Seine-sational swimming: Paris takes the plunge!
With the start of the annual "Paris Plages" event this weekend, the French capital is slated to open three areas of the River Seine to bathing. We take a look at where…
Trade uncertainty weighs on Paris’s Vivatech fair
Vivatech 2025, billed as Europe's largest tech and startup event, kicked off this Wednesday in Paris. Some 14,000 startups are showcasing their innovations, hoping to attract the attention of investors in a…
‘Nuit Blanche’: Art after dark in Paris’s beloved all-night festival
Paris's annual Nuit Blanche, taking place on Saturday June 7, has become a much-loved art festival in the French capital, with thousands meandering the city's streets from one art exhibit to another.…
A cultural stroll through Paris with actress-director Aïssa Maïga and singer Awa Ly
This week, Paris des Arts welcomes Aïssa Maïga. The actress and director stars in the new film "Promised Sky", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, and she chose the Little Africa…
Paris neighbourhoods: Exploring the trendy and historic 12th arrondissement
In this French Connections Plus, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in a once-gritty, now-trendy district: the 12th arrondissement. Situated in the east of the…
South Africa looks beyond Washington, strengthens ties with Paris
South Africa is actively strengthening its relationship with France, seeking to diversify its partnerships beyond its traditionally close ties with the United States. This includes increased trade and investment opportunities, as well…
Georja Calvin Smith sits down with South Africa’s VP in Paris
Despite this week's Oval Office turbulence, on the other side of the pond, Pretoria is drawing closer to Paris. South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile tells Georja Calvin-Smith that while relations with…
South Africa’s Phindile Ndlovu on ‘great honour’ of featuring in Lion King musical in Paris
As one of the most renowned and well-loved musicals, auditioning for "The Lion King" seemed somewhat out of reach for Phindile Ndlovu. "I thought 'maybe it's too big for me, maybe they…
A cultural stroll through Paris with actor Jacques Gamblin and singer Hiba Tawaji
This week on Paris des Arts, Valérie Fayolle meets with the talented actor and writer Jacques Gamblin, as he releases his novel "Mère à l'horizon". He takes us to Paris's Centquatre cultural…
The price of Paris: What does it cost to live in the French capital?
Paris is a popular tourist destination and many people dream about moving to the City of Light permanently. But how much does it actually cost to live in the French capital? Paris…
A cultural stroll through Paris with reggae star Alpha Blondy and acrobat Firmin Gruss
This week, Valérie Fayolle meets with a major figure in African reggae – none other than Alpha Blondy. For over 40 years, he's been spreading messages of peace and electrifying stages all…