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Paris to scale back monument lighting as energy bills bite
Most monuments will now go unlit from 10 pm, a potential disappointment for the tens of millions of tourists to the romantic City of Lights.
Thu Sep 15 2022
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French far-right wants EU flag off Arc de Triomphe
There was no immediate comment from the pro-EU Macron, whom Le Pen accused of giving a "direct order" to hang the flag.
Sun Jan 02 2022
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Six million visited wrapped Arc de Triomphe
The monument was covered in 25,000 square metres of silver-blue recyclable polypropylene for three weeks in September and early October.
Wed Nov 10 2021
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Paris landmark sheds its wrapper as art installation ends
By the end of the day, much of the plastic wrapping was gone, revealing the ornate stonework underneath.
Tue Oct 05 2021
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French monuments top the list of the most-saved places on Google Maps
In spite of the ongoing pandemic, many people are still dreaming of France.
Fri Aug 28 2020
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Asteroid sebesar Arc de Triomphe diramal menghentam bumi September ini
Kemungkinan planet ini berlanggar dengan asteroid sebesar Arc de Triomphe di Paris pada tahun ini ialah 0.01 peratus.
Tue Jun 25 2019
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Police officer killed, two wounded in Paris shooting
President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the shooting on the Champs Elysees boulevard, in which the assailant was himself shot dead by police, was an act of terrorism.
Thu Apr 20 2017