Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience, offering intimate views into the French psyche, which is on near-naked display in the swimming lanes, locker rooms and (mostly coed) showers.
Tag: Hidalgo, Anne (1959- )
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Voters in Paris Turn Their Backs on Electric Rental Scooters
A referendum emphasized how many residents had come to regard the scooters as dangerous nuisances with little environmental benefit. The decision may set a precedent for other cities.
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Green Savior or Deadly Menace? Paris Votes on E-Scooter Ban
For five years, the French capital has permitted the renting of electric scooters, which have proven both popular and perilous. On Sunday, voters will decide whether to end the experiment.
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Across Paris, an Invader Unleashes His Art
Mosaics by a street artist, who calls himself “Invader,” have become part of the fabric of the city. They are everywhere — if you look for them.
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Turtlenecks and Warmish Showers: France Seeks to Weather an Energy Crisis
The government unveiled its biggest energy conservation measures in decades, part of an effort in Europe to save power as Russia cuts gas supplies.