If you’ve ever stood beneath the Eiffel Tower and looked closely, you might have noticed a neat line of names etched into the fabric of France’s most famous landmark. They belong to 72 men who shaped the world through science, engineering, and invention back in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s easy to miss if... The post 72 Female Scientists Are To Have Their Names Inscribed On the Eiffel Tower appeared first on Life in Rural France.| Life in Rural France
It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks, but no, it actually happened in real life. Yesterday, October 19, thieves took some of France’s crown jewels from the Louvre. Yep, we’re talking a full-on heist at the Louvre right from under the noses of security, as bold as brass in broad... The post 7-Minute Master Heist at the Louvre: How Thieves Vanished with France’s Crown Jewels appeared first on Life in Rural France.| Life in Rural France
If you’ve ever ridden the Paris metro in the summer, you’ll know how hot and sticky it can get. The lack of air conditioning makes it stifling at best, and even in the cooler months, it can still be uncomfortable. Finally, the powers that be are doing something about the antiquated metro trains. Starting from... The post Paris Metro Steps Into the Future With New MF19 Rollout appeared first on Life in Rural France.| Life in Rural France
After two years and over five million euros invested this historic destination announces Carcassonne Ramparts restored to their former glory.| Life in Rural France
