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Local France
10-07-2025
- Local France
France detains two for parachuting off Eiffel Tower
Security staff spotted the pair scaling the 330-metre Paris monument before dawn, wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes, the source said. They called police and civil defence to the scene, who tried to make contact with the climbers. They latter signalled they wanted to jump. Advertisement They leapt off the tower at around 6am, and police arrested them once they had landed. Police also detained a third person who had been near the monument but had not taken part in the climb, the source said. Completed in 1889 for Paris' Universal Exhibition, the Eiffel Tower is owned by the city of Paris. One of the world's most visited monuments, it attracts around seven million people every year - around three-quarters of them from abroad, according to its website.
LeMonde
10-07-2025
- LeMonde
French police arrest two men for parachuting off Eiffel Tower
French law enforcement arrested two men for parachuting off the Eiffel Tower Thursday, a police source said. Security staff spotted the pair scaling the 330-meter Paris monument before dawn, wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes. They called police and civil defense to the scene, who tried to make contact with the climbers. The men signalled they wanted to jump and leapt off the tower around 6 am local time. Police arrested them once they had landed and also detained a third person who had been near the monument but had not taken part in the climb, the source said. Completed in 1889 for Paris's Universal Exhibition, the Eiffel Tower is owned by the city of Paris. One of the world's most visited monuments, it attracts around seven million people every year, around three quarters of them from abroad, according to its website.
Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Straits Times
France detains two for parachuting off Eiffel Tower
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Two men wearing balaclavas scaled the 330m-tall Eiffel Tower before dawn, before jumping off with parachutes. PARIS - French law enforcement arrested two men for parachuting off the Eiffel Tower on July 10, a police source said. Security staff spotted the pair scaling the 330m-tall Paris monument before dawn, wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes, the source said. They called police and civil defence to the scene, who tried to make contact with the climbers. They latter signalled they wanted to jump. They leapt off the tower at around 6am local time (12 noon in Singapore), and police arrested them once they had landed. Police also detained a third person who had been near the monument but had not taken part in the climb, the source said. Completed in 1889 for Paris' Universal Exhibition, the Eiffel Tower is owned by the city of Paris. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Business S'pore to launch new grant for companies, expand support for workers amid US tariff uncertainties Singapore Spike in piracy, armed robbery cases in straits of Malacca and Singapore in first half of 2025 Singapore Singaporean fugitive nabbed and charged with drug trafficking, may face death penalty Singapore KTPH trials 'smart diapers' for adult patients to prevent skin conditions, relieve burden on nurses Sport World Aquatics C'ships Singapore 2025 declared open by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam World 'Do some homework': 6 key exchanges between US Senator Duckworth and S'pore envoy nominee Sinha Singapore Singapore launches centre to drive sustainable aviation in Asia-Pacific Multimedia 60 objects to mark SG60: Which is your favourite? One of the world's most visited monuments, it attracts around seven million people every year – around three-quarters of them from abroad, according to its website. AFP
Hypebeast
06-07-2025
- General
- Hypebeast
The Grand Palais Reopens in Paris After Transformative Four-Year Renovation
Summary TheGrand Palaishas officially reopened following a transformative four-year renovation. Led byChatillon Architectes, this marked the most extensive restoration in the building's 120-year history. Originally constructed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, the Beaux-Arts landmark has long stood as a symbol of French cultural excellence. The renovation sought to recover the building's architectural clarity while adapting it for contemporary civic and cultural use. Guided by more than 3,000 archival plans, the architects reconnected fragmented volumes, removed obstructive partitions and reinstated long-lost sightlines. This included restoring the view between the Nave and the Palais de la Découverte. Spanning an impressive 77,000 square meters, the revitalized Grand Palais now offers expanded public access, modernized galleries, as well as significantly improved circulation routes. A notable addition is a new free-flowing interior promenade. This pathway gracefully connects the Palais d'Antin and the Nef, extending from the Square Jean Perrin, all the way to the Seine, thereby creating a seamless and inviting journey through the magnificent structure. Furthermore, the integration of an advanced insulating system for the Nef slab served as a crucial enhancement, designed to extend the building's operational lifespan and ensure its preservation for many future generations. The restoration also introduced over 40 elevators and 30 staircases, making the building fully accessible for the first time. Complementing the architectural updates, custom furnishings by Atelier Senzu and a thoughtfully refreshed color palette. Green columns are artfully paired with pink and coral floors, adding a cohesive visual language that complements the building's historic character while infusing a modern vibrancy. With its grandeur meticulously restored and its functional flexibility profoundly renewed, the Grand Palais is poised to embark on its next century of cultural prominence. It stands ready to serve as a dynamic hub for major exhibitions, diverse public events, and a vibrant center for architectural appreciation. This iconic Parisian landmark once again affirms its role as a beacon where history, art and innovation converge.
Scottish Sun
03-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
One of the world's most beautiful museums finally reopens after £402million restoration
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ONE of the world's most beautiful museums has finally reopened after a €466million (£402million) four-year restoration project. The Grand Palais in Paris, France, has undergone a grand restoration over the past four years - marking the most important restoration phase in the site's history since the 1900 Universal Exhibition. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 One of the world's most beautiful museums has finally reopened after a €466million (£402million) four-year restoration project Credit: Alamy 4 The Grand Palais in Paris, France, has undergone a grand restoration over the past four year Credit: Instagram/@le_grand_palais One of the building's most iconic features - the glass roof - was restored in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics and has now been fully integrated with the rest of the building. The rest of the restoration included reopening and reconnecting the main interior of the building for the public, creating a new public entrance, adding restaurants, modernising galleries and planting over 60,000 plants. In addition, 40 lifts have been added alongside the building's existing 30 staircases. One visitor commented on Tripadvisor: "One stairway makes you feel like you've 'arrived' as the honored guest of a major fashion show." Another added that the museum has "one of the most beautiful staircases I've ever seen". Statues, balconies and other ornaments have been restored throughout the building too, in addition to 150 of the Grand Palais' windows. The Grand Palais will also offer more cultural events including art fairs, public installations and fashion shows. New spaces have been added for families too - with games, creative workshops, interactive features and an exhibition trail to explore. In the Children's Palace - below the Rotunda of the Palais de la Découverte - there is a new, fully restored interactive area for children aged between two and 10-years-old with scientific machines and hands-on experiences. According to Dezeen, the architects behind the project - Chatillon - said: "Our aim has always been to ensure these stunning areas meet their full potential by linking them together, creating new visitor services and access routes that will transform the way the building works and is used, creating a new experience for the next generation of visitors." Science and Industry museum manchester The Grand Palais was originally built for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900 and since, has been widely considered as one of the French capital's most iconic landmarks. The Universal Exhibition was a series of events and exhibitions that showcased France's cultural and technological advancements - and the Grand Palais was one of the impressive structures to feature. Since then, the site has been used for many different events over the decades including exhibitions, salons, festivals, the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics fencing and taekwondo events and even a huge ice rink. It was even used as a military hospital and rehabilitation centre during World War I. It's iconic glass roof - which is one of the largest in Europe - was built using 9,400tons of steel and 15,000square-metres of glass. 4 One of the building's most iconic features - the glass roof - was restored in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics Credit: Alamy The architects added that the renovation has meant that the museum's capacity has increased by 140 per cent. The Grand Palais was also named on Prix Versailles' World's Most Beautiful Museums List in May of this year, reports Bustler. According to Tripadvisor, over two million people visit the Grand Palais each year. Tickets to the Grand Palais vary in price depending on the exhibition you want to see. The UK's newest national museum is more like an Ikea store – and Kate Middleton is already a fan. Plus, the UK's oldest museum has revealed a new £11.6million redevelopment plan.
