HANOI, Vietnam — A tall, blond woman in black and a small Asian girl stand at the prow of a gilded barge moving slowly over a wide, jungle-banked river. The woman is Catherine Deneuve, star of ...

At first glance, Hanoi is a hornet's nest of motorbikes swarming Vietnam's capital city. But look beyond the sea of roaring engines and beeping horns and a land of old-world Asian charm awaits, ...

A Trio of French Colonial Sites in Hanoi In Vietnam’s capital you can still find many examples of French colonial architecture, including St. Joseph’s Cathedral and the luxurious Hotel Metropole ...

HANOI, Vietnam — At first glance, Hanoi is a hornet’s nest of motorbikes swarming Vietnam’s capital city. But look beyond the sea of roaring engines and beeping horns and a land of old-world ...

Built by the French and inaugurated in 1886, it’s the oldest church in Hanoi. With twin bell towers, it’s reminiscent of the façade of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral.

The Hanoi Opera House was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. ... St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hang Trong Ward, Hoan Kiem District was put into use in 1887. Construction ...

The surprising legacy of the French in Hanoi The story of French architecture in Hanoi began in the late 19 century when French invaders occupied the city. French architects began exerting an ...

These are the best hotels in Hanoi, from luxury stays and 5 star rooms with city views to boutique hotels in the French Quarter These are the top places to stay in Vietnam’s atmospheric capital ...

HANOI, Vietnam — A tall, blond woman in black and a small Asian girl stand at the prow of a gilded barge moving slowly over a wide, junglebanked river. The woman is Catherine Deneuve, star of ...

Built by the French and inaugurated in 1886, it’s the oldest church in Hanoi. With twin bell towers, it’s reminiscent of the façade of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral.