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France's iconic Olympic cauldron returns to light up summer nights in Paris

A year after it captivated crowds during the Paris Olympics, a giant ballon makes its comeback on Saturday – part of President Emmanuel Macron's wish to continue the spirit of the Games.The balloon, which will become a regular summer fixture through to 2028, has been re-engineered to increase its staying…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 21, 2025

From migrating elephants to a divisive Jaguar, was this the best Design Miami yet?

Here's our Design Miami 2024 review – discover the best of everything that happened at the fair as it took over the city this December

Wallpaper · Dec 18, 2024

Ora-ïto transforms the Renault 17 into a futuristic yet retro-tinged vision

The R17 electric restomod x Ora-ïto is the fourth in Renault's series of designer-led reimaginings of iconic models from its past. We think it's the best of the lot

Wallpaper · Sep 8, 2024

Olympic Torch Relay Cauldron is lit by athletes ahead of Paris 2024

The Olympic Torch Relay Cauldron created by Mathieu Lehanneur for Paris 2024 was lit for the first time as the Torch Relay made its debut in Marseille on 9 May

Wallpaper · May 6, 2024

Spend the night in Mathieu Lehanneur’s Musée D’Orsay Airbnb in Paris

Mathieu Lehanneur, designer of the Paris Olympic torch, turns Musée D‘Orsay’s clock room into an Airbnb, which comes with a chance to watch the Olympic opening ceremony

Wallpaper · May 2, 2024

Year in review: top 10 design stories of 2023, as selected by Wallpaper* design editor Rosa Bertoli

With her top 10 design stories of 2023, Bertoli whisks us to (possibly) the world’s most beautiful office and behind the scenes of Rhianna’s Super Bowl halftime show set

Wallpaper · Dec 21, 2023

Olympic torch comes into play for countdown to Paris 2024 Games

A year before the start of the Olympic Games in Paris, organisers revealed the torch, launching a countdown to Olympics ecstasy full of steely plans in a troubled and divided land.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 26, 2023

Peace-themed torch unveiled for Paris 2024 Olympics

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic torch unveiled: Designer Mathieu Lehanneur's creation is a lightweight polished steel with a champagne colour, featuring a relief pattern that mimics the Seine river. Symbolizing peace and equality, it conveys a peaceful energy and will be lit in Greece before a relay in France and…

The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Watch: Paris holds parade to welcome Olympic torch ahead of 2024 Games

Watch as Paris held a special event along the banks of the Seine River, which will serve as the venue for the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023