I’ve never been a fan of Paris. To read about Paris is to read about its beauty, charm and sophistication, but when I first visited in 1998, it struck me as rundown, dirty, and way too touristy.

Like most Parisians, I’m a transplant from elsewhere — specifically sunny Provence, where it's practically a civic duty to cheer for the rival football team, Olympique de Marseille, and complain about ...

The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its creativity and dynamism have blurred old boundaries. The periphery of the French capital is more vital than ever, and its ...