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Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville

The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024.

Ephemeris of August 28 in Paris: The Black Death epidemic

In August 1348, Paris faced a terrible disease that spared neither women, children, nobles nor the poor. Within 4 years, the Black Death epidemic would decimate a third of the Parisian population.

Ephemeris for August 26 in Paris: Opening of the first railway line from Paris

On August 26, 1837, the first railroad line out of Paris was inaugurated. This new railway line, which was also the first in France to be built solely for passenger transport, linked the capital's 8th arrondissement to Le Pecq station in the Yvelines.

Ephemeris of August 25 in Paris: General de Gaulle's speech at the Hôtel de Ville

On August 25, 1944, back in Paris, Charles de Gaulle gave his famous speech "Paris outragé! Paris brisé! Paris martyrisé! mais Paris libéré!" at the Hôtel de Ville. An impromptu speech celebrating the city's liberation and calling for national unity.

Ephemeris of August 24 in Paris: The St Bartholomew's Day Massacre

On August 24, 1572, 4,000 Huguenots were brutally murdered in Paris during the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, the culmination of the Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants.

Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

4-euro metro ticket: how long will this increased fare remain in force?

Paris public transport ticket prices have almost doubled during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, increasing the T+ ticket from €2.15 to €4. When will fares return to normal?

Patrice Laffont, French television's leading presenter, has died

Patrice Laffont, a key figure on French television in the 1990s and 2000s, died on August 7, 2024 at his home in Vaucluse. Host of the hit shows "Des chiffres et des lettres", "Fort Boyard" and "Pyramide", the man left his mark on several generations of TV viewers. Here's a look back at his prolific life at the heart of game shows.

Île-de-France: the Memorial at the former Bobigny deportation station

The former deportation station at Bobigny is transformed into a "Memorial". A place of remembrance of the deportation of the Jews of France, this site steeped in history and located in Seine-Saint-Denis opened its doors in January 2023.

Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Saturday December 28, 2024

In the blink of an eye, you'll have access to all the information you need about traffic in Paris, updated in real time. RATP Metro RER and Transilien, roadworks, traffic, major events and demonstrations, we give you all the practical information you need to know before going out in Paris this Saturday December 28, 2024.

Transport in the Ile-de-France region switches to Heatwave Plan

Faced with the oncoming heatwave, transport systems in the Paris region, and particularly in Paris, are getting into full gear: water briquettes, misters, water bottles, castles and fans are being distributed to protect travelers and spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

RATP: 3 Greater Paris lines disrupted by technical incidents this Friday, July 26

This Friday morning, July 26, just a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, three Greater Paris lines are disrupted: the RER D, and the H and N transilienne lines.

SNCF, victim of "malicious acts" last night, traffic very disrupted

SNCF reports major traffic disruptions on the Atlantic, Northern and Eastern LGV lines. On the night of Thursday July 25 to Friday July 26, just a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the rail network was the victim of "malicious acts" that had a major impact on these routes.

Paris 2024 Olympics: what flags are banned from the stands during the competition?

The first events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are underway! To support your favorite athletes in the stands, don't make a blunder on the choice of flag ... Discover the restrictions;

Tourism: How to get tax-free shopping? Instructions for use

Tourists in France can take advantage of an often overlooked opportunity: tax-free shopping. This mechanism makes it possible to save on purchases thanks to VAT exemption. But how exactly do you benefit? Follow the guide!

Definitive closure of the French stores of this famous cosmetics brand

The Body Shop's cult cosmetics are set to disappear from French shelves. Announced for July 17, 2024, the closure of The Body Shop stores in France will put an end to a beauty saga that began in 1982. But there is still hope for fans of the brand ...

Île-de-France: ozone pollution episode this Friday, July 19, 2024 - recommendations

Airparif announces a new episode of Ozone (O3) pollution this Friday, July 19, 2024 in Paris, but also throughout the Île-de-France region. Discover the recommendations to follow.

Paris 2024 Olympics: museums and monuments closed during the opening ceremony

D-0 to the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games! Faced with such a big event and its constraints, many Parisian museums prefer to close their doors this July 26, 2024.

Shelley Duvall, the Shining actress, has died

American actress Shelley Duvall, famous for her role in Stanley Kubrick's Shining, has died aged 75. Found lifeless in her Texas home, she succumbed to complications related to diabetes.

SNCF: how do you transport a double bass on a TGV?

With the SNCF experimenting with the carriage of double basses for musicians on its TGV Inoui trains this summer, following a complaint from musicians, what is the procedure for taking a double bass on board the train? What procedures need to be followed? Are there any restrictions? We take a look!