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Videos
Romeo Meets Juliet: A Parisian Love Story Executed in Graffiti
"Partir" is a stop-motion tale of passion, separation, and white chalk.
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How Should We Celebrate Our Architects?
We may not think of architects as cultural heroes. But those who have made breakthroughs in how we live deserve recognition.
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Photos
The World's Most Luxurious Subway Ride
This Parisian train - inspired by the Palace of Versailles - has reclining seats! And frescoes!
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Photos
The Most Elegant Transit Maps Ever
The Brooklyn couple behind Lineposters discuss their creative process and inspiration.
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Postcard
Paris Commemmorates Its 2006 World Cup Defeat, in Bronze
"This statue goes against the tradition of making statues to honor victories," a museum official explained. "It is an ode to defeat."
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Urban Wonk
Housing Shortage in Paris? Blame the Foreigners!
At least that's the popular attitude. But the truth is much more complicated.
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Postcard
A Balancing Act for France's Muslims
Keeping belief alive in a country with a strong tradition of secularism.
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Photos
For a Weekend, Paris Lets the Masses Invade its Grandest Buildings
Over 300 sites, most of them off-limits the rest of the year, were open last weekend for the city's annual architectural open house.
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Europe's Great Untapped Revenue Source: Property Taxes
But will they take advantage of it?
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Videos
When Building Demolitions Go Wrong
Cough, cough.
