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This floating bookshop is the new coolest place to read in Paris

The floating venue, called Nanna, offers more than 5,000 books in a self-service setup where visitors can borrow freely - with no obligation to return them.

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Paris invites locals to cool off in canal during 40C heatwave

The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.

Business

French security service to replace Palantir with domestic firm

The prime minister says he wants to build genuine digital and AI autonomy for France. The DGSI will instead use a different, this time French, company for data analysis.

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Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf

Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a giant cave open around the clock.

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French artist JR opens cavernous project on oldest bridge in Paris

Open until 28 June, JR’s ephemeral art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave.

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Murder of Lyhanna: Anger grows as thousands take to the streets in Paris

Thousands of people gathered in Paris to demand accountability and reforms after the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna, criticising the handling of the case by French authorities and the justice system.

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Paris: work under way on 'La Caverne du Pont Neuf', opening postponed indefinitely

After the severe weather that damaged JR's artwork, technical teams have begun restoration. It's a project whose duration remains uncertain.

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France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

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Misleading videos flood social media following Champions League final

Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative.

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French artist JR's giant 'cave' installation in Paris appears damaged

Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6.

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'La Caverne du Pont-Neuf' damaged by wind, opening ceremony postponed

The temporary artwork, damaged by Tuesday afternoon's strong winds and heavy rain, will no longer be able to open to the public on 6 June as planned.

Europe News

Crowning of PSG: an evening of celebrations at the Parc des Princes

Euronews went to the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening, where the PSG was celebrating its victory of the Champions League, to take the pulse of the fans.

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PSG: Champions League winners welcomed and celebrated in Paris

PSG players were warmly welcomed and celebrated by supporters and authorities in Paris upon their return from Budapest after their Champions League triumph

France

Hundreds arrested in Paris after violent celebrations over PSG victory

The French interior ministry said that some 780 persons were questioned nationally, including 283 in Paris alone.

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France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

Earth News

France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: Youth worker on trial

The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year.

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Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

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'Emily in Paris' to end after upcoming sixth season

The hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will come to an end after its upcoming sixth season - a wise decision for a show that has long run out of things to say.

Travel News

Skip the crowds: Uncommon day trips in Europe's most visited cities

Intrepid Travel has launched ‘uncommon day trips’ in Barcelona, Venice and Paris which aim to take travellers away from the main sights.