Just hours before the Paris Olympics kicked off in July 2024, thousands of travelers faced major train chaos due to coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network. Here’s how the disruptions impacted Olympic visitors, what travelers experienced, and how France rallied to keep the Games—and tourism—on track.
July 26, 2025In July 2025, Paris is making waves by reopening the Seine River for public swimming after a 100-year hiatus. With sparkling new swimming spots by famous landmarks, locals and travelers alike can take a literal plunge into the city’s revitalized waters. Before you pack your swimsuit, here’s what to expect—from dreamy riverside dips to the challenges of keeping the Seine safe and sustainable.
July 14, 2025In the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, expectations were sky-high for Paris’s luxury hotels. But rather than a mad dash for reservations, many plush Parisian pads found themselves with more empty suites than anticipated. Why? Affluent travelers changed course, heading to quieter spots like the French Riviera and London instead. Here’s a quick look at the upsides and downsides—and what it means for future travel to Paris.
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