A 17th-Century Mansion Reimagined for the Future

A Parisian couple has created a home that pays tribute to designers of generations past while also envisioning what is to come.

As Bikers Throng the Streets, ‘It’s Like Paris Is in Anarchy’

An ecologically minded experiment to make Paris a cycling capital of Europe has led to a million people now pedaling daily — and to rising tensions with pedestrians.

The Parisians Are Over FOGO

Fear of going out? Non! New hotels, restaurants and clubs in the French capital are generating excitement, so get ready for the return of the wait list.

Thierry Mugler Returns to Paris With ‘Couturissime’

The Musée des Arts Décoratifs is the latest stop for an exhibition of more than 150 of the designer’s eye-popping creations.

A Decade of Work, a Shocking Accident and a Bevy of Supermodels

The Balmain Festival in honor of Olivier Rousteing’s 10th anniversary at the house meant more than anyone could have imagined.

In ‘Afterlives,’ About Looted Art, Why Are the Victims an Afterthought?

The subject is one of the gravest topics in art history. I came for the lost stories of Jewish collectors. Where were they?

In Paris, It’s Literary Scandal Season Again

The Goncourt prize, a standard-bearer of the French novel known for its probity, has come under criticism over charges of conflict of interest after a juror voted to include her partner’s novel in a list of contenders.

Ex-President Sarkozy Convicted for Campaign Spending Violations

Nicolas Sarkozy was found guilty of illegally financing his 2012 presidential bid by exceeding France’s strict electoral rules and sentenced to a year of house arrest. He said he would appeal.

Opinion | Biden, You Should Be Aware That Your Submarine Deal Has Costs

As experts hail the AUKUS agreement, the Biden administration should ensure it does not reflect a self-defeating concept of great power competition.

A Parisian Home That Breaks With Tradition

When an Italian architect was hired by his French agent to collaborate on an unusual triplex, they committed themselves to creating a space unburdened by the past.

With a Rare ‘Oedipe,’ the Paris Opera Pulls Together

Staged by the playwright and director Wajdi Mouawad, Enescu’s opera helps inaugurate a new era for the storied company.

Stabilized Notre-Dame Cathedral Is on Track for 2024 Reopening, Officials Say

The restoration effort is seeking to meet President Emmanuel Macron’s ambitious plan to reopen the cathedral five years after it was ravaged by a fire — just in time for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Wrapped Arc de Triomphe Is Christo’s Fleeting Gift to Paris

Planned by the conceptual artist 60 years ago, the posthumous work transforms a great monument with a glistening cloak. It feels like a liberating moment for the city.

A Deep Dive Into Matisse’s ‘The Red Studio’

In a coming exhibition, MoMA will feature the artworks within this famed painting. Two of them will be on public view for the first time in 50 years.

Michel Laclotte, Who ‘Created the Modern Louvre,’ Dies at 91

He championed two of the most debated architectural projects in recent Paris history: the Musée D’Orsay (in a former train station) and the Louvre pyramid.

Supermodels Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment

As former models prepare to offer testimony against Gérald Marie, their former agency boss, big names like Carla Bruni, Paulina Porizkova and Karen Elson are offering their support.

Trial Begins Over November 2015 Paris Terrorist Attacks

The assaults carried out by Islamic State extremists that killed 130 people deeply rattled France and sent shock waves across Europe. The proceedings are scheduled to last at least nine months.

Jean-Paul Belmondo, Magnetic Star of the French New Wave, Dies at 88

He was compared to Marlon Brando and James Dean for his acclaimed portrayals of tough, alienated characters, most memorably in Godard’s “Breathless.”

The Roots of Joan Mitchell’s Greatness

A retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art tracks how the painter’s signature style extended the contours of Abstract Expressionism.

Opinion | What Happened to This Hero From the American Revolution?

The Marquis de Lafayette had quite a second act.