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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.

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How to Find the Best Alternatives to Popular Travel Destinations

You don’t have to bust your budget or battle big crowds to enjoy pristine natural beauty, rich culture, authentic cuisine and more.

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In Defense of the Tourist Trap: Why Following the Crowd Might Be the Smartest Way To Travel

Tourist traps aren't failures of imagination—they’re optimized cultural hubs built for your enjoyment.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

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.

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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

Cycling Weekly

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

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

The Independent UK

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

Homes & Gardens

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?

Euronews

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

Woman & Home

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.

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“I have to say it was the most bizarre musical experience I think I’ve had”: Queens Of The Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen on what it was like to play for the “bones of six million people” in the Catacombs of Paris

Alive in the Catacombs presents a set of stripped-down QOTSA classics on acoustic for a unique concert film/EP

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: living in 50C, French egg shortages, Paris metro

As France heats up, an experiment simulating life in 50C aims to get people to take climate change more seriously. Faced with a growing demand for eggs, France looks for ways to boost homegrown production and halt the need for imports. And a look back at the first line of…

Radio France Internationale

Summer getaways hit turbulence as French air traffic controllers strike

As the summer holiday season gets underway, travel plans for thousands of passengers have run into some unexpected headwinds.

Benzinga

Reclusive French Collector Hid Nearly $3.48 Million In Rare Gold Coins In The Walls Of His Home

High-end auctions are famous for having rare collectibles, but sometimes the story behind the items up for bid can be as interesting as the item itself. This was the case recently in Paris, where a collection of ultra-rare gold coins was sold for nearly $3.5 million. That part isn't unusual,…

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The Guardian - UK

Three Ubisoft chiefs found guilty of enabling culture of sexual harassment

Former staff likened offices of video game company in Paris to a ‘boys’ club above the law’

The Guardian - UK

EU no longer willing to act alone on climate, 2040 emissions target signals

Bloc’s ambition has been curtailed by rise of rightwing populists across the continent

The Independent UK

Eiffel Tower summit closed and parks open overnight as heatwave persists in France

Tourists and locals alike are struggling to contend with spiralling temperatures in France and beyond

The Guardian - UK

Spanish police investigate Catalan wildfire deaths as extreme temperatures grip Europe – as it happened

Two victims believed to be farm workers who were trapped by the flames as they tried to reach their vehicles

The Independent UK

Full list of European countries under heatwave alerts as mercury soars to 46C

Dozens of heat warnings are in place across tourist hotspots including France, Spain and Italy

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2025 stage-by-stage guide: Route maps and profiles for all 21 days

The 112th Tour will take place entirely within France and features a late twist when the peloton finally arrives in Paris after a gruelling route through the Pyrenees and the Alps

Evening Standard

Paris braces for 40C with top of Eiffel Tower shutting and polluting traffic banned - as brutal heatwave grips Europe

Record 46C for June recorded in Spain, as wildfires rage in France and Turkey and Italian cities under heat alerts

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