Paris

Paris Michelin-star restaurant that inspired Disney’s Ratatouille, Tour d’Argent, is reborn in time for 2024 Olympics and Notre Dame reopening

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“It’s very reassuring for many customers to see that such establishments are still present in our history, and in French gastronomic history,” says owner and chief executive Andre Terrail. The Tour d’Argent’s owner and chief executive, Andre Terrail. Photo: AP The restaurant claims to be the oldest in Paris, its 1582 opening date embossed on … Read more

Asian cities, off the beaten path in Europe

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Tokyo, Japan. Matteo Colombo | DigitalVision | Getty Images When it comes to travel abroad, popular destinations like London, Paris and Rome always seem to top the wish list for Americans. But many travelers are looking beyond those mainstay cities for trips in 2024. Interest in major Asian hubs, off-the-beaten-path locales in Europe and other … Read more

Jade, gemstones, the history of jewellery: in Shanghai, Van Cleef & Arpels’ L’École China opens for fans to indulge their passion

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When Van Cleef & Arpels established L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, in Paris, in 2012, the French jeweller wanted to create a space that both the public and connoisseurs could visit to learn more about jewellery. While other decorative arts are quite accessible, jewellery has always felt a bit intimidating to those outside the field, … Read more

The pretty little European city which is just like Paris but without the crowds | Travel News | Travel

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A French city that has been dubbed a “mini Paris” is a great alternative for those looking for a European getaway without all of the crowds. Thousands of tourists flock to Paris each month to see the likes of the Eiffel Tower and experience some of the famous shopping that the capital has to offer. … Read more

Granted consular access to those onboard flight grounded by French authorities: Indian embassy

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Embassy team has reached & obtained consular access, said the Indian Embassy in France after a Nicaragua-bound plane that took off from the UAE carrying 303 Indian passengers was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking.” “French authorities informed us of a plane w/ 303 people, mostly Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on … Read more

Elon Musk’s mother and Isabelle Huppert are fans: couture label Homolog and its elegant, feminine fashion creations

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“After a master’s degree in business administration and a doctorate in psychology, I started the Homolog adventure with one idea in mind: to show beauty in each of my garments and arouse emotions.” Homolog founder Emily Cheong. Why did you decide to base Homolog in Paris? “Paris is one of the best places in the … Read more

See the top 20 list

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Paris is, once again, the best city to visit in the world, according to Euromonitor International. The city topped the market research company’s annual list of the “Top 100 City Destinations” which compares cities using 55 metrics across six categories: economic and business performance, tourism performance, tourism infrastructure, tourism policy and attractiveness, health and safety, … Read more

UK hotels step up the war on bed bugs for a bite-free festive season with ‘smart’ gadget that helped rid Paris of the creepy crawlies

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NEVER PUT YOUR SUITCASE ON THE HOTEL BED  ‘When you initially arrive at your hotel, you might put your suitcase straight onto the bed without checking for bugs and begin unpacking,’ says MattressNextDay’s Martin Seeley. However, he notes that by doing this, ‘you’re putting your luggage and clothes right onto the place bedbugs are commonly … Read more

The enduring power of See’s Candies in Oakland

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Oakland’s Rockridge district is synonymous with great food, from breakfast sandwiches and kouign-amann to the finest gourmet pasta. Lately, it’s also becoming a destination for chocolate. The 1-mile stretch of College Avenue from Broadway to Ashby is peppered with no fewer than five confectioneries.  Plunked in the center sits an old-school See’s Candies shop. And … Read more

Alexa Fairchild Designed Belgium’s Olympic Uniforms for Paris 2024 – WWD

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Come July, Belgium’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be wearing designs imagined by one of their own for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris. The Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee has tapped dressage rider and designer Alexa Fairchild for the delegation’s outfits, which were formally presented during a “Catwalk to Paris” event in Brussels late … Read more