“They were only a few / They suddenly became a crowd” — this verse by French poet Paul Éluard opens the book like a flash of lightning is at the heart of this photographic manifesto centered on the theme of protest born from the collaboration between Amnesty International and the MYOP agency where image becomes language and the crowd The book gathers photographs spanning decades of struggles From Maidan Square in Kyiv to the streets of Paris filled with protests against pension reforms from the Arab Spring to the Black Lives Matter wave the images weave a borderless narrative — that of a humanity standing tall MYOP photographers have captured the anger and beauty of rebellious faces through time The photos are either in black and white or blazing with color and determination.” Each image seems to answer a fundamental question: What drives a human being to rise Saqué’s preface blends a personal story of her beginnings as a journalist with a passionate reflection on the forces behind collective uprisings She recounts her own journalistic awakening the desire to bear witness to that “raw energy that flows between tightly packed bodies.” She reflects on the beautiful mystery: “What triggers the shift from ‘I’ to ‘we’ That strange alchemy where solitude suddenly melds into a common force capable of shaking the established order?” The book doesn’t provide a definitive answer It simply shows the faces of those who embody it Structured around totemic words — “Anger,” “Union,” “Courage,” “Hope,” and finally “Protest!” — the book takes shape through photographs like that of a young woman holding a sign saying “STOP WAR” in support of Ukraine The photographers of the MYOP agency — Alain Keler and many others — captured from protests those moments of grace where truth bursts forth: a silent cry “The people who protest feel just as much that they belong there — to make demands — as the photographers feel they belong there — to document,” reads the foreword This is the resonance the images make palpable For the photographers are far from mere witnesses; they become carriers of memory “This work sometimes helps protect those who believe the crowd can change the course of history.” a writer actively involved in the Arab Spring and the Tahrir Square movement He sums up the raw truth of such commitments: “The most important lesson is that no one will gift us our rights — simply because rights are not granted; they are seized and won.” The book Ils furent foule soudain (They Suddenly Became a Crowd) is a powerful work in a time of democratic backsliding Amnesty denounces “the criminalization of protesters” and the “illegal use of force.” But it’s precisely because this right is powerful that it is repressed As protesting becomes increasingly difficult this manifesto stands as an act of resistance A book to remind us that “to protest is a precious right,” and above all « Ils furent foule soudain » (They Suddenly Became a Crowd). Exhibition at the Académie du Climat in Paris from March 14 to May 11, 2025, and book published by Hoëbeke, in partnership with Amnesty International Don’t miss the latest photographic news, subscribe to Blind’s newsletter. You’re getting blind.Don’t miss the best of visual arts Subscribe for $7 per month or $84 $70 per year Already subscribed? Log in Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article The Conservatoire national des arts et métiers is a research and higher education center located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris It trains French and international engineers Created at the time of the French Revolution Cnam is heir to the Enlightenment and the great scientists and thinkers of the 18th century This school has a fascinating history. But what interests us most, on September 21 and 22, 2024, is the Bibliothèque centrale of the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers. As part of the 41st Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) The central library occupies the former refectory of the Saint-Martin-des-Champs priory this grandiose space with itsGothic architecture is a real gem of history and architecture Why not take advantage of the free open-house days during the JEP to discover it le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles And to discover even more of the capital's hidden treasures Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here A wing of La Salpêtrière Orphanage/Prison in Paris where Anne Roland Bordelon was held before being forced to migrate to Louisiana where she became the ancestress of one of the largest families of Avoyelles Parish Sites such as this are among those to be visited Martin des Champs in Paris where 184 couples were married before being sent to Louisiana A unique tour of France on the original Louisiana colonists has been announced that is of special interest to Avoyelles Parish families The April tour will commemorate the 300th anniversary of Louisiana’s first major wave of migration with a reception at one of the ports where the families departed on sailing ships from France for the long voyage It will also feature off the beaten path areas of France associated with the colonists along with sites in Paris associated with Avoyelles and Louisiana ancestors Avoyelles probably contains the highest percentage of surnames of those original colonists that sailed to Louisiana 300 years ago Charles Parishes also contain a large number of Louisiana’s original French-German famiy surmanes is coordinating the trip designed by Avoyelles genealogist Cathy Lemoine Stargell with assistance from Randy DeCuir of Marksville Sturgell has Avoyelles and New Orleans roots and currently lives in Tennessee She has organized sold-out tours and genealogical events in Avoyelles and Pointe Coupee parishes with her expertise in Colonial Louisiana ties to France she is pin-pointing exact sites of interest in France She plans for the group to visit many ancestral towns visit the churches in which they worshiped and see the actual baptismal font where ancestors were christened Sturgell is taking names of those interested in the tour so she can tailor the final path and stops to their interests Efforts will be made to visit as many ancestral sites as possible and the itinerary will be primarily based on those who express an interest in this planning stage The first tour is set in April and concentrates on northwest France from Picardie to Brittany Tours are also being designed for north and northwest France and the Alsace-Lorraine region there will be time within the tour to take a side trip to your ancestor's home town if it is not included on the main schedule The itinerary of the tour which holds many Avoyelles French ancestors: (modern coach bus tour; 3-4 star hotels (single or double rooms) April 20 - Picardy - Normandy area and ancestral areas and villages with ties to Berza Tuesday April 21- Continuing in the Normandy area and ancestral villages with ties to Armand Wednesday April 22 - Visiting the WWII D-Day Beaches; and a visit to the Musée de la Compagnie des Indes (Museum of the Company of the Indies) in Port Louis where many of the ships departed for Louisiana April 24- Will visit the La Rochelle harbor in addition to areas with ties to Bouchard dit Lavallée April 25- Multiple family stops with ties to Broussard Voinche as well as several towns associated with the Acadian migration Will also visit the 11th century royal fortress in Chinon - Château de Chinon; April 26- General area of the Department of Sarthe with ties to Normand and Brou families as well as the 800-year-old Chartres Cathedral Before ending the tour in Paris near the airport they'll be a family stop associated with the Barbin family “We are making every effort to provide the trip at an affordable price,” Sturgell said we cannot determine price until we have an approximate count of the number of people who would like to make the trip Once we have an estimate of the number of potential travelers we will provide the cost and you will have the opportunity to decide whether or not you will make the trip.” dozens of sailing ships of the Company of the Indies brought many of these founding families of Louisiana from France These families for the most part had contracted with the French to establish farms in Louisiana after which they could return to France or receive a land grant if they remained Other early colonists included orphans and prisoners who were forced to migrate Those that survived the harsh weeks at sea as well as the primitive conidtions of undeveloped Louisiana were the ancestors of hundreds of thousands of descendants today Surnames mentioned above are just a few of the names that were established in the early 1720s in Louisiana Some historians call these families Louisiana Pilgrims It was not until the Acadians were exiled in the 1760s that another mass migration took place in Louisiana 105 N Main StMarksville, LA 71351(318) 253-9247 CONTACT US Avoyelles Today | Copyright  © 2025 The Musée des Arts et Métiers houses one of the world's most outstanding collections of scientific and industrial instruments The Arts et Métiers collection soon grew to include machines of industry like the Jacquard loom, chronometers, the first steam-powered automobile, the chemist Antoine Lavoisier's laboratory, calculating machines, and other marvels of the Enlightenment. The recently renovated museum is broken up into several sets of exhibits: scientific instruments, materials and their fabrication, construction, communications, and energy. One darkened room hosts a theater of automata, including one that once belonged to Marie-Antoinette. There is even the original model of the Statue Liberty on which the sculptor Frederic Bartholdi based its much grander New York counterpart. Métro: Arts et Métiers (lines 3 and 11), Réamur-Sébastopol (line 4. It's open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 6, and open to 9:30 on Thursdays. Admission is free for EU citizens under 25, €5.50 for students with ID, and €8 for general admission. A small museum packed with specimens from important fossil sites and minerals from historical pegmatite quarries. This exhibit pays tribute to the “humble tinkerer” who invented the implantable pacemaker. An incredible menagerie of more than 3 million taxidermied animals at the oldest science museum in Europe. A treasure trove of scientific instruments from the 17th and 18th centuries. Preserving the research tools, unexpected inventions, and odd collections of generations of college professors. The old castle kitchen where nucleic acid was first isolated is considered the "cradle of biochemistry." A hub of information on tropical diseases and their treatments. This peculiar museum offers hands-on interaction with seemingly intangible principles of mathematics. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker From 20th Century Studios and visionary filmmaker Ridley Scott comes The Last Duel, a gripping tale of betrayal and vengeance set against the brutality of 14th century France. Based on actual events, the historical epic—opening exclusively in U.S. theaters today—unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) and Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver), friends turned bitter rivals. “The handmade tool marks used to form the blocks in the castle walls and archways are very distinctive, so we photographed them, and the plasterers copied them from the photographs,” Max continues. “They did a superb job reproducing the bulging and sagging effects, which show how they were distorted from sustenance and time.” Several aspects of Berzé-le-Châtel in France, the location used to film exteriors of the Carrouges Estate, were recreated on the Ardmore soundstages. Carrouges’ bedroom on Stage D featured architecture from one of the inside hallways, from a floor that was an exact replica from the castle to meticulous paint work to create the wood paneling and portions of the bed. “We had a really old antique Victorian bed, but Ridley wanted it bigger,” says Max. “So, we had our model makers make plaster castings so we could extend the bed, and Neville Gainer, one of our talented 2D painters, matched it quite convincingly. It is seamlessly matched, and it is a really big bed, but that is what people like Neville do. It comes from years of experience.” “There’s a balance between what’s really old and what’s recent, and photographically we don’t want anything that looks new,” Max explains. “In peoples’ minds, when you’re doing an ancient, medieval world, everything is going to be old, so there’s old, older, and oldest… There’s nothing new. And if we do our job well, the audience shouldn’t notice.” The Last Duel is now playing in theaters nationwide. FranceChevron Ile-de-FranceChevron ParisChevron Julien Cregut/Courtesy La TrésorerieSave this storySaveSave this storySaveIn the collective imagination shopping in Paris is all opulent department stores and upscale boutiques dotting the grand avenues—and that's certainly part of the experience But with independent boutiques expanding to more bohemian neighborhoods and the world's largest marketplace for antiques and second-hand goods holding steady just north of the city Paris is a shopping destination meant for every taste and budget you'll find our recommendations in the ritzy and eclectic areas of town for the best stores Read our complete Paris travel guide here This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date As the Champs-Elysées continues to move upscale Its most recent tenant is the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Elysées the family-run retail group's outpost for its new concept store Should your wallet not be flush enough to spend at these shops most are still design destinations in their own right the Hermès flagship in the Golden Triangle was renovated with great detail over two years The shop now spans three levels and has 5,900 square feet of retail space But what makes this particular location special are the wood-paneled façade and the gilded lettering on its unmistakable sign—both now beautifully restored the design mixes airy and contemporary touches (gray-blue marble mosaic floors) with traditional details and The interior was revamped by architect Peter Marino five years ago and today it features an array of Guerlain motifs from golden Napoleonic bees to the Louis XIV sunburst emblem that has long adorned face powder compacts Philippe Starck chandeliers offset mirrored ceilings and deep golden and mahogany tones in one room while resin-coated table collages by Peter Dayton offer a splash of color in the café The shop is worth a visit as much for the collection of products as for the show-stopping design In a space spanning nearly 70,000 square feet and four floors the shop eschews the usual boundaries in the retail experience mixing goods from multiple categories for men and women rather than partitioning things into dedicated corners encouraging shoppers to weave seamlessly from fashion to food to accessories there's no outpost more symbolic or prestigious than the brand's impressive perch on the well-heeled corner of the Champs-Elysées and the avenue George V The largest Louis Vuitton location in the world the five-floor store occupies a listed Art Deco building with a period dome visible from both ends of the avenue You'll find everything from traditional leather goods this pocket of Paris has also shaped up to be a must-stop on any shopping itinerary Meander up and down the neighborhood's narrow streets and you'll find sanctuaries to hand-crafted goods and natural beauty products and a design-focused concept store that never ceases to reinvent itself a haven of French craftsmanship in the North Marais neighborhood lives in an expansive 1930s workshop that once belonged to the Woloch jewelry manufacturers who worked with Chanel the Ateliers d’Art de France (the professional fine craft federation of France) took over the space opening it up and transforming it into an airy multi-level concept store with more than 1,000 fine art crafts and goods But the shop also carries unexpected items like silk bristle acetate toothbrushes and painted porcelain boxes filled with a porous sedimentary stone that diffuses fragrance Everything comes in exquisitely illustrated plastic-free bottles and tubes There are nearly 700 products in this temple to natural beauty and grooming so be sure to leave yourself time to explore spread out over three loft-like floors in the Marais and just about anything else you might want draws savvy shoppers from around the globe Keep an eye out for up-and-coming designers and labels especially in the central space that houses themed pop-ups or go for Merci’s own affordable in-house brand you'll be hard-pressed to walk out empty-handed oft frequented by the city's illustrious artists and intellectuals But it's also home to the most iconic department store and the late Karl Lagerfeld's bookstore all worth exploring on a leisurely afternoon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés Le Bon Marché is the oldest department store in Paris The elegant Left Bank institution is as celebrated for its airy layout as for its top selection of the world’s best designers Le Bon Marché’s fine-foods emporium in an adjoining building but 7L Bookstore is not simply an independent bookshop It's a step inside the creative mind of the late bibliophile and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld Lagerfeld opened the shop 20 years ago and the stock follows his own interests: photography You'll also find fashion catalogs and monographs plus a collection of books published under his own imprint The Left Bank institution has specialized in taxidermy and entomology since 1831 but in 2008 a fire destroyed nearly 90 percent of the collection creating the need for a radical restoration project Today you can hardly tell that the shop is a replica of its former 17th-century iteration the multidisciplinary artist behind playful homewares and the books “Maison: Parisian Chic at Home" (written with Ines de la Fressange) and “Timeless Paris.” True to Montagut's penchant for antiques and old-world general stores the shop is set up apothecary style with wood countertops and repurposed Siegel display stands sourced from a hundred-year-old market in the South of France a wide selection of Montagut's own designs: hand-painted porcelain dishware embellished with half-moons and Louis XIV–style sunbeams; ex-votos; painted silk scarves; papier-mâché boxes; scented candles; and a variety of illustrated stationery which includes the 1st arrondissement up through the 4th (the Marais) But with the reopening of the historic landmark La Samaritaine the beating heart of Paris also revived its shopping bona fides making it the smallest of the city’s department stores (the others are Le Bon Marché The spaces it does occupy covers the usual terrain: streetwear and luxury ready-to-wear which includes pieces exclusive to La Samaritaine and several rooms used for rotating thematic installations Montmartre has served as the bohemian hub of Paris’ creative and nightlife communities The list of residents who have haunted this hill reads like a who’s who of Parisian art history: from Modigliani and Monet to Picasso much more to explore here than the well-worn Sacré-Coeur and cabaret circuit—Montmartre is also home to some of the best shopping in Paris Far from the big box luxury brands you’ll find on the Champs Élysées the shops here fall are of the quirky and curio varieties with vintage clothing and antique shops in spades A single list will inevitably miss a number of this neighborhood’s diamonds in the rough so in addition to the shops we’ve called out here be sure to consider these honorable mentions: De l’Autre Côté de la Butte (for furniture from the 1950’s all the way back to Napoleon III); Tempolino (lots of cheap clothes odds and ends); By Flowers (awesome bargains—if you’re willing to look); and Flash Vintage (more clothes quirky Montmartre friperie in the shadow of the Sacré-Coeur Chinemachine has long attracted deal seekers and vintage lovers It's a small space—even smaller when you take the spiral staircase down to the basement Overall the store is a lesson in organized chaos It's amazing how much stuff the owners manage to cram into this tiny shop you will be amply rewarded and still have cash left over for an aperitif You'll find it at L'Objet qui Parle It's hard to pinpoint precisely what this adorable Montmartre vintage shop sells You're as likely to find animal skulls here as you are apothecary jars not all things can be judged by their exterior Nothing can beat the sense of wonderment you'll feel when you see how minuscule this shop is from the outside—and just how many curios it packs inside has since opened up a number of locations around Paris but the Faubourg Montmartre flagship with its gleaming (and landmarked) green-and-gold façade is still considered the alpha and omega of Paris confectionaries Don't leave without trying a warm slice of the "Cake aux Folies de l'Ecureuil," a chocolate marble cake with caramelized hazelnuts and almonds small brands in everything from fashion to homewares have followed suit That has turned the area into the city’s next great shopping destination These are a few of the boutiques worth a wander a mix between a traditional droguerie (hardware store) and a modern homewares boutique The space itself is a sight to behold: the "RF" (République Française) inscription and the bars lining the façade are reminders of the building’s heritage as the 10th arrondissement’s primary tax office an art-lover's institution on the Canal Saint-Martin has specialized in the graphic arts Its red-orange façade and compelling window displays draw in passersby but it's also a destination in its own right for books signed edition of photographer Pentti Sammallahti's black-and-white book Les Oiseaux—shot on film—costs a cool 750 euros Situated a block from the Canal Saint-Martin and lifestyle goods exclusively from sustainably and transparently produced labels with modern light fixtures and exposed stone all to keep the focus on the goods from Veja (of course) she focuses on ethically-produced homewares and a tight edit of clothing that closely reflects her own values of consumption and a bygone way of shopping that is inherently more sustainable Her selection includes goods made with natural materials and predominantly sourced from within Europe—some from her grandparents' generation Among them: De Buyer pans that are guaranteed for life and made in France since 1830); wool blankets by Brun de Vian Tiran a family-run company out of Isle-sur-la-Sorgue since 1808; and unisex linen workman jackets by the 60-year-old label Le Laboureur This shop is brimming with affordable knick-knacks and utilitarian items for every day living from natural soaps and body oils to refillable pens and pencils Founded by the entrepreneur Usha Bora in 2014 Jamini is a French-Indian lifestyle brand that taps the talents of artisans and craftspeople in her native Assam to produce hand-woven cushions and sarongs using Indian techniques such as block printing From homewares to womenswear and accessories the collection highlights Indian craftsmanship in the foothills of Northeast India and Orissa and pairs it with the kinds of chic and timeless pieces Parisians want most go for the furnishings that are hand-woven in India crafted in Rajasthan and the block-printed woven mattresses that pair perfectly Jamini has cultivated a following among French shoppers (in-store and online) who are looking for something more special and with a story of craft that inspires between Montmartre and the Stade de France you'll find the most robust collection of antique treasures you'll likely ever come upon a commune in the Seine-Saint-Denis department has become synonymous with its world-renowned flea market up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world The City's Old-World Science and Industry Museum Musée des arts et métiers-Cnam, Paris/photo by M. Favareille Paris.Photo: Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links See all of Vogue’s coverage from Vogue World 2024 in Paris here! There are plenty of Paris travel guides in existence: France and its capital city is the main reason why: with world-class museums it’s known not just as the cultural capital of Europe Yet it’s not just the reality of Paris that draws you in—it’s the fantasy has been romanticized for most of us since birth in books by Victor Hugo and Ernest Hemingway movies like An American in Paris and Moulin Rouge and through photographers like Brassaï and Henri Cartier Bresson And while the majority of travelers know the iconic tourist spots of Paris—the Eiffel Tower Notre Dame!—the spots that encompass the soul of the city that so many of us seek are harder to find Vogue asked its editors where they stay eat Some answers are for the classicists—you can’t go wrong enjoying an evening of soufflé and a night at the ballet. Others are for those seeking alternative activities, from five Euro dumplings to vintage shops that will “make you look Emmanuelle Seigner straight out of Frantic,” as one fashion writer puts it. (Speaking of vintage: we have a whole guide to the city’s best vintage stores, here.) cool elegance with a bit of grooviness,” Vogue wrote of the new Cheval Blanc Paris and grand suites with stunning views of the Seine petit hotel with all the elegant chintz you want tucked in a perfect little courtyard in the 6eme The Bulgari feels more like a discreet modernist apartment building than its enormous neighbors and would be preferable for anyone who prefers their room service menu Italian rather than French The hotel gym (with pool and spa) is one of the best in the city my friend got us a stay at this ultra-luxurious hotel You feel like a celebrity as soon as you walk through its doors Some of the rooms have balconies looking onto the Eiffel Tower Parisian apartment-style suites and elegant marble bathrooms Hôtel Elysia is built for a comfortable night's sleep Rooms on the top floor are so incredibly quiet you'll forget you're a stone's throw away from the Champs-Élysées On the middle of Avenue Kléber in the 16th arrondissement is the romantic and five-star Hotel Raphael The interiors are adorned in a mixture of Louis XVI and Belle Epoque decor creating an all-encompassing aura of grandeur that can only exist in Paris The former Louvre Post Office now houses Madame Rêve Its 82 rooms offer stunning views over the city and from the roof (where sunrise yoga sessions take place) The interior design scheme—a soothing combination of goldenrod yellow and wood—extends into the downstairs restaurant and cocktail bar where the feeling is cozy even with the chandeliers and high ceilings The hotel is ideally located near the Louvre and an easy walk into the Marais pick up pastries a couple of blocks away at Stohrer a patisserie that’s been around since 1730 Martin Brudnizki designed this fashionably maximalist hotel in Le Marais where each room comes with a tapestry-covered bed and closets are lined with lobster and paisley print wallpaper is among the most beautiful I’ve seen.) Make sure to book a dinner at Boulabe which is helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Assaf Granit set over five floors in a 19th-century apartment building that once was home to artist Jean Cocteau While so much of Paris celebrates its grandiose architectural history basing its design off of the playful work of Jean Royere and Santo Sospir Cocteau's colorful villa in Cap de Ferrat the newish and gorgeously appointed hotel on Paris’s Rue St and within glass-shattering distance of a soprano’s aria at the Opera Garnier The Ritz Paris is one of the most famous hotels in the world—if not the most famous And with good reason: stepping inside is like stepping inside another 19 Avenue Kléber in the 16th has lived many lives: First it once belonged to Queen Isabella II of Spain where George Gershwin wrote An American in Paris which honors its history-rich atmosphere while embracing modern touches I was in awe of the efficient amenities and services—an in-room iPad allows you to submit an array of requests that will be executed within minutes—as well as the romantic lodgings: Every morning I could open my window to gaze upon a Beau Arts balcony It’s perfect for the traveler in need of all the modern bells and whistles but who still wants to indulge in the old-school Paris fantasy Situated on a quiet corner in the 2nd arrondissement Hotel du Sentier feels like your home away from home The understated yet utterly chic interiors make every room feel bright and airy the sweeping views of the city’s skyline don't hurt either a bistro serves traditional French fare from dawn to dusk—meaning that sourcing an oat milk latte or a bottle of Sancerre couldn't be more convenient Saint James Paris in the 16th was absolute heaven on earth on a recent visit, which I wrote about here—a perfect calm counterpoint to the rest of the bustling and busy city shouldn't be missed (whether you're staying here or somewhere else in Paris) is just a short stroll from the beautiful Boulevard Saint-Germain 34-room hotel is perfect for those looking for quiet charm tastefully decorated rooms will have you feeling like you’re visiting a stylish local’s apartment Tucked behind the Luxembourg Gardens in the heart of St Germain des Pres this really is a hotel for serious travelers With Fabrizio Casiraghi’s elegant interiors in sumptuous shades of cream and Diptyque toiletries I’m currently staying in a Blueground apartment on the Marche Saint Honore Photo: Getty ImagesLe SouffléYou can't go to Paris and not eat soufflé Le Soufflé is an old-world kind of place tucked away on the Rue du Mont Thabor I had the perfect Parisian lunch with one of my best friends at Le Petit Lutetia A place that serves a healthy pour of red wine and excellent steak frites among a fashionable crowd that provides excellent people-watching Chez Janou is your quintessential Parisian bistro Go for the escargot but stay for the funky decor and the restaurant's lively staff who will treat you like family There are few things I love more than afternoon tea—and given the sheer number of grande dame hotels in Paris there are endless options for a truly spectacular high (or should I say haute) tea An oasis of calm just off the bustling Place de la Concorde you could happily while away the best part of an afternoon tucking into lobster rolls and strawberry babas with mascarpone whipped cream and people-watching as the hotel’s clientele wander through the leafy hidden courtyard beyond make sure to go for the absurdly refreshing iced tea—it’s the best in Paris.) —Liam Hess A restaurant on the Left Bank quay of the same name Le Voltaire has kept high standards since it was converted from a former stables in the 19th century Many of the tables are divided by carved wooden panels which recall its earlier equine function and make it ideal for discreet conversation Le Recamier is your must stop for soufflés and only soufflés They don’t take reservations so it’s best to go for a latish lunch around 1:30 p.m Go for a walk in the Jardin du Luxembourg and then have lunch at Recamier and then wander through Le Bon Marché especially their incredible food hall La Grande Epicerie LVMH scion Antoine Arnault is a minority investor in Lapérouse which should tell you all you need to know about the crowd at the Left Bank restaurant that takes up multiple gilded floors in an 18th-century mansion Stepping inside feels like stepping back in time: the interiors are Belle Époque influenced as the place quickly descends into a party is located just steps from rue Saint Honoré and has quickly become one of the city’s most coveted reservations for a reason Known for gathering a stylish crowd around the table Moma Group’s latest venture transports you back to a bygone era and effortlessly combines the best of innovative cuisine with Parisian grandeur I recommend ordering the Sole grillée with the French mac and cheese à la truffe but everything on the menu will blow you away Girafe is one of Paris’s most iconic restaurants minimalist decor meets traditional Paris style creating an effortlessly cool modern ambiance From the elevated menu to the elegant design this restaurant should be top of your list What is a vegan to do in the land of excellent dairy The original Marais juice bar now has outposts all over the city and is a staple for any health nut visiting Paris Nestled in the middle of the 2nd arrondissement La Petite Bohème is the perfect stop between shows for a plate of manchego or a glass of Rioja There’s simply no better place in town to get a macaron A trip to Paris isn't complete without an afternoon spent at Café de Flore This picturesque establishment on the corner of Boulevard Saint Germain is perfect for spotting the latest street-style fashions and catching up with a friend over a light lunch The name of Clown Bar is quite literal: atop the bar are tiles of the circus performers as well as a quintessential Art Nouveau-era painted ceiling takes its culinary pursuits quite seriously Order a natural wine and some tartare de boeuf Cafe Breizh is a sleek but unfussy creperie with excellent buckwheat crêpe complète Fromagerie Barthelemy and Marie-Anne Cantin are two spectacular cheese shops in the 7eme There is heated debate as to which one is better but I feel it’s totally acceptable to patronize both I had never been to Paris before until this year but I randomly ended up staying next to the most amazing and low-key locally famed restaurant called Chez Prune They had this insane slab of beef that made me want to never give up meat I'd tell you what to order—but the menu changes seasonally (everything is updated daily on a chalkboard) and they recommend you choose your meal around the wine Le Chateaubriand has the kind of unassuming interior you might associate with any number of brasseries in Paris except that its stripped-down simplicity makes it just that little bit more hip This is a place where it feels like very little (the waiters uniforms the decor) is getting in the way of the food and the restaurant feels like a scene without being pretentious or formal For a final course we were mandated to eat the entire concoction in one bite—without being told what it was—a real adventure in a dish so if I need a break from meat-heavy Gallic cuisine I always head east to one of the amazing Sichuanese or Cantonese restaurants that line the Rue de Belleville outside the metro station there’s nowhere better than Raviolis Nord-Est where you can get a plate of 10 fresh dumplings for five euros Another place I love is Les Enfants du Marché must-visit Enfants Rouges covered market and offering elevated Japanese-inflected riffs on classic French dishes all you need is some fresh cherries from one of the neighboring stalls for dessert my husband and I ate at Comice in the 16th—a neighborhood everyone kept telling me was an unlikely location for such a chic and assured restaurant It honestly doesn’t matter; everything about Comice is perfect once you’re inside its doors The tasting menu was a sequence of delights with a finely choreographed set of wine pairings delivered with casual elan Run by a French Canadian husband and wife team this has the feel of a family restaurant elevated to the highest level This bespoke cocktail bar crafts unique drinks for every guest even the ones that are always hard to please Bisou mixologists create one-of-a-kind libations based on individual in-the-moment cravings using the freshest ingredients As a first-time visitor to the city of light this restaurant checked off all the boxes—incredible Eiffel Tower views my main course was the pipe rigate alla vodka it’s literally just rigatoni ala vodka,” I swear there’s something extra special and delicious about this one I stumbled upon Panda Panda with my colleague and friend Maya Layne on on our trip to Paris last summer after a late night on Canal Saint-Martin We were ravenously hungry and the only place that was open and still had a table open was this place We were so surprised when it was also the best meal we had our entire week in Paris The dim sum and bao buns were super affordable for budget-friendly travelers like us To ensure that the food was that good (and we didn’t just find it amazing because we were so hungry) we went back before we left Paris and we can assure that it passed the second round of our taste tests as well Vogue Runway production and editorial coordinator Ferdi is not your typical burger spot and that’s why I love it they only take reservations via text message The restaurant space itself is so small that you’ll walk right by it if you’re not paying attention and once inside you’ll find the walls around you filled with anything from stuffed animals to vintage toy cars there’s a reason why Kim Kardashians and other celebs claim it’s the best burger in Paris it’s the special sauce they use that puts it in my number one spot A friend and I visited this tasteful cabaret—where Beyoncé herself has shot a music video—and we were not disappointed (All the shoes worn on-stage are red-soled Christian Louboutins It’s depressing to be gluten-free in Paris It felt like all the delicious croissants and people enjoying them were taunting me with their flaky buttery-fingered joy—until I made a trip to the 6th’s Noglu bakery They make the impossible happen: chocolate eclairs all made in a 100 percent gluten-free facility so it's safe to overindulge in one of everything on the menu Vogue Runway’s local Parisian critic Amy Verner took me to Cafe Kitsuné at the Tuileries Gardens I’ll admit that I’ve never felt tempted to stop by the cafe which also has a location in the West Village in New York—and has several storefronts in Paris as well—but Tuileries Gardens outpost was so quiet and relaxing It felt very French to sit amongst the locals on one of those tables overlooking the garden the Parisian queer-run feminist bar that’s committed to keeping prices low and door entry free (and making all bar-related decisions as a nonhierarchical collective; now that's what I call egalite!) -Emma Specter The art nouveau ceiling of Galeries Lafayette Located inside Dior’s recently opened flagship store on Montaigne Avenue Maison Dior is a carefully curated extension of the heritage brand and white hues inspired by the brand's archive set the tone in the dining room each place setting is adorned with Maison Dior tableware along with mixed and matched houndstooth chairs and paper should make the trek to Antoinette de Poisson The shop—and the hidden courtyard it’s located in—is an oasis where it seems like time stands still The company preserves the art of making hand-printed domino papers these sheets were used to cover books and small boxes and objects for the home and table—all of which come wrapped in an aura of historical romance but one of my favorite places to have a poke around is the historic Sennelier art supply store and a jump across the bridge from the Tuileries gardens I can pick up some handmade papers and their vibrant high-pigment oil pastels and briefly fancy myself as the next Degas but your first trip to Deyrolle in the Seventh Arrondissement always feels like a great discovery: Part taxidermy shop it's served as inspiration and fantastical wonderland for everyone from Breton The most heavenly vintage jewelry shop with truly exquisite pieces from the big houses to the unsigned It’s not for the faint of heart (or wallet) but even a window gaze is worth the time Michele Aragon is Aladdin's cave of eclectic and elegant homewares in the 6th a must-stop for anyone who loves a kilim-covered armchair Just down the street from Michele Aragon is Simrane France’s original Indian block print exporter with every style of paisley tablecloth your tablescape could desire and where better to buy the Parisian’s pieces than her own boutique on Rue Mont Thabor Almost all of her jewelry whisks me away on vacation—the shells I learned about this Black-owned beauty store from my good friend Julee Wilson Warhem—she goes here when in town to discover new and exciting brands that haven’t quite made it to the US but founder Anne-Marie Mendy’s story is even more rousing She founded the store in 2009 to provide a much-needed space for Paris’s women of color to shop for hair Their specialty is catering to the curly and coily community and the staff is on-hand for product help and advice As an avowed believer in the gospel of Driesus Christ I’ll always make a stop at the Belgian designer’s flagship Paris store—even if I’m not flush enough to actually buy anything Sitting in a prime position on the Left Bank just over from the Pont des Arts and with the best-stocked selection of his print-clashing pieces you’ll find anywhere in the world entering the space feels like stepping into van Noten’s brilliant mind It is a tiny vintage shop full of hot girl clothes the owner doesn’t curate by labels but by taste I got the most amazing leather jacket from there that made me look like Emmanuelle Seigner straight out of Frantic French girl fashion lovers look no further than Jeanne Damas’s flagship store I always manage to find one (or three!) floral dresses that quickly become wardrobe staples If you're looking to do some home shopping in Paris and want an addition to the antique markets an eclectic home store in the Marais district I’ve known editors to build out their crockery collections over seasons of shows Paris has an abundance of world-class department stores But Galeries Lafayette will always hold a special place in my heart for its romantic steel-frame art nouveau glass dome by master Jacques Gruber making it an architectural monument in its own right You're going to want to block out at least an hour for combing through this color-coded shop Gorgeous Union-Made frocks rub shoulders with Chanel blazers (is there anything more chic than Chanel previously loved by French women?) and the collection of gloves in all shades and materials will convince you that evening gloves could probably be worn in the day after all Alexander Spatari/Getty ImagesPinault CollectionThe recently opened Pinault Collection is a must-visit upon every trip to Paris the grand building is the stately and impressive home to the unique collection of both established and emerging artists The grand rotunda currently exhibiting an Urs Fischer work took my breath away the Pinault is just a few steps from rue Saint Honoré should you wish to do a bit of shopping post-visit One of the great joys of Paris is its wealth of niche museums and there’s nowhere greater—or more atmospheric—in that regard than the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature the museum of hunting and nature that is tucked away in a spectacularly beautiful hôtel particulier in the heart of Le Marais The deliciously macabre displays of taxidermy are a highlight but the museum also manages to avoid feeling too fusty by bringing in contemporary artists to produce works in conversation with its collections there’s always something there to surprise you there are many sublime restaurants to visit in Paris but I always save at least one meal for the bounty I find at one of the open-air markets Parisians know how to source the best of everything—from vegetables to cheese to chocolates—and it’s a joy to feel like a local and gather goods for a picnic in the park or a home-cooked meal at your Airbnb Walking around Paris is by far my favorite activity Strolling around different neighborhoods and looking into shops or stopping into museums is just the best My favorite walk is around the Marais with a stop to refuel midday at Mariage Freres for tea It's the most charming spot and they have all the greatest teas (and treats!) in the world You’ll inevitably stumble upon other cute shops and restaurants as you go Perched atop the Parisienne skyline is the magical Le Bristol Spa It’s a serious treat and one I always look forward to indulging in at the end of couture week—especially for their all-natural Tata Harper skincare treatments The famous rooftop pool resembles the interior of a yacht with teak decking and surrounding windows that offer a breathtaking 360 view of Sacré Coeur and the Eiffel Tower The perfect way to fit in any sightseeing that you didn't manage on foot a stop at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs is also worthwhile With an impressive array of antique to modern furniture (there are Louis XVI chairs and Charlotte Perriand shelves) and often marquee fashion exhibits it's an examination of fashion in sports in honor of the 2024 Olympics.—Elise Taylor Surround yourself with beauty and attend a ballet performance at the Palais Garnier This red-velvet and soft pink hair salon feels straight out of a Slim Aarons still Washes happen in a Birth of Venus-like half shell which includes an incredible scalp massage and try a French girl’s balayage or blowout to see what all the low-maintenance The Danish Home Lighting Trend That Can Improve Your Mental Health In America’s Cities, Saunas Are Becoming the Hottest Social Spot Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipe—and Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi A Day-by-Day Guide to Hiking the Legendary Nakasendo Trail in Japan Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month Prosecutors in Paris launched investigations into recent church fires in the French capital Fires have broken out in three churches since Jan The Saint-Laurent Church caught fire early on Wednesday with firefighters noticing pieces of fabric and wooden pallets placed in front of the doors of the church leading authorities to suspect it was the work of arsonists Two investigations were already open on Monday into two previous fires in the Notre-Dame-de-Fatima (Jan No casualties have been reported in any of the incidents "Aux Champs-Elysées pala-palapa..." (now you've got it in your head for the day). The capital's focal point in the eyes of tourists, who have only one desire when they come to Paris - to discover the most beautiful avenue in the world -, theChamps-Elysées avenue is the place for all pleasures mythical nightclubs and refined restaurants.. which rub shoulders with real tourist attractions To be sure of finding a good restaurant not only on the Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe but also in the surrounding streets and avenues you can even have lunch not far from the Champs-Elysées without breaking your PEL " There's everything you want on the Champs-Elysées Origines, chef Julien Boscus's excellent first restaurantWith the opening of his first Origines restaurant in Paris, chef Julien Boscus once again proves to gourmets the full extent of his talent in the kitchen. [Read more] Miglia, a cosy Italian restaurant on Place des TernesContrary to what you might expect from a brasserie in Place des Ternes, a chic and sometimes snobbish part of Paris, Miglia is a warm Italian restaurant with attentive service. [Read more] Suelo, the festive Spanish restaurant in the Golden TriangleSpanish restaurant Suego opens its doors in September. On the program: Iberian specialties upstairs and creative cocktails in the speakeasy. [Read more] Enni Udon, a landmark for udon lovers in the 8th arrondissementTo discover udon, those Japanese noodles that can be eaten hot or cold, head for the Japanese restaurant Enni Udon, in the chic 8th arrondissement. [Read more] Akira Back launches its express breakfast menuAkira Back, the excellent Japanese gastronomy restaurant in the Prince of Wales, opens for lunch and offers a menu served in 45 minutes. [Read more] VIVE, Maison Mer, David and Stéphanie Le Quellec's marine restaurantDavid and Stéphanie Le Quellec will be opening their Table de la mer in September, featuring the finest produce from the French coast. [Read more] Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article This page may contain AI-assisted elements, more information here You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Roger Edward Deschamps on August 10th with whom he shared 67 years of marriage with Cherished father to Martin (Shari) Deschamps Michelle Deschamps and Daniel (Diana) Deschamps Greatly missed by Grandchildren Joel Deschamps Justin (Alison) Hodgins and Jillian (Supreet) Sunil Mitchell Deschamps and Aaron Deschamps (Vivian) Forever cherished by12 great grandchildren Roger will be missed by his brothers Roland Deschamps and Robert (Pam) Deschamps Brother in law Thomas (Bonnie) Baker and William (Shelley) Baker Visitation will be held at Windsor Chapel - Banwell Chapel (11677 Tecumseh Rd E) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 2pm to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at St. Theresa’s Church (1991 Norman Rd) from 9:30am until the time of funeral Mass at 10:30am. Burial to follow to Heavenly Rest Cemetery. Donations would be appreciated by the family to the St. Theresa’s Building Fund Online condolences and cherished memories may be shared at windsorchapel.com Get Directions Central Chapel | (519) 253-72341700 Tecumseh Rd Banwell Chapel | (519) 253-723511677 Tecumseh Rd South Chapel | (519) 253-72363048 Dougall Avenue Proudly Canadian | Owned & Operated by Arbor Memorial Inc The great novelty of this edition of Paris Plages 2024 is the Parisian Croisette on the Canal Saint-Martin with beaches and terraces reflecting the spirit of a seaside setting The Croisette will be refocused around seven ports of call The Paris Plages spot on the Canal Saint-Martin is open from Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, September 1 inclusive, from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., with entertainment ending at 8.30 p.m. at the latest. This summer, Paris Plages 2024 promises a unique and friendly summer atmosphere in the heart of the capital Take advantage of the opportunity to discover or rediscover this emblematic Parisian landmark which is changing its face this year for even greater pleasure and relaxation Medievalists.net I must admit: I was very nervous to see The Last Duel Based on a true story from medieval France (as told by Eric Jager in the book of the same name) the movie is a retelling of a trial by combat between two former friends – Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris – over the rape of Carrouges’ wife There are thousands of places where a Hollywood blockbuster could get a story like this so very wrong thanks to a sophisticated screenplay and brilliant performances by the entire cast Don’t get me wrong: this isn’t a documentary, and it does play fast and loose with the facts and medieval history in general (please read medievalists Sara McDougall’s and David Perry’s thoughtful review for Slate) I have an expectation that medieval movies won’t be completely true to history but cater to modern audiences’ wants and expectations The Last Duel is likely to give any medievalist a win on their bingo card: mud and blood questionable (to say the least) hairstyles The screenwriters have done their homework elevating the characters in the story beyond typical “medieval” cartoonishness to tell a story that is relevant in this cultural moment for many of the same reasons it was compelling in the fourteenth century The movie tells the events of the story from the perspective of the three main protagonists: first and finally Marguerite de Carrouges (Jodie Comer) It’s evident from the outset that each of the stories will be sympathetic to the main character whose point of view we are following so we see Damon’s Carrouges fighting valiantly for honour Driver’s Le Gris fighting against being misunderstood (as he sees it) and Comer’s Marguerite fighting for justice Telling the story in this way is a masterstroke: it gives an opportunity to show the ways in which culture and life experience have shaped not only how characters see the world Damon’s Carrouges is a blunt instrument of a warrior His worldview is simplistic and misogynistic along classic medieval lines his is the character that is most prone to falling into stereotype: it’s not necessary for him to be brutishly violent or a terrible husband Comer’s Marguerite is slightly more innocent than strictly necessary but this is a vehicle to introduce the audience to medieval thinking around sexuality and pregnancy for a start Damon is at his best when he’s outraged (he seems a little less comfortable with the lines or perhaps the accent during calmer moments) many times letting the audience in on her thoughts with her facial expressions alone – a difficult feat for any actor especially when they’re performing the same scene in three different ways The crux of the film in terms of nuanced performances necessarily falls to Driver in the character of Le Gris who has to be convincing as someone who (in the two different retellings) is either (in his mind) a seducer or a rapist using the same movements and the same lines Driver manages the distinction extremely well in what is a difficult scene to watch both times and the film walks the line well here by showing that what Le Gris does not consider to be wrong is still absolutely Le Gris’ perspective on sexual assault is shown in the film to be informed by a culture of courtly love as he participates in sex games based on pursuit (the film shows consent is still problematic in this context) and reads from a book outlining the rules for love – rules which were definitely part of medieval literary and court culture He’s also enabled by his overlord Count Pierre d’Alençon (Ben Affleck who is cut from the same cultural cloth and encourages Le Gris to deny everything Despite Le Gris’ protestation of innocence he is brought before the French king to answer the charges in judicial combat (the titular “duel”) prompted by Carrouges out of what appears to be more pride than concern for justice on Marguerite’s behalf The film culminates in the actual trial by combat the result of which I won’t spoil here (although it is a matter of historical record) The combat itself is very well choreographed and tense delivering on the promised duel with the requisite amount of excitement and blood there are definitely things to be found out of place it’s puzzling why the trial takes place next to a dilapidated abbey when we know it took place in the busy St when they are also a matter of record (to be fair this is probably because they use the same colours as Carrouges’ and were probably too confusing) What audiences come to see when they go to a medieval movie is warfare and a good story The Last Duel delivers on the combat and atmosphere people expect and at the same time puts forth a story which is timely and timeless using the Middle Ages as a vehicle to explore a crime that our society still struggles with It does this by pulling on the threads of medieval culture The result is a movie that will satisfy expectations of the “medieval” while giving space for the humanity of actual medieval people and the ways in which we share many of those same difficulties Much like Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven his film The Last Duel is likely to open up laymen’s perspectives on medieval culture and hopefully people’s perspectives on sexual assault As a writer, professor, TEDx speaker, and podcaster, Danièle has been making the Middle Ages fun, entertaining, and accessible for over a decade. 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But lunch at Eunoé the next day following a visit to Père-Lachaise cemetery the strapline of this gem of a new French-Japanese restaurant off Place Maurice Gardette in the 11th arrondissement is: “A Parisian restaurant evocative of memories to create new ones.” Time to mellow out: Bloom House Hotel & SpaWell a subtle affair that converted me to a root vegetable I rarely enjoy As for the dessert of baked pear with creamed goat’s cheese for I have never had pears quite so delicious It had taken us ages to find Modigliani’s modest grave in Père-Lachaise (look out for a couple of paintbrushes protruding from dried flowers); the Italian artist’s death in 1920, aged only 36, was in our minds at the excellent exhibition of works shaped by his relationship with Paris dealer Paul Guillaume at the Musée de l’Orangerie The Van Gogh exhibition at the Musée d’Orsay across the river brings together the paintings of the troubled artist’s last two months of life The colourful contortions in his final painting We spent our last morning back at Canal Saint-Martin this time to shop for girolles and fromage at the Marché Bastille followed by people-watching at the Bar du Marché on Boulevard Richard-Lenoir A woman cycled past with five dogs in a wagon a steampunk ambulatory metal cow-cum-bicycle trailer shuffled backwards and forwards it certainly gave us more food for thought on the comfy Georges There are great views across the City of Lights from Georges, the restaurant at the top of the National Museum of Modern Art, housed in the Pompidou Centre. Afternoon tea is the best way to enjoy the views of the Eiffel Tower, without breaking the bank on a premium gastro meal. restaurantgeorgesparis.com Le Restaurant, Musée D’Orsay Once the restaurant of the Hotel D’Orsay, this gilded Beaux Arts dining room offers spectacular views of the Seine. A set menu lunch costs €31. It is open for dinner on late-night Thursdays with a set menu of €49, with a children’s menu for €10.musiam-paris.com/fr/restaurants/le-restaurant This article was amended on 13 November 2023 because an earlier version gave €31 as the set menu dinner cost at Le Restaurant This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media Paris 2024 revealed on Tuesday (24 October) the route for the Paralympic Marathon which will take place on 8 September last day of the Paralympic Games in the French capital The announcement of the Para athletics marathon route had the presence of Marie-Amélie Le Fur Paralympic champion and President of the National Paralympic Committee of France (NPC France) President of the Seine-Saint-Denis Departmental Council The Paralympic marathon route was designed by the Paris 2024 team with the assistance of the Department of Seine-Saint-Denis as well as the French Handisport Federation with the aim of guaranteeing an optimal route for Paralympic marathon runners while promoting the heritage of the department of Seine-Saint-Denis and of Paris The course was approved by World Para Athletics Four gold medals will be up for grabs in the Paris 2024 Paralympic marathon the men’s and women’s T12 and men’s and women’s T54 with a rather flat first part which will wind through nine communes of Seine-Saint-Denis: La Courneuue The Paralympic marathon runners will then head to Paris for a final more uneven part of the race along the right side of the capital Tens of thousands of spectators will be able to watch and encourage the runners for free along this route which will end with a tour of the Champs-Elysees before moving towards the left side of Paris for the last few metres The finish line will be placed on the Esplanade des lnvalides Three-time Paralympic champion and nine-time Paralympic medallist in Para athletics from Beijing 2008 to Tokyo 2020 Le Fur shared her expectations for the Paralympic marathon in Paris “The Paralympic Marathon and the road Para cycling will be two highlights of the second part of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games the planned courses are as demanding as they are unique From Seine-Saint-Denis to the most iconic monuments of Paris the entire diversity of the Ile-de-France region will be highlighted new events where we hope for great performances from French athletes We are committed to Paris 2024 to make the marathon a popular and memorable sporting event,” the President of NPC France said President of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee added: “We can't wait to see the Paralympic athletes set off on demanding courses so the goal is to be as numerous and numerous as possible we will enjoy the last sporting emotions of the Games!” highlighted the impact of the Paralympic marathon to the residents of the Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis regions “For a couple of hours on 8 September next year millions around the world will focus their attention on the Paralympic marathon course in Paris and will witness that road running is not limited to time or location It is a natural part of the human movement and can be practiced anywhere in the world at any time “World Para Athletics shares the vision of Paris 2024 for the Paralympic marathon to connect different parts of the city and bring Para athletics closer to the public in their neighbourhoods The marathon allows spectators to be an active part of the event and is true evidence of ‘Games wide open’ as the slogan of the Paralympic Games We aim to inspire movement in the neighbourhoods of Paris and around the globe with the Paralympic marathon The first two thirds of the route highlight Seine-Saint-Denis a department at the heart of the Paris 2024 Games The marathon will set out from La Courneuve at the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis’ main green hub the athletes will head to Direction Le Bourget the Paralympic marathon runners will then return to Saint-Denis where they will arrive from the South-East and pass in front of the Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis which houses the tombs of the French kings then the Stade de France – where the Para athletics track and field events will take place - The Paralympic athletes will continue their race through Auberuilliers the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Organising Committee After more than 26 kilometres covered in Seine-Saint-Denis the runners will enter Paris via the Porte d'Auberuilliers Once the Seine-Saint-Denis has been crossed it is the Buttes Chaumont then the Champs-Elvsees which will spice up the end of the race and which will constitute the largest part of the 185m of positive gradient that the course has These two difficult sections will leave little respite for the runners to observe the monuments and iconic places of the capital that they will encounter throughout this final part the athletes will face the first difficulty of the course They will go up Rue de Crimee towards the Buttes-Chaumont Park passing through the town hall of the 19th arrondissement of Paris The descent via the Auenue Jean Jaures to reach the Saint Martin canal then the Jemmapes quay in the the 10th district will allow Paralympic athletes to recover They will then pass past the Bataclan in the 11th arrondissement before going along the Place de la Republique to begin a route from the 9th arrondissement adjoining the 3rd and 2nd arrondissements via Boulevards Saint Martin the Paralympic athletes will arrive in the 8th arrondissement of Paris after having passed the Palais Garnier and will be able to admire at the 36th kilometre the Church of the Madeleine then the Place de la Concorde which will host the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games 11 days earlier The route of the Paralympic marathon will reach its conclusion after a passage on the Champs-Elysees and their slopes to the Arc de Triomphe which provide a final difficulty as the approach the end of the race The marathon will be the only event of the Paris 202 Games which will take the Champs-Elysees in its entirety After a second passage past Place de la Concorde the race will end in front of the Esplanade des lnvalides Just a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin and close to Place de la République Omayma and Sarah have opened a restaurant that celebrates brunch in all its forms and you can enjoy it from breakfast to dinner At OMA there's no need to wait for the weekend to satisfy a craving for French toast with a veranda terrace that lights up the room as soon as the sun comes out a very tranquil atmosphere with a little music and smiling service and all the classic brunch dishes are on the menu You can enjoy the unmissable eggs Benedict with country-style bread Many of the recipes on OMA's menu clearly lean towards the Mediterranean Shakshuka is one of the most popular dishes in the Maghreb and the Middle East you can also enjoy Bowl du soleil (semolina with spices from the sun dried fruit and nuts) with kefta meatballs don't miss the hearty OMA burger with spicy breaded chicken or kefta steak cheddar cheese and its famous secret sauce French Toast or pancakes are available in a wide range of sauces: red berries with homemade vanilla cream gourmet chocolate banana and roasted hazelnuts (with 100% homemade cream and chocolate sauce) or the orange blossom-scented citrus salad is the right choice for hot summer days OMA is the brunch of the moment to discover with that touch of originality that makes all the difference No need to hop on a plane for delicious Pastels de Nata! 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By Alexandre Pedro FRANCK FIFE / AFP It has been a tradition since 2010 The French coach delivers his list of players for a World Cup on TF1's Evening News But what to expect from the list that Didier Deschamps will unveil on Wednesday Thirteen days before Les Bleus kick off their World Cup in Qatar in a match against Australia the French coach is already faced with the loss of two key players (Paul Pogba and Ngolo Kanté) and is dealing with injuries in his squad Deschamps can name a squad of between 23 and 26 players The Frenchman has made no secret of his preference for 23 in recent tournaments even if he risks limiting his replacement options in case of injuries but this was in the tense context of the Covid-19 pandemic The threat of positive tests meant there was the risk of having to send a player back home Deschamps is always conscious of substitutes’ feelings and he fears that certain players could lose motivation in the course of the tournament if they remain on the bench That risk is inevitably higher with 26 than 23 players have all visited the infirmary in recent weeks Mike Maignan is more than uncertain with a calf injury The AC Milan goalkeeper's absence would be likely to favor the return of the experienced Steve Mandanda (37 years old) as Hugo Lloris' understudy Another situation has probably been keeping Deschamps awake at night: that of his vice-captain the defender left his Manchester United team in tears Will he be fit again to play against Australia In a message on social media at the end of October "Thank you all for your messages this week I have been training hard and I feel much better," he wrote from the Clairefontaine training center Is that enough to provide guarantees to his coach "Due to all the experience I have acquired in my life who might not be physically fit to play the first match," Deschamps said in September about Pogba He then gave the example of Varane at Euro 2016 who was regretfully excluded because he had not sufficiently recovered from a muscular injury Olivier Giroud is just two goals away from the national team record But will he get the chance to equal or beat Thierry Henry's 51 goals in Qatar the AC Milan center-forward is selected in the France squad when Benzema is unavailable With the Ballon d'Or winner available for Doha the fate of Giroud (excellent at club level this autumn) should be settled who has been questioned on the subject over and over again has remained vague and pointed to the special status of Giroud who was an undisputed player during the years when Benzema was banished "I have always considered that a player who has a status must keep the same status in the French squad it's very difficult when you don't keep it," the Les Bleus boss said on TF1 World champion (without scoring but not without influence) the player offers more guarantees than Wissam Ben Yedder Kylian Mbappé praised his technical connection with him after the victory against Austria (2-0) on September 23 In terms of a "pivot," French football has yet to find a better player than Giroud a World Cup is not the right time to call up a newcomer Raymond Domenech did bring in two new players the much-heralded Franck Ribery and the unexpected Pascal Chimbonda The first was to have a major role in the team's performance in finals the other would mostly test the comfort of German benches Deschamps had called up five new players for the last gathering Monegasque Youssouf Fofana seems to be the best placed to be on the journey to Qatar helped by the absence of Kanté and Pogba in midfield Manu Koné (21 years old) and Khephren Thuram (also 21) also have a small chance to create a surprise But the invitation to a zero-selection player might go out to an attacker Deschamps cannot ignore the current lobby around Martin Terrier scorer of 11 goals with Rennes this season and able to play in the axis or on a wing will be watching TF1 closely on Wednesday evening at 8:30pm Alexandre Pedro Translation of an 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toured extensively over a 30-year career as well as handled lighting duties for a number of artists in his own hometown of Quebec. For this year’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, he lit a special Facebook Live concert by one of the top rock artists in Quebec, Martin Deschamps, using an Elation rig directed by an Obsidian Control Systems NX4 console a lighting control platform Roy has worked with for much of his career Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day is one of the most important holidays in Quebec and across French Canada a day to proudly display the region’s fleur-de-lys flag and celebrate its Francophone identity with parades and outdoor concerts the Martin Deschamps show was moved indoors to the Rolland-Brunelle Cultural Center in Joliette Although the 24-hour notification meant a bit of unexpected work for Roy he was undeterred as he knows Deschamps well having done three albums with him and is scheduled to light his upcoming tour he knew he’d be able to quickly transfer his design to accommodate the new venue’s lighting rig “I had a previous Saint-Jean Baptiste show already programmed and although I didn’t have the same lighting gear in the new venue it was easy for me to update the show and all my cues,” Roy said “There is a feature in the NX4 called cloning and swapping that allowed me to choose the fixtures on my regular show and replace them with the new fixtures It’s really quick and all my cues are still there as before Instead of building a show with 400 cues over several hours it took me a few minutes to change everything over Despite the fact that Obsidian Control Systems has only existed for a couple of years Roy has a long history with the platform from back when it was the M-Series “I actually started with the Maxxyz console prior to the M-Series so I’ve known the development team for many years and then transitioned over to Obsidian and Onyx,” he said noting that he had input into the development and design of the M1 console and its software “I was involved with it from the beginning and eventually purchased one and became an expert I eventually did trainings on the console and when Obsidian took over continue to do trainings on NX and Onyx through Elation distributor SF Marketing here in Canada.” SF Marketing supplied the NX4 board for the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day show Roy called the NX4 his go-to board and says for him it’s a no brainer decision to use the console “When you look at some other lighting boards they look like a complicated airline flight panel and can be quite intimidating The setup is logical and easy to overview and because it’s easier and not so intimidating people tend to work better with it and try new things It’s also small and easy to handle on the road by yourself.” The show was broadcast on Facebook Live on 23 June and featured Martin Deschamps along with guests Nanette Workman There is another aspect of the NX console that Roy enjoys, one he called a game changer. “There is a pixel composer inside the console called Dylos and it is really unique you don’t need to have a media server on the side with a lot of presets it took me only a few 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sourdough feeds on carbohydrates to develop ending up with breads with a lower glycemic index than others old flours naturally low in gluten and rich in fibers and you end up with breads and treats that will not weight you down and will not boost your insulin production that tires you so much But the star there is undoubtedly the Pain Saint-Martin A loaf with sweet honey hints (available by the piece or the cut) you find a permanent range of classics (whole wheat bread rye bread…) and a few original and seasonal propositions (red kuri squash-squash seeds hazelnut-wild garlic…) expressing the chef’s hand You can also go for the viennoiseries and small cakes Croissants and pains au chocolat with rocking puff pastry divine hazelnut roll (brioche-puff pastry with homemade hazelnut cream and hazelnut sprinklers) or an addictive hazelnut and unrefined sugar cookie The apple turnover does not look much and yet sour with wonderful seasonal and well-caramelized apples Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit so the place and experience may have changed and doubt are at the center of The Last Duel the last trial by combat held in France took place in the jousting arena Abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs Hundreds came from nearby regions to watch the fight Who was in the right is still debated by historians with a script from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon tells one interpretation of the story in his latest movie Courtesy of the Getty’s Open Content Program The Last Duel is a cinematic and thought-provoking drama set in the midst of the Hundred Years War that explores the ubiquitous power of men the frailty of justice and the strength and courage of one woman willing to stand alone in the service of truth the film unravels long-held assumptions about France’s last sanctioned duel between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris Carrouges is a respected knight known for his bravery and skill on the battlefield Le Gris is a Norman squire whose intelligence and 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An absolute must; on show till January 31st 2016 The Musée des arts et métiers and the Australian artist Lily Hibberd artist in residence at the Musée over one year are offering an experience truly off the beaten track of popular science Created as part of the UNESCO 2015 International Year of Light the First Light exhibition materializes the vision of an artist faced with a set of objects related to the history of the science of light The artist’s goal is to find new artistic forms to highlight this history and thereby reveal its hidden face “First Light is an artistic journey into the origins of the capture of light” The outcome is an original museographic approach in which the scientific explanations of a collection of historically important scientific objects are intertwined with the intellectual meanderings of an inspired and creative artist producing objects Lily Hibberd worked with a series of scientists and historians including a number of astronomers from the Paris Observatory on show at the museum’s Saint-Martin-des-Champs church: Three of these instruments are from the Paris Observatory collection: honorary astronomy at the Paris Observatory The purpose of this bicephalic visit is to investigate the scientific evolution of systems of measurement gives a philosphic tone to contemporary discussions about the relativity of measurement systems Metrics details There is no other collection quite like the Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris yet it encompasses much more than this English term implies It relies upon that special French fusion of arts laced with philosophie and backed by social reform Founded in 1794 by the revolutionary priest Abbé Henri Grégoire the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers was to serve as a repository for “tools and newly invented and perfected machines” in order to provide a source of didactic inspiration for French craftsmen those inventive and visionary individuals “who can see further will make new connections housed since 1798 in the abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs (itself a wonder of medieval structural technology) had declined to a state of benign neglect when embarked on a heroic campaign of renovation the old penumbral labyrinth inhabited by mysterious fossils of bygone technologies has been superseded in Andrea Bruno's bold design by bright airy spaces complemented by the gleam of exposed pipe-work and the shiny interplay of metal and glass including such visionary marvels as Blaise Pascal's seventeenth-century calculator and Louis Blériot's precarious flying-machines Grouped in seven domains — the scientific instrument mechanics and transport — the exhibits range from early astrolabes to pioneer television receivers and from Georges Buffon's compound mirror to sumptuous art nouveau glass by Emile Gallé The ingenious device that I have chosen to embody Grégoire's aspirations is an engraving machine invented by Nicolas-Jacques Conté whose name is immortalized in the art world by the types of pencil and crayon that still bear his name entered the technological world via ballooning working on the large-scale production of hydrogen to fuel balloons from the breakdown of water As a fertile inventor and committed pedagogue he was an obvious candidate to be enlisted by the Abbé as one of the three original demonstrators in the Conservatoire In the great age of illustrated encyclopaedias and didactic publications aimed at the new bourgeoisie any mechanical device that could short-cut the laborious business of reproductive engraving would meet a conspicuous need shown here in the version constructed by Gallet in 1803 was originally conceived to facilitate the production of the 900 plates for his 23-volume La Description de l'Egypte Precision-designed to cut lines regularly into copper engraving plates his machine could be set up to produce wide varieties of straight and curved incisions curved and cross-hatched gouges needed to print areas of modulated tone in a meticulously controllable way Conté took pains to ensure that the engraving tool could incise the plate at varied pressures in order to emulate some aspects of the subtle ‘touch’ that gave such grace to the work of master engravers and etchers His engraving machine is a perfect manifestation of the eighteenth-century passion for automated devices ranging from the restrictedly practical to the unashamedly entertaining (such as the recreational automatons of which the museum holds a supreme collection) Such marvels of artifice finally and decisively confirmed the triumph of the ‘moderns’ over the ‘ancients’ Conté and his fellow inventors also played their role in constructing a new era in the social and economic machinery of society itself Reprints and permissions Download citation Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: a shareable link is not currently available for this article Sign up for the Nature Briefing newsletter — what matters in science There are 126 French communes (101 in mainland France and 25 in the overseas territories) that are at serious risk of coastal erosion over the next century, a new list published by the government shows The majority of the communes are situated along the Atlantic coast or by the English Channel 16 in Normandy and 31 in Nouvelle-Aquitaine The following map represents affected communes You can hover over the points to see the name of the commune To learn more about the problem of coastal erosion in France, read our article: Solar, erosion, renovation: Four updates for property owners in France In areas threatened by coastal erosion in the next 30 years In areas threatened by coastal erosion in around 100 years new construction is still permitted but will come with an eventual obligation to demolish the building when the threat increases The list of 126 affected communes is the following: French house prices rose by up to 19% in 2021: How did your area do? Coastal boom, inflation: Six French property trends from notaire data Ticks can become active from early spring, researchers say, but not all areas are equally affected Applying for a carte grise will soon become more expensive The plan aims to connect citizens with local public renovation services to modernise old housing stock 2025Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb/Davide LeggioSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors When you book something through our retail links Paris is the sort of destination where fitting in can be a rewarding experience. From learning just enough French to ordering your café et croissant from the neighborhood boulangerie to strolling around an artistic arrondissement taking in the various shops and street style at a leisurely pace assimilating to the rhythm of everyday life is all too easy if you put in the effort and that process often begins with choosing the right kind of accommodation This is where the best Airbnbs in Paris enter the picture For those planning a trip to the City of Light and in search of an immersive experience consider the roundup of stylish properties ahead Peppered across the different arrondissements—each offering their own distinct flair—these Airbnb rentals offer a taste of what it’s like to reside in one of the most romantic cities on the planet Whether it’s a top-floor penthouse in a historic Haussmann building or a bohemian flat near Parc des Buttes-Chaumont there’s an accommodation for every kind of traveler our guide to the best the city has to offer Photo: Courtesy of AirbnbAwash in natural light and decorated with soothing earth tones and textures this peaceful apartment in Bastille is the perfect respite from a day touring the city The home’s white walls offer a blank canvas for the owner’s well-curated furnishings and accents crafting the perfect setting for unwinding with un verre de vin at the end of the day Photo: Courtesy of AirbnbSituated on the top floor of a traditional Haussmann building (with an elevator!) guests of this striking apartment enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower and surrounding cityscapes The spacious floor plan includes a living area with three large windows and an expansive kitchen which is fully equipped with everything one might need to whip up a fresh meal or afternoon snacks Photo: Courtesy of AirbnbThis stylish apartment sits in the heart of the trendy South-Pigalle district with refined design touches such as the wooden cabinetry and earth-hued upholsteries is discovered outside on the private balcony where you can take in views of the atmospheric rooftops and the Eiffel Tower in the distance Characterized by its leafy narrow streets dotted with in-the-know eateries and vintage shops cool neighborhood named after its picturesque waterway This contemporary apartment overlooks the canal and is flooded with natural light in the morning (cue le café) The wood cladding in the kitchen is striking as are the clever pops of color and textural decor accents found throughout the space A Left Bank neighborhood once frequented by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Oscar Wilde Montparnasse offers the vibrancy of a traditional Parisian neighborhood This loft echoes the area’s artistic roots with bright peachy paint accentuated by tonal artwork and accents The wooden staircase leads to a mezzanine bedroom which would be ideal for a solo traveler or couple A five-minute walk from picturesque Jardin du Luxembourg and only 10 minutes from Notre Dame and Saint-Germain-des-Prés this apartment is planted in an area that feels like stepping back in time The flat once belonged to 19th-century French writer George Sand and is now a handsome apartment with sleek decor and elevated amenities that will make it easy to enjoy languid afternoons sipping on a glass of wine and perusing the owner’s extensive literary collection Staying in this palatial sixth-floor penthouse will feel like time travel—it sits within a historic Haussmann building and offers original details like 18th-century wood floors The entire space enjoys plenty of light thanks to French windows opening onto three balconies and amenities like a full kitchen and entry hall with a piano will make it difficult to venture outside (though you’ll want to—it’s in close proximity to some of Paris’s most coveted attractions) There’s no need to sacrifice location for luxury—or vice-versa—with this one-bedroom in the 1st arrondissement it’s the perfect place to decompress after a busy day of sightseeing at the Louvre or Musée des Arts Décoratifs (which just so happen to be right across the street) Location: Near Tuileries Garden and Musée des Arts Décoratif A bedroom adorned in toile de Jouy print, a working fireplace in the living room, and a dining room overflowing with plants and decorated with a gilded mirror: this apartment, to borrow the French phrase, is très chic. 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You’re within walking distance of the beloved bookstore Shakespeare and Company Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb/By François GuilleminThis loft-style apartment comes tucked away in a 19th-century building is this modern loft with black beam ceilings and a smattering of red accents throughout Sip a morning espresso in your well-appointed living room or perhaps saunter out to your cozy courtyard instead Location: Between Avenue des Champs-Elysées and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré Photo: Courtesy of AirbnbWith Baccarat chandeliers this Airbnb didn’t skimp on stylish and extravagant features Yet you’ll somehow be enticed to leave your immediate surroundings as attractions like the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay are only a few minutes away Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb/Davide LeggioIn a renovated artist studio is this literary mere blocks away from the Jardin du Luxembourg Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb/Sebastien DondainMany of the reviews for this Airbnb say it felt like home thanks to its modish interiors Or perhaps a dream home—can’t we all swoon over those sky-high ceilings and the fireplace frieze Courtesy of AirbnbFor those traveling as a family consider this private mansion in the Val de Grace neighborhood that includes two children’s bedrooms and a game room—plus ample outdoor space AirbnbDrawing its name from the glass roof covering an 1896 Parisian courtyard this large flat boasts the ultimate city splurge An Italian architect and Parisian decorator came together to create a stately escape in the heart of the metropolis Location: In the heart of the upper Marais AirbnbTravel back in time with a retro apartment in a 17th-century building From the sparkling blue and gold accents to the contrasting geometric tiling this apartment houses some of the most breathtaking views of the city Offering a sweeping 360-degree panoramic vista The marble and crystal textures are juxtaposed with leopard and plaid prints for a creative take on classic interiors Location: In the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood After combing through hundreds of listings in a destination’s most desirable neighborhoods we narrow down our list by reviewing a variety of determining factors to important details such as reviews and host information we take into consideration aesthetic details such as design The final edit is a well-rounded list that ensures booking a stay will result in a safe and stylish holiday SPIE is the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications Our 55,000 employees are committed to achieving the energy transition and responsible digital transformation alongside our customers SPIE aims to contribute to a more sustainable Do you want to use your skills to contribute to projects that help society a key player in the energy transition and digital transformation We are committed to the fight against climate change and mobilised for a responsible digital transformation intall and maintain energy-efficient and environmentaly-friendly facilities Find in this section all the useful information you can access SPIE's profile and key figures Would you like to interview an SPIE spokesperson the independent European leader in multi-technical services in the areas of energy and communications has successfully completed the acquisition of Probia Ingénierie in France established in 2006 and headquartered in Saint-Martin-des-Champs in France (Finistère) is specialized in the design and delivery of automated industrial equipments for material handling The company is mainly active in the west of France and generates annual revenues of approximately €3 million mostly with customers in the agri-food industry declared: "The acquisition of Probia Ingénierie will enable us to offer comprehensive solutions meeting the expectations of the agri-food industry The strong reputation of Probia Ingénierie and its longstanding relationship with major actors of the agri-food industry will help us strengthen our position in this sector and conquer new markets." added: "We are enthusiastic about joining SPIE: our vision and ambitions are totally aligned and we are convinced that this operation will allow our customers to benefit from even more relevant solutions.” Galopin Des Champs denied hat-trick as big race continues Festival’s pattern of feature races favourites slipping up here’s Greg Wood’s race report from a highly dramatic Gold Cup day 1.20 JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) - Poniros 2.00 William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) Kargese 2.40 Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Registered As The Liberthine Mares’ Chase) (Grade 2) Dinoblue 3.20 Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (Registered As The Spa Novices’ Hurdle) – Jasmin De Vaux 4.00 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase (Grade 1) - Inothewayurthinkin, starting price 15/2 4.40 St. James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Chase- Wonderwall, starting price 28/1 5.20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle – Wodhooh, starting price 9/2 14 Mar 202518.34 CETEnjoy the Festival 2025 all over again, with all the best pics. 14 Mar 202518.27 CETGordon Elliott, winning trainer, is tearful. “I’m a strong man…we were thinking of supplementing her. We had a real tough week. To win the Martin Pipe, he’s my hero….” 14 Mar 202518.26 CETWodhooh wins the 5.20 Martin Pipe Conditional HurdleNo Ordinary Joe – fancied – begins to show Nurse Susan takes them into the country as dusk’s shadows lengthen. Nurse Susan is trying to take it wire to wire. Kopeck stick on the inside. They climb the hill with Nurse Susan taking it up. East India Express into second. 14 Mar 202518.22 CET5.20 Martin Pipe Conditional Hurdle Quickly away, Kopeck De Mee goes off quickly but makes a mistake at the first. Nurse Susan takes the field over the third group of hurdles. East India Express in third, Kopeck just behind him. 14 Mar 202518.18 CETGalopin Des Champs’ jockey Paul Townend spoke to ITV: “Everything seemed to be an effort. But he has run a blinder and finished second. It is disappointing but he gave people something to shout about for a while. Initially, I was wondering was the ground too lively, but he wasn’t good enough on the day.” Two firsts and second is some record. And he’s still just eight, nine in May. 14 Mar 202518.15 CET5.20 Market Movers via Oddspedia 14 Mar 202518.09 CETThe best news of the day. Odds via Oddschecker No SP favourite has won this race in it’s 16-year history. 14 Mar 202517.56 CET5.20 MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONALS HANDICAP HURDLE 14 Mar 202517.56 CETSo, the lucky last. Anyone feeling lucky? 14 Mar 202517.55 CETCheltenham 4.40 result Also: 3-1 Fav Angels Dawn, 33-1 Music Drive 4th 14 Mar 202517.51 CETThat’s a 28/1 win, another fav chinned. Wonderwall ran the best race. Rob James, the winning jockey: “The line came in time. They have done a wonderful job.” The bookies have had a fine day. 14 Mar 202517.49 CETWonderwall wins the 4.40 Hunters ChaseWonderwall has shown and seems likely to get there – definitely maybe – but Wonderwall chins him Its On The Line is being worked on, but in third and on the rail. Four out, and Shearer continues to lead under Olive Nicholls. Its On The Line goes in on the inside. 14 Mar 202517.46 CET4.40 Hunters Chase All of these amateurs make it to halfway. Angel’s Breath is pulled up. Shearer continues to lead. Allmankind is pulled up, too. Willitgoahead starts showing. Shearer still in front at eight out. 14 Mar 202517.45 CET4.40 Hunters Chase Ryehill – fancied – is at the back. Shearer leads over the ditch, as Angel’s Breath makes a mistake. Long way to go, 14 fences. Emptying stands greet them. The fav backers will be on their grumbling way home. 14 Mar 202517.43 CET4.40 Hunters Chase Right, as is always the case, and unlike the US events, the show goes on after the case. This time it’s a standing start, and Shearer is among the first to show. Lift Me Up, the Halliwell horse, is there, and Its On The Line, under Derek Fox, is prominent. 14 Mar 202517.36 CETGavin Cromwell, Gold Cup-winning trainer: ““It takes him time - he is a spring horse. He is getting closer all the time and we felt he had come forward since his last run. Thankfully we got to supplement him and here we are. We’ve had a brilliant year but we will get him home and see about the Grand National.” 14 Mar 202517.33 CETA statement from Cheltenham: “In our fifth race of the day, Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals, but sadly sustained a fatal injury. Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.” That’s sad news for the McManus team. A bitter aftertaste to victory. And a reminder of the danger of the sport. 14 Mar 202517.30 CET4.40 Market Movers via Oddspedia 14 Mar 202517.29 CET4.40 Hunters’ Chase Odds via Oddschecker Its On The Line has shortened from 6/1 to 4/1 today. Angels Dawn is the most popular bet of the day, taking 19% of bets on Oddschecker. All but one of the last 10 winners have been aged 10 or over. 14 Mar 202517.27 CETVia Oddschecker: “Inothewayurthinkin 10/1 to 3/1 favourite for the Grand National.” Surely better odds that it runs at all at Liverpool? 14 Mar 202517.26 CET4.40 FESTIVAL CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS’ CHASE, 3M 2F 70YD 14 Mar 202517.24 CETInothewayurthinkin is entered in the Grand National. Synchronised, in 2012, went from Gold Cup to Aintree as winner. There, he perished, a huge regret of the McManus camp, and AP McCoy in particular. Would they risk it again? 14 Mar 202517.22 CETCorbett’s Cross, who was a heavy faller, has been taken to the horse ambulance. News to follow, but fingers crossed. 14 Mar 202517.21 CETThe word from Paul Townend, as passed on to ITV’s Mick Fitzgerald is that he couldn’t get any kind of spin from Galopin Des Champs. 14 Mar 202517.20 CETQuotes, via the BBC from Audrey Turley, owner of Galopin Des Champs:“I can’t watch it much at all. I watch other people’s reactions. He’s home and he’s safe. He did avoid that danger and he knows what he’s doing. He’s home safe and that’s all we want.” 14 Mar 202517.19 CETWasn’t this supposed to be the Cheltenham of too many short-priced favs? The favourites of Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, Stayers’ and now Gold Cup. All got done. Cheltenham is alive and well. On the turf, at least. 14 Mar 202517.13 CETMark Walsh Paul was on my outside and missing a few and he wasn’t happy Gavin Cromwell’s a genius to train him this way 14 Mar 202517.10 CETInothewayurthinkin wins the Gold CupFive to go Gentlemansgame leads but Galopin is closing Galopin goes over the last abut Inothewayurthinkin has beaten him Galopin edges closer with 12 to jump. Halfway, and past the stands. Ahoy Senor is leading them out. Galopin is back in the field. And has gone down the outside. Nine from the finish, Ahoy Senor comes down, and Monty;s Star and Galopin are hampered! 14 Mar 202517.05 CET4.00 Gold Cup Ahoy Senor is the early leader, Galopin sat in midfield. No major panic yet. Still 16 fences to jump but he’s yet to hit his rhythm. The Real Whacker and Gentlesman Game and Monty’s Star up front. Rachael Blackmore has to cling on to the latter after a mistake. Banbridge sticks to the inside. 14 Mar 202517.03 CET4.00 Gold Cup Away first time, over 22 fences they go. The Real Whacker smashes into the first but gets over. Galopin drops back into sixth. Huge noise as they pass the stands. Royal Pagallie is at the rear. 14 Mar 202517.01 CETThe Gold Cup horses canter down to the start. It looks a fine day, not much moisture, barely a breath of wind. It all comes down to this. Paul Townend has ridden Galopin to the start, and they have a glance together at the fences. There’s nerves aplenty as history awaits. Previous two-time winner Galopin Des Champs second Trainer Willie Mullins has four winners in first four races on Gold Cup Day 100-1 shot Poniros wins Triumph Hurdle Mullins also enjoys victory in County Hurdle with Kargese Third victory comes from Dinoblue in Mares' Chase Jasmin De Vaux wins the Albert Bartlett That's a wrap on Cheltenham Festival 2025 Thank you for being with us every step of the way and we'll be back in just 22 days to bring the action from the Grand National to you 318Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCheltenham 2025 Wrappedpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:42 GMT 14 MarchGold Cup Day Here's a wrap-up of today's headlines from an action-packed final day at the 2025 Festival.. 2610Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCheltenham 2025 Wrappedpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:39 GMT 14 MarchDays One And that is that for Cheltenham 2025 - what a remarkable Festival it was Here are the headlines from the first three days: 154Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:36 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Gina BryceBBC Radio 5 Live presenter at Cheltenham Gordon Elliott has twice been the leading trainer here he might have the winner at the Grand National and it will all be forgotten 118Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:33 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle some of the horses have run well but have just been touched off The Martin Pipe is a race he traditionally aims for 94Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingResultpublished at 17:31 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:31 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 1310Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'I thank all my staff'published at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:29 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle speaking to RacingTV: "We've had a tough week To finish the week off by winning the Martin Pipe 245Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:28 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Charlie PosteFormer jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Live This could be another horse from the Martin Pipe that could go on to graded company 216Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:26 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Gordon Elliott is in tears after such a huge win for the trainer in what has been a tricky week 215Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWodhooh winspublished at 17:26 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:26 GMT 14 MarchBreaking17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Wodhooh can't be caught and makes it an Ireland clean sweep It's Gordon Elliott's first win of the Festival 3610Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:25 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Wodhooh has come through to lead from nowhere 3711Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:24 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Kopeck De Mee's jumping has been novice-ish early doors 133Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:24 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Kopeck De Mee is well placed along the inside but it's Nurse Susan who still leads 184Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:22 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle No Questions Asked and East India Express are closely tracking leader Nurse Susan as they go down the back straight 597Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:22 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:22 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Nurse Susan is leading the pack as they take the long run to the next fence 303Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:20 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 91Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:20 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:20 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle And we're off for the final time at Cheltenham Festival this year 51Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'You've got to be bold'published at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:19 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live: "The week's been good The New Lion won and we're looking at going for the Champion Hurdle next year "One thing this week has reminded us all is that you've got to be in it to win it People have won this week because they've taken the chance to be there Skelton has two horses running in this final race 43Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:18 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Willie Mullins' Kopeck De Mee goes off favourite in this race that has 24 runners 75Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMullins aims to finish on a highpublished at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 14 March17:17 GMT 14 March17:20 Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle 2m 4f After the success of their first bakery, Jean-François Bandet and Magali Szekula opens a second Bo&Mie creative bakery on rue Saint-Martin Both founders don’t come from the bakery universe at all He’s the former co-founder of a sport brand and she used to be a jurist They met at the Ferrandi pastry school and decided to open their own store Successful bet since Bo&Mie is always crowded gourmands can find and enjoy creations mixing tradition and originality: viennoiseries and bread of course as well as pastries of any kind such as the new Raspberry-Rhubarb cream puff the fraisier cake and whipped Madagascar vanilla cream and lime pastry lovers can relax in a chill area featuring about 30 seats and laid out over large bay windows for as much as light as possible Stellar Story (33-1) pips Harry Redknapp's The Jukebox Man in Novices' Hurdle Absurde (12-1) takes County Handicap Hurdle Majborough (6-1) wins JCB Triumph Hurdle Sine Nomine (8-1) lands Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase Limerick Lace (3-1) holds off Dinoblue in Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase 4 in final race of day - Better Days Ahead winning the Martin Pipe Use audio icon to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra commentary As the punters leave the track for the final time this year - heading to the warm pub or the muddy car park - it is time for us to wave a fond farewell too The build-up to this famous week feels like an eternity - then it is over in a flash Here is a reminder of the top stories from another memorable week: 181Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingA huge win for Gordon Elliottpublished at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:42 GMT 15 March 2024Charlie PosteFormer jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Whenever he speaks about Martin Pipe it is in glowing terms as a mentor so it will mean a lot He will have to improve going forward but any of the first four or five finishers are all ones to watch 132Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingResultpublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:40 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 2 Waterford Whispers (M P O'Connor) 10-3 Fav 3 Quai De Bourbon (M J M O'Sullivan) 4-1 1112Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBetter Days Ahead wins!published at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:39 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle A fitting finale for the Emerald Isle crew This time it is Gordon Elliott celebrating as Better Days Ahead comes strongly up the hill holding off long-time leader Waterford Whispers 228Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:39 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Round the bend and loads have tailed away.. Waterford Whispers is coming under pressure Better Days Ahead and Answer To Kayf are in contention 72Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:37 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Half a mile to go and Waterford Whispers leads 149Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:37 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:37 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Waterford Whispers continues to set the pace An Irish winner to finish would be quite fitting.. 157Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:36 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:36 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle And perhaps some boozy stragglers sitting down before gearing up to make a move The roar goes up as they go round the bend Ocastle Des Mottes and Sequestered leading the way 91Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:34 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Everyone is safely over the first jump and Ocastle Des Mottes decides to take control 140Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAnd they're off!published at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:33 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Many of these are very keen in their day in the twilight sun 80Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:32 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle They had too much speed for the starter's liking and were told to go back This race is always a glimpse into the future and a chance to see some future Grade One runners 70Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:29 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:29 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Clouds have cleared at Cheltenham just in time of the final race of the Festival 100Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingTeenage star Gingell on the risepublished at 17:25 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:25 GMT 15 March 202417:30 - Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle 61Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingToday's racecard & resultspublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:23 GMT 15 March 2024The finishing line is well in sight 13:30: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) - MAJBOROUGH 14:10: BetMGM County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) - ABSURDE 14:50: Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle - STELLAR STORY 15:30: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Chase - GALOPIN DES CHAMPS James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase - SINE NOMINE 16:50: Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase - LIMERICK LACE 17:30: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle - 22 runners You can see all the runners and riders on our Cheltenham racecards 30Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:21 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:21 GMT 15 March 2024Backing a Cheltenham winner is a feather in the cap 70Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingVictory for Limerick Lacepublished at 17:15 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:15 GMT 15 March 2024Charlie PosteFormer jump jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra Limerick Lace handled conditions perfectly She was the one best positioned throughout Keith Donoghue has ridden really well this week and deserves this and in Limerick Lace he had a willing partner Gavin Cromwell is advertising his talents as a trainer 54Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHard work pays offpublished at 17:08 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:08 GMT 15 March 2024Limerick Lace wins Mares' Chase Andrew ThorntonFormer jockey on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra The winner jumped better on the way around Dino Blue was a bit low over a couple of obstacles Keith Donoghue had to do 11 stone 2 to take this ride He will have had to work very hard to get down to that weight but it is worthwhile Gavin Cromwell's training record in England this season has been superb He thought it would be harder to win in Ireland than here this season 80Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:04 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:04 GMT 15 March 2024Limerick Lace wins Mares' Chase While trainers and connections enjoy the moment of a Cheltenham winner attention always inevitably quickly turns to the future For Limerick Lace and Gavin Cromwell that will be on the Grand National next month 92Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'She showed guts and determination'published at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202417:02 GMT 15 March 2024Limerick Lace wins Mares' Chase speaking to Racing TV: "She showed a bit of heart "I'm delighted for Keith [Donoghue] she was genuine and in front from a long way out "She showed guts and determination." 100Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingResultpublished at 16:58 Greenwich Mean Time 15 March 202416:58 GMT 15 March 202416:50 - Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase it's a crazy journey that's planned to take us through historic popular and emblematic places to discover or rediscover the capital in a new light See details of the route and timetable below The Olympic Flame will pass through each of Paris's arrondissements highlighting sites as diverse as the Bataclan Places of worship such as Notre-Dame and the Grande Mosquée de Paris as well as cultural venues such as the Louvre and the Grand Rex Expect a unique show revolving around Paris and its values more than 1,000 drones for what promises to be a wild show breathtaking scenes will pay tribute to the capital and the main Olympic and Paralympic disciplines Throughout the day, don't miss the following highlights: On July 15, the flame will continue its journeyfrom the 11th to the 20th arrondissements, ending its journey at the Place de la République in a friendly and lively atmosphere: Note that this route is not fully revealed, as it is partly confidential for the opening ceremony Please note that the times shown are approximate and subject to change depending on the organization and the hazards of the route These carefully chosen routes embrace the diversity and richness of Paris, taking in historic monuments, working-class neighborhoods, cultural centers,places of worship and green spaces. By bringing the whole capital to the rhythm of the Olympic Games these flame routes launch the program of festivities that promise to be grandiose 2017Save this storySaveSave this storySaveParis is rightly known for its café scene where Parisians can sip their café and verres de vin while watching the world go by And while there is many a storied spot to while away the hours where should one go if you’re looking to try something new The next generation of outdoor spots for cocktails takes the fun up to the roof Find out where some of the newest and hottest spots are for the cool crowd to drink Flow ParisParked on the Left Bank at the foot of the Pont Alexandre III floating nightclub lets you soak in the sights of the Grand Palais and the Place de la Concorde lit up against the night sky Whether you want to dance in the popular Flow Club lounge with a glass of wine on the 360-degree rooftop or soak up the sun on the banks of the pop-up beach Flow has something for everyone—which might be why it's so perennially packed Le Perchoir de l’EstThe Perchoir name is synonymous with the coolest rooftop bars in the city Perched on top of the train station Gare de l'Est the bar is an oasis in the bustling 10th arrondissement with beds of colorful flowers popping against the station’s industrial architecture After grabbing a bite at one of the many popular restaurants in nearby Canal Saint-Martin open every night of the week from June to October LoulouThe must-see exhibition in Paris right now is the “Christian Dior Designer of Dreams” retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs After you've taken in 70 years of stunning fashion Enjoy a cocktail outside surrounded by the buildings of the Louvre and with a unique view into the Tuileries Garden just like the royal court that once inhabited the buildings MOB HotelOpen only since March this new concept hotel in Saint-Ouen has wonderful outdoor spaces that non-guests are welcome to enjoy or relax with a cool glass in your hand on one of the two terraces inside the red brick building watch MOB Hotel Paris Les Puces's website for events like outdoor movies or pop-up wine and oyster bars throughout the summer Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s Le JoyAs of July the sweeping red awnings of Le Fouquet’s brasserie are back in business on the Champs-Élysées after hotel renovations Walk through the newly redone lobby to Le Joy where you'll escape the traffic and tourists outside on a sunny terrace filled with soft chairs Mama ShelterImagine if your coolest Parisian ami opened up her rooftop for all of her friends—you'd play ping-pong Welcome to the laid-back vibe of Mama Shelter's hip rooftop bar which resides in the untouristy 20th arrondissement Tip: Call the day you want to come in to reserve a table so you don't have to wait Auteuil BrasserieAt twice the size of the original the rooftop of the classic Auteuil Brasserie was recently reimagined into a space reminiscent of a Tuscan villa Spend your afternoon nibbling on pizzettes while drinking an Aperol spritz or go deeper into the cocktail menu as the night begins and the DJs start spinning the inside bar and restaurant are as pretty as the outside terrace La Démesure sur SeineWith barges like Flow and Rosa Bonheur dominating the party scene on the Left Bank of the Seine La Démesure sur Seine opened up this summer for those on the Right Bank Enjoy the seafood and vegetables off the outside grill at a table or take your cocktail and settle in for a good hangout in one of the easy lounge chairs on the cobblestones next to the Seine Summer HouseThe Mona Bismarck American Center aims to showcase the best of American culture from the 20th and 21st centuries and what better way to do that than turning its beautiful courtyard into a pop-up hub for summer concerts and cocktails With more than 50 performances through September you'll be able to enjoy a mix of jazz and more as part of the Summer House events And don't forget the classic American cocktails and artisanal lemonades paired with food favorites prepared by a rotating cast of chefs Grand Marché StalingradThe former La Rotonde in the 19th is now the Grand Marché Stalingrad and part "miniclub." Kick back on the terrasse with a mojito or see where the adventure takes you Paul Townend and Galopin des Champs were denied a historic hat-trick in the Gold Cup, as Inothewayurthinkin claimed glory in the race of the week at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Paul Townend and Galopin des Champs were denied a historic hat-trick in the Gold Cup as Inothewayurthinkin claimed glory in the race of the week at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival Galopin Des Champs was denied a historic third successive Cheltenham Gold Cup as Inothewayurthinkin triumphed in the race of the week With history on the line, Galopin Des Champs Paul Townend and Willie Mullins were denied by a sensational ride as jockey Mark Walsh marshalled the Gavin Patrick Cromwell-trained seven-year-old to an emphatic win Paul [Townend on Galopin Des Champs] was on my outside and early on he missed a few fences and I just thought he wasn't happy This boy [Inothewayurthinkin] has had to grow up over the last year Gavin Cromwell is a genius having him spot on for today Follow all the news, including previews, expert tips, free bet offers and the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup odds from the final day of the Cheltenham Festival with our live blog below: Head through the gates at Cheltenham Racecourse and look to the left. There you’ll find a bronze statue of the legendary AP McCoy, a 20-time champion jockey and two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Just as legendary as McCoy but arguably even more successful a triple Gold Cup winner who triumphed in three successive races between 2002 and 2004 to write his name in the history books and get his likeness sculpted in bronze Walk past Best Mate and head up the stairs to the viewing balcony adjacent to the Princess Royal Grandstand. Here you’ll find Golden Miller. The statue is smaller but the honours greater. He is the most successful racehorse to grace the Cheltenham Festival The only horse to win five successive Gold Cups which he did almost a century ago between 1932 and 1936 To emulate them is a near impossible task… enter Galopin Des Champs. Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross has died after suffering a fatal injury during the feature race of the week at Cheltenham Festival which saw odds-on favourite Galopin Des Champs beaten and denied a famous hat-trick by Inothewayurthinkin was left with a sad finish for fans after a heavy fall for Corbett’s Cross A statement from Cheltenham read: “In our fifth race of the day Corbett’s Cross was immediately attended to by our veterinary professionals Our heartfelt condolences are with his connections.” Cheltenham Festival is back as the horse racing season gathers pace with the four-day spectacle one of the highlights of the sport’s calendar The Festival began with Champion Day before Style Wednesday and then St Patrick’s Thursday with Gold Cup Day bringing the event to a close on Friday An action-packed festival last year saw trainer Willie Mullins dominate with jockey Paul Townend riding Galopin Des Champs to victory in one of the most prestigious races in the world 1.20: JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 2m1f | 8 hurdles | New Course 2.00: BetMGM County Hurdle (Grade 3) Race conditions: £98,370 (2024) | 2m1f| 8 hurdles | New Course 2.40: Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) Race conditions: £120,000 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course 3.20: Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Race conditions: £150,000 | 3m | 12 hurdles | New course 4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race conditions: £625,000 | 3m2½f | 22 fences | New Course Winner: Inothewayurthinkin (15/2); 2) Galopin Des Champs (1/2F); 3) Gentlemansgame (40/1) 4.40: St James’s Place Hunter Chase (Listed) Race conditions: £50 | 2m4½f | 17 fences | New Course Winner: Wonderwall (28/1); 2) Its On The Line (4/1); 3) Willitgoahead (13/2) 5.20: Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle Race conditions: £75,000 | 2m4½f | 10 hurdles | New Course Winner: Wodhooh (9/2), 2) Act of Authority (28/1), 3) Raglan Road (25/1) "We've had a tough week. To finish the week off by winning the Martin Pipe, he is my hero, I thank all my staff, they stood by me." Gordon Elliott has had a tough week but ends it on a high thanks to this win. A late charge by the Gordon Elliott-trained horse breaks him away from the rest of the field. He flies forward and crosses the line by a distance! The Enabler is positioning for a late surge but so is East India Express. They look like a challenging at the back end of this race. Nurse Susan still has the lead but a couple of lengths with the rest of the field travelling well. No Questions Asked trots along and squeezes into second place with a position on the inside. East India Express is running well and moves alongside Kopeck De Mee. Walk past Best Mate and head up the stairs to the viewing balcony adjacent to the Princess Royal Grandstand. Here you’ll find Golden Miller. The statue is smaller but the honours greater. He is the most successful racehorse to grace the Cheltenham Festival To emulate them is a near impossible task… enter Galopin Des Champs. Gold Cup horse Corbett’s Cross has died after suffering a fatal injury during the feature race of the week at Cheltenham Festival Cheltenham Festival is back as the horse racing season gathers pace with the four-day spectacle one of the highlights of the sport’s calendar The Festival began with Champion Day before Style Wednesday and then St Patrick’s Thursday An action-packed festival last year saw trainer Willie Mullins dominate with jockey Paul Townend riding Galopin Des Champs to victory in one of the most prestigious races in the world 4.00: Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Race conditions: £625,000 | 3m2½f | 22 fences | New Course \"We've had a tough week. To finish the week off by winning the Martin Pipe, he is my hero, I thank all my staff, they stood by me.\" Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies More than 100 communes have been added to the list of areas in France at risk of coastal erosion published in the Journal Officiel on August 1 meaning that their urban planning projects must consider the shifting ground due to the risk of coastal erosion Most (but not all) of the newly added communes are in Charente-Maritime The coasts of Normandy are also at particular risk with the cliffs between Le Havre and Le Tréport (Seine-Maritime) estimated to retreat by around 20cm per year even taking away part of the road above it a huge part of the cliff fell close to the Tilleul beach Local mayor Raphaël Lesueur told France 3: “That was the first time that I saw a collapse of that size in the commune [The rock was] 90 metres long and 50 metres wide Read more: Rising sea levels provoke exodus from northern French coastline The list of at-risk communes was first created in a decree of April 29 within the context of the climate change law la loi Climat et résilience [Climate and Resilience Act] Despite criticism from some local authorities these extra 100 communes joined the list voluntarily Being on the list means that any urban planning or changes must meet the conditions laid out in the urban code article L. 121-22-3 du code de l’urbanisme to take account of the coastal areas at risk The code outlines which developments would be authorised for the area The erosion areas concerned are categorised into two sections; one at risk within the next 30 years Planning permission will be refused for any projects in areas at risk of collapse within the next 30 years and will be only be granted to areas at risk between 30-100 years on condition that the owner of the land and property agrees to pay for the project’s demolition when the risk becomes too great Communes on the list are also set to benefit from help and direction to enable them to make changes to ensure the safety of their inhabitants they should gradually relocate housing and activities in areas that will be affected by erosion Sébastien Fagnen, Mayor of Cherbourg-Octeville and vice-chairman in charge of town planning and land strategy for the Cotentin region, told La Presse de la Manche: “This decree introduces new administrative measures [and] useful legal tools “Although coastal risks had already been incorporated into certain town planning documents the Climate and Resilience Act provides a useful framework Climate change is a reality that we need to anticipate in order to limit the risks and protect the population.” Yves Asseline, mayor of Réville (Manche), which was added to the list, said: "Urban development is complicated and is becoming even more so due to the receding coastline and legislation we accepted the proposal to add the commune to this list to apply the law without harming the communes the amount of financial help the government will offer remains to be confirmed as communes can decide to be added (or withdrawn as in the case of Vielle-Saint-Girons in Landes) from the list It is also revised at least every nine years to ensure it includes the communes most at-risk The group compared two popular EV models and considered six specialist EV offers The prefectural ban is set to remain in place until at least December 31 The geographical spread of Canadian nationals follows a similar pattern to Americans