Amid the buzz of anticipation for the 2024 Olympics, organizers and Paris City Hall officials inaugurated Sunday the first – and only – purpose-built site in the French capital for this summer’s Games, nestled in a multicultural working-class neighborhood. The Adidas Arena at Porte de la Chapelle – among the poorest areas in Paris – is ready and “operational” … Read more
French farmers began moving on Paris Monday, threatening to choke off major highways and to blockade the capital as they demand better working conditions. For days, nationwide protests have flared in the European Union’s largest agriculture producing country, with farmers angered by insufficient income, red tape and environmental policies they say undermine their ability to … Read more
When Julia Child moved to Paris in 1948, she didn’t know a lick of French. For the then-36-year-old expat wasn’t yet the Julia Child—the one who would go on to single-handedly bring French cuisine to the masses with her seminal cookbooks and cooking shows. The Pasadena native grew up with a family chef and barely … Read more
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Twice a year (or six times, if you’re counting the couture and men’s shows too), a glittering phalanx of buyers, editors, stars, and influencers descend on Paris for the world’s most stylish trade fair: fashion week. And when it comes to their accommodations, the seasoned pros know you have to book early—at least if you … Read more
Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more
Paris may boast many of the world’s grandest and most storied hotels, but Madame Rêve, which opened in 2022, stands apart from competitors—not just for its elegance, but for its sense of discretion. Located in a Haussman-era building just a short (and picturesque walk) from the Palace des Victoires, the Jardin du Palais-Royal, and the … Read more
By Angela Charlton The Associated Press Posted December 27, 2023 9:24 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Eiffel Tower was shut down to visitors Wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations, the day the Paris monument marks 100 years since the death of its creator, Gustave Eiffel. Tourists can still … Read more
Paris is, once again, the best city to visit in the world, according to Euromonitor International. The city topped the market research company’s annual list of the “Top 100 City Destinations” which compares cities using 55 metrics across six categories: economic and business performance, tourism performance, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy and attractiveness, health and safety, … Read more
