The Pétain Tribute Mass in Verdun That Sets Off France
Verdun doesn’t usually spark national headlines, but this week it did. A simple announcement in a parish church touched a…
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The Real Names of Paris Arrondissements
Most people see Paris as a simple numbered map, but few people know every arrondissement has an official name set…
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Montmartre Open Studios Weekend 2025
Montmartre hosts one of its most interesting events each November: a long weekend where local artists open their workspaces to…
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The 27-Cent Baguette That’s Dividing France
A supermarket in Vannes, Brittany, has triggered a new uproar in France’s never-ending love affair with the baguette. On November…
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The Mystery of the “Louvre Detective”: Unmasked
It looked straight out of a noir film – a man in a long coat and fedora walking calmly past…
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The Legendary Orient Express Is Returning – Starting Now in Paris
The Orient Express is about to roll again. Nearly a century after its golden age, the legendary train that once…
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Yay! You Can Now Pay for Bus Tickets in Paris with Your Bank Card
A small but useful change has arrived for anyone taking the bus in Paris or the wider Île-de-France region. Since…
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Should France’s Deputies Be Allowed to Drink at Work?
Inside the French National Assembly, the famous buvette doesn’t look like a bar at all. It resembles a Belle Époque…
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13 Paris Traditions Travelers Rarely Notice
Paris has countless small traditions that shape everyday life — weekly rituals, seasonal events, and habits that locals follow without…
