Paris' old Jewish quarter changing Jun 4, 2008
The rue des Rosiers quarter, nestled in the chic Marais district north of the Seine River, has been home to French Jews for centuries. Until recently, this former stomping ground for poor Eastern European and then North African Jewish immigrants was a densely packed network of institutions and traditional shops attracting Jewish shoppers from Paris and environs and tourists from around the world despite residents progressively migrating away. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters From Europe: Meghan Austin May 29, 2008
We also went on a river cruise down the Seine River. That was really pretty to see at night. (Tarheelblue.com)
Letters From Europe: Trinity Bursey May 21, 2008
First we went to one of the bridges running across the Seine River. The view from there was impressive, allowing us to see the beautiful boats below us and the wonderful landscape around us. (Tarheelblue.com)
New magazine prefers print May 13, 2008
It also is unclear whether U.S. readers want to read sometimes unflattering portraits written by modern-day Alexis de Tocquevilles and presided over by Rosenblum, an editor who lives on a boat on the Seine River in France and an olive farm in Draguignan, near Nice. "We're not really out there to build up subscription numbers," Rosenblum said. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
SUSKIN, 28, AND DAVIDSON, 25 May 4, 2008
Suskin, an attorney for Latham & Watkins LLP, proposed 10 months after that first date, on Paris' Pont des Arts footbridge along the Seine River. The couple wed at Manhattan's Yale Club, joined by 100 guests. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Paris pied-a-terre at a fraction of the cost Apr 14, 2008
Located in the desirable 7th arrondisement, the apartment was in a 19th-century townhouse on the Left Bank, a block away from the Seine River and within easy walking distance of the Rue Cler open market and half a dozen museums. As a final inducement, it sported a view of the Eiffel Tower rising above the Parisian rooftops. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Commentary: Paris slaps its own face Apr 11, 2008
Torchbearer Jin Jing (in wheelchair), a Chinese wheelchair athlete, protects the torch from a protestor as she runs along the Seine River in the Beijing Olympic torch relay in Paris, April 7, 2008. (Source: chinadaily. (Xinhuanet, China)
Paris Cancels Olympic Torch Relay Apr 8, 2008
Boats patrolled the Seine River, which slices through the French capital, and a helicopter flew overhead. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has left open the possibility of boycotting the Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing depending on how the situation evolves in Tibet. (Fox News)
* Paris plunges into chaos during Olympic torch event Apr 8, 2008
A FLAME OF SHAME: Pro-Tibet activists confronted the torch procession on a road along the Seine river, forcing organizers to put the torch out and bring it on board a bus AP AND AFP, PARIS AND BEIJING Tuesday, Apr 08, 2008, Page 1 ... The first time the procession was interrupted, a crowd of activists waving Tibetan flags confronted the torch on a road along the Seine River. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Protests Halt Paris Torch Relay Early Apr 8, 2008
The procession continued but a crowd of activists waving Tibetan flags soon interrupted it by confronting the torchbearer on a road along the Seine River ... Boats patrolled the Seine River, which slices through the French capital, and a helicopter flew overhead. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Olympic torch snuffed in Paris Apr 8, 2008
Eventually, Chinese organizers simply gave up: They canceled the final third of what they had envisioned as a triumphant jog past world famous landmarks like the Louvre, the Seine River bridges and the Place de la Concorde. They put the torch on board a bus and sent it to its final destination, a sports stadium, where more protesters waited. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Olympic Torch Put Out 3 Times Amid Paris Protests Apr 8, 2008
The procession continued but, soon after, a crowd of activists waving Tibetan flags confronted the torchbearer on a road along the Seine River. The demonstrators did not appear to get close to the torch, but its flame was put out by security officers and brought on board a bus. (National Geographic)
Raucous Protests Greet Olympic Flame Apr 8, 2008
Three boats were also to patrol the Seine River, and a helicopter was to fly over Paris, police said. The head of Reporters Without Borders, arrested in Greece last month for protesting during the flame-lighting ceremony there, said the group had altered its initial plans because of the heavy police turnout. (FindLaw News)
Officials extinguish Olympic torch in relay protests Apr 7, 2008
It happened as the Olympic torch was being carried down a road along the Seine River. The relay was halted by demonstrators carrying Tibetan flags. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Paris security tight for Olympic torch relay Apr 7, 2008
Three boats were also to patrol the Seine River, and a helicopter was to fly over Paris, police said. About 80 athletes will carry the torch over a 28-kilometer (17. (International Herald Tribune)
Olympic Flame Relit -- Again Apr 7, 2008
The flame was being carried down a road along the Seine River amid demonstrators carrying Tibetan flags when the relay was stopped. About 3,000 police -- riding motorcycles, jogging or traveling on skates -- were on hand to protect the Olympic torch. (WNBC.com, NY)
Russia has Olympic torch relay without incident Apr 6, 2008
Three boats will patrol the Seine River and a helicopter will fly overhead. The convoy protecting the torchbearers will include riot police vehicles and officers on motorcycles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Sodexo Sales Advance 3.8% on Corporate Hospitality for Rugby's World Cup Apr 2, 2008
Today the company feeds customers from the U.S. Marine Corps to employees of Post-it Notes maker 3M Co. In France, Sodexo operates tour boats on the Seine River in Paris and serves food at the Lido cabaret on the Champs-Elysees. To contact the reporters on this story: in Paris at ; in London at. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
The Cheapest Sleep In Europe Mar 30, 2008
Did you know that you can camp in Paris along the banks of the Seine River in the Bois de Boulogne park ( ). How about a campsite with a view overlooking the domes and bell towers of Florence from a hillside terrace in the Oltrarno district ( ). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Missing Model Found Alive In Belgium Mar 8, 2008
(AP) Guinean-born Katoucha Niane's body was found floating in the Seine River in Paris. French police said an autopsy showed no signs of foul play, pointing to the possibility that the 47-year-old Niane may have fallen accidentally into the river. (CBS News)
Family asks police to investigate model's death as homicide Mar 8, 2008
The body of the Guinean-born former model for Yves Saint Laurent was found in the Seine River last week. Her family filed a legal complaint with an investigating judge saying they suspect her death was a homicide, the officials said. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Katoucha Niane, at 47; former top model Mar 3, 2008
PARIS - The body of Katoucha Niane, one of the first African women to attain international stardom as a model and a vocal opponent of female genital mutilation, was found in the Seine River, police said Friday. Known simply as Katoucha, the former top model for Yves Saint Laurent and other major designers was found Thursday near the Garigliano Bridge in Paris, judicial police said. (Boston Globe)
Body of Top Model Katoucha Niane Found in Seine River Mar 1, 2008
PARIS The body of the former top model Katoucha Niane has been found in the Seine River, police in Paris said today. The model, one of the first African women to attain stardom on the catwalk, disappeared on Jan. 31 as she returned late at night to her houseboat moored near the Alexander III bridge in central Paris. (Fox News)
Model's body found in Paris river Mar 1, 2008
PARIS - The body of Katoucha Niane, one of the first African women to attain international stardom as a model and a vocal opponent of female genital mutilation, was found in the Seine River, police said Friday. Known simply as Katoucha, the former top model for Yves Saint Laurent and other top designers was found Thursday near the Garigliano bridge in Paris, judicial police in Paris said. (AZCentral)
10 romantic getaways for Valentine's day Jan 24, 2008
The hotel is located in the Latin Quarter near major attractions, such as the Seine River and the cathedral of Notre Dame. A smart way to get from the airport to the hotel is by Parishuttle, which costs about 19 euros (about $28) per person at. (MSNBC -- Travel)
ALPHA plans two travel programs in May Jan 17, 2008
Also, there will be a one-day excursion to Versailles included in the cost of the program, a Seine river cruise and an optional excursion to Chartres to see the cathedral. Participants will have time to pursue their own interests such as visiting other museums, shopping at Gallerie de Lafayette or enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation with fellow travelers at a Parisian caf. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Around the world in 500 days: From the elegance of Paris to the beauty of Greece Jan 6, 2008
Walking along the south bank of the Seine River to reach the Cathedrale de Notre Dame, we were impressed by the church's medieval architecture and famed stained-glass rose windows. The beautiful white onion-domed Basilique du Sacre-Coeur at the city's highest point was also a highlight. (North County Times)
Suncoast band invited to Paris Dec 13, 2007
" When Brown heard about their invitation, he says he felt two things. Immediately. Pride. "It's just an honor to be invited," he said. The next thing was worry, about the money. The trip is pricey - they're going to Paris and the village of Chantilly, about 25 miles to the northwest of the city. They'll stay in a hotel in Paris, three to a room. They'll take a trip on the Seine River, visit the Eiffel Tower and have a New Year's Eve pizza party. Halftime, sans football And along the way,... (The Palm Beach Post)
Diana jurors visit Paris crash site Oct 10, 2007
Much of Monday's itinerary focused on the underpass, across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower. Led by two French police motorcyclists, three grey buses with tinted windows carried jurors, court officials and journalists through the tunnel, once in each direction. (Globe and Mail)
Diana inquest jurors visit Paris, retrace steps Oct 9, 2007
It was beneath this traffic bridge across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower that the Mercedes, pursued by paparrazzi photographers, sped into an underpass and slammed into a concrete pillar. The jurors were first to observe traffic patterns from outside the tunnel, the spokesman said. (MSNBC -- International)
Retracing Diana & Dodi's Last Steps Oct 9, 2007
Much of Monday's itinerary focused on the underpass, across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower. Fast Facts. (CBS News -- 48 Hours)
Intruders at Paris' Orsay damage Monet painting Oct 9, 2007
A surveillance camera caught a group entering the museum, which houses a major collection of Impressionist art on the Left Bank of the French capital along the Seine River. A 10-centimeter (nearly 4-inch) tear is seen in renowned work by Impressionist painter Claude Monet, 'Le Pont d'Argenteuil,' at the Orsay Museum in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, after intruders entered the museum early Sunday and seriously damaged the painting. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
British Jurors Trace Diana's Steps Oct 9, 2007
Much of Monday's itinerary focused on the underpass, across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower. Baker asked jurors to absorb the sights, including the slope and twist of the tunnel, where the speeding car slammed into a concrete pillar. (CBS News -- World)
More of this story Oct 9, 2007
Seven students are scheduled travel to St.-Germain-en-Laye, a suburb of west Paris on the Seine River , in spring 2008. French students will then stay in Roanoke Rapids from April 17 to May 5, and additional Roanoke Rapids students will serve as hosts. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Museum intruders damage famed Monet Oct 8, 2007
The Orsay, located on the Left Bank of the French capital along the Seine River, houses a major collection of Impressionist artists. An alarm sounded and the group fled, but not before damaging the invaluable painting, Culture Minister Christine Albanel said. (MSNBC -- International)
* Buyers yearn for luxury as mega-brands boom Oct 7, 2007
The firm staged its spring-summer ready-to-wear show on a bombastic set inside the Grand Palais, a recently restored 19th-century glass-and-steel structure near the Seine river. Models strutted in star-pattered blue dresses with red-and-white striped jackets -- perfect for campaigning on the US presidential election trail next summer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sarkozy adds another jewel to France's culture crown Sep 18, 2007
ro on a hill overlooking the curve of the Seine River, it boasts one of the most exceptional views of Paris, including a straight-on view of the Eiffel Tower just across the river. The museum itself is a shrine to 12 centuries of France's architecture - boasting the reproduction of a stained-glass window in the Gothic cathedral at Chartres and a walk-in reproduction of an apartment in Le Corbusier's mid-20th century Cit. (International Herald Tribune)
Newsweek: 5 fatal decisions that killed Diana Aug 30, 2007
Dec. 13, 2006 - Three people were responsible for the death of Princess Diana in the hot dark hours after midnight on Aug. 31, 1997, and all of them were killed that evening: Henri Paul, who drove the Mercedes that crashed beneath the Place de lAlma near the Seine River in Paris; Dodi Fayed, who was riding in the back seat, and Diana herself, who was sitting beside him. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)
Paris with Kids Aug 25, 2007
If you go to the 1st Arrondissement in the heart of Paris, walk to the Seine River, and follow along the river, you will encounter a stretch of several pet stores. This is a lot of fun for kids, especially since these shops have many French bulldogs that you won't commonly see in other countries. (Suite101.com)
I want to ride my bicyclette Jul 18, 2007
PARIS, France (AP) -- It was a perfect Paris moment: The rain cleared, the sky filled with blue, and I was flying across town on a bicycle, past the Louvre, along the Seine River, through a public garden and up a cobblestone market street. A passerby asks information of a Velib' employee, left, at a Velib' station in Paris. (CNN -- Travel)
Ouiiiiiiii, let's go riding! Jul 15, 2007
Ouiiiiiiii, let's go riding. 30-day news archives. (Florida Today)
Paris launches eco-friendly bike service Jul 12, 2007
PARIS It was a perfect Paris moment: The rain cleared, the sky filled with blue, and I was flying across town on a bicycle, past the Louvre, along the Seine River, through a public garden and up a cobblestone market street. As a tourist in Paris, it's easy to spend at least an hour every day in the Metro, but sometimes you need to come up for air. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Remuneration, s'il vous plat Jul 9, 2007
On Thursday, they treated guests to a dinner and dancing cruise on the Seine river. Preceding Friday's civil ceremony, Longoria made a girls-only visit to Chanel, while Parker hosted a luncheon for friends. (USA Today)
Sarkozy says 'No' to mass pardons Jul 9, 2007
"Someone jumps in the Seine River, and saves three drowning children. It turns out he has a criminal record. The presidential pardon could play a role here," Mr Sarkozy was quoted as saying. Prison officers said they were concerned that Mr Sarkozy's decision could lead to disturbances among inmates. (BBC News)
Lacroix celebrates with fur and feathers Jul 4, 2007
Torrential rain delayed yesterday's presentation of Chanel's fall/winter collection, set in a former royal park overlooking the Seine river, until a tarpaulin was fixed above the runway and hundreds of black Chanel umbrellas were given to the guests. Hooded models with thick black sunglasses huddled along a gravel runway in the park outside Paris, sporting classic three-quarter-length coats and dresses with the new adornment of feathers and sequins on the arms and the side. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vallivue High School grad aims high, refuses to give up Jul 2, 2007
On his three-country tour, Andrew saw the Dachau concentration camp and Heidelberg Castle in Germany; Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River and the Mediterranean resort city of Nice in France; and Barcelona and Madrid, Spain. It was very draining but a lot of fun, Andrew said. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Manitoba issues flood advisories Jul 1, 2007
Nopiming Provincial Park, the Seine River from Dufresne to Highway 59 and the entire Red River are under high water advisories. Meanwhile, a flood advisory has been issued for Whiteshell Provincial Park. (Globe and Mail)
War Stories -- Oceanside writer brings to life tales of a dying breed Jun 24, 2007
In his book, Morrow tells of how Ryherd was shot down during a bombing mission targeting a Seine river bridge. Ryherd escaped death more than once after the mission. (North County Times)
Thomas back on his mission to bring music to kids Jun 7, 2007
Kieser sways on a 40-foot yacht on the wind-whipped Seine river as a film crew shoots scenes for the second series of "Keeping Score," to air on PBS in fall 2009. A third and final series is scheduled for 2011. (San Francisco Chronicle)
New CoD3 maps available Jun 2, 2007
The new maps will see you taking over a hilltop abbey in Aller Haunt, stealthily ambushing your enemies along the Seine River, and engaging in a bit of close-range fighting in Rimling's narrow alleyways and canals. Gare Central, on the other hand, is adapted from the Depot map in the PC version of Call of Duty, and Marseilles is a huge map of a ruined town inspired by Call of Duty: United Offensive on PC.. (Eurogamer)
Outside the palace of Versailles May 4, 2007
Louis and his gardener, Le Notre, had to pump water all the way from the Seine River, underground, to Versailles to get the fountains to work. Given the technology of the day (lots of windmill and horse power), Thompson said the fountains are the most impressive achievement of Versailles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Manitoba leaders hit the campaign trail Apr 22, 2007
But stalwart ridings such as Seine River and St. Norbert switched to the NDP in the 2003 election. Earlier Saturday, the two leaders were in Brandon, where a political dogfight is expected between NDP Competitiveness Minister Scott Smith and Tory star candidate Rick Borotsik, a popular former mayor and member of Parliament. (Globe and Mail)
PS3 Launch Leaves the French Cold Mar 26, 2007
Next rendez-vous was at the Suffren port on the Seine river, just by the Eiffel Tower, where the Louisiana Bell Boat was waiting. The large embankment was ready to welcome thousands of people. (BusinessWeek)
Murder on the Ile Saint-Louis Mar 19, 2007
A woman is murdered not far from her apartment (inherited from her grandfather) on the chic Ile Saint-Louis, an exclusive island enclave in the center of the Seine River. Little Stella. (Suite101.com)
Nazi collaborator Papon dies Feb 18, 2007
During an Oct. 17, 1961, demonstration, Algerians were beaten, shot and thrown into the Seine River. The incident was evoked at Papon's trial, but he blamed infighting among Algerians. (USA Today)
Paris' Orsay Museum renovates to restore forgotten... Feb 7, 2007
The museum on the banks of the Seine River is shrouded in scaffolding and netting as experts paint it, rebuild corroded metal marquees and restore pollution-stained stonework ... Outside view of the unusually lit Orsay museum whose lights reflect in the Seine river in Paris. (USA Today -- Travel)
GROUP: Global Warming to Continue for Centuries... Feb 3, 2007
(AP) Greenpeace activists wrap the Zouave statue, used as a popular gauge of whether the Seine River is. PARIS (AP) - Global warming is so severe that it will "continue for centuries," leading to a far different planet in 100 years, warned a grim landmark report from the world's leading climate scientists and government officials. (The Drudge Report)
Global warming: We're to blame Feb 3, 2007
As the IPCC report was being released, environmental activists rappelled off a Paris bridge and draped a banner over a statue used often as a popular gauge of whether the Seine River is running high. Alarm bells are ringing. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Foppish elegance rules at Paris menswear shows Jan 28, 2007
Located in a former bookstore overlooking the Seine river, the boutique is decorated with eclectic finds including a baroque bridge table that once belonged to famed 20th century dandy Carlos de Beistegui, who was famous for staging masked balls. "My idea was really for it to be like a house, like a personal apartment, and I put a lot of myself in it to create a very personal view on shopping for the future," Van Noten said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Europe hopes 'antiterrorist' jets can coexist with right to privacy Jan 18, 2007
The director of the $50 million program, Daniel Gaultier, works in a modernist, mirrored building overlooking the Seine River, where entry to his office is controlled by the same kind of fingerprint lock that the plane's cockpit would have. He describes the system -- being developed largely in secret by the European Commission (the European Union's executive arm) and 31 aircraft, avionics, computer and security companies, and university research centers -- as "a last defense against attack" in a... (Boston Globe)
Segolene Is Snow White, Nicolas a Dwarf as French Election Satire Blossoms Jan 15, 2007
In the Middle Ages, court jesters sang songs on the Pont Neuf bridge across Paris's Seine River, mocking kings and princes. In the late 19th century, Le Petit Journal sold about a million copies a day on its political caricatures. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
