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Heritage and Cool Comfort: Paris’ Underground Catacombs Treasure

This is Beirut, 13/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Paris Catacombs Heritage History Heat Wave Culture

The moment visitors step inside the Paris Catacombs, the hundred or so people who had been waiting outside in the shade of the trees put away their caps, sunglasses, and hand fans, swapping them for sweaters and jackets in hopes of escaping the oppressive summer heat. Those dressed too lightly wrap their arms around themselves for warmth. Beatriz ...

NBA To Play Regular Season Games In London And Berlin In 2026

This is Beirut, 31/07 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The NBA will play regular season matches in London and Berlin in the 2025-26 campaign, the governing body announced on Wednesday. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic will face each other in Berlin on January 15 2026, and again in London three days later. NBA Europe managing director George Aivazoglou said the decision to move the matches ...

Van Gogh Immersion: At the Heart of Light

Marie-Christine Tayah, 31/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Painting Exhibition Van Gogh Paris Atelier des Lumières Culture

The immersive Van Gogh exhibition returns to the Atelier des Lumières in 2025 with a revamped edition that’s more powerful and emotionally engaging than ever. Through captivating 360° projections and an evocative soundscape, visitors rediscover the genius of Vincent van Gogh in a setting that feels almost sacred. This artistic and emotional ...

La Loge Store: Thrift Store of On-Screen Costumes

Bélinda Ibrahim, 27/07 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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They’ve graced film sets, stood under spotlights, and sometimes even starred in iconic scenes… Today, these movie costumes hang from the racks of a Paris thrift shop. Welcome behind the scenes of a wardrobe like no other. La Loge Store is located in Paris’ 9th arrondissement at 17 rue Condorcet. It is a discreet boutique that draws fashion ...

Notre-Dame Gets Back St Thomas Statue Adorning Spire Base

This is Beirut, 25/07 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Heritage Notre-Dame Cathedral Restoration Paris Culture

A statue of the apostle Saint Thomas was on Thursday returned to Notre-Dame in Paris, which has now recovered all 16 statues that adorned the base of its spire before a 2019 devastating fire. The statue, three meters tall and weighing 100 kilograms, was unaffected by the blaze, having been removed from the cathedral just days before for routine ...

A Journey Through the Mystery of Cleopatra at the Arab World Institute in Paris

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/07 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Cleopatra Paris Arab World Institute Exhibition Culture Egypt

Among all the women in history, Cleopatra has stood apart through her aura of mystery, her carefully cultivated image, and her lasting legacy. She has been woven into the fabric of history as both a femme fatale and a sovereign: a queen, a seductress, a shrewd politician, and an enigma. In Paris, the Arab World Institute is currently presenting ...

Mayssa Karaa’s Global Impact, Ziad Nakad’s shines in “kanz”

Lea Mehanna, 19/07 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Grammy-nominated artist Mayssa Karaa opens up about blending Arabic roots with Western influences, empowering young talents as Creative Director of Berklee Abu Dhabi, and launching her exciting upcoming projects. Plus, Lebanese international designer Ziad Nakad dazzles at Paris Fashion Week with his latest collection, KANZ—a radiant tribute to ...

Paris Dusts off Statues of Trailblazing Women from 2024 Olympics

This is Beirut, 19/07 10:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Feminism Statues 2024 Olympics Paris Culture

Paris on Friday installed the first of 10 statues of pioneering French women displayed during the 2024 Olympics in a northern district of the capital. The 10 statues featured as part of the French capital's boundary-breaking opening ceremony for the Summer Games in July last year. They include Simone Veil, who spearheaded the legalization of ...

KANZ Whispers: Ziad Nakad’s Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 2025–2026

This is Beirut, 12/07 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In his Autumn–Winter 2025–2026 haute couture collection at Paris Fashion Week, Ziad Nakad unveiled a glittering homage to what lies beneath KANZ — meaning “treasure” in Arabic — a celebration of hidden opulence and enduring elegance. With every gown, Nakad excavates beauty from detail: sweeping silhouettes encrusted with embroidery, ...

Paris Couture in Review: The Week’s Most Striking Moments

This is Beirut, 11/07 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of an era at Balenciaga, the start of a new one at Maison Margiela, and some surprise appearances and absences. AFP looks back on the key moments of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season: New Eras Demna bowed out at Balenciaga after a decade in charge with a ...

Bob Dylan to Perform Two Exclusive Shows in Paris

This is Beirut, 11/07 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Folk legend and Nobel Prize winner Bob Dylan will perform two concerts at the Palais des Congrès in Paris on October 30 and 31, he announced Thursday in a statement. Currently touring across the United States this summer, the 84-year-old artist is set to return to France this fall for two exclusive shows. Tickets will go on sale to the general ...

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