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The Mondial de l'Auto awaits you this weekend for a historic 90th edition!

Over the weekend, the Paris Motor Show 2024 is pulling out all the stops to let visitors celebrate the automobile. On Friday and Saturday evenings, you'll be able to enjoy a wide range of DJ sets and entertainment. On Sunday, the party goes on until the end, with an even bigger program. Don't miss this last day to discover the must-sees of this historic 90th edition!

Did you know? An upside-down car sits on a lamppost in La Défense!

Since 2019, a car has been parked right next to La Défense's Grande Arche. But it's not parked properly, as it's sitting on top of a lamppost, upside down! This work by Benedetto Bufalino was intended to be temporary, but has now been installed permanently.

Paris 2024 Olympics: a special certificate to drive around Paris during the Games

QR codes, credentials, protection zones: during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, it will be difficult to drive around the capital. Here are the main elements of the security plan, presented by Laurent Nuñez, Prefect of Police.

Crit'Air sticker: what are the conditions for driving in Paris?

To limit air pollution in Paris, certain excessively polluting vehicles are banned from the roads. Find out more about the conditions required to drive in the capital.

What's changing on November 1, 2023: from the winter break to Disney+.

What's in store for November 2023? Find out about the new rules governing the winter truce, the revaluation of pensions, car equipment in mountainous areas, and the Disney+ price list.

Bons plans: a free classic car show at Château d'Asnières (92) this Sunday

This Sunday, October 1, 2023, we're off to Asnières-sur-Seine to discover the beautiful vintage cars on display in front of the town's completely renovated château. For a cultural family outing, click here!

Vacations: where to go to the seaside less than 3 hours from Paris by car or train?

Paris Plages isn't the place to enjoy the waves. So for a weekend or a vacation, head for the beaches of northern France, less than three hours from Paris by car or train!

Fuel Allowance Extended to March: Who Is Eligible and How Do I Get It?

On October 1, 2022, the government paid a fuel allowance to workers. A second round of aid is planned for early 2023, announced Elisabeth Borne. We take stock of this allowance that has just been extended until the end of March.

Could residential parking fee increase in Paris?

According to a report from the Regional Audit Chamber, it would be better for Paris to increase residential parking fees to encourage motorists to use underground parking. Some recommendation refused by elected Parisian representatives.

Mandatory masks in Paris: the measure ultimately does not apply to cyclists and runners

Facemasks are mandatory in Paris starting Friday August 28, 2020 at 8 a.m. But does the measure also apply to cyclists and runners? After announcing that everybody was to yield to this obligation, excluding “users riding inside motor vehicles”, the police prefecture back-pedaled saying that ultimately cyclists and runners do not have to wear a mask to move around Paris and the inner suburbs of Paris.

Coronavirus: drive-in-inspired concerts soon in France?

While many music lovers are wondering when concerts will resume, Denmark and Lithuania have decided not to wait until venues can reopen to perform live music. The two European countries have opted to experiment drive-in-inspired concerts. An original solution to keep social distancing and fight against Covid-19 but not ideal for the environment.

Enjoy a Rolls Royce Phantom ride in the streets of Paris with Hotel the Peninsula Paris

Hotel The Peninsula Paris has come up with a special ride for lives in the streets of Paris, by night, aboard a Rolls Royce Phantom. So romantic!

Make Music Day 2017 at L’Atelier Renault

This year again, L’Atelier Renault celebrates Make Music Day on June 21, 2017 with an event called “Let the music drive you”. Come and swing like in the 20’s, twist, sway your hips on the 70’s hits and jump on the current electro beats.