Eiffel Tower reopens The tourists are back and their favorite monument is now ready for them. (Euronews) Jean Paul Gaultier’s new adventures “I am amused all the time,” says the ebullient erstwhile “enfant terrible” of French fashion in an interview … 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
Louvre lovers speak out The first visitors to the Louvre when it reopened last week explain why they just had to be there. (Artnet News). And the museum now has its first woman director. (The Art Newspaper) New rules for … Read More
Top architecture prize goes to French firm In a victory for sustainability, this year’s prestigious Pritzker Prize for architecture has been awarded to Lacaton & Vassal, whose motto is “Never demolish, never remove or replace, always add, transform, and reuse!” … Read More
Photo of the Week The Women’s March on Paris last Saturday. © Paris Update Favorite
Photo of the Week The Eiffel Tower seen from a rooftop in Montparnasse on a smoggy day. © Paris Update Favorite
Photo of the Week Eiffel Tower in the mist. © Paris Update Favorite
Photo of the Week The Eiffel Tower dressed up for the UEFA Euro 2016. Photo: Darren Palmer © JR-ART.NET © JR-ART.NET Favorite
