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Rendez-vous: The Best of Arts and Culture in Europe

From the Austrian bad boy painter who ripped up the rule book to the last chance to see the Benin Bronzes in Germany; Rendez-vous is Euronews Culture's guide to some of the best art shows across Europe this week.

Design

Celebrating 150 years of Wallace Fountains across Paris

The award is part of a month-long celebration commemorating Sir Richard Wallace—an English philanthropist—and his mission to bring clean drinking water to 19th century Paris and beyond.

France

Notre Dame restoration work goes on display

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the goal of re-opening Notre Dame in time for the Paris Olympics of 2024.

Culture news

Celebrating Pablo Picasso’s “artistic legacy” 50 years after his death

Picasso Celebration 1973 – 2023 aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death and showcase his works to a younger generation across Europe and the USA.

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Green News

How France’s new energy rules for buildings aim to set a good example

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announced new measures yesterday to bring the City of Light in line with Macron's plans for energy sobriety.

Culture news

Who was William Klein? Photographer dies in Paris aged 96

From Vogue to the Museum of Modern Art, who was the man that changed the way we do urban photography?

World News

PSG coach Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'

PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

Destinations

Which European cities are cheapest for an autumn break?

This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the Post Office's annual report.

France

Eight people go on trial in France over 2016 Nice truck attack

86 people were killed and more than 400 others injured in the second deadliest attack on French soil.

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More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip

More than 1,200 rowers embarked on the Seine at dawn for a rowing trip from the Sèvres Bridge (Hauts-de-Seine). Dutch, Spanish, Norman or even from the Ile-de-France, the 242 crews discover the Parisian monuments from a new perspective.

World News

Motorcyclists grumble about new parking fees in Paris

Hundreds of motorbike and scooter drivers in Paris protested against the introduction of new parking fees for two and three-wheeled vehicles on Saturday.

Culture news

Rendez-vous culture: The Best of Culture in Europe

Jazz at La Villette returns to Paris, Peggy Guggenheim's collection delights Venice, while the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival gets underway

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Tourists in Paris mourn Princess Diana's death

25 years after Princess Diana's death, tourists from around the world have come to Paris' Flame of Liberty to pay tribute to the Princess of Wales.

France

Anger as Paris brings in parking charges for motorbikes and scooters

Officials in the French capital admit the move is about pushing commuters to use other forms of transport.

Culture news

Rock en Seine returns to music fans for the first time since pandemic

The popular French festival Rock en Seine is back in all its splendour after a lengthy COVID-induced hiatus. But who's performing this year?

Stays

Inside the 5 star cat hotel where Parisians are leaving their pets

The August holiday is a sacred time of year for the French, but what do they do with their cats? This Parisian cat hotel has seen its popularity rocket as holidaymakers get back to their old routines.

Culture news

The "shocking" designs of Elsa Schiaparelli come to Paris

From Beyoncé to Bella Hadid, the Italian designer's name has made its way back into the headlines. An exhibition in Paris celebrates her craft...

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Greater Paris experiments with transhumance

A transhumance with sheep to explore the agricultural culture that is on the verge of disappearing in Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris.

France

Floods in Paris as city hit by 'near-monthly rainfall in 90 minutes'

Much of southern France is on "orange" alert for more bad weather after thunderstorms struck overnight, while Paris was lashed by heavy rain on Tuesday.

Health news

Are pets at risk of catching monkeypox from their owners?

With the news that a pet dog in France has contracted monkeypox from its owner, should we be concerned?

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