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Paris’s Champs-Elysees Launches Revamp Efforts to Win Over Locals’ Hearts
The Champs-Elysees, the famed boulevard sweeping across downtown Paris filled with cafes and stores, connects the Place de la Concorde in the east to the Arc de Triomphe in the west in a single, breathtakingly straight line. But one thing seems to be missing among the tourist’ crowds: Parisians. A true Parisian is rare on […]
Price Hike Ahead: Climbing the Eiffel Tower to Get More Expensive—Here’s Why
The iconic Eiffel Tower is not only one of the world’s most popular tourist locations, but it also acts as a symbol of magnificence that has captured millions of people’s hearts. However, recent news about ticket price increases has received mixed reactions from both locals and tourists. According to reports, visitors to this iconic site […]
Eiffel Tower Beams with Joy Amidst Europe’s Sweltering Heatwave
As Europe deals with one of the most extreme heatwaves in recent history, temperatures are skyrocketing, wreaking havoc on daily life and tourism across the continent. Paris, a city famous with romance and historical grandeur, is at the epicenter of this sweltering summer. Despite the hot circumstances, the renowned Eiffel Tower stays strong, seemingly smiling […]
Nuit Blanche: Unlock Vélib’ Bikes for Free All Night with Exclusive Code
Every year, aficionados of contemporary art and partygoers in Paris and the surrounding Paris region come together on a unique date. Nuit Blanche, held on the first Saturday in June, transforms every corner of Paris into an outdoor art exhibition. Hundreds of free creative events await us in the streets, squares, museums, monuments, and gardens, […]
French City Tops Global Quality of Life Rankings in New Index
Quality of life is an important factor to consider while ranking the world’s greatest cities. But what is the quality of life, and how can you assess it? Well, anything from your city’s walkability to how good it smells can have an impact on your quality of life, but the new Oxford Economics Global Cities […]
Essential New Passport Rules for Brits Planning a French Holiday
With summer approaching, Brits should be informed of the new passport regulations before going on vacation. France is one of the most popular summer vacation destinations for British tourists. It’s easy to believe that all you need to do is show up at the airport with your boarding card and passport, and you’re done. However, […]
Rennes Prepares for Olympic Flame Arrival on June 1
The Olympic Flame will arrive in Rennes on June 1 as part of the national Torch Relay running up to the Paris Games 2024. To allow for the planned commemorations, local authorities will impose severe security measures. Police will restrict roads and redirect traffic along the planned path. Police will restrict roads and redirect traffic […]