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1. english.aawsat.com › culture › 5071622-adieu-parisAdieu Paris as Niger Nixes Colonial French Place Names

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   22 hours ago · Niger bid goodbye to the Avenue Charles de Gaulle on Tuesday as its ruling junta renamed several historic sites in the capital Niamey which previously bore references to old colonial master France. Since taking power in a coup in July 2023, the Sahel nation's military rulers have turned their backs on Paris, instead forging ties with fellow juntas in Burkina Faso and Mali -- as well as Russia ...

2. apnews.com › article › france-paris-notre-dame-green$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is ...

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   1 day ago · Leading from the Arc de Triomphe to the Bois de Boulogne, the Avenue de la Grande Armee is also getting the green treatment. Authorities plan to recreate a historic green promenade, transforming this major traffic artery into a lush, tree-lined boulevard that reconnects the avenue with the nearby forest, historically converted into a public park in the 19th century under Napoleon III.

3. www.independent.co.uk › news › paris-ap-notre-dame$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is ...

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   1 day ago · Paris’ Champs-Elysees, sometimes called “the most beautiful avenue in the world,” is receiving a 30-million-euro facelift, beginning with the renovation of its sidewalks, tree bases, and ...

4. www.theglobeandmail.com › world › article-parisParis announces $55-million plan to revamp Notre Dame’s ...

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   1 day ago · Paris’ Champs-Elysees, sometimes called “the most beautiful avenue in the world,” is receiving a 30-million-euro facelift, beginning with the renovation of its sidewalks, tree bases, and ...

5. www.sortiraparis.com › en › newsParis: the Lion of Belfort will soon be restored - here's its ...

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   22 hours ago · In Paris, the Lion of Belfort is a reduced replica of the original work installed in eastern France. Although only a third of its original size, the Paris sculpture is 7 meters long and 4 meters ...

6. www.lemonde.fr › en › politicsFrench Politics - World news, culture and opinion - Le Monde.fr

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   1 day ago · Published today at 12:40 pm (Paris)Le Monde. NewsSubscribers only. The Le Pen phone call still haunting French PM Barnier. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier called far-right leader Marine...

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8. klewtv.com › news › nation-worldNotre Dame's reopening to mark a new, greener chapter for Paris

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   1 day ago · The reopening on Dec. 8 promises to be a historic moment for Paris, fulfilling President Emmanuel Macron’s vow made after the devastating 2019 fire for a five-year timeline. While the cathedral’s spire and oak-framed roof have been restored to their prefire glory, Paris City Hall's plans for the area around Notre Dame are bringing something ...