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News: take part in the inauguration of the Olympic bridge linking Île-Saint-Denis to Saint-Denis

After many years of work and an exclusive opening during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the bridge linking Île-Saint-Denis to Saint-Denis will be officially inaugurated this Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Paris weather: winter temperatures arrive next weekend

While we've been enjoying milder temperatures for the past few days, with a brief return to autumnal temperatures, that's not going to last, as from next weekend, December 7 and 8, winter sets in for good in the capital.

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.

Modeling: a giant casting session in Paris to flush out tomorrow's top models

The Claw Models is launching a giant casting session for supermodels in Paris on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Come to the modeling agency's offices to try your luck at becoming the new face of a major fashion house or the cover model of a famous fashion magazine!

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: officiants' outfits designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Notre-Dame de Paris is about to be reborn, adorned with the flamboyant couture creations of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac! The French designer, king of primary colors, has been chosen to reinvent the liturgical vestments for the cathedral's grand re-opening celebrations.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the left bank upper quays closed as of Wednesday, December 4

Notre-Dame de Paris reopens at last! More than five years after the cathedral burned down in 2019, it will reopen its doors this weekend, December 7 and 8, 2024. A major security detail has been deployed around Notre-Dame for the reopening festivities, including the closure of the left bank high quays from this Wednesday, December 4.

RER B: a serious accident slows down traffic in Seine-Saint-Denis

On Tuesday December 3, 2024, a serious passenger accident between La Courneuve and Aubervilliers caused major disruption to the line's traffic.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: shops closed on December 7 and 8

The reopening of Notre-Dame is approaching, and numerous security measures are planned for the occasion. This Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8, 2024, several businesses will be closed to ensure the smooth running of the cathedral's reopening festivities.

Danse avec les stars: Olympic medallist Florent Manaudou joins the cast of the 14th season

The very first contestant in the new season of Danse avec les stars has been revealed, and it's none other than Florent Manaudou, French swimmer and Olympic medalist.

Île-de-France traffic: more than 430km of traffic jams on the roads this morning

The Sytadin service, which enables real-time traffic observation, recorded more than 430km of traffic jams this Monday, December 2, 2024 in the Île-de-France region. The traffic jams are due to two accidents that occurred this morning.

The Maison du dessin de presse in Paris should open in 2027, says Rachida Dati

After a long period of uncertainty, Culture Minister Rachida Dati has confirmed that the Maison du dessin de presse will indeed open in Paris' 6th arrondissement in 2027.

A new train line will link Paris directly to Mont Saint-Michel, starting in December

From December 2024, the direct line between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel will reopen, offering particularly attractive ticket prices.

Musée Cognacq-Jay closed for several days after "extremely violent" robbery

On the morning of Wednesday November 20, 2024, the Musée Cognacq-Jay was robbed "with great violence". The museum will remain closed until December 10, 2024.

Disneyland Paris: new pricing policy for admission tickets

The news just broke this Tuesday, November 19, 2024: from now on, Disneyland Paris theme park will apply a new pricing policy on park admission tickets.

Family allowances, RSA, Prime d'Activité... what's changing in April 2025

What's in store for April 2025? From April 1, 2025, in France, the CAF will be raising its social security benefits. We take a look at what's changing, and what could have an impact on your day-to-day life.

Parc Astérix: voted Best Amusement Park in France for the 3ᵉ year - find out why

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in style with yet another distinction. The site was voted best theme park in France, in the "over one million visitors" category, at the Parcs Fans Awards 2024. A title won for the third year running, thanks to the combined votes of thousands of fans and specialist influencers. We tell you why.

News: vote to name the paths in Martin Luther King Park in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

Until December 1, Parisians and the curious can take part in a survey to name the alleys of one of the 17th arrondissement's most famous gardens.

Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney.

The most beautiful Ile-de-France tree of 2024 is an elm: discover it at Crouy-sur-Ourcq (77)

Like every year, botany enthusiasts await the results of the competition for the most beautiful tree in the Paris region. This year, it's a specimen planted in Crouy-sur-Ourcq that is drawing its thorn from the lot, with a view to competing for the title of "Tree of the Year 2024".

Vulcain, the largest dinosaur auctioned this Saturday, November 16 in Dampierre-en-Yvelines

The Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is set to host an unprecedented event: the auction of Vulcan, a 150 million-year-old specimen of Apatosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever offered for sale. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, this exceptional auction promises to exceed its estimate of between 3 and 5 million euros. You still have until November 15 to admire it before it leaves for its buyer.