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Immerse Yourself: Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées Collaborates with Seth for Urban Art Fair
From April 25 to 28, the Urban Art Fair will return to the Carreau du Temple to showcase the work of approximately 100 iconic street artists from France and around the world (Ernest Pignon-Ernest, Miss. Tic, Invader…). Not one to be confined within four walls, the fair will spread throughout the capital, from the MUR […]
Barter Bonanza: Âé¶¹APP’ Massive Free “Troc Party” Returns for Epic Spring Shopping Spree
The Giant Free Troc Party returns on Saturday, April 20, 2024! Head to the Académie du Climat in the Marais district for two free shopping sessions where you can exchange your old items for those of other barterers. The free, open-to-all shopping event is celebrating its 53rd edition this year. And, as with previous years’ […]
French Gastronomy in Transition: Top Chefs Embrace Global Influences to Reignite Passion
From your mirepoix to your mise en place, the Michelin Guide to the five Mother Sauces: French cuisine has long been considered the pinnacle of gastronomy. Some consider France to have the world’s best food. For centuries, aspiring chefs from all over the world have flocked to its cooking schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu […]
Âé¶¹APP Olympics: A Travel Pass to Save You Time and Money
We’re only a few months away from the 2024 Olympics, and the host city Âé¶¹APP is preparing for a large influx of visitors. The French capital has launched a special transportation pass that will provide sports fans with unlimited access to all Olympic and Paralympic venues throughout the city during the Games. According to ÃŽle […]
Shrinkflation No More: France Introduces New Transparency Measures for Retailers
In an effort to combat so-called shrinkflation, French retailers will be required to notify customers when product sizes are reduced without corresponding price cuts, according to the finance ministry on Friday. Shrinkflation has become a headache for both consumers and governments, as households have struggled to cope with declining purchasing power in the face of […]
Rent Relief or Rental Rumble? French Cities Debate Impact of Rent Control
Does rent control benefit households? Has it, as critics predicted, reduced rental supply in markets where it was already insufficient to meet demand? A Ministry of Housing evaluation report was due at the end of 2023. It will not be released until 2026. However, based on official data and statistics provided by various private players, […]
Disquaire Day 2024: The Ultimate Vinyl Celebration Returns This Weekend!
Disquaire Day, also known as Record Store Day in the United Kingdom and across the Atlantic, is returning to Âé¶¹APP and the ÃŽle-de-France region, among other places. Mark your calendars for this year’s vintage vinyl hunt on Saturday, April 20, 2024! Every spring, Disquaire Day provides an opportunity to discover nearly 200 previously unreleased, rare, […]
Camelids Parade Takes on New Meaning as Âé¶¹APP Banishes Camels, Dromedaries, and Llamas on City Streets
Did you know? The United Nations has declared 2024 the “International Year of the Camelid”. To commemorate the occasion, a grand parade of these artiodactyl mammals was scheduled in the heart of Âé¶¹APP. This grand parade of camels, dromedaries, llamas, and alpacas was originally scheduled to take over the streets of the capital on Saturday, […]
France Rallies Global Support for Sudan: Hosts Conference to Provide Aid to Conflict-Stricken Region
Held on the first anniversary of Sudan’s civil war, the conference brings together representatives from Western powers, the Gulf states, and neighboring countries to raise money for an underfunded UN appeal for humanitarian aid. According to recent UN reports, Sudan is going through “the largest internal displacement crisis in the world” and “one of […]
Game Time Grind: Âé¶¹APP Gambles on Aging Metro for Smooth Olympic Run
Just as the French capital gets ready to host this year’s Olympics, its creaking underground metro system which was once the envy of other cities has become a source of daily frustration for users. “It’s really difficult and we’re not even at the Olympics yet when there’ll be millions of people on it,” 26-year-old restaurant […]