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Purchasing power: property tax hike expected in 2024: impact on homeowners

After the significant increase in property tax in 2023, a further increase is planned for 2024. French homeowners can expect further increases in line with inflation.

Storm Ciaran in Paris and Ile-de-France, parks, gardens and venues closed this Thursday

The Ciaran storm is also affecting the Paris region. Several municipalities have announced the closure of their parks, gardens and other public places this Thursday, November 2, 2023, and we take stock.

Miss France 2024: discover the new Miss Île-de-France, Elena Faliez

The election of Miss France 2024 is fast approaching. The last regional Misses have just been crowned, and it's Elena Faliez who succeeds Adèle Bonnamour in the Île-de-France region.

Where can you play badminton in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Discover the joys of badminton, the "tennis of the sky", a fast-growing sport in Paris! Combining physical training and concentration, badminton is becoming increasingly popular with Parisians. From the sport's rich heritage to its current popularity in the Paris region, delve into the world of badminton and find out where you can hone your skills in FFBaD-affiliated clubs!

Rugby World Cup 2023: base camps in Versailles, Croissy-sur-Seine and Rueil-Malmaison

Three base camps for the 2023 Rugby World Cup teams have been set up in the Paris Region: Wales in Versailles, Tonga in Croissy-sur-Seine and France in Rueil-Malmaison.

Where can you practice modern pentathlon, the 5-sport discipline, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Not sure which sport to choose? Then try the modern pentathlon, which offers five sports in one, including riding, swimming, shooting, fencing and running! The region and its clubs welcome you to learn how.

Inflation: ranking of départements by food prices in Paris Region

While inflation recedes slightly, food prices continue to climb, reaching +13.4% in July 2023 ... The price index by department, compiled by France Info and NielsenIQ, paints a picture of a complex and varied economic reality across the country. Notable disparities are already visible in the Île-de-France region, where the cost of food is the highest, with Paris leading the way. So, where does your département rank among the most and least expensive in Île-de-France?

The 8 must-try running races to challenge yourself in 2023

Come on, summer's over, let's get back to work and back to running to get back into shape! There's no shortage of sporting activities in the region, and many events have already been announced to challenge you!

Environment: 20,000 euros in aid for rainwater harvesting in the Paris region

Rainwater harvesting is as good for the environment as it is for your wallet! To encourage this behavior, the Île-de-France region is offering a subsidy of up to 20,000 euros if you buy one.

Île-de-France: a photoluminescent bike path that glows in the dark in Essonne

Night-time cyclists are in for a treat: a new glow-in-the-dark cycle path has just been opened in Essonne! For added safety, photoluminescent road markings have been installed between Pussay and Angerville.

Bison Futé forecasts a difficult July 14, 2023 weekend - get organized!

Bison Futé forecasts heavy traffic on France's roads for the weekend of July 13 to 16, 2023. Here are its recommendations for best navigation during this second wave of vacation departures.

Big Jump: Parisians invited to swim along the Seine this Sunday

Feel like cooling off this Sunday, July 9, 2023? The Greater Paris metropolis is organizing a "Big Jump", an event that invites Parisians to jump into the water along the Seine, to show its attachment to the aquatic environment.

Les Yvelines font leur cinéma 2023: the open-air cinema program

Yvelines is going into open-air cinema mode with a series of free screenings of mainstream films from August 18 to September 9, 2023 in some 40 communes. Whether you're in Plaisir, Chatou or Mantes-la-Jolie, you'll be able to enjoy a film under the stars!

New 250-euro energy cheque for residents of Ile-de-France: applications now open

Following on from the government's energy voucher scheme, the Île-de-France region has also decided to contribute with a 250-euro "energy boost" for several thousand households. Find out if you're eligible.

Fête de la musique 2023 at Disney Village (77)

For the Fête de la Musique, Disney Village awaits you this June 21 with a series of original concerts at Billy Bob's restaurant and the Sports bar! Ready to party the night away?

Les Royaumes des enfants in Cergy, Draveil and Jablines, inflatable slide parks

Looking for fun for the kids? Let's go and have some fun in the various Children's Kingdom parks offering a wide range of activities for the little ones in Cergy-Pontoise (95), Draveil (91) and Jablines-Annet (77). These three parks are open to children every Wednesday and weekend, and every day during school vacations. They offer African safaris, water games, car races, inflatable games and many other activities.

Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles: a rooftop terrace-restaurant at the heart of an urban farm

Discover Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles, a must-visit rooftop restaurant located in the heart of Europe's largest urban farm, nestled in Paris. A beautiful terrace for a drink, brunch or lunch and dinner, with a menu that respects the environment and uses local produce, is sure to make your day.

48 hours of urban agriculture in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, from April 28 to 30, 2023

The 48h of urban agriculture is the event that celebrates spring and honors green initiatives in cities. On April 28 (evening), 29 and 30, 2023, a whole program of animations, workshops... free (for the overwhelming majority of them) that await you!

La Grange, the new living space in the Parisian countryside

La Grange, nestled in the woods in the north-west of the Yvelines (78), is the ideal destination to go green with family or friends. This new place of life in the Parisian countryside is composed, among other things, of a restaurant, an educational farm and a "guinguette" open from the first rays of the sun. A real country experience to escape from the city, without going too far!

Naruto Shippuden: a free travelling escape game in Ile-de-France

How about a Naruto escape game? Head to several Klépierre shopping centers in the Ile-de-France region (Val d'Europe (77), Belle Epine (94), Les Arcades (93) and Art de Vivre (95)) for an immersive, fun and free experience from April 18 to November 11. Discover this unique event that combines cult manga and escape games for the pleasure of fans and neophytes!