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Salmonella poisoning: several brands of kibbles recalled for contamination

A massive recall of kibbles for cats and dogs has been carried out in France, due to salmonella poisoning: we take stock of the brands concerned.

Star Academy: casting for season 13 is now open!

During the last prime, broadcast on TF1 this Saturday, December 28, 2024, presenter Nikos Aliagas announced some big news: casting for the new season is open. We tell you all about it.

Olympic Games 2024: discover the 4 favorite sportsmen and women of France this year 2024

The results are in: find out who France's favorite Olympic and Paralympic athletes are for this year 2024!

January 1st bath: what are the origins of this tradition in France?

Every year, there's no shortage of reports on this subject: whole groups of particularly motivated people are observed bathing on January 1st. But why?

Opéra de Paris: Roxane Stojanov named principal dancer this Saturday

On Saturday December 28, 2024, Roxane Stojanov was named principal dancer of the Paris Opera, following the performance of Paquita.

SNCF: disruption to night trains to the South of France expected in early 2025

In January, February and March 2025, the French night train network will experience a number of disruptions due to construction work: we take stock with you.

"Mocha Mousse, named Pantone Color of the Year 2025

Pantone has named the color of the year 2025: Mocha Mousse, reference PANTONE 17-1230, a light brown with taupe tones that should soon be appearing in fashion and home decor stores. Stay on the lookout for a trend that will bring warmth and comfort to your wardrobe!

All Paris gaming clubs threatened with closure on January 1, 2025

It's an unexpected consequence of the Barnier government's censure: Paris's gaming clubs could all close their doors on January 1, 2025.

Miss France 2026: casting for the Miss Île-de-France competition is now open!

Do you dream of taking part in the Miss France pageant? The Miss Île-de-France committee has just opened a large application form for all those who wish to take part in the next election.

SNCF: Paris-Briançon night train disrupted for work in winter 2025

Linking the capital to various railway stations in the Hautes-Alpes département (05), the night Intercités line will be disrupted throughout the winter of 2025: we take stock of the closure dates.

Weather: Paris achieves record rainfall in 2024

Few Parisians will tell you that we've been short of rain during 2024: between the major flooding of the Seine and a particularly rainy start to summer in May and June, rainfall in the capital has rarely beaten such a record. We take stock together.

(The aftermath) Christmas 2024: 12 websites to resell your Christmas gifts, no matter what ...

Every year, Christmas presents are double or nothing. Sometimes a dream, sometimes the wrong thing, the presents aren't always pleasant surprises. So, to lighten the scowl on your face, we're secretly revealing the 12 best sites for reselling "poisoned" Christmas presents. To be consulted incognito ...

Travel: 6 European capitals accessible by direct train from Paris

Amsterdam, London, Berlin... Yes, all these capitals are accessible from Paris by train, without even having to make a connection. We explain how.

Real estate: rental of furnished tourist accommodation now limited to 90 days in Paris

Paris City Hall announced on its website on December 19: from now on, renting out your principal residence as a furnished tourist accommodation will be limited to 90 days per year, from January 1, 2025.

News: an urban forest created on Place de la Catalogne in Paris

The reinvented Place de la Catalogne has been revealing its new, greener face for several months now, with an urban forest featuring no fewer than 470 trees.

Transport: an itinerary now connects Paris to the Arcachon basin by night train

Since mid-December 2024, a new stop has been served on the night train line linking Paris to Tarbes in the Pyrenees, providing a link from the capital to one of the stations in the Arcachon basin.

Eurostar: the complete practical guide to London from Paris

Since November 1994, there have been regular daily rail links between Paris and London: from the Gare du Nord, it takes 2 hours to get to London!

The first 100% electric service station opens at Porte de Saint-Ouen in Paris

A small step for the automobile, a big step for the electric car: the very first 100% electric filling station has just been inaugurated in Paris, this Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

2024 in pictures: a recap of a crazy year in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The year 2024 was particularly exceptional for the people of Paris Region, who were able to experience some great historic moments. Here's a snapshot of the year in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

Navigo or Liberté +: Which is the most cost-effective way to get around Paris?

With fares set to rise on January 1ᵉʳ 2025, the all-zone Navigo Pass will now cost €88.80 a month. An alternative, the Liberté+ card, charges only for your actual journeys. So, which of these subscriptions is the most cost-effective based on your commuting habits?