled aesthetic and deconstructed designs, gave a rare peek into his world by selling off his archives.

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