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Paris Habitat Deputy Director Failed to Disclose Architect Husband’s Ties

Hélène Schwoerer, Deputy Director of Paris Habitat, responsible for overseeing hundreds of projects, failed to inform the City of Paris's ethics commission about...

Paris 2026 Municipal Elections: Candidates Unveil Education Platforms

With the Paris municipal elections scheduled for March 15 and 22, 2026, education has emerged as a central theme. This article details the...

BHV Marais Plans Major Renovation to Reinvent Shopping Experience

The BHV Marais department store in Paris is set for a major transformation, six months after the arrival of Chinese giant Shein. Owner...

Paris Paralyzed by Record 40 cm Snowfall in March 1946

In early March 1946, Paris experienced a historic and paralyzing snowfall, with 40 cm of snow recorded, a depth unmatched since meteorological records...

Lunar New Year Parade in Paris’s 13th Arrondissement: All You Need to Know for 2026

The highly anticipated Lunar New Year parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement is set to return on Sunday, March 1, 2026, celebrating the Year...

Paris and Île-de-France Unveil Packed 2026 Calendar of Openings and Events

Paris and the Île-de-France region are set for a dynamic 2026, with a plethora of new openings across cultural, culinary, and entertainment sectors,...

Château-Landon Pool Reopens in Paris: Your Guide to the Oldest Pool’s Revival

Closed since 2018, the Château-Landon pool, the oldest in Paris, has finally reopened its doors in the 10th arrondissement after a €14 million...

Fournil Didot Wins Paris Grand Prix for Best Baguette 2026

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, artisan at Fournil Didot in the 14th arrondissement, has been awarded the prestigious Grand Prix de la baguette de Paris 2026...

Philippe Arsac Crowned Best Pastry Chef in Greater Paris 2026

Philippe Arsac, a 25-year-old pastry chef from Lorette bakery in the 13th arrondissement, has won the prestigious 17th edition of the Best Pastry...

Normandy Doctor Dies in New Caledonia Shark Attack

A doctor originally from Caen, Calvados, was fatally injured by a shark while wing foiling in a bay in Nouméa, New Caledonia, on...

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