France hails discovery of wall near Notre-Dame as ‘major breakthrough’ for history of Paris Ancient Gallic town was cited by Julius Caesar, but there is no material evidence yet The Independent UK · Sep 24
French film producer Nicolas Altmayer and Dior PR director Mathilde Favier killed in car crash "Their joint passing has cast a shadow over two worlds which, one through the stories it creates and the other through the silhouettes it crafts, together carry France’s cultural influence far and wide," Catherine Pégard, France's Culture Minister, said. Euronews · Aug 18
Notre-Dame's disputed new windows 'on schedule' for December reveal Six contemporary stained-glass windows designed by artist Claire Tabouret for Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will be installed between October and November, then unveiled to the public in December, the public body overseeing the cathedral's restoration announced on Thursday. Radio France Internationale · Jul 24
Did Harold II take an arrow to the eye? We cannot be sure Letters: Jane M Card, Tim Wicks and Rev Dr John Caperon respond to an article about the Bayeux tapestry’s journey to the UK The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Bayeux Tapestry set to go on show at British Museum The medieval masterpiece will be displayed at the London museum from September 2026 to July 2027 to mark the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror. Euronews · Jun 5
France names new culture minister as Dati turns attention to Paris mayoral race The presidency on Thursday announced that Catherine Pégard, a former magazine editor and former head of the Palace of Versailles, will take over the coveted culture portfolio from Rachida Dati. The reshuffle has already been overshadowed by a heated row in the Paris mayoral race, in which Dati is running. Radio France Internationale · Feb 27
Admire Versailles's interior decadence from Tectona's contemporary seating Château de Versailles welcomes Tectona's benches, adding to the French company's long tradition of outfitting some of Europe's most celebrated cultural spaces Wallpaper · Mar 10, 2024