Topic: Seine River

'Beach' in the city offers respite for ordinary Parisians

In a working-class area of Paris, a multiethnic crowd gathers along a canal to kayak, practice tai chi, and enjoy the summertime.

Review: 'Séraphine'

A tenderly drawn portrait of French naive painter Séraphine de Senlis, who was discovered by the German art collector whose house she cleaned.

Sarkozy's daring design dreams for a new 'Grand Paris'

In the first major redesign effort since Napoleon III, teams of architects offer ideas to reignite the City of Light.

Are towns really safer without traffic lights?

One German community removes lights and signs in a daring experiment and sees accident rates decline.

Traffic stoppers

An increasing number of cities are temporarily closing streets to cars and opening them to pedestrians and cyclists. It fosters a greater sense of community.

Opinion: Energy-addicted U.S. can learn a lot from Europe

We still chill buildings as if they're housing penguins.

How to travel with kids in tow

This family found ways to make traveling fun for Mom, Dad – and son.

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