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Fine particle pollution: an episode expected this Friday, January 19 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

With current weather conditions hampering the dispersion of pollutants from road traffic and domestic heating, particulate concentrations are expected to rise this Friday, January 19, in Paris and parts of the Ile-de-France region. In places, these levels may exceed the alert threshold.

Paris 2024: shopkeepers on the Champ-de-Mars must leave to make way for the Olympics

The Champ-de-Mars' iconic attractions are being forced to leave to make way for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In fact, they may never return ...

Sales: a history dating back to the birth of department stores

Sales are the shopping event that reveals great bargains during two eagerly awaited periods in the year, for the winter and summer seasons. Beyond the commercial aspect, discount sales have a rich history dating back to the early 19th century ...

Internet shopping: fitting rooms in selected post offices

La Poste has been testing fitting rooms in its offices since the end of 2023, including Paris École Militaire and Paris Trinité. Initially scheduled to run for 6 months, this initiative enables customers to try on the clothes or accessories they receive as soon as they collect their parcel, and, in the event of dissatisfaction, to return the items immediately to the sender.

Recover building materials free of charge anywhere in Île-de-France with this application

Cycle Zero is an innovative application that revolutionizes DIY by making construction site surplus materials available to private individuals free of charge. Economical and ecological, it addresses the rising cost of building materials and solves the problem of waste left over from building sites.

Summer sales 2024 in Paris: opening hours and exceptional store & mall openings

The 2024 summer sales run from June 26 to July 23, 2024. To mark the occasion, shopping malls and department stores in Paris and the Ile-de-France region are changing their opening hours, and offering special events for shopaholics!

Gaming: a 13-year-old completes Tetris and sets a world record

Willis Gibson, aka Blue Scuti, a 13-year-old American boy, achieved the unthinkable by finishing the NES game Tetris last December, a historic feat that shocked the gaming community. A moment captured in a video released on January 2, 2024. We take stock!

Recycling: source separation of biowaste compulsory for all from January 1 in France

As part of France's anti-waste law, source separation of biowaste is set to become widespread. As a result, from January 1, 2024, every household will have to have a solution for sorting its food waste and other biodegradable natural waste.

New Year's Eve 2024: consumption and purchase of alcohol banned in certain arrondissements this December 31

This Sunday, December 31, 2023, New Year's Eve, the Paris Prefecture de Police is reiterating, as it did last year, certain rules to ensure the festivities go smoothly. We take a look together.

Emily in Paris: become an extra on the set of season 4 of the series

Are you a fan of the series Emily in Paris? Then this news should interest you: if you're between 16 and 70, the series' casting team is looking for its extras for season 4, scheduled for summer 2024.

January is the month of white. What is the origin of this tradition dedicated to household linen?

The month of white returns this new year with a flurry of promotions on household linen to be discovered from January 1, 2024! What is this tradition? Where does it come from?

Metro: who was Etienne Marcel, after whom the metro station is named?

If you've ever taken the Paris metro, and more specifically, line 4, chances are you've passed (or even got off) at the Etienne Marcel stop, on the border of the 1st and 2nd arrondissements. Yet few of us know the story of the man behind the name.

Cycling: where can cyclists and touring cyclists find the right places in Paris?

Paris, the cycling capital? Although the French capital is not nearly as well-equipped as Paris in terms of cycle paths and other facilities for two-wheeled activities, it does have a number of "Accueil vélo" label sites. Here's a short list to keep in mind if you're planning to visit Paris on a cycling trip!

Yellow alert: Christmas Village, gardens, parks and cemeteries closed in Paris this Saturday

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, due to the day's weather, Paris City Hall has taken the decision to close parks, gardens and other green spaces to the public, until further notice.

Paris: the 10 steepest streets in the capital, for calf and cardio training

Ahhh Paris, its historic monuments, its flat quays along the Seine and its pretty cafés! For the most part, Paris prides itself on being a relatively flat city, with the exception of a few steep streets.

Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire

Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season!

Jardins du Faubourg's all-you-can-eat brunch, Italian style

Les Jardins du Faubourg relaunches its all-you-can-eat brunch under the tutelage of its new Italian Chef: Davide Pecorella. Head for Paris's 8th arrondissement, and take a seat under the luminous glass roof or on the lovely leafy terrace, for a truly relaxing, gourmet experience.

Domestic violence: new emergency aid for victims, from December 1, 2023

Minister of Solidarity Aurore Bergé announced on France Inter, this Monday November 20, 2023: from now on, women and men who are victims of domestic violence will be able to benefit from emergency assistance, distributed by the Caisse d'allocations familiales.

Île-de-France Mobilités: why are metro lines still not accessible to all?

If you travel on one of the 14 lines of the Paris metro, you're likely to ask yourself at some point, when you see young parents struggling to carry a stroller up the stairs, people on crutches also on the stairs, or elderly people with a cane in their hand having to climb three ramps on the way up: why isn't the Paris metro still accessible to all in 2023?

Paris pedestrian plan: more than 100 new hectares of pedestrian space by 2030

David Belliard, deputy mayor of Paris in charge of transport, recently presented the city's brand new pedestrian plan, "Paris : priorité piéton!", designed to be implemented from 2023 to 2030.