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An explosion in a famous Paris nightclub injures several people

Saturday July 6, 2024 traumatized some of the night owls out to celebrate the weekend at Pachamama ... This trendy club in the 11th arrondissement of Paris had a wall collapse, injuring several people during the evening. The cause of the tragedy is most surprising and raises a few questions ...

When should you go on vacation to avoid traffic jams? Bison Futé sees red this weekend in Ile-de-France

School vacations start on July 7, but traffic conditions are already forecast to be difficult this final weekend of June 28 and 29, 2024. Bison Futé forecasts a red Friday in the Île-de-France region.

RER A: what's changing (for the better) for line users from September 2024

More RER A trains for less saturated evenings from September 2024? Île-de-France Mobilités is improving service by replacing short trains with longer ones, responding to user demand for smoother journeys. This initiative promises to revolutionize the experience of the 1.4 million daily passengers on Europe's busiest line.

Legislative elections 2024: do you have time to register to vote?

Following the dissolution of the National Assembly, the French are invited to elect their new deputies. Is it still possible to register on your commune's electoral roll before the June 30 vote?

Bernard Pivot, journalist, writer and presenter, has died

Bernard Pivot, journalist, broadcaster and literary enthusiast, has died aged 89. An iconic figure in the French media landscape, he left his mark on generations through cult programs such as "Apostrophes" and "Bouillon de culture". Here's a look back at the exceptional career and cultural impact of this lover of the French language!

Gas prices, Prime Rénov, consultation prices, stock exchange... what's changing on May 1, 2024

From May 1, 2024, Parisians and Ile-de-France residents, like all French people, face a host of changes, with notable adjustments in healthcare, energy and training. Find out what's changing this May.

Shopping tip: two new Action stores open in Paris!

Good news for bargain-hunting Parisians! Two new Action stores are coming to the capital. The first opened in the 19th arrondissement at the end of 2023, followed by another in the 15th arrondissement this Saturday, April 27, 2024. Action, recently voted France's favorite retailer, has no intention of stopping there, and is continuing its expansion in the City of Light, with products at unbeatable prices!

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Roberto Cavalli: the Italian fashion designer of legendary prints has died aged 83

This Friday, April 12, 2024, the fashion world mourns the loss of Roberto Cavalli, who died at 83 in Florence, Italy. A legendary couturier with roaring prints, he leaves behind a flamboyant legacy that marked the history of haute couture.

Incidence rate by department at Friday June 30, 2023 in France

The incidence rate by department is an indicator to be followed very closely in order to monitor the evolution of the epidemic. We discover together the incidence rates of each department at Friday June 30, 2023.

Hospitalisations in France this Friday June 30, 2023: occupation rate of intensive care beds by region

Data on the coronavirus situation in France continues to be closely monitored. This Friday June 30, 2023, 9.47 % of intensive care beds in France are occupied.

Coronavirus in Paris and Ile-de-France: 0 Covid deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases

We take stock of the situation in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Find out more about the specific situation in the Paris region, by department. This Friday June 30, 2023, 0 additional deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases in intensive care.

Frédéric Mitterrand, former Minister of Culture, has died

Frédéric Mitterrand, emblematic figure of culture and former minister under Nicolas Sarkozy, died on March 21, 2024 at the age of 76, following an aggressive illness. A look back at the career of a man deeply passionate about Culture, in the broadest sense of the term.

Olympic Games 2024: French athletes' outfits and where to find the collection in Paris

For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Stéphane Ashpool and Le Coq Sportif are dressing French athletes in a sporty-chic style in keeping with the spirit of Modern France. A collection that combines sport, fashion and craftsmanship, all in a context of eco-responsibility and proximity, dear to the designer's values. Find out more about our points of sale.

Enshrinement of abortion in the Constitution: a giant-screen retransmission at the Trocadéro

This Monday, March 4, 2024 marks a historic day for France, with the expected inclusion of voluntary interruption of pregnancy (IVG) in the Constitution. The vote, to be held in the Salle des Congrès at the Château de Versailles, could make France the first country to constitutionally guarantee this right. In collaboration with the Fondation des Femmes, the municipality of Paris will be broadcasting the event on a giant screen at the Trocadéro, on the Esplanade des Libertés et des Droits de l'Homme, enabling everyone to experience this historic moment together.

RATP: soon, the Paris metro will no longer stop in the event of passenger discomfort

Paris metros will no longer stop in the event of passenger discomfort, and will be quicker to restart following news of a suspicious package. Following her appearance on the set of BFM Business, Valérie Pécresse announced significant changes in the context of transport in the Paris region, to be fully ready in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The new measures should be in place by next June.

Zombie deer disease: What are the symptoms? Can it spread to humans?

The "zombie deer" disease now haunts the forests, causing concern among scientists who, fearing transmission to humans, are sounding the alarm in the face of the virus' unshakeable resistance. What are the symptoms? How is the threat evolving?

Fast Fashion: soon a €5 surcharge on Shein or Temu clothing?

Is Fast Fashion living out its final days in France? A new bill proposes a bonus-malus system for clothing, depending on its environmental impact, with industry giants such as Shein and Temu in the firing line.

Children's rides: will horses and other animals soon be removed from carousels?

While the parks are in full swing during the school vacations, some unexpected news is shaking up the world of carousels: the cult carousels that have enchanted entire generations could soon change radically ...

Pompes funèbres must pay royalties to Sacem for funeral music

Pompes funèbres must now pay royalties to Sacem (Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique) for broadcasting music at funerals, following a recent court ruling. A case that raises questions about copyright management in the delicate context of funerals, prompting the sector to rethink its practices.