Cries of “It is warm!” rang out across the Seine on Saturday morning as Parisians took a plunge in the river for the first time in more than 100 years. The French capital’s iconic waterway has been closed to swimmers since 1923, with few exceptions, due to pollution and risks posed by river navigation. After … Read more
Barcelona recorded its hottest June in more than a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools closed on Tuesday as Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer. Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries. The worst heat was felt … Read more
The people who helped resurrect Notre Dame – CBS News Watch CBS News It has taken hundreds of compagnons, France’s artists and craftspeople, to pull off a restoration so fast, so meticulous, and so true to Notre Dame’s past. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. … Read more
Paris — French police have detained 12 suspects after 145 people reported being pricked with syringes during the country’s annual street music festival, officials said Sunday. Millions of people took to the streets across France on Saturday evening for the Fete de la Musique, with authorities reporting “unprecedented crowds” in Paris. Before the party, posts on … Read more
Cathedral of Notre Dame open 5 years after Paris fire | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Five years after a fire ravaged the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the beloved Paris landmark has reopened. With finishing touches underway, French President Emmanuel Macron told 60 Minutes what it means. Be the first to know … Read more