Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Organisers said that more than 1.75 million tickets already sold ahead of the Aug. 28 start of the Paralympics.
Fri Aug 23 2024
An image reveals the hottest areas of Paris during June's heatwave
The heatwave broke records with its early arrival and proved to be a preview of what was in store for Parisians later in the summer of 2022.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Tennis: Fernandez happy to overcome 'football match' crowd in win over Mladenovic
Fernandez dominated Mladenovic in a 6-0 7-5 clash, despite the noisy support of the Parisian public for their favourite.
Mon May 23 2022
From open plan to open air: Setting up office in a Parisian park
The French office-space solutions search platform took the open-plan office concept to the next level with this initiative.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Parisians reflect on a year since first lockdown
Over 12 months when the COVID-19 pandemic turned daily life upside down.
Thu Mar 18 2021
A segment of the Eiffel Tower's original staircase up for grabs
A segment of an original staircase from the Eiffel Tower will be auctioned by Artcurial on December 1, as part of its Parisian Art Deco and Design Sale.
Sun Nov 15 2020
One Parisian infected with COVID-19 every 30 seconds - health minister
Health minister Olivier Veran made the comments in response to demands by Paris Mayor to open up small bookshops and other smaller stores.
Tue Nov 03 2020
Venus stellar in Paris with straight sets win over Japan's Nara
Venus ground her Japanese opponent into the red Parisian dust in a contest that at times almost veered into miss-match territory before ending 6-3 6-1.
Wed May 31 2017
Eiffel Tower closed Monday after Euro 2016 clashes
The Eiffel Tower was closed to the public on Monday after clashes between fans and police at the Parisian landmark during the Euro 2016 final
Mon Jul 11 2016
Paris police to be equipped with assault rifles
Parisian police will be given assault rifles and Kalashnikov-resistant shields in a first for the French capital's officers nearly four months after a devastating terror attack killed 130 people.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Paris Attacks: Parisians use #porteouverte to offer refuge to strangers via Twitter
Paris Under Seige: The Twitter hashtag #porteouverte, which means "open door" in English, was being used to offer shelter as authorities urged people to evacuate the streets.
Sat Nov 14 2015
Cold-blooded killers sow terror in Paris street
It was like something out of a movie: gunfire, tyres screeching, police sirens and "rivers of blood" as terror descended on a nondescript building in a calm Parisian street.
Wed Jan 07 2015
Do cheat. Don't eat breakfast. How to be a Parisian woman
Embrace your inner snob. Wear red with pink. Eat oysters at home and go to bed before midnight on New Year's Eve. Just some of the advice meted out by four Frenchwomen in 'How to be a Parisian Woman'.
Sun Oct 12 2014
Moulin Rouge still alive and kicking after 125 years
As quintessentially Parisian as the Eiffel Tower or the Sacre Coeur, the Moulin Rouge cabaret on Monday celebrates its 125th anniversary and it's in very good shape considering its age.
Mon Oct 06 2014
Love lock sites around the world
An iconic Parisian footbridge has buckled under the weight of love locks, spurring vocal calls to ban the widespread practice.
Sat Jun 14 2014