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Ephemeris of August 19 in Paris: The Liberation of Paris

From August 19 to 25, 1944, Paris was finally liberated from German occupation. It was the triumph of the Allies and fighting France, and the establishment of General de Gaulle as leader of a liberated and victorious France.

Ephemeris for August 17: Last convoy of deportees and closure of the Drancy camp

On August 17, 1944, the last convoy of deportees left the Drancy camp for Buchenwald. The following day, 1,467 prisoners were liberated.

History fact: it happened on August 18 in Paris, Henry IV’s wedding at Notre-Dame de Paris

On August 18, 1572, Henry of Navarre – future king Henry IV – marries Marguerite of Valois – or Queen Margot – the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. An alliance by way of reconciliation between the Catholic and the Protestant Churches that will lead to the St. Bartholomew’s Day massacre in spite of everything.

Covid Île-de-France, 3 departments with incidence rates of over 200, towards new restrictions?

The coronavirus epidemic in the Paris region has seen a significant decline. However, due to the Delta variant becoming dominant in the region, Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region saw a rebound in the epidemic. In three départements, the incidence rate exceeds 200 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a decisive threshold that may give rise to further restrictions.

Ephemeris of August 16 in Paris: Resistance fighters ambushed in the Bois de Boulogne

On August 16, 1944, a few days before the Liberation of Paris, French Resistance fighters were ambushed in the Bois de Boulogne and shot by SS officers and French Gestapo agents.

Ephemeris for August 15 in Paris: Laying the foundation stone of the Arc de Triomphe

On August 15, 1806, the first stone was laid for the Arc de Triomphe, built by order of Napoleon 1st to commemorate the victories of the French armies.

Ephemeris for August 14th in Paris: Willy Ronis' birth at the foot of the Butte Montmartre

On August 14, 1910, Willy Ronis was born at the foot of the Butte Montmartre. In love with Paris, the photographer spent his life capturing scenes of everyday Parisian life with tenderness and poetry, preferring snapshots taken in the moment to staged images.

Coronavirus: health pass, end of the tolerance period for bars, restaurants...

While the epidemic is escalating in France, the government relies on mass vaccination to curb the fourth wave. Therefore, the health pass is to be extended from August 9, 2021 to long-haul transportation, bars and restaurants. The period of tolerance ends this Monday August 16.

Covid: Health pass mandatory in many shopping malls starting from this Monday

Starting from Monday August 16, 2021, the health pass is required in at least 126 shopping malls and department stores in France covering over 20,000sqm of surface.

Ephemeris for August 13 in Paris: Eugène Delacroix's death, rue de Furstemberg

On August 13, 1863, the painter Eugène Delacroix breathed his last in his apartment on rue de Furstemberg, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Ephemeris of August 11 in Paris: The total solar eclipse of 1999

On August 11, 1999, in Paris and the rest of France, the Moon totally eclipsed the Sun for just under 3 minutes. It was the last total eclipse of the 20th century, and also of the second millennium.

Ephemeris of August 12 in Paris: Creation of the Gaumont film company

On August 12, 1895, Gaumont was founded by Léon Gaumont, who had no idea that he had just created the oldest film production company in history.

Ephemeris for August 8: Signing of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye peace edict

Signed on August 8, 1570, the Treaty of Peace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye put an end to the third French War of Religion, then in progress for two years, and granted Protestants freedom of worship within a territorial limit, as well as four cities of safety. However, the peace was short-lived, culminating in the resumption of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants two years later, on the night of St. Bartholomew's Day.

Coronavirus: Extension of the Health Pass, what has changed since August 9, in France

As the Delta variant causes a new surge in the coronavirus epidemic in France, the government has decided to extend the health pass starting from Monday August 9 to more daily life places. A measure instated progressively. Here is what changes in France starting from today.

Paris 2024: the giant flag of the Eiffel Tower soon to be recycled as clothing

As it could not be deployed this Sunday because of strong winds at the top of the Eiffel Tower, the huge Olympic flag of the size of a soccer field will be recycled as clothing.

Ephemeris of August 10 in Paris: Sans-Culottes seize the Tuileries Palace

On August 10, 1792, the Sans-Culottes stormed the Tuileries Palace in a bloody day that sounded the death knell for royalty and monarchy in France.

RER A: summer 2021 renovation works, and stations closed

As it happens every summer, renovation works are likely to disturb RER A users. But this year, the famous RER line A will be renovated from June 26 to August 29, 2021 included. Discover now the works and stations closed this summer on the RER A.

August 9 ephemeris: The last shell fired by Big Bertha on Paris

On August 9, 1918, the Big Bertha fired a final shell at Paris, bringing to an end 4 months of incessant bombardment of the capital. A veritable weapon of psychological warfare, this German army artillery piece had a range of 128km, a record for the time.

Ephemeris for August 7 in Paris: Aviator Charles Godefroy flies under the Arc de Triomphe

On August 7, 1919, French aviator Charles Godefroy achieved the feat of flying under the Arc de Triomphe, to the astonishment of Parisians.

Health pass: vaccine, negative test, natural immunity, how to get it?

It is official, the health pass is now an indispensable key to make the most of places from life before Covid. But how can you get it?