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Magniv, the Sentier's restaurant x bar x club

Magniv is the restaurant that's waking up the Sentier district. At the helm of this newly-opened spot are cocktail whizzes Benjamin Chiche and Clément Faure, and in the kitchen, chef Kobi Villot-Malka, founder and chef of Tavline. In the basement, you'll find a club and bar where well-mixed cocktails are the order of the day!

Police - the strangulation method officially dropped: three more arrest methods

After causing a polemic among police officers' arrest methods, strangulation method is officially dropped for three alternative methods.

The Hoxton Paris summer 2021’s Asian-inspired healthy menu

Far from the city’s hustle and bustle, hotel The Hoxton Paris welcomes you on their wonderful plant-filled and wide terrace. To be expected, a new summer, healthy and Asian-inspired menu as well as refreshing cocktails.

Covid: the fourth wave has a “moderate” impact on Paris hospitals, Rémi Salomon assesses

This Thursday July 29, 2021, Head of AP-HP Medical Commission Rémi Salomon explained the fourth wave seems to have a “very moderate” impact on Paris hospitals. But, vigilance is required since it can still lead to “overwhelmed hospitals before the end of August”.

Covid: the National Assembly passes the health pass and caregivers' vaccination law

Following the latest governmental announcements, the National Assembly examined the draft bill about the Health Pass. And passes the measures extending the health pass and caregivers' compulsory vaccination.

Covid: Health pass, vaccination, local restrictions, Jean Castex' latest announcements

Jean Castex was invited this Wednesday July 21, 2021 on TF1 news broadcast to present the latest governmental measures and decisions applying to the health crisis, especially because of the dramatic outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. The Prime Minister has confirmed the government's strategy, namely vaccinating and health pass, considering the country entered the 4th wave. The Constitutional Council will be referred to again once the health pass bill will be voted by the Parliament. Here is more on the matter.

Mesita, the Argentine street-food counter - permanently closed

Discover Asado, the art of cooking meat over a flame and charcoal, straight from Argentina! Mesita, the counter in the 9th arrondissement, opens up a whole new world of international flavors!

Antivax: “A very hot-headed and defeatist fringe”, Gabriel Attal claims

Government spokesman Gabriel Attal addressed the demonstrations against the health pass and compulsory vaccination held this past July 17 in France in Le Parisien. He says antivax are “a very hot-headed and defeatist fringe, in minority, who would gladly do with chaos and inactivity”.

Pierre Hermé’s latest Nomade Pastries to be shipped anywhere in France

Pierre Hermé has launched his Nomade pastries! Entremets that can be shipped anywhere in France and you will love sharing with your family or friends. Ispahan, Montebello, or Orpheo, they are all to die for!

Kanopé, the coffee shop, bistro and brunch

By day, Kanopé is a coffee-shop offering classic brunch dishes. But in the evening, this new spot is transformed into a small bistro with plates to share, natural wines and signature cocktails!

Bastille Day, July 14, 2021's military parade: compulsory health pass and mask

Bastille Day aka France’s National Day on July 14 is traditionally celebrated with a military parade on the Champs-Elysées. With the Covid-19 declining everywhere in France, the parade will be back this Wednesday July 14, 2021 on the world's most beautiful avenue. And there might even be an audience to attend it. Viewers are allowed in upon health pass and if wearing a facecover or facemask.

Covid: likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August", Olivier Véran thinks

While the French are preparing the summer vacations, unless they already are enjoying it, French Health Minister Olivier Véran warned against the risk of the spread of the Delta variant, speaking of likely "over 20,000 cases per day in early August". A warning he already sent his past July 2, addressing the vaccination campaign saying the risk of a fourth wave of contaminations is likely to break out this summer because of the Delta variant.

Coronavirus - Delta variant: What you need to know about the fourth wave

While the French are enjoying their new-found freedom, the coronavirus epidemic does not seem to have said its last word. The prospect of a fourth epidemice wave at the end of summer in Europe is now a concern, specifically because of the spread of the variant Delta.

Coronavirus: Delta variant now dominating in France

The fourth wave might hit France this summer. The coronavirus epidemic is experiencing a resurgence caused by the spread of an even more contagious Covid-19 strain: the Delta variant. This Friday July 9, 2021, Santé Publique France announced the Delta variant is officially dominating in France.

Coronavirus: here are the 3 regions the Delta variant is now dominating in

As the French are enjoying their new almost normal life, the spread of the Delta variant in France casts the shadow of a likely fourth wave. This more contagious coronavirus strain is now dominating in three regions in France.

Cyril Lignac to open his Italian restaurant in Paris: Ischia

Ischia is Cyril Lignac’s latest restaurant that has been recently inaugurated in lieu of his starred restaurant Le Quinzième. On the menu, high quality Italian gastronomy and unusual Mediterranean flavors!

Covid: new case numbers in Europe rising again, WHO warns

The coronavirus epidemic once again takes Europe into fear of mass contaminations WHO considers there will be "a new wave in the WHO European region unless we remain disciplined". After declining for ten weeks in a row, as countries have already started to economically exit lcokdown, new case tolls are increasing in the Old Continent.

Lockdown exit: end of gauges, reopening of nightclubs, what changes starting from today

At the beginning of the summer 2021, France is to enter the fourth and last step of the lockdown exit plan, if the coronavirus epidemic situation allows to do so. Here is what changes in France past June 30, 2021.

Les Quais de Lutèce, the Parc Astérix hotel inaugurated

Les Quais de Lutèce, Parc Asterix's new 4-star hotel, was officially inaugurated on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, one year after its opening and confinement. Crowned the world's best themed hotel in 2020, this 150-room hotel, which features the majestic buildings of comic-book Lutetia along the reconstructed Seine, can finally welcome park visitors who have come to have a great time.

Crowds to return to stadiums: no more gauges starting from June 30

Starting from May 19, open-air and indoor sports facilities could receive crowds again with a gauge limited to 800 people indoor, and 1,000 outdoor. Then, from June 9, the government allowed up to 5,000 people in sporting facilities subject to a health pass. Now, limits are lifted starting from this Wednesday June 30. Keep reading to find out more.