France celebrated Bastille Day with a grand military parade, fireworks, and a special tribute to Indonesia, while President Macron emphasized defense spending amid rising global threats

The tower will glow in PSG’s red and blue colours an hour before kickoff, and will sparkle every time the team scores, city officials confirmed. The final will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich, but back home in Paris, anticipation is at a fever pitch

The ad, part of a pro-hijab campaign promoting the freedom to wear the Islamic headscarf, sparked outrage among French politicians who condemned it as "dangerous" and an affront to "French values"

The artwork, titled The Mature Age, was created by Claudel after breaking off her tumultuous relationship with Rodin, who was nearly two decades older than her. The sculpture reflects the artist’s emotional turmoil and desire to establish herself outside of her role as Rodin’s assistant

The photograph, taken on the evening of February 1, at around 8:00 p.m. local time from the banks of the Seine River, captures the moon and Venus in almost perfect alignment, with a beam of blue light emanating from the top of the Eiffel Tower

Initially, Hidalgo suggested that the rings should become a permanent fixture on the Eiffel Tower, but following backlash, she has revised her proposal. The new plan is for the rings to remain until the next Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles in 2028

The giant Olympic rings, which adorned the tower from July 28 to August 11, were a hit with visitors and tourists. However, Hidalgo’s proposal to retain a version of the rings beyond the Paralympic Games, which conclude on September 8, has been met with opposition

For centuries, the Seine was an integral part of Parisian life, with locals frequently swimming in its waters. By the 17th century, Parisians were known to swim in the Seine, often in the nude

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo confirmed on Saturday that the iconic Eiffel Tower will retain the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June, even after the conclusion of the ongoing Paralympic Games

The climber was spotted above the Olympic rings adorning the second section of the monument, just above the first viewing deck, mere hours before the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Games

The Eiffel Tower, rising 330 meters above Paris, requires regular upkeep, including repainting every seven years as originally instructed by its creator, Gustave Eiffel. However, delays have plagued the latest repainting project, pushing its start to 2020, 11 years after the last one

The saga began on June 1st, when three individuals of varying nationalities—Bulgarian, German, and Ukrainian—were apprehended at the base of the Eiffel Tower, their actions raising suspicions of potential links to Russian interference

Currently, visitors embark on their ascent to the summit of the Eiffel Tower for €29.40 ($31.90). However, by June 17, that fee will rise to €35.30, marking a significant adjustment aimed at bolstering resources for the vital restoration efforts

Scheduled to adorn the Eiffel Tower in the forthcoming weeks, the quintessential Olympic rings, symbolizing the unity of the world's continents through sport, will occupy a prominent position on the tower's facade facing the picturesque river Seine