A love letter to Eurostar
With Eurostar celebrating its 30th anniversary this autumn, Caroline Harrap pays tribute to the train service on which she has traveled every month (pandemics permitting) for more than a decade
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Adventure.com
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27th August 2024
Saint-Denis: Why this often-overlooked Paris suburb should be next on your list
Before the Olympics, the oft-overlooked suburb of Saint-Denis wasn’t exactly top of the tourist trail—but now that’s starting to change. Paris resident Caroline Harrap heads north and finds stately tombs, street art and global cuisine.
BBC Travel
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3rd July 2024
Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani plans your Paris weekend
Five-time Paralympic medallist Arnaud Assoumani shares his top tips for the City of Light, from must-see museums and the finest French cuisine to the best vintage shopping.
France Today
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3rd May 2024
On the trail of the Olympic torch in France
While the Olympic torch relay famously heralds the start of the Games, it also shines a light on French cultural heritage.
Travel Weekly
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12th September 2024
What’s new in Paris for 2024?
It’s a big 12 months for the French capital, but there’s more than just the Olympics to look forward to in Paris this year, says Caroline Harrap
Plant Based News
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20th February 2024
2024 Olympics set to double its plant-based food offering
The Paris 2024 Olympics looks set to double the amount of plant-based food consumed compared to previous years.
The New European
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31st January 2024
A shaken Paris needs a golden Olympics
The farmer blockades show that Emmanuel Macron and the City of Light must put on a winning show this summer for a deeply divided country
Euronews
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13th September 2024
‘We know it will happen’: Inside France's red-alert plan for a tsunami
Tucked away on the outskirts of Paris, France’s tsunami alert centre could hardly feel further removed from the ocean. Yet the CENALT is the very epicentre of the country’s tsunami warning network - and the place that could one day save thousands of lives.
Hyphen
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6th November 2023
Dining out on diversity in Europe
Suella Braverman has declared that multiculturalism is a failure. Hyphen spoke with the teams behind refugee-run restaurants across Europe who disprove Braverman’s theory with every service.
Euronews
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13th September 2024
From bedbugs to bomb hoaxes, should tourists avoid Paris?
There’s a joke in certain circles, that whenever something goes wrong in Paris, we blame Emily. I think you know of whom I speak.Ever since the Netflix hit show ‘Emily in Paris’ portrayed the city as some sort of picture-perfect paradise, airbrushed to within an inch of its life, it’s been one thing after another.
Explore
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11th October 2023
Visit this European wilderness for incredible views of wildlife
As we face up to the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, our natural landscapes have never been more important. As well as removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, they provide essential habitat for wildlife and offer an opportunity for visitors to experience the best of our native nature.
France Today
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30th July 2023
Bordeaux: A fusion of heritage and innovation
Having undergone a major facelift over the last few years, the city of Bordeaux, in Gironde, is really coming into its own.
Explore
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24th September 2023
Reconnect with nature at this stunning European destination
There is no getting away from the fact that we are in the midst of an ecological crisis. With wildlife populations experiencing an average decline of almost 70% in the last 50 or so years (via World Wide Fund For Nature) — and around a million animal and plant species now at risk of extinction — the situation couldn't be more serious.
France Today
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25th July 2023
Is Grenoble France’s greenest city?
As last year’s European Green Capital, Grenoble is at the forefront of the environmental movement in France – but could it be the country’s greenest city? Explore this gateway to the Alps, in the Isère département, to find out.
Hyphen
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14th March 2023
Paris embraces a new trend: alcohol-free drinks
Famed for its fine wines and rolling vineyards, France is not the most obvious place for a low or no-alcohol scene. But this is exactly what seems to be emerging in the French capital.
France Today
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21st May 2023
Paris on a budget: 16 tips to save money
With the cost of living on everyone’s minds, follow these top tips to enjoying Paris while saving money on your trip to France
Suitcase Magazine
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13th September 2024
10 independent Parisian shops and boutiques to explore
In a league of its own when it comes to shopping, Paris is not exactly lacking in interesting addresses. But therein lies the problem. When there's a beautiful store around every corner, it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Luckily, we've done the legwork for you (it's a hard job etc) and picked out 10 of the city's must-visit independent shops and boutiques.
France Today
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15th February 2023
Picasso: 50th Anniversary
To mark the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death this year, some 50 exhibitions and events are being staged across Europe and the U.S. – including no less than 12 in France. Here, Caroline Harrap picks out some of the highlights – and looks at the artist’s legacy today.
Press Gazette
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16th January 2023
Ten ways to survive (and even thrive) as a freelance journalist
When freelance journalist Caroline Harrap wrote an end-of-year Twitter thread on her experiences of 2022 she’d like to “bin”, it touched a chord with freelances everywhere. Here, she reflects on what she has learned – with tips on how to survive (and even thrive) in the freelance world in 2023.
France Today
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17th November 2021
Interview with author Stephen Clarke: Merde just got real
Best known for the popular Merde series, as well as his non-fiction works on Anglo-French history, British-born author Stephen Clarke has sold more than a million of his books worldwide. Now, with a new novel of a rather different kind just out, the Paris resident chats to Caroline Harrap about Brexit, Bond and breaking down stereotypes
Bonjour Paris
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24th September 2021
The new art show in Paris that takes place in the dark
A new exhibition in Paris sets out to challenge stereotypes around the visually impaired in the most visceral of ways
France Today
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27th August 2021
Get away from it all in Burgundy
From little-known mountains to a valley of waterfalls and expansive forests to vast vineyards, Burgundy is the perfect place for post-pandemic travels away from the crowds – and so much more besides. Caroline Harrap takes us on a tour
The Guardian
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3rd July 2021
‘Weird and wonderful’ fans mourn Jim Morrison in Paris, 50 years on
The Doors frontman died on 3 July 1971, but to the pilgrims by his grave, his charisma remains undimmed
France Today
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23rd April 2021
Planning for Paris: What’s new in the French capital
Despite the events of the past year, the City of Light has not stood still during this time. In fact, conversely, there have been some fairly major changes – and we think you’re going to like them. Caroline Harrap on developments and future plans
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