The Truth Behind the “Louvre Jewels Found in Ukraine” Story
A rumor spread widely this week about the Louvre jewel theft. It stated that part of the stolen collection had…
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Before Selling for $236M, This Klimt Was in a Paris Gallery
When the Musée du Luxembourg opened its exhibition “Klimt. The Golden Muses” in late 2024, one of the standout works…
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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 raw…
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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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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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Five Friends Win €250 Million EuroMillions Jackpot in Paris
Five lifelong friends from the Paris region have just made history. Together, they won the €250 million EuroMillions jackpot, the…
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Paris Cemetery Lottery: Locals Can Rest Beside Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde
It’s not every day that Paris opens its most famous cemeteries to new residents – especially eternal ones. But the…
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France’s Holiday Lights Just Got Their First “Made in France” Garland
For decades, nearly every string of twinkling lights that decorated France’s streets in December came from Asia. Not anymore. This…
