First born in 1914, the "course des garçons de café" (cafe waiters' race) was held on March 24 for the first time since 2011 – four months before the city hosts the Olympics in July-August.

Head to the French capital in any month of the year, and you'll be met with swathes of locals, expats, and travelers all joyfully savoring a vibrant atmosphere outside one of its numerous ...

In the run-up to the Paris Games, hotel prices were marked up dramatically, with rooms going for $900 a night and more during the key Olympic dates between July 26 and August 11.