Seine closes to swimmers a day after its historic reopening Swimmers' Seine dreams were dampened after the river closed on its second day of reopening to bathers for first time in a century The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
Iris Van Herpen unveils 'living' couture dress of bioluminescent algae in Paris Dutch wunderkind and celebrity-favorite Iris Van Herpen has occupied fashion’s edge for years The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
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53 Rare Color Photos Of Paris Taken 100 Years Ago Tired of the endless series of black and white photos that were popular in the day, French banker Albert Kahn decided to do something about it. In 1909, he commissioned four photographers to take their cameras all around the world, and using Autochrome Lumière, to document in color what they… Bored Panda · Jul 7, 2025
We Are Tracing Film And Television Locations In Their Real-Life Settings, And Here’s What We’ve Got So Far (40 Pics) We go in search of filming locations of popular films and TV shows in France and the rest of the world. Bored Panda · Jul 7, 2025
Macron’s UK state visit underlines effort to move on from Brexit nightmare Bitter rows had damaged trust and dialogue but UK-French relations have thawed amid new geopolitical landscape The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025
Michael Rider evolves a winning formula in debut for Celine in Paris The American designer balances a homage to the past with a nod to his own fashion story The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025
Paris reopens Seine River to public swimming after century-long ban About 1,000 swimmers a day will be allowed to use three bathing sites after €1.4bn clean-up programme The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2025
Stingers repeat Paris water polo success against USA The Australian women's water polo team have back up their Paris success against three-time Olympic champions, the United States, with a penalty shootout win. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Faith Kipyegon breaks her 1500m world record as Beatrice Chebet smashes 5,000m mark Faith Kipyegon bounced back in spectacular style from the disappointment of failing to run a four-minute mile in Paris by shattering her 1500m world record in Eugene The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025
Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days. Euronews · Jul 5, 2025
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The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Swimmers plunge into the river Seine after 100-year ban lifts Parisians have legally swum in the Seine River for the first time in a century
Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2025 Seine reopens to Paris swimmers after century-long ban The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
International Business Times · Jul 5, 2025 Seine Reopens To Paris Swimmers After Century-long Ban The River Seine reopened to swimmers on Saturday morning in Paris, allowing people to take a dip in the French capital's iconic waterway for the first time since 1923.
International Business Times · Jul 4, 2025 E.Guinea Launches ICJ Case Against France Over Paris Mansion Equatorial Guinea launched a case against France at the top United Nations court on Friday, the latest salvo in a long-running legal battle over a swanky Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.
Cycling Weekly · Jul 4, 2025 Tour de France 2025: Five spectacular and promising stages to look out for We check out five of the most unmissable stages in this year's race
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Fancy a swim in the Seine? You can now take a dip in Paris’s once polluted river For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025 Want to take a dip in Paris? River Seine reopens to public swimming for first time in a century For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are getting ready to take a refreshing dip in the Seine
Homes & Gardens · Jul 4, 2025 Josephine Baker's '70s living room channels old-world European glamor – in 2026, the loud luxury style will be back on trend A 1973 archival image of Josephine Baker's Parisian living room shows brocade furniture, rich wood, and carved surfaces for an opulent feel
Euronews · Jul 4, 2025 Clean enough for a dip? Paris set to reopen the Seine for swimming, but locals aren’t so sure After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge?
Woman & Home · Jul 3, 2025 Gillian Anderson wears a striking black cowl-neck dress at the Jacquemus Paris fashion show – reminding us that an LBD never fails to impress We've found some shoppable alternatives for this standout dress
Euronews · Jul 3, 2025 Astronaut Sophie Adenot and chef Anne-Sophie Pic to launch Michelin meals into space "A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.