From international diplomacy to setting benchmarks in urbanism, from investing in culture to protecting a rich mix of independent businesses, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. That’s why ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sage VanAlstine, 23, and her decision to move from Okemos, Michigan, a 25,000-person city outside of Lansing, to Paris for a job in marketing.

Paris is the capital city of France and a cultural and culinary hub. In 2024 it played host to its third Olympic Games. Paris, situated on the river Seine and with a population of over 2,000,000 ...

But there’s a catch: I wasn’t in Paris. Instead, I visited the country’s fourth largest city, set in the southwestern province of Occitanie: Toulouse, France. There are plenty of other ...

There is one lesser-known town that played an important part in France's history, and it's perfect for exploring during a ...

Recently, I planned a girls' weekend trip to the charming French-Canadian city, which some visitors have nicknamed the "Paris of North America." We really felt like we were in Europe, and best of ...