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A Glass And A Plate. The Harmonious Blend Of French Wine And Food.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The art of enjoying French…
From Brie To Roquefort. Celebrating The Diversity Of French Cheeses.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. French cheese, an emblem of…
Elixirs Of The Earth. A Look Into Wine Diversity.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Wine, one of the oldest…
The ERAS Tour: Springing Back Soon In Paris, France; 9 – 12 May 2024.
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Beneath the sprawling skies of…
Record-Breaking Heat in Europe
A three-day heatwave is rolling across Europe, breaking temperature records in its path. The heat has been topping…
A Year After The Fire, Coronavirus Stalls Notre-Dame’s Rebirth
On 15 April 2019, a fire broke out in the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, reducing huge portions of…
The Impact Of Immigration On EU Countries’ Nationalistic Sentiments
From the United Kingdom to Italy, Austria, and other European countries, recent elections have shown that nationalist and…
‘World Heritage’ site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money
The April 2019 fire that engulfed France’s Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris, led to an outpouring of grief…
A Month After The Fire: Rebuilding The Notre-Dame Cathedral
It’s been a month since the Notre Dame cathedral was razed by flames last April 15, 2019, leaving…
Notre Dame: How A Rebuilt Cathedral Could Be Just As Wonderful
The destruction of Notre Dame cathedral is lamentable. A wonderful icon has been largely destroyed by fire. However,…
Why Are We So Moved By The Plight Of The Notre Dame?
Scrolling through news of the Notre Dame fire on social media feeds was like watching a real-time archive…
Why Notre Dame Matters
Notre Dame is on fire, and its spire has fallen. As of Monday afternoon, we don’t know for…
How Did The First World War Start?
The causes of the Great War are still being debated a century on, but time has led to…
Torpedoing Africa, And Then Complaining About ‘Migration’
European countries are still shaping the lives of millions of Africans, determining both their present and future. Out…
France Produces The Most World Cup Players. Here’s Why.
French-born players are competing for national teams from Europe, Africa, and South America. Fifty players at this year’s…
What Each Of The G7 Countries Wants, And What They Need
With many of the Trump administration’s recent decisions running directly counter to the other members’ interests, the summit…
The World’s First Long Distance Telegraph Was Not The Telegraph
Smoke signals and beacons have been used to relay messages over short distances since ancient times, but the…
How Paris Attacks May (Not) Change The Fight Against IS
The brutal, co-ordinated attacks in Paris show that Islamic State (IS) retains its potency abroad. But will it…
Why The Right Stuff Matters Most To Win The Tour De France
The Tour de France is the world’s most famous cycling competition, and not just for its sheer length…
How French Supermarkets Shared Goodwill To People
Legislation barring stores from spoiling and throwing away food is aimed at tackling epidemic of waste alongside food…
13 Things The World Needs To Thank Paris For
Paris has been through a lot in the past few days, months, years, and centuries — and out…
Paris : Modern Classic Views
1 – Louvre Museum 2 – Paris Kiss 3 – Vintage Citroën Car 4 –…
Green Rooftops From Toronto, To Switzerland, Melbourne, France, And Beyond
Every little bit counts when it comes to caring for the environment. Reusing, recycling, and choosing eco-friendly products…
10 Towering Facts About The Eiffel Tower
This towering iron-lattice tower is no doubt one of the most iconic symbols of Paris and France, in…
Georges-Eugène Haussmann : Arrondissements & Boulevards
Paris, dubbed the ‘The City of Light’ (“La Ville Lumière”), one of the most beautiful cities in the…
Secret Libraries Of Paris
From majestic medieval towers and chandelier-lined 17th-century reading rooms, to medical collections that will make your skin crawl,…