When I heard of the golden arches opening up of all places at the famous Lourve Museum I was among the many that was shocked.

While all eyes in France these days are on Tour De France Stage 20 and the upcoming final stage 21, there is something more historic is happening in France. The foreign minister of France Bernard Kouchner has established a religious center in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is the first in France.

Paris, along with being the capital of France is also famous as one of the most romantic cities of the world having the Eiffel Tower, the epitome of love and hotels de Paris. Paris is also the fashion hub of the world and every year it attracts millions of tourists and travelers from across the world because of its monuments, best hotels in Paris, historic centers and museums.

Services were slowly restored after an unscheduled strike by SNCF drivers closed one of Paris's six main railway stations.

Heads of state, foreign ministers, and other officials from more than 40 countries around the Mediterranean and the European Union have been gathering in Paris to launch a Union for the Mediterranean.

The Beijing Olympics torch was placed on a bus for safety after its relay across Paris was interrupted by pro-Tibet protestors, journalists at the scene said on Monday.

A China Tourism Association official suggested on Saturday that Chinese tourists avoid shopping in the Paris-based Galeries Lafayette.

Prosecutors filed preliminary charges Monday against a French trader accused of causing multi-billion dollars losses to France's second largest bank in allegedly illicit speculation. From Paris, Lisa Bryant has more on one the world's biggest trading scandal to date.

Paris, the charming capital of France, is home to Europe's most famous monuments and museums, astounding architecture and sophisticated cuisine. Those who are planning a romantic couple getaway should consider a trip to Paris this spring.

Major powers and key donors meet in Paris on Monday for a conference aimed at raising billions of dollars to help the emergence of a viable Palestinian state and give political impetus to the newly relaunched peace process with Israel.

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A parcel bomb explosion has killed one person and injured at least five others at law offices in Central Paris.