Paris Reborn and Destroyed – New Yorker (blog)

New Yorker (blog)The picture was taken by Charles Marville, a photographer hired by Paris’s historic-works department in the late eighteen-fifties to capture before-and-after shots of the city as it was razed and rebuilt during the Second Empire. The first Bonaparte … …read more Source: Paris News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie Abraham … Read more

Four ‘wild children’ found in Paris flat they have been ‘locked in since birth’ – The Guardian

The GuardianInvestigators said the parents had “absolutely no awareness” of the situation. The youngsters were sleeping on mattresses in one room in the flat on a housing estate in the rundown Paris suburb of La Corneuve, a source close to the investigation told …Paris: ‘Wild’ Children Held Captive in Suburban Home by Parents Since BirthInternational … Read more

British businessman died after falling into moat in Paris, inquest hears – The Guardian

The GuardianA British businessman died after he fell into a 10ft deep dry moat while stopping to urinate during some late-night sightseeing in Paris, an inquest has heard. Simon Bartlett, who works for a firm of architectural engineers, had finished a dinner with …British man falls to his death after urinating off historic Paris moatDaily … Read more

Argentine president opens Paris Book Fair – Washington Post

Washington PostFernandez won support in her effort to reduce debt from French President Francois Hollande, who said he would back Argentina’s push to cancel $9.5 billion in debt owed to the Paris Club of creditor nations. “France wants Argentina to overcome its …Argentine president to open Paris Book FairSacramento Bee all 108 news articles …read … Read more

Argentine president to open Paris Book Fair – Anchorage Daily News

Anchorage Daily NewsFrench President Francois Hollande, left, aids Argentine President Cristina Fernandez as she leaves after a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Fernandez met French counterpart and discussed ways to tackle her …Paris Book Fair opens today, starring ArgentinaBuenos Aires HeraldArgentine, French Leaders to Discuss Debt in ParisABC … Read more

Argentine president to open Paris Book Fair – Lexington Herald Leader

Lexington Herald LeaderFrench President Francois Hollande, left, aids Argentine President Cristina Fernandez as she leaves after a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Fernandez met French counterpart and discussed ways to tackle her … and more …read more Source: Paris News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie Abraham | Zennie … Read more

WTA’s Paris tournament renamed, moves to Toulouse – MiamiHerald.com

WTA’s Paris tournament renamed, moves to ToulouseMiamiHerald.comThe Associated Press. PARIS — The Open GDF Suez women’s tennis tournament has been renamed and will move from Paris to Toulouse next year. Organizers say it will be renamed L’Open de Paris Coubertin and will be held in Toulouse for the next five … and more …read more … Read more

Paris Hilton looks radioactive as she shows off blotchy fake tan in cut-out … – Daily Mail

Daily MailParis arrived at LAX airport with an orange tan that was undoubtedly from a bottle, and so bright it wasn’t much of a surprise that she was wearing large sunglasses. Fake tan overload: Paris Hilton was a distinctly unnatural shade of orange at LAX … …read more Source: Paris News From Google News Zennie … Read more

French Artist Reimagines Paris Metro Map. Next Stop, Susan Sontag. – Slate Magazine (blog)

Slate Magazine (blog)French artist Silvia Radelli has transformed the Parisian Metro map into a female paradise. As part of her current Vies Magnifiques exposition, she’s created an alternative version of the Metro grid that renames some 100 stations for historic women and … and more …read more Source: Paris News From Google News Zennie AbrahamZennie … Read more

Vandals deface Paris’ Sacre Coeur basilica – Washington Post

Washington PostConsecrated in 1919, Sacre Coeur was approved as a project by the government decades earlier in an effort to restore moral values following the ill-fated Paris Commune revolt of 1871 in which thousands died. Valls says authorities are working to …‘F*** tourism’ tagged on entrance to Sacré-Coeur in ParisFRANCE 24 all 35 news articles … Read more

Vandals Deface Paris’ Sacre Coeur Basilica – ABC News

Vandals Deface Paris‘ Sacre Coeur BasilicaABC NewsConsecrated in 1919, Sacre Coeur was approved as a project by the government decades earlier in an effort to restore moral values following the ill-fated Paris Commune revolt of 1871 in which thousands died. Valls says authorities are working to …‘F*** tourism’ tagged on entrance to Sacré-Coeur in ParisFRANCE … Read more

Beth Behrs of ‘2 Broke Girls’ poses with Paris at her feet – New York Daily News

New York Daily NewsStunning Beth Behrs, one of the two stars of the hit CBS comedy “2 Broke Girls,” instead looks like a million bucks, posing for famed French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier on the roof of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris. Judging by … …read more Source: Paris News From Google … Read more

France: Provence-to-Paris tour features food, flea markets – Los Angeles Times

France: Provence-to-Paris tour features food, flea marketsLos Angeles TimesFoodies and flea market enthusiasts can sharpen their respective skills in this 10-day fall tour that combines lessons at a cooking school with visits to markets in Provence and the flea markets of Paris. The first leg includes seven nights in an 18th … …read more Source: … Read more

Pauper’s Paris – Irish Times

Pauper’s ParisIrish TimesBut this was Joyce and it was also Paris, where every hour without the price of a meal must have hung heavily. Not only did he feel the need to specify the duration of his fast but, in case his suffering was still not appreciated, he also spelled the … …read more Source: … Read more

Argentine, French Leaders to Discuss Debt in Paris – ABC News

Argentine, French Leaders to Discuss Debt in ParisABC NewsThe Paris Club and Argentina plan to reopen formal negotiations in late May on the debt, which Argentina hasn’t made payments on since its economy collapsed in a world-record default in 2002. Moody’s Investors Service, the ratings agency, on Monday … and more …read more Source: Paris … Read more

Joe Schmidt not expecting early return from Paris for Johnny Sexton – Irish Times

Irish TimesJoe Schmidt believes Johnny Sexton will see out his Racing Metro contract, despite admitting he would be “delighted” if the Ireland outhalf returned home early. Sexton is expected to complete his two-season deal with the Paris club, despite widespread …Sexton: I’m settled in Paris and will not be returning to LeinsterIrish Independent all 28 … Read more

Cheese Curds, a Riff on Cronuts, a Paris Ham and More – New York Times

Cheese Curds, a Riff on Cronuts, a Paris Ham and MoreNew York TimesDan Schuman and Angela Kuzma’s 5oz. Factory, a shop and cafe that specializes in Wisconsin-style grilled-cheese sandwiches and frozen custard, has started selling fresh cheese curds, another Wisconsin specialty. The popcorn-size curds, shipped … …read more Source: Paris News From Google News Zennie … Read more

Roman Polanski to direct ‘Dance of the Vampires’ musical in Paris – Los Angeles Times

Roman Polanski to direct ‘Dance of the Vampires’ musical in ParisLos Angeles TimesPolanski attended a press conference in Paris on Monday, where he said he won’t be appearing in the musical, only directing it. Scenes from the musical were performed for journalists, and Polanski also took time to pose for photographers in a mock coffin. … Read more

Paris Lifts Odd-Even License Plate Vehicle Pollution Restriction After One Day … – International Business Times

International Business TimesThe majority of French vehicles driving through Paris abided by the odd-even license plate restriction on Monday, with some drivers even opting to take free public transport during the ban. However, some drivers ignored the ban outright, with police …Paris Lifts Car Limit Imposed After Pollution Beat Beijing’sBloombergRare Smog Leads to Paris Travel … Read more

Paris Hilton Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day In A Plunging Green Dress – Huffington Post

Paris Hilton Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day In A Plunging Green DressHuffington PostParis Hilton dressed in green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (and her cousin’s birthday) on Monday, March 17. The famous blonde joined her cousins, Whitney Davis and Farrah Brittany, at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood for Davis’ birthday. While … and more …read … Read more

Ars gratia Argentina – The Economist (blog)

Ars gratia ArgentinaThe Economist (blog)ARGENTINE writers will be the focus of wider attention this week. Argentina is the country of honour at the Paris Book Fair; President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner will be on hand to open the exhibition, which runs from March 21st-24th. But the build … …read more Source: Paris News From Google … Read more