Paris Unveils Dynamic New Champs-Élysées Lights for Christmas 2025
Paris prepares to mesmerize visitors with a revamped Champs-Élysées lighting display for Christmas 2025, featuring motion-rich LEDs, a new show titled “Stereophonies,” and a silver hourly spectacle echoing the Eiffel Tower
France Celebrates Bastille Day With Military Parade, Fireworks and Global Guests
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
Eiffel Tower to Glow Red, Blue as PSG Chases Glory
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
Dutch Fashion Brand Sparks Outrage in France with Eiffel Tower Hijab Ad
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”
Camille Claudel’s Bronze Sculpture ‘The Mature Age’ Sells for Over $3 Million at French Auction
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
Venus and Moon Shine Bright Above Eiffel Tower in Rare Alignment
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
Eiffel Tower Returns to Original Form as Olympic Rings Removed
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
Descendants of Eiffel Condemn Plan to Keep Olympic Rings on Iconic Tower
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
Paris Set to Reopen Seine to Swimmers in 2025 After Decades of Prohibition
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