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Publish date: 2024-07-18
Travel I'm an American living in Paris, and I'm going to the Olympics. My French husband refused to join me.
The author was very excited to attend the Olympics as an American living in Paris. But her French husband and his friends found it too "gauche." SportsParis' River Seine is so polluted that Olympic athletes weren't allowed to swim in it
Paris' Seine River's water levels are below the required standards for the men's triathlon to take place, its governing body said. SportsFrance put its own unique spin on the Olympic cauldron — here's why the ceremonial moment is such a big deal for fans
The lighting of the Olympic cauldron is the dramatic end to the journey of the Olympic flame. TransportationFrench infrastructure was targeted for a 2nd time during the Olympics, with internet and phone cables cut across the country
Fiber optic cables were cut overnight on Sunday affecting six regions of France. TravelForget the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre — here's what you need to do in Paris, according to someone who's been a dozen times.
The Montparnasse Tower and Les Catacombes are some of the best places to go in Paris after hitting the touristy spots, a frequent traveler says. TransportationOlympic athletes get stuck after sabotage shuts down French trains
A series of arson attacks was carried out on high-speed rail lines leading to Paris the night before the Olympic opening ceremony. EconomyParisian Airbnb hosts are raking it in this summer as hotels suffer
A surge in Airbnb listings in Paris is likely helping keep hotel prices down. TechThis French aerospace company is trying to lure US SpaceX workers after Elon Musk said he would relocate the company from California to Texas — and it may be working
A French aerospace company has seen a surge in US-based applications since offering disgruntles SpaceX workers a sweet gig, according to CNBC. Real EstateI grew up in France and the US but America is the best place for a go-getter like me
Arthur Begtine moved from France to the US and found the American lifestyle suited him better. TravelI took a scenic boat tour around Paris that stopped at all the major landmarks, and I can't believe it only cost $20
I'm an American who's lived in Paris for nearly three years, and one of my favorite tourist attractions I've ever done was a scenic $20 boat ride. FoodI ate at the Paris bistro that's now owned by the richest man in Europe. It has many critics, but one dish won me over.
The richest man in Europe, Bernard Arnault, just bought Chez L'Ami Louis. The Paris bistro has mixed reviews and famously high prices, but I loved it. TravelMy son and I spend half the year in France. His biggest culture shocks are the Coca-Cola, the gas stations, and the tiny roads.
My American son spends half the year in France and half in the US. He noticed roads are smaller in France, and Coca-Cola is better there. CareersMy wife and I are boomers with no kids. We moved to Paris for retirement and enjoy the food and cheap travel.
The boomer couple moved to Paris in 2018 for retirement. They say food is delicious and travel is cheap, but there's a lot of red tape and paperwork. SportsPhotos show the incredible amenities of Olympic stadiums and events spaces in Paris
France built two new venues for the 2024 Olympics: an aquatics center and an arena for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics. PoliticsMacron's gamble has kept the far right out — but plunged France into turmoil
The leftist New Popular Front secured the most seats in the National Assembly, delivering a rebuke to France's far-right bloc. TravelI sent my American kids to a day camp in France. It cost $10 a day, and they learned French.
One summer we house swapped with a friend and went from NYC to Provence, France. I sent my kids to summer camp against their will and they loved it. Military & DefenseFierce competition for Europe's next-generation tanks shapes up
A host of defense contractors are offering alternatives to the pan-European tank envisioned by France and Germany. Military & DefenseFrance's army chief says small drones will lose their battlefield advantage. But Ukraine likely won't be changing tack anytime soon.
French Army Chief of Staff Gen. Pierre Schill said small drones could soon lose their battlefield advantage as defenses were catching up. Real EstateI'm an American who's lived in Paris for 15 years. Taking these 5 notes from the French has really improved my life.
As an American living in Paris, my lifestyle has improved in many ways, from how I eat to how I balance work and life. Others should take notes. ParentingAn American mom raising teens in Paris said French parents don't track their kids' phones — and give them privacy for sex
Pamela Druckerman, author of "Bringing Up Bébé," says American and French parents are still parenting differently. Teens in France get more freedom.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7o8HSoqWeq6Oeu7S1w56pZ5ufonykrdOenqiqqWSzs63NnJw%3D