‘Company’: From Broadway to Paris
The hit musical comedy "Company" is coming to France. The show by Stephen Sondheim premiered on Broadway in 1970 and is a series of vignettes centered around Bobby, a 35-year-old single New…
American stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly on making light of her life in Paris
As an American living in Paris, "the jokes are writing themselves". That's the sentiment from stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly, whose act is taking the Anglophone comedy circuit by storm in Paris.…
‘Playing with fire’: European leaders convene for emergency summit in Paris
European leaders flock to Paris to discuss an uncertain future, as US President Donald Trump excludes both Ukraine and Europe from peace talks with Russia.…
Macron embraces artificial intelligence as Paris gears up to host two day summit
Paris gears up to host the AI summit. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, as one 72 year-old finds himself…
British musician Jools Holland jazzes up Paris
Entre Nous speak to British bandleader, musician and television presenter Jools Holland ahead of the jazz festival at the Chatêlet theatre in Paris, where he'll be playing with his Rhythm & Blues…
2019 Paris gas explosion: Six years on, life resumes after the blast
On January 12, 2019, the residents of rue de Trévise in Paris's 9th arrondissement (district) were woken by a huge explosion prompted by a gas leak. As they were rushed out of…
African migrant’s firsthand account: arrested and turned back twice
A weekly news show produced with photos, videos and personal accounts from France 24 Observers around the world - all checked by our staff here in Paris.…
A cultural stroll through Paris with graphic novelist Riad Sattouf and sculptor Nathalie Decoster
Riad Sattouf, the graphic novelist and film director, takes us to Paris's Musée des Arts et Métiers. His comic books have been translated into 23 languages, as he captivated the world with…
Paris’s ‘old lady’: Fun facts about Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame de Paris dates back to the 12th century. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site with Paris Banks of the Seine, it is one of the most beloved monuments in the…
The ruins of Paris through the lenses of Yves Marchand and Romain Meffre
Two photographers whose images look like something you might see in a Hollywood high budget film have spoken to FRANCE 24 about their work. They take pictures of Paris, and then use…
Notre-Dame Cathedral: At the heart of a changing neighbourhood in Paris
Since the 2019 fire that devastated Notre-Dame, the historic centre of Paris has been affected by extensive renovation works. Now, five years later, the reopening of the cathedral on Saturday, December 7…