Heritage
French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled an ambitious renovation plan for the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, which includes a new grand entrance and improved visitor access. Speaking in front of the Mona Lisa, he emphasized that the redesign would help alleviate congestion at the......
In response to the alarming state of the Louvre Museum, French public authorities, led by President Emmanuel Macron, are mobilizing efforts to safeguard this iconic institution. The museum’s president, Laurence des Cars, has raised an urgent concern regarding the "advanced degradation"......
The road to reopening Notre-Dame Cathedral was long and demanding, requiring the tireless efforts of nearly 1,000 workers to meet the ambitious five-year deadline set by French President Emmanuel Macron. Yet, despite the challenges, the monumental task was completed in record time, including the restoration......
An extraordinary archaeological discovery is taking place beneath the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, revealing two millennia of history. Following the 2019 fire that devastated much of the iconic structure, excavations have uncovered remarkable artifacts, providing new insights into the cathedral’s......
In December, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen its doors to the public after five years of restoration following the devastating fire in April 2019. The cathedral, renowned for its soaring ceilings, intricate stained-glass windows, and world-class organ, is a symbol of France’s......
Morocco has been unanimously elected to serve as Vice-President of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) General Assembly for 2024. This historic decision was made during the assembly held in Ouro Preto, a city in southeastern Brazil, on Wednesday. Aboulkacem Chebri, President of......
Critics argue that retaining the rings on the iconic Paris landmark would transform it into ‘an advertising outpost’. Plans to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower have sparked controversy, with descendants of the monument's designer and some local residents voicing their disapproval.......
