On Monday, July 22, French President Emmanuel Macron gathered journalists from around the world who are in Paris to cover the Olympics for a friendly meet and greet at the presidential mansion, the Élysée Palace. We were notified beforehand that … Read More
Talking to Putin French President Emmanuel Macron is one of the few world leaders keeping the lines of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin open in hopes of giving Putin a diplomatic way out, so far with no results. (France … Read More
French sanctions against invasion of Ukraine A number of moves are underway in France to implement sanctions against Russian assets in the country. (The Local) Invasion of Ukraine a boost for candidate Macron French President Emmanuel Macron has seen his … Read More
Truffaut revisited It’s been 90 years since the birth of the great French director François Truffaut, who died too young, at the age of 52. A look back of some of his best films. (The Guardian) “Immoveable Beast” A veteran … Read More
Disney sur Seine? The wonderful old department store La Samaritaine, with its creaky wooden floors and views of the Seine and the Left Bank, has been transformed by luxury group LVMH into a consumer paradise for the wealthy. (The Local) … Read More
Grand Palais Éphémère An impressive temporary structure facing the Eiffel Tower has been built on the Champs de Mars to house some of the functions of the Grand Palais, including art fairs and Olympic judo and wrestling competitions in 2024, … Read More
