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Paris ‘locks of love’ bridge evacuated due to partial collapse
Sometimes too much love can be a bad thing as Paris discovered on Sunday when thousands of “locks of love” attached to a footbridge caused part of the railing to collapse, forcing an evacuation. Thousands of lovers from across the world visit the Pont des Arts every year and seal their love by attaching a lock carrying their names to its railing and throwing the key in the Seine.
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J'adore Paris
I recently embarked on a three week trip to Paris, to try and capture the city in all its glory. I had never visited the city before, and was quickly struck with how beautiful it is. My aim was to capture the classic sights; ornate buildings and typical Parisian activities, and contrast that to the modern business side, towering glass glad skyscrapers and fast paced life.
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Paris 'sex toy' sculpture sabotaged at Place Vendome
A huge inflatable sculpture inspired by a sex toy has been sabotaged days after it was installed in Paris. The 24m (80ft) sculpture on Place Vendome in Paris was brought down when supporting cords were cut. Earlier, US artist Paul McCarthy told a French newspaper that he was attacked by a man who said the sculpture had no place being on the street.
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The Smile Revolution in Eighteenth Century Paris – review
This intriguing study looks at a time when the very act of smiling was improper and radical – and the moment when this changed
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Caillebotte: The painter who captured Paris in flux
The painter Gustave Caillebotte captured a moment of radical transformation, as the Paris we know today took shape. Jason Farago takes a look.
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Cyclists Can Ignore Some Traffic Lights, Paris Announces
The city says that tests have shown "the passage of cyclists through red lights isn't accident-prone and avoids certain conflicts between cyclists and vehicles."
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In Photos: Vintage Paris Street Style
In honor of Couture Week, a look back at the always fashionable streets of Paris.
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Fireworks light Up the Eiffel Tower
Fireworks illuminate the Eiffel Tower in Paris during Bastille Day celebrations, July 14, 2015.
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Tiny apartment in Paris (8sq meters or 86sq feet)
You can discover in the video how we found a way to turn a tiny room in Paris into a really functional and easy to live apartment (maybe the tiniest one in town) which will be used by a au pair or the kids when they get older. Vous pouvez désormais découvrir la vidéo de la chambre de bonne (8m2) à Paris, un très petit appartement fonctionnel et facile à vivre (sûrement le plus petit appartement de la ville) qui sera utilise par une fille au pair ou par les enfants quand ils seront plus grands.
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Exploring a Century of Art From Congo
PARIS — The art practically leaps off the walls. A striking painting of President Obama, Nelson Mandela and Patrice Lumumba, the Congolese leader who was assassinated in 1961. Luscious black-and-white photographs of 1950s night life in Léopoldville, now Kinshasa. Whimsical watercolors from the 1930s. These are among 350 works by 41 artists in “Beauté Congo,” an electric, eye-opening survey of art from Congo from 1926-2015 at the Cartier Foundation...
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Taking the Mickey? Disneyland Paris accused of overcharging foreign visitors
The European Union has said it is investigating whether Disneyland Paris is overcharging customers from certain countries in breach of the bloc’s laws. The European commission said it had received several complaints about the theme park east of the French capital. The case comes just days after Disney was one of several Hollywood studios targeted in a separate investigation as part of a wider commission crackdown on the unfair treatment of consumers.
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A Literary Map of Paris’ Left Bank
The San Francisco Chronicle has created a literary map of Paris' Left Bank.
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On Rooftops of Paris, Expect Green Roofs and Solar Panels
A new French law requires renewable energy or plants on all new commercial buildings.
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ZHU - "Faded" (Official Video)
Filmed in the Montemarte districts' subterranean Social Club in Paris, check out the first video from elusive LA producer and vocalist, ZHU. Directed and Edited by ZHU.
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15th October 1917 - Mata Hari executed
Mata Hari, the archetype of the seductive female spy, is executed for espionage by a French firing squad at Vincennes outside of Paris.
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Projet Graphistes Motion Designers promotion 2015 - Musée Picasso Paris- - GOBELINS
Films réalisés par la promotion 2015 des élèves Graphistes Motion Designers de GOBELINS, l'école de l'image.
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The home-chefs causing panic in restaurants
Restaurant owners in Paris say they could be put out of business by chefs who are catering for diners in their own homes.
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The Rise and Fall of French Touch
Daft Punk, Cassius, Respect and filter house. The story of how Paris got its groove back. By Raphael Malkin.
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Eiffel Tower closed indefinitely after Paris attacks
The Eiffel Tower will be closed indefinitely following the wave of deadly attacks in Paris, the iconic landmark's operator said on Saturday. The company decided to close the monument -- normally visited by up to 20,000 people a day -- after Friday's attacks which claimed at least 128 lives, a spokeswoman told AFP. It will remain closed "until further notice," she added.
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U2, Foo Fighters, Natalie Portman cancel events in Paris
The Foo Fighters, Natalie Portman, U2 and other entertainers have cancelled events in Paris following deadly terrorist attacks in the city. The Foo Fighters cancelled the remaining dates of their European tour, including a planned show in Paris on Monday. Film distributor Mars said Saturday it had cancelled promotional appearances for the film “Jane Got a Gun” starring Portman. The Oscar-winning actress was scheduled to appear at the film’s premiere and junket interviews on Monday in Paris.
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