Since the brazen theft of French Crown Jewels from the Louvre on October 19, the world is waiting with bated breath for their safe recovery. What exactly was stolen and what are the stories behind the pieces?

One of the biggest events in Paris this year has been the gradual reopening of the Grand Palais, the magnificent Belle Époque building that’s played a central role in the city’s cultural history.

Just 30 minutes from Paris by train, in the medieval-era town of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, is a compelling and unexpected site at the Russian Cemetery.

During the Napoleonic era in Paris, there lived a fortune teller of considerable fame. Marie Anne Adelaide Lenormand read playing cards and her predictions came true.

Sylvia Davis visits the buzzing art fair everyone’s talking about, the highlight of the fall contemporary art calendar in Paris, for a quick roundup of the fourth edition.

The world’s most visited museum was robbed on Sunday morning in a brazen theft of French Crown Jewels. Here’s a look back at the museum’s other famous heists.

The historic building provides the perfect environment for Thurnauer’s art to hold a dialogue about past and present with women artists and creators.

You can’t help but notice the street art adorning the walls of Paris. For some neighborhoods, it’s even a core part of the cultural identity. Here’s a look at some of the best works.