A Manhattan art dealer who claims to be related to the famed Guggenheim family allegedly left his Swiss wedding planner on the hook for his lavish $656,000 French wedding. Philippe Hoerle-Guggenheim’s lavish Aug. 26, 2023 wedding to wife Kristi “was a resounding success,” planner Emer Timmons said in her Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit against him. … Read more
The ordeal left passengers breathless. A pilot on an Air France flight had to enact an emergency landing after a dangerous loss in pressure prompted the flight crew to deploy oxygen masks. The Airbus A318 had been flying from Paris, France to Barcelona, Spain on the morning of Friday, January 3. Disaster struck after the … Read more
Jocelyn Wildenstein, the New York socialite nicknamed “The Catwoman,” has died. She was 84. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, reportedly told AFP that Wildenstein died of a pulmonary embolism in a Parisian palace on Tuesday, per Daily Mail. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks and stops blood flow to an artery in a … Read more
He showed Paris some love — and some specialty carpentry skills. Jackson DuBois, a 49-year-old from Cooperstown, NY, spent three months in France last year working to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral, which was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019. After an estimated $767 million in repairs by skilled craftspeople from around … Read more
Already dreaming of next year’s vacation? This list will help you to book your 2025 getaway whether it be a weekend rendezvous or a summer getaway. Lonely Planet recently released its list of the top 30 must-see travel destinations for 2025. “Best in Travel 2025 is the latest edition of Lonely Planet’s annual love letter … Read more
French actor Gérard Depardieu is expected to appear before a criminal court in Paris on Monday over the alleged sexual assaults of two women on a film set in 2021. Depardieu, who previously has denied any wrongdoing, is accused of using “violence, coercion, surprise or threat” in the alleged assault, which prosecutors said took place on the … Read more
Each May, Hollywood glitterati descend upon Cannes for its annual Film Festival, which features — along with actors, directors and models — the Hotel Martinez at the center of the opulent affair. Film festival jury members snag luxurious rooms and suites within this historic Art Deco palace, the crown jewel of the French Riviera, which … Read more
A startling new study finds an increase in reports of airport and luggage malaria in Europe in recent years. An international team of researchers identified 145 cases between 2018 and 2022 — 105 were classified as airport malaria, 32 as luggage malaria, and for eight cases, the investigators did not distinguish between the two types. … Read more
Has Perrier’s bubble burst? Despite efforts to keep the mineral product pure for consumers, water at one of seven southern France wells used by the mineral water purveyor showed traces of fecal matter after heavy rains earlier this year. The company streams its upscale water from the arid highlands near Vergèze, and the alarming discovery led … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Everything is coming up roses at Lancôme. The French beauty company has introduced Absolue Les Parfums, a collection of 11 haute parfumerie fragrances showcasing the most romantic of flowers. From “6 AM … Read more
A popular hunt that had people searching for a buried treasure for 31 years has finally come to an end. Dubbed “On the Trail of the Golden Owl,” the search captivated ten of thousands in France who joined the quest to find a statue made of an owl made of gold, silver and diamonds buried … Read more
A woman was left missing her front teeth and a broken nose – after “jokingly” attempting a “Dirty Dancing” lift with her boyfriend. Flo Bragg, 27, was holidaying in Provence, France when she decided to try the famous lift from the 1987 smash, made famous by Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze. The pair were “bored” … Read more
Call them hip codes. Brooklyn may be shorthand for ‘cool’ on every continent except Antarctica by now, but the actual Brooklyn fell far short on a new list of the hottest blocks on the Third Rock, with just one puzzling pick from the Borough of Churches making the grade. The arbiters of taste at Timeout, … Read more
This glass is a blast from the past. A 200-year-old message in a bottle was recently unearthed by volunteers in the midst of an archaeological dig in northern France. The group happened upon the vial, with the letter still neatly rolled inside, buried in a pot in an ancient Gaulish village they were exploring. The … Read more
They went from oui oui to wee-wee. A gorgeous coastal city in France is baring all with a museum exhibit on nudity — which guests can view in the buff themselves, according to The Guardian. A museum in Marseille, France has opened a nudity exhibit that can be viewed naked. AFP via Getty Images The … Read more
The family of Alain Delon has announced that they will not euthanize the French actor’s dog and bury it with him, denying his dying wish. Delon’s children revealed the news on Tuesday, two days after their father passed away on August 18 at the age of 88, in an interview with French network BFMTV. They … Read more
PARIS — Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age 88, French media reported. With his handsome looks and tender manner, the prolific actor was able to combine toughness with an appealing, vulnerable quality that made him … Read more
While most athletes are having to make do with cardboard beds and non air conditioned rooms in the Paris Olympic Village, dozens of lucky competitors are enjoying life on a luxury cruise ship, 15,000km (9,300 miles) away . A number of the surfers taking part in this year’s Games are staying on the Aranui 5 … Read more
The Post takes a look at two of Paris’ must-stay spots during the 2024 Paris Olympics. AFP via Getty Images World-class athletes won’t be the only ones feeling like champions during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With effortless elegance being at the heart of the French capital no matter the season, this summer the City … Read more
Are these stamps toast? France has released baguette-inspired scratch-and-sniff stamps, but disgusted bakers argue that the postage item is unable to properly replicate the yeasty aroma of freshly baked bread. “You just have to rub the stamp here like this with your nails,” Clarisse Briend, a postal worker, told Today. “You can smell the bread, … Read more