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Paris 2024 opening ceremony: metro lines and stations closed on July 26

The day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games makes you want to stay at home, given the many metro lines and stations closed during the day!

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris on the weekend of June 1-2, 2024

Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of June 1-2, 2024 in Paris!

Transport in Île-de-France: work scheduled for the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2024

New works are scheduled for this weekend of June 1 to 2, 2024 on the Paris and Ile-de-France networks of the RATP and SNCF. We take a look at the disruptions expected on the metro, RER and Transilien networks this weekend.

Gilets jaunes: a new demonstration this Saturday, June 1 in Paris, discover the route

The Gilets jaunes are back to make their demands heard on the streets of the capital this Saturday, June 1, 2024. To help you plan your journey, discover the route of this new march.

Roland-Garros 2024: 3rd round matches to follow this Friday

It's the most eagerly awaited tennis event of the year: Roland-Garros returns to Paris! After a week of qualifying, it's time for the final draw, with the third round. Here's today's match schedule!

RER A strike this Friday: traffic forecasts

Bad news for RER A commuters. Due to a labor movement, traffic is expected to be disrupted this Friday, May 31, 2024. Here are the traffic forecasts.

Line 14: you'll have to pay more to take the metro to Orly airport

If you're planning to take the metro to Orly, you'll have to pay a few extra euros, as you'll need a special ticket! However, this does not apply to holders of a Navigo pass.

What's changing in June 2024: Gas, Parcoursup, taxes, change of address, Pass'Sport...

What's in store for you this June 2024? Last days to declare your taxes, Parcoursup admissions open, gas prices rise, compulsory change of address... Find out what's in store for you in France from this June 1, 2024.

Roland-Garros 2024: alcohol is now banned in the stands after outbursts

"Alcohol is a thing of the past" at Roland-Garros, said tournament director Amélie Mauresmo, after a number of players criticized the atmosphere in the stands.

Nuit Blanche 2024: everything you need to know about the next edition of this artistic event

La Nuit Blanche is the unmissable artistic and festive event of the year in Paris! Find out all you need to know about this year's event, which takes place on June 1, 2024.

Place de la Concorde closed to traffic from June 1st: cars, bikes and pedestrians

From this Saturday 1ᵉʳ June at 6am, the Place de la Concorde will be completely closed to vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian traffic. A notable change that we're going to have to integrate to avoid getting stuck in bypass traffic.

Nuit Blanche 2024: no metros open all night, how to get around Paris?

Nuit Blanche takes place this Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. While the metros won't be running all night, what are the alternatives for getting around easily from one event to the next? Here are our tips!

Pharmacists' strike: pharmacies open for emergencies this Thursday

This Thursday, May 30, 2024, the majority of pharmacies in the country will be closed, due to a massive strike. But if you have an emergency and need medicine fast, a few are still open in the capital!

Pass'Sport: who can benefit from this financial aid for sports?

Introduced for the 2021-2022 school year, the Pass'Sport scheme has been extended for another year! This financial aid for sports is aimed at children, as well as certain adults. Who is eligible?

Thunderstorms in Paris and Île-de-France: yellow alert this Thursday

The weather is still very unstable, and a risk of thunderstorms is once again forecast for part of France this May 30, 2024. Météo France has placed 40 départements under yellow alert for thunderstorms this Thursday. Paris and the 7 other departments of the Île-de-France region are affected by this alert. We take a look at the forecast.

A Boeing returns to Orly airport after takeoff: children from CM2 and 6e deprived of their stay

29 pupils from CM2 and 6e were due to fly to Athens this Monday, May 27, 2024! After a first flight that turned back, a second that didn't take off, they were tied up for over an hour in a 3rd aircraft before the trip was cancelled. The flight scheduled for 9am ended up taking off 11 hours late, without them.

Roland-Garros 2024: how much do ball boys earn?

After the participants in the clay-court tournament, we wondered how much the ball boys and girls earn during the French Open. Well, nothing at all! We explain why.

Hollywood-style film studios in Seine-et-Marne

The TSF studios group is creating a set of twelve film studios and sets on the Coulommiers-Voisins airfield in Seine-et-Marne. The project is due to be completed this year, in 2024.

Did you know that RATP lends umbrellas free of charge?

It's raining and you don't have an umbrella? Did you know that RATP can lend you one? To protect yourself on rainy days, all you have to do is ask at the reception desk of one of the participating stations and pay a deposit, which will be returned to you when you return the umbrella.

La Pride des Banlieues, the popular queer march in La Courneuve and its after party

La Pride des Banlieues takes place this June 22, 2024 at 1pm, departing from the La Courneuve RER station. The aim of this event, which runs parallel to the Marche des Fiertés, is to demand the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in working-class neighborhoods.