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Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements this Sunday, February 2, 2025

Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Ramadan 2025 France: what you need to know about this month of fasting for Muslims

Ramadan is a special holy month in the Hegira calendar. During this period, observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Here's what you need to know about Ramadan 2025 in France: dates, ftour time, Night of Destiny, Night of Doubt, we take stock.

Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads, Messenger, Meta apps out of order

If you're a social network user, you've probably noticed the problem. On this Wednesday, December 11, 2024, a massive outage is affecting Meta's main applications. Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger have been inaccessible since 6.30pm, a problem of global proportions that is currently being resolved. Wondering when they'll be up and running again? We give you the lowdown.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: the world's most beautiful car-free avenue for New Year's Eve 2025

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the world's most beautiful avenue in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. Next dates to note: Tuesday December 31, 2024 and Sunday February 2, 2025.

Christmas 2024-2025 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2024, Vincennes is delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice skating rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025!

La Bûche de Noël Flocon 2024 de l'hôtel Lutetia Paris: a gourmet blizzard by Nicolas Guercio

Looking for an exquisite and unique Yule log for the festive season? Discover Nicolas Guercio's incredible new creation for the Hotel Lutetia. The pastry chef's musical "Flocon" log is available by reservation only until December 22, 2024, for collection at the palace on December 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile, the festive karaoke on the Champs-Élysées

BAM Karaoke Box Etoile has finally opened its doors a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées! Originally scheduled to open in 2020, the festive spot has been waiting to break your voice since September 9, 2021. Warm up your vocal chords, your evening is likely to be melodious (or not).

Ephemeris of September 28 in Paris: Fire at Le Printemps department store

On the morning of September 28, 1921, 40 years after the first fire, Le Printemps department store was the scene of a fire that ravaged the interior of the second building under construction.

Ephemeris of September 23 in Paris: The first flight of the balloon Le Neptune during the Siege of Paris

On September 23, 1870, with Paris under siege from the Prussian army, the first balloon took off from Place Saint-Pierre. Christened Le Neptune, the aircraft took off carrying 125 kilos of official dispatches for members of the government who had retreated to Tours.

Ephemeris of September 17 in Paris: Bomb attack in front of Tati, rue de Rennes

On September 17, 1986, Paris was once again the target of a terrorist attack on the rue de Rennes. For two weeks, the capital had been the scene of a series of attacks, claimed by a pro-Iranian terrorist network working on behalf of the Lebanese Hezbollah. The bomb, planted in front of the Tati store, killed 7 people and wounded 55, putting an end to this "black September".

Ephemeris for September 15 in Paris: Attack on the Publicis drugstore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

On September 15, 1974, a grenade exploded in the Saint-Germain drugstore, killing 2 people and wounding 34 others. The attack was blamed on the revolutionary terrorist Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, known as Carlos.

September 10th Paris Ephemeris: Tornado wreaks havoc in the heart of Paris

On September 10, 1896, a tornado formed in the heart of Paris, just a stone's throw from Place Saint-Sulpice. In just a few minutes, the phenomenon swept across the capital, ravaging everything in its path.

Ephemeris of September 7 in Paris: The requisitioning of Parisian cabs, the "cabs de la Marne".

On September 6 and 7, 1914, 1,300 Parisian cabs were requisitioned by the French army to send reinforcements to the front line of the Battle of the Marne. The "Taxis de la Marne" carried 6,000 infantrymen, helping to halt the advance of German troops towards Paris.

Belleville Food Market in Indian summer mode

The Food Market returns this Thursday, September 19, 2024. This market-canteen, which has become a must-see, is going into Indian summer mode to prolong the vacation spirit. We're saying "no" to the back-to-school blues, and we're off to feast on Mediterranean street food at low prices.

Ephemeris of September 4 in Paris: Gambetta proclaims the Third Republic

On September 4, 1870, Léon Gambetta proclaimed the Third Republic in the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, following the fall of the Second Empire after Napoleon III's defeat at Sedan, and in the face of the obstinacy of the Parisian people.

Etoile Voltaire: a new cinema designed as a living space with a green rooftop in Paris

Beware! A hot new place to live is coming soon to Paris! Etoile Voltaire, a project we've been waiting for since 2016, is coming to Paris' 11th arrondissement. The program includes 5 cinemas, a green rooftop and a solidarity restaurant!

Halloween at Nigloland for Nigloween 2024

Nigloland, the family theme park in the heart of nature, located in Champagne less than 2h30 from Paris, is going all out for Halloween from October 5 to November 11, 2024. Pumpkins everywhere, monsters of all kinds, witches' village, here's a glimpse of what awaits you in this magnificent park for Halloween!

Ephemeris of September 2 in Paris: The September Massacres

On September 2, 1792, the Sans-Culottes broke into Paris prisons and massacred a thousand inmates suspected of being counter-revolutionaries and in favor of the King's return.

Ephemeris for September 1st in Paris: The founding of the Sorbonne

On September 1, 1257, the Sorbonne was founded by Robert de Sorbon, chaplain and confessor to King Louis IX. Initially dedicated to destitute students, the school quickly became Europe's leading cultural and scientific center, thanks to the quality and wealth of its teaching.

Ephemeris of August 28 in Paris: The Black Death epidemic

In August 1348, Paris faced a terrible disease that spared neither women, children, nobles nor the poor. Within 4 years, the Black Death epidemic would decimate a third of the Parisian population.