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Eiffel Tower evacuated after man climbs on structure

It's not the first time people attempt to climb on the Tower's structure: in 1996, a man reached the top in 45 minutes.

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Droids, exoskeletons and air taxis - mobility makes a move on VivaTech

Droids, exoskeletons, and air taxis are some of the trends and concepts highlighted at this year's VivaTech in Paris. The event aims to make France a rendezvous point for startups and technology sector leaders.

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A swimming pool? Car park? People pitch designs for Notre Dame's roof

As the French came to terms with the damage inflicted on Notre Dame by a recent fire, architects and graphic designers have been sharing their ideas for the reconstruction of the iconic cathedral.

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Puccini's gripping thriller 'Tosca' returns to Paris

It is one of the most dramatic thrillers in the history of opera, and now Giacomo Puccini's Tosca has returned to Paris.

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Watch: Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with laser show

Rising 324 metres, the "Iron Lady" was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

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French technology summit VivaTech boots up in Paris

The three-day VivaTech summit begins in Paris on Thursday, with President Emmanuel Macron in attendance along with industry leaders such as Jack Ma from Alibaba, Mickey Mikitani from Rakuten, the European Commission’s Margrethe Vestager and Ginni Rometty from IBM.

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Police clash with demonstrators as yellow-vest protests reach six-month mark

French police fired tear gas at masked demonstrators in Lyon and Nantes on Saturday as heavy rain kept the number of yellow vest demonstrators down in Paris.

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First Ikea store in Paris kicks off 400 million euro French investment

The new store is in the Madeleine district which is popular with tourists and near many historic landmarks

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Vision of Notre Dame: architects respond to international design contest

Some ideas are serious, some are crazy, but architects are responding to the challenge of an international design competition to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Watch: Chanel stages first fashion show under new designer

New creative chief Virginie Viard joined Chanel in 1987 and worked closely with Karl Lagerfeld until his death in February.

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Couple treated to overnight stay in the Louvre museum

The winners of a recent Airbnb competition were given the opportunity to be the first people to be hosted overnight by the Louvre museum in Paris.

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Experts called upon to help with reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral

Experts from around the world have been called upon to help with the reconstruction and restoration of the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris

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Concern after journalists arrested during 'gilets jaunes' protests

Unions and NGOs working for the protection of journalists warn that an increasing number of journalists are being arrested and having their work equipment confiscated during gilets jaunes protests.

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Is it possible to rebuild Notre Dame in five years?

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the ambitious target of rebuilding Notre-Dame within the next 5 years, but is this achievable?

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Notre Dame choir vows to sing on

The choir at Notre Dame Cathedral are defiant despite last week's fire.

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Emotional Notre-Dame cathedral Way of the Cross ceremony on Good Friday

Emotions were intense at this year's Way of the Cross ceremony as religious rituals took place on Good Friday in the area around Notre-Dame cathedral

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Watch: Catholics perform ‘way of the cross‘ ritual around Notre Dame

For Good Friday, the Catholic community in Paris has congregated around Notre Dame to perform the 'Way of the Cross' recounting Christ's passion.

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France rises from the ashes in our special report ‘Saving Notre Dame'

In our special report ‘Saving Notre-Dame’, we followed as events unfolded in Paris. Euronews charts the blaze as 800 years of history fall to ashes with eyewitness accounts, field reporting and expert insights.

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Climate protesters are blocking Ministry of Ecology and headquarters

This could be the biggest disobedience action organised in France. Hundreds of climate activists are blocking the access to the French Ministry of Ecology and the headquarters of Société Générale, Total and EDF at La Défense in Paris.

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Extraordinary 3D model of Notre Dame could help its reconstruction

A unique 3D model of the Notre Dame cathedral created by a late art history professor could help its reconstruction efforts.