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All Saints' Day: how to avoid traffic jams in the Paris region?

This Friday, October 25, 2024, Bison Futé forecasts very heavy traffic in the Île-de-France region, classified red in the departure direction, marking the start of the All Saints' Day vacation crossroads. With traffic set to remain heavy on Saturday, here are some tips on how to avoid traffic jams.

The Maison du dessin de presse in Paris: is the project still on the drawing board?

Emmanuel Macron has made his choice: Paris will host the future "European or international house of press cartoons". The new facility is due to open in the 6th arrondissement. However, the project currently seems to be at a standstill.

Weather: has Indian summer arrived in Paris?

Bright sunshine and rising temperatures: after a few weeks of cold weather, the heat seems to be back in Paris. Can we speak of an Indian summer in France?

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements in October

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

TGV Inoui Comedy Club: SNCF tests a new concept this Thursday, October 17 with Baptiste Lecaplain

Unexpected! The SNCF is preparing to test a brand new concept: the TGV Inoui Comedy Club, a comedy club on board one of its trains. The first test will take place this Thursday, October 17, on a TGV between Paris and Lille, with Baptiste Lecaplain as the first guest.

Winter truce: dates and protections in force for winter 2024-2025

Every year, the winter truce is put in place, preventing tenants from being evicted from their homes during the coldest months of the year. Here are the dates to remember for winter 2024-2025.

Gad Elmaleh: the comedian will transform the Chez Michou cabaret into a place dedicated to humor

According to BFM TV, Gad Elmaleh is to buy Chez Michou, a cabaret in receivership, to turn it into "a place for comedy and humor, while keeping the soul of the place".

Asterix, Dogmatix, Obelix and the Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin

As of October 23, Asterix, Obelix and the other irreducible Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin in Paris: meet them at the heart of an original scenography, and have your photo taken with them!

Pékin Express: casting for the new season is now open

Back on M6 for season 19, the Pékin Express show presented by Stéphane Rotenberg is now opening its casting call in France, for adventurers wishing to be part of this unique experience.

Pink October 2024: breast cancer screening and awareness centers in Paris

During this month of breast cancer awareness, the City of Paris is mobilizing to help all women stay healthy. From October 1 to November 7, 2024, on the occasion of Pink October, numerous screening and meeting spaces are opening their doors in Paris.

Where to pick mushrooms around Paris, in the Ile-de-France region?

With the current good weather, mushrooms are in for a real treat. So now's the time to take a walk in the woods and harvest some delicious mushrooms. But be careful not to pick the wrong ones. We give you a list of the forests where you can find them and tips on how to recognize them.

Harry Potter: Maggie Smith, the incomparable Professor McGonagall in the saga, has died

Maggie Smith, British film and theater legend best known for her roles as Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter saga and Lady Violet Crawley in the Downton Abbey series, died on September 27, 2024 at the age of 89.

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.

The Eiffel Tower sparkles in gold this Saturday evening in support of the fight against pediatric cancer

Exceptionally, this Saturday evening, September 21, the Eiffel Tower will sparkle in gold at 8:30 p.m. to raise awareness of pediatric cancers, as part of the Septembre en Or initiative. The campaign, spearheaded by the Gravir collective and the Société française des cancers de l'Enfant, highlights a reality that affects more than 2,500 children and teenagers in France every year.

Pont d'Iéna becomes pedestrian and traffic-free

The City of Paris has announced the definitive closure of the Pont d'Iéna to automobile traffic. This emblematic bridge, which links the Eiffel Tower to the Palais de Chaillot, is becoming a pedestrian zone to improve visitor safety and enhance its tourist appeal. Here's a look back at the reasons for this transformation and the details of the new arrangement.

Musée de la Vie Romantique closed for renovation until spring 2026

Here's a piece of news that should sadden Paris museum lovers: the Musée de la Vie Romantique is closing its doors until March 2026 to carry out a series of restoration works.

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.