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See optical illusions, sculptured gardens, and boundary-pushing art from Paris to the Loire Valley.

In Paris, the streets show off domes, spires, and monuments that attract millions of visitors every year. But beneath this architectural splendor, there’s an entire subterranean world.

Restaurants, brasseries, bistros, and bars line the streets of Paris. The only question is how many you can pack into one trip.

After a series of pension protests throughout the first half of the year, French citizens again took to the streets after a police officer killed a 17-year-old boy. Here’s the latest information.

If you’ve already been to the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain-des-Prés, consider exploring these other parts of the city on your next trip to Paris.

The Musée National Picasso-Paris invited Sir Paul Smith to curate an exhibition of their permanent collection and will host the first French retrospective of Faith Ringgold.

AFAR is all about traveling deeper, but our editors also love these classic tourist attractions. Here’s why we think you should visit them, too. Yes, even Times Square.

The French capital may be better known for croissants or croque monsieurs, but the city offers many tasty Haitian dishes.

The Civil Service Ministry fined Paris City Hall for breaching a law requiring a minimum of 40 percent of appointments for each gender.

A 2017 regional law made it illegal to remove sand, seashells, and beach rocks from the Italian island.

A first look at Samaritaine, which after being closed for 16 years is welcoming back shoppers once again—but this time foodies, champagne sippers, and hotel and spa guests are invited, too.

The landmark Parisian avenue is set to undergo a major revamp with busy roads converted into pedestrian-friendly green spaces in the center of the city.

The eco-friendly hydrofoil dubbed “Seabubbles” is still in early stages, but if approved, it could start operating in Paris as early as 2020.

The city’s signature paper Métro tickets are gradually being phased out.

Visitors who test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of their arrival no longer have to quarantine.