Nearly 100,000 People Enjoy Swimming in Paris’ River Seine Sites
Almost 100,000 people have already swum in the River Seine’s three dedicated bathing sites since their July debut. The overwhelming public response led Paris officials to prolong the swimming season, reflecting renewed urban engagement with the iconic river
Paris Launches Limited Traffic Zone to Protect City Centre
The new system, which went into effect on November 5, bans most motorized vehicles from entering a designated area in central Paris unless they have a legitimate reason to be there
Contentious Control: French Culture Minister Seeks to Wrest Eiffel Tower Heritage from Paris Mayor
Critics argue that any permanent alteration to the monument compromises its historical integrity. Conservation groups have voiced their concerns, emphasizing that the Eiffel Tower should be preserved in its original form
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
Eiffel family calls for removing Olympic rings from iconic Paris tower
The family claims that the massive multicolored rings create a visual imbalance, altering the “pure forms” of the tower, which was completed in 1889 as a centerpiece for the Universal Exhibition
Paris to Enforce 50 KPH Speed Limit on Ring Road Starting October
The decision, which Hidalgo described as the culmination of 18 years of work, has ignited a storm of criticism from various quarters, including drivers, conservatives, and even some within the national government
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
Eiffel Tower to Keep Olympic Rings Post-Games, Paris Mayor Announces
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
Paris Mayor Proposes Ambitious Plan to Transform Eiffel Tower Environs into Pedestrian Paradise
Hidalgo’s vision, which she first introduced in 2019, seeks to capitalize on the momentum of the Olympics to push forward with her ambitious agenda of reducing pollution and enhancing green spaces in the bustling metropolis