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The antiquated system of setting prices is frustrating for merchants and their customers
Preparations have begun to allow breakdancers at the Place de la Concorde and archers at Les Invalides
French president calls for huge investment push and EU reforms in Sorbonne speech
With the right approach it’s possible to respect a home’s historical features while introducing modern furnishings
Head of financial institutions group for Europe relocates at sensitive time for its operations on the continent
Xi Jinping hopes manufacturing can offset the property slump
Grown-ups are needed in these troubled times but must do a better job on the climate problem
A glut of apartments available in the French capital this summer is pushing down prices
Company’s products sold abroad last year totalled €23.5bn, underscoring importance of country’s luxury sector
Planning issues and security risks mean that with less than 100 days to go, excitement levels in Paris are low
Amid rising concerns about the US security guarantee, policymakers mull how to ensure the continent’s defence
The city’s food culture is extraordinary — but few tourists get to see it
Move exposes yawning financial gap between rewards for elite Olympians and other top sports professionals
Allocation of $2.4mn for Paris Games prompts concern over erosion of event’s spirit of amateurism
President has a good record on rebooting economy but has failed to shrink the budget deficit
Le Cercle de l’Art was founded by Margaux Derhy to combat isolation and irregular incomes
Wall Street institutions press for French labour law reforms to bring down high redundancy payouts
Public workers are pressing for bonuses and perks to skip holidays and work during Paris games
French president rebuilds ties in Baltic region with vow to defeat Russia
Price growth in key eurozone economies undershoots expectations
This charismatic exhibition celebrates revolutionary works by Monet, Degas, Morisot, Cézanne and more
Finance minister says nation needs ‘wake-up call’ on excessive spending
The Parisian putting a political message in her bottles
What’s hot on the city’s real-estate...
Meet the man trying to turn the polluted thoroughfare into an Elysian dream
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