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Gearing Up for the Games

This Friday afternoon—or evening, if you’re lucky enough to be in Paris—the Olympic Games will kick off with a first-of-its-kind outdoor opening ceremony on the Seine (now sparkling clean, and ready to host the swimming portion of the Olympic triathlon). And in the spirit of French spectacle, we’re consuming all the francophile content we can get our hands on. How about a list of the best places to source French furniture, as told to AD by the set designers of Emily in Paris? Or this fascinating look behind the scenes of the Féau & Cie boiserie, used by AD100 designers like Michael S. Smith and Robert Couturier?

If it’s armchair travel you’re after, this tour through the colorful storefronts of Paris is sure to inspire, as is this compilation of five jaw-dropping chateaux from the AD archive. Or, bring home a piece of the French capital for yourself—or a client—from a joyful furniture brand beloved by attendees of Paris Design Week. And if you need to brush up on the latest design feats carried out for this year’s games, we have you covered, too: Just take a peek inside the eco-conscious aquatics center—the city’s only purpose-built Olympic sports facility—or dive into this story on the impressive restoration of Paris’s landmarks.