Shikha Singh 
Lord Gregorious, a 76-year-old Dutchman, entertains in his five-story Romanesque-style castle that he built himself at the bottom of his garden, complete with knights, damsels in distress and a recycled metal dragon. The towers of the building, named Olt Stoutenburght, overlook the flat landscape around the small village of Blesdijke in the north of the … Read more
With three million customers, France is today the second largest market for Revolut, behind the United Kingdom. British online bank Revolut plans to invest 100 million euros in France over two years, in 2024 and 2025, and wishes to market real estate loans and Livret A accounts there next year, one of its managers announced … Read more
A true laboratory for the town planning of tomorrow and urban reconquest. Now known as the Groues eco-district, this 65-hectare plot is set to become the 11th district of Nanterre developed by Paris-La Défense in collaboration with the city. The sector presents itself in particular as one of the most important mixed development operations in … Read more
The fundraising campaign called “Academy100” aims to diversify funding for the big annual cinema evening. The Academy has already raised more than $100 million in pledges. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched a major fundraising campaign Friday to raise $500 million in preparation for the upcoming centennial of Oscars in 2028. The … Read more
The Olympic flame will go up the steps at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, carried by French Paralympic athlete Arnaud Assoumani, the organizers announced on Monday May 13. “Paris 2024, in agreement with the Cannes town hall, offers the flame to the Festival on its red carpet”they indicated in a press release, while … Read more