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The Westin Paris Vendôme: the legendary hotel a stone's throw from the Tuileries closes its doors

The Westin Paris Vendôme will close its doors at the end of April 2025, marking the end of an emblematic chapter in Parisian hotel history. Ideally located between Place Vendôme, Concorde and the Tuileries, the hotel is about to embark on a major 5-star refurbishment, with reopening scheduled for 2028.

Travelski Night Express: the new night train linking Paris to the Alps in winter 2025

This winter 2025/2026, a new night train will whistle its way to the summits: the Travelski Night Express will link Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice in just eight hours! Head for eight of Savoie's flagship resorts, in a comfortable sleeper car, for an all-in-one trip including transport, accommodation... and arrival with skis on (or almost with) your feet!

Death of Pope Francis: a solemn mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris this Friday

A solemn mass in tribute to Pope Francis will be celebrated this Friday, April 25, 2025 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, presided over by Monsignor Laurent Ulrich. The ceremony will pray for the repose of the Holy Father's soul. Tourist visits to the cathedral are temporarily suspended.

Jean Paul Gaultier finally appoints a new permanent artistic director

The Maison Jean Paul Gaultier suspends its one-off collaborations with designers and finally welcomes a permanent artistic director. At 37, Duran Lantink takes the reins of the legendary house. Who is he really, and what is he preparing for this new chapter?

Paris: conventional traffic soon to return to Place du Trocadéro

According to Le Parisien, the City of Paris is beginning to remove the concrete blocks installed for the Olympics from the Place du Trocadéro in the 16th arrondissement. Full traffic flow around the square should be restored by May 15.

Income tax returns, CROUS scholarships, employer contributions... what's changing on May 1, 2025

From May 1, 2025, Parisians and Ile-de-France residents, like all French citizens, face a number of changes, with significant adjustments for businesses and individuals alike. Find out what's changing this May.

Easter: the Holy Tunic on display at Saint-Denys Basilica in Argenteuil

For Easter in Argenteuil, the Holy Tunic of Christ is exceptionally on display at the Saint-Denys Basilica from April 18 to May 11, 2025. A rare ostension expected by 400,000 faithful.

Offline: Paris dares to hold its first 100% phone-free day this summer

How about unplugging for real? On June 22, the City of Paris is throwing down the gauntlet: a day without phones. On the Quai de Solférino, in the 7th arrondissement, you'll collectively press pause for an interlude without pings, stories or frenetic scrolling - just to rediscover the thrill of talking to each other in real life and rediscover the capital without a screen in your way.

Spotify global outage: music streaming platform inaccessible until further notice

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Spotify streaming platform suffered a worldwide outage. A server error prevents access to playlists and podcasts, leaving users without music.

Parc Monceau: off-leash trial for dogs from April 16

From April 16 to June 30, 2025, dogs will be able to roam freely every morning from 7am to 9am in a dedicated area of the Parc Monceau. This first-of-its-kind experiment in Paris is organized by the 8th arrondissement town hall, in partnership with the Monceau Dog Club.

Trenitalia plans to launch a new high-speed line from Paris to London

In a few years' time, Italy's Trenitalia plans to set up operations in England, with a view to operating a service between Paris and London.

Eiffel Tower lights up and displays the word "Peace" this April 16 in Paris

To support peace and Palestinian and Israeli activists, the City of Paris is lighting up the Eiffel Tower on April 16, 2025, starting at 9pm.

Fire in the 17th arrondissement: several areas of Paris closed to traffic

On the evening of Monday April 7, a major fire engulfed the Syctom waste sorting center in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. This Tuesday, April 8, several sectors are closed to the public to facilitate the clean-up of the area.

Fire in the 17th arrondissement sorting center: is there a risk of toxic fumes?

On Monday April 7, 2025, a fire broke out in a sorting center in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. In and around the capital, thick smoke was observed by local residents. Are there any risks involved?

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday, May 4, 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, May 4, 2025.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: the most beautiful car-free avenue in the world on Sunday, May 4, 2025

The Champs-Élysées is pedestrianized one Sunday a month all year round! It's a chance 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 date: Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Which store will replace Fnac on the Champs Élysées?

Since the closure of Fnac Champs-Élysées at the end of 2024, the avenue's most coveted spot had brands salivating ... To no one's surprise, the new brand arriving in 2025 is sure to get the wearers swinging! We tell you all about it.

The sublime Japanese garden of the Musée Albert Kahn and its other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Sparks from the Palais de la Découverte: what future for the site after the museum reopens?

The Palais de la Découverte will soon be reopening its doors to the public after several years of renovation work. So what's to become of Les Étincelles du Palais de la Découverte, the place specially opened in the 15th arrondissement to make up for the museum's closure?

Danse avec les stars: all the news from the show's 14th season

For its 14th season, the TV show Danse avec les stars, broadcast on TF1, is making a big splash, with a fine cast and a number of personalities who are particularly popular with the public.