Design

Paris has re-banned tall buildings - but what's behind it?

The French capital has put in place the ‘Plan Local d’Urbanisme’, which limits the height of new buildings to 12 storeys - or 37 metres.

14/06/2023

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10/06/2023

Climate

French comedians are helping people deal with climate anxiety

The popular Greenwashing Comedy Club in Paris is putting climate in the spotlight, providing "a sense of togetherness".

10/06/2023

Culture news

Paris' Louvre museum hosting Renaissance masterpieces from Naples

From Naples to Paris: The prestigious Louvre museum is presenting an epic six month-long exhibition of Italian Renaissance art.

07/06/2023

Culture news

LVMH Awards: Satoshi Kuwata scoops top prize for young designers

The Japanese-born designer has won the top prize from a strong shortlist of nine fashion talents under the age of 40.

07/06/2023

Culture news

Rare painting by Italian painter Modigliani to be auctioned in Paris

An unpublished painting by Amedeo C. Modigliani is to be auctioned in Paris. "La Bourguignonne" was painted in 1918. This previously unpublished work by the Italian painter is estimated to fetch between €6 and €8 million.

06/06/2023

France

Pension protests held across France with lower turnout than expected

Around 280,000 people took to the streets across France on Tuesday to protest the government's contentious pension reform, far fewer than the last demonstration on 1 May.

06/06/2023

Culture news

Record-breaking spelling event takes place on Paris' Champs-Élysées

The prestigious Champs-Élysées transformed into a giant classroom, hosting 1650 participants, for what has been deemed the "largest dictation in the world".

05/06/2023

Climate

Plastic pollution is a 'time bomb' warns France's President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron warns that global plastic pollution is a 'time bomb' as delegates begin five days of talks in Paris aimed at reaching an international treaty to end plastic waste.

29/05/2023

My Europe Series

French police: Why their protest measures are so controversial

French police reject accusations of violence but protesters, journalists and experts decry the repeated use of weapons and restrictive preventative measures.

28/05/2023

Destinations

Watch the world’s best cliff divers compete at these six locations

Looking for some unusual entertainment on holiday this year? This incredible extreme sport competition is touring all your favourite destinations.

26/05/2023

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Ouigo's flash sale covers Paris to Lyon and Nantes.

23/05/2023

Destinations

Here's which European capital welcomes the most overnight visitors

Over 43 million nights were spent in Paris hotels in 2019. How do other cities stack up?

21/05/2023

Culture news

Which door will you choose? Tim Burton’s Labyrinth opens in Paris

Visitors to the travelling exhibition in Paris plunge into the universes created by the inventive US director and discover 150 of his original works.

19/05/2023

France

Man shot dead on Champs-Élysées in Paris – police investigating

Man shot dead on Champs-Élysées in Paris – police investigating

14/05/2023

Culture news

Les Flammes: Celebrating France's overlooked rap and R'n'B scene

France has long been the largest market for rap outside of the US but it has been noticeably absent from the country's mainstream awards.

11/05/2023

Culture news

Iconic Paris art museum the Pompidou Centre to close for renovations

Paris' iconic Pompidou Centre is to close in 2025 for renovations that could take up to five years to complete at an estimated cost of €262m.

11/05/2023

Design

Largest Norman Foster retrospective opens in Paris

Six decades of works by the world renowned British architect who is often seen as a leader of the "high-tech" trend are now on display at the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

09/05/2023

Earth News

Parisians have the highest risk of heat-related death in Europe

People in the French capital are more likely to die from high temperatures than those in 854 other urban areas across Europe.

04/05/2023

Culture news

Sarah Bernhardt's life and legacy showcased at Paris exhibition

Featuring nearly 400 works, including costumes, photographs, films, personal objects, paintings and sculptures, the exhibition explores Sarah Bernhardt's illustrious life and career.

03/05/2023