Île de france region - activities

Exhibition FoRTE#6: the new edition of the FRAC Île-de-France's young talents in Romainville

The FoRTE exhibition returns for a 6th edition at the Frac Île-de-France reserves: the region presents works by the winners of the Fonds régional des talents émergents, from November 30, 2024 to January 18, 2025.

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

Grez-sur-Loing: Discover this superb authentic medieval village in Seine-et-Marne along the river

Located in the Seine-et-Marne region of France, Grez-sur-Loing is an unmissable getaway to recharge your batteries and discover a pretty village frozen in time. This medieval village is brimming with charm and history. Stroll, hike or canoe along the water's edge, it's a place well worth the detour.

Paris by bike: how can the Region help you buy your own bike?

Much criticized, never equaled: it's the green mode of transport par excellence, the one that allows us to overtake motorists and scooters, but above all, to get around the capital in the open air. And yes, we are talking about bicycles, and if you're looking to buy one, you've come to the right place to find out all about the financial aid you can apply for!

Bicycle Île-de-France: discover the plan and the future lines of the 750 kilometers of bicycle paths

By 2030, cyclists in the Paris region will be able to use safe bicycle paths to travel throughout the region. The Réseau Vélo Île-de-France is planning 750km of these spaces reserved for bicycles, which are becoming more and more numerous on the roads.

Your most beautiful market 2023: discover the winner in Île-de-France

The operation that promotes the French terroir is back on TF1 and this year, a market in the Hauts-de-Seine was elected the most beautiful market in Île-de-France.

Coronavirus: Paris has reported a 91% increase in cases in one week

Is the fourth coronavirus wave already hitting Paris? This Wednesday July 7, 2021, government spokesman Gabriel Attal says the Île-de-France region is recording a coronavirus epidemic resurgence mostly because of the spread of the Delta variant.

Royaumont Abbey – Île-de-France heritage gem

Calling all wanderers looking for beautiful and historic places, come along and discover Royaumont Abbey, a genuine heritage gem in Île-de-France.

Coronavirus: in France, only 10% of cases are related to clusters

The coronavirus epidemic in France is escalating. As the country is facing a second contamination wave, Santé Publique France says only 10% of cases are related to clusters. Therefore, clusters are far from being the only factor intensifying the spread of the epidemic.

Employer’s certificate in Île-de- France public transit to download or online

Île-de-France inhabitants will need an “employer’s certificate”, or “Attestion employeur” in French, to ride public transit at peak hours and go to work starting from May 11th. Ile-de-France region President has had this proposition listed in a charter signed this Wednesday with the State, the local authorities, employers, union trades and public transit operators and validated by the government. This certificate will be mandatory at peak hours between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. upon penalization. The Police Prefecture confirmed tolerance will be shown until Tuesday May 12th.

Paris metro tickets and Navigo pass soon to be available on smartphones

Cardboard metro tickets and Navigo pass are about to disappear for good by summer 2020. The rechargeable and contactless Navigo Easy pass will be available starting June 12, 2019.