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Gérard Depardieu's wax statue withdrawn from the Musée Grevin in Paris

Disgraced French actor Gérard Depardieu joins the likes of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as celebrities who have had their waxworks removed from the famous French museum, while his daughter defends him - denouncing an "unprecedented manhunt".

20 December 2023

Travel News

Major French tourist attraction evacuated after bomb threat

The incident happened at 10.30am this morning.

20 December 2023

Destinations

I live in Paris. 2023 hasn’t been half as bad as the headlines suggest

From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should you avoid visiting Paris? Local resident Caroline Harrap argues not.

16 December 2023

Travel News

France braces for airport chaos as air traffic controllers call strike

Paris-Orly and Brest airports will be particularly hard hit as airport workers walk out on Monday.

15 December 2023

The Cube

Will Parisians be forced to stay home during the 2024 Summer Olympics?

Numerous social media users and even some media outlets are claiming the prefect of the Paris region will force residents to stay home due to the lack of public transportation available for all of the visitors during the Summer Games.

15 December 2023

Culture news

French actor Isabelle Adjani found guilty of tax evasion

Award-winning actress Isabelle Adjani, who did not attend her trial in Paris due to “acute illness”, received a €250,000 fine and two-year suspended sentence for tax evasion.

14 December 2023

Destinations

Home or abroad? Here's where Europeans like to travel in winter

What’s the most popular winter destination among European tourists?

13 December 2023

Destinations

European capital named as the world’s best city destination

Europe is home to 63 of the top 100 city destinations in the world.

12 December 2023

Travel News

Ritz Paris finds guest's missing €750k ring inside vaccum cleaner

The guest had reported the missing ring to the police, suspecting it had been stolen.

11 December 2023

Earth News

Forest or grove? Why critics are divided on France’s new ‘urban forest

France’s capital city is getting its first urban forest as its green transformation plan takes shape, but not everyone is impressed.

9 December 2023

Travel News

Paris: Notre Dame set to reopen one year from today

The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire.

8 December 2023

France

Olympic security: opening ceremony on the Seine raises questions again

French authorities insist that they do not plan to move the event and security measures will be put in place following Saturdays fatal attack near the Eiffel Tower.

4 December 2023

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Europe a good place to start a business?

Roxanne Varza, director of Station F, the world’s largest start-up campus, reveals on The Big Question whether Europe is a good place for growth and shares her secrets for success.

4 December 2023

France

German tourist fatally stabbed in Paris in suspected terrorist attack

The fatal attack occurred in the 15th district of the French capital with the assailant using a knife to kill the German tourist, who has not been identified.

3 December 2023

Business

Want to work at Disney Land Paris? They're hiring

Disneyland Paris launches a major hiring campaign, aiming to recruit 8,500 employees, with a focus on filling critical maintenance roles.

30 November 2023

Partner content

A glimpse of Tokyo: promoting the Japanese capital in Paris

Partner content presented by Tokyo Metropolitan Government

The city of Tokyo has a lot to offer for visitors, with its exciting attractions, traditional monuments, natural sites, and of course its delicious food. As tourists can enter Japan again, it is a great time to discover all that its capital has to offer.

29 November 2023

Art

Take a look inside Paris' newly reopened Maritime Museum

Renovated at a cost of €72.2 million, the museum aims to attract 300,000 visitors annually, tripling its previous attendance.

28 November 2023

Earth News

UK bans SUV ads which ‘disregarded’ environmental impact

Adverts for a Toyota SUV have been banned in the UK on environmental grounds as Paris looks to push big cars out of the city with higher parking fees.

23 November 2023

Destinations

Where are France’s most and least friendly cities?

France is a country beloved by millions, but its people have a reputation for perhaps not being the most friendly bunch. A new survey has asked the French what they think of this stereotype and where they think you should visit (and avoid) if you want a warm welcome.

21 November 2023

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Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

Watch: Christmas lights wow spectators on the Champs-Elysees in Paris

20 November 2023