GREENING NOTRE DAME
The new landscape design, by Bas Smets, for the environs of Notre Dame calls for more greenery, a cooling system for the parvis and an underground archaeological museum in a former parking lot. (The Guardian)
THE SPIRIT OF NOTRE DAME
Speaking of Notre Dame, sound artist Bill Fontana is proving that the cathedral’s famous bells have not been completely silenced by the fire of 2019. He is streaming their constant vibrations, which reflect the life of the city around them. (Smithsonian Magazine)
READ UP ON FRANCE
Suggestions for summer reading that will give you a good overview of French history and life in France today. (The Local)
PRINCELY PALACE PAINTINGS REVEALED
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco, resplendent with newly discovered and restored 16th-century frescoes, has reopened to the public. (ARTnews)
PROTECTING FRANCE’S NATURAL WONDERS
Access to certain fragile natural sites like Étretat in Normandy may be limited because of damage caused by overwhelming numbers of visitors. (France 24)
WHAT’S NEXT IN FRANCE?
Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has laid out the government’s plans for the coming five years, including the re-nationalization of the EDF, the French electric utility. (The Local)
Favorite