Île de france - activities

Coronavirus: a factory built in Blanc-Mesnil to manufacture 500,000 masks per day

The production of masks is increasing in France as deconfinement is getting closer. A factory is being built in Blanc-Mesnil, Seine-Saint-Denis, and is expected to manufacture up to 500,000 surgical masks per day from early May.

Coronavirus: sick soon to stay in Accor hotels in Île-de-France

In an interview for Franceinter, hotel group Accor president Sébastien Bazin said that several hotels will welcome from April 16 as of evening covid-19 sick, “asymptomatic or weak carriers” but contagious.

Coronavirus: outdoor workout during the day allowed again almost everywhere in Ile-de-France

After following Paris' example, most of Ile-de-France is allowing workout during the day again. The ban of running between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. remains yet in force in some cities in Val-de-Marne and in Paris.

Deconfinement in France: the government’s different scenarios

When and how will deconfinement happen in France? This is the question everyone is asking while confinement is said to be extended, at least until April 15th, 2020. Heard during a fact-finding mission of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said the end of confinement will surely not happen “in one go, everywhere and for everyone”.

Coronavirus: streets are disinfected in several cities in Ile-de-France

Many cities in Ile-de-France have started to disinfect streets and urban furniture to curb the coronavirus propagation.

Coronavirus: Île-de-France hospitals soon to be overcrowded?

Are Île-de-France and Parisian hospitals soon to be crowded because of coronavirus? This is what seem to be suggesting several health professionals already figuring out solutions to address the problem… Let’s have a look on the situation!

Coronavirus: bus shuttles reserved only for the hospital staff in Paris

Île-de-France Movilités has announced to set up from March 23rd and for as long as it’s needed twenty bus shuttles reserved only for the hospital staff. Goal? Help the health staff in Île-de-France move around more easily as the public transit traffic is already very limited.

Coronavirus: what solutions for parents who have to keep their children home?

To curb the coronavirus pandemic in France, head of state Emmanuel Macron has announced to shut down daycares, schools, junior high schools, high schools and universities as from Monday March 16 and until further notice. A measure many parents feared… So what solutions do they have to keep their children home?

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA settles in Eaubonne

It’s official, the United-States of America Olympic delegation has already chosen where to settle in for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The Centre départemental de formation et d’animations sportives du Val d’Oise in Eaubonne will accomodate the 1200 American athletes.

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Île Saint Denis’s fluvial eco-district

Among the upcoming installations of the Olympic village for Paris 2024, the Île Saint Denis’s fluvial eco-district enjoys eco-friendly constructions in harmony with the Seine.

December 5 strike: measures to help you get around in Paris and Île de France

Thursday December 5, 2019 is likely to be very difficult for most of us because of a major social movement aiming at pointing out the reform of pensions. To help you get around in Île de France during these strikes, the region president Valérie Pécresse has announced several measures such as a pay back when carpooling.

Traffic in Paris: 1000 tractors expected on November 27 at the gates of the city

Before the national strike on December 5, 2019 against the reform of pensions, farmers will show how fed up they are on Wednesday November 27, 2019. A thousand tractors are said to come to the gates of Paris leading to a heavy traffic disruption.

Shopping Outlets in Paris

Shopping for name brands at low prices, that’s what outlets are for! To save you some time, we’ve taken inventory and compared the different outlets just around the city, including Vallée Village, One Nation Paris, Marques Avenues, Usine Center and Usine Mode et Maison... Let's go and discover some good deals!

The best hikes to enjoy a (real) change of scenery

Craving a true change of scenery even though in Paris? We offer you a selection of the most beautiful hikes departing from the French capital to breath a new air in a few hours only.

Roger Waters presents Us + Them: exclusive movie session on October 3, 2019

The many fans of Roger Waters are expected in movie theaters on Thursday October 3, 2019 for the exclusive screening of Us + Them, a mind-blowing visual and sound production to experience on a big screen.

3 hikes to feel like on vacations, even in Paris

How about a beautiful hike for the summer vacations in Paris? With Helloways, we have selected some easily accessible hikes from the French capital to offer you a very nice chance of scenery. To feel like on holidays while staying in Paris!

The Cure, Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park at the cinema

Relive The Cure's July 2018 concert in London's Hyde Park on the big screen. Visit Pathé and Gaumont cinemas on Thursday, July 11, 2019 for this unique screening.

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.

Make Music Day 2019 at La Maison de la Radio in Paris

On Friday June 21, 2019, the Orchestre National de France will perform on the stage of the La Maison de La Radio auditorium to celebrate the new edition of Make Music Day.

“Arena on Ice”: Temporary 1800-sqm ice-skating rink at Paris AccorHotels Arena

Save the date! On Saturday February 16, 2019, the large AccorHotels Arena Paris venue will turn into an 1800-sqm ice-skating rink for a night to experience exclusively from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.