Reporting from Paris: June 2026 Edition
Special Report on Overtourism
SPECIAL REPORT: OVERTOURISM
Paris: A Victim of its own Success?
Like many European cities, the constant influx of more and more visitors is placing a strain on the French capital. And it’s having an adverse effect on housing in Paris.
Overtourism in Europe
Tourism is a major economic sector for EU countries such as France, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. But now tourists are becoming a major problem.
The News Block
EU Parliament Dumps Google for French Qwant
It’s a big step in the EU’s broader breakaway from US tech bros, effective immediately. But will it work in the long term?
French Football Faces its Toughest Opponent: The Far Right
“Les Bleus” are the world’s most successful national soccer team of the last 30 years. But the home team isn’t universally loved in France.
Chaos, Crowds, and Controversy: The Price Point Made Me Do It
The riotous launch of the Audemars Piguet-Swatch pocket watch last month generated huge crowds, publicity, and bigger sales. Was it worth it?
BUSINESS: Sustainability
Is Sustainable Investing Dead?
Once upon a time, companies were singing the praises of sustainability. Now the tune has changed, but the problems are still there. And so are smart investors.
Real Estate Investing
Bruno Blavier, Head of ESG Real Estate at Swiss Life, spoke with Reporting From Paris Editor in Chief Shellie Karabell at the European Sustainability Conference in Paris on May 19 about how ESG backlash and market uncertainty are reshaping the real estate sector’s approach to sustainability.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
Krishnan Narayanan, Chairman and Partner in SkiesFifty, an investment firm dedicated to sustainability in the aviation industry, spoke with Reporting from Paris Editor in Chief Shellie Karabell about developments in sustainable aviation.
Columns
Père-Lachaise – Life Inside the Walls
LA FLÂNEUSE Of the 14 Paris cemeteries, Père-Lachaise is the largest, home to the humble and the great… and to its curator, Benoît Gallot, who actually lives there.
It’s Nesting Season in Paris: Prepare for Chaos
PARIS SAUVAGE In the spring, Paris is full of birds competing for nooks and crannies to build nests and raise their chicks. Some end up underfoot on the ground and need help. Here’s how to do it…
Reasons to Dance in the Streets this June
LA VIE PARISIENNE From sun-soaked terraces and buzzy buvettes to a night of live music in the open air, the mood lifts as the weather improves in the French capital.
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