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Paris: new social housings built uptown

The City of Paris keeps on completing its territorial readjustment for a few years by investing in new housing uptown.

LVMH’s Les Journées Particulières 2022 in Paris: Berluti – Bespoke Tailoring Workshop

The Berluti – Paris Bespoke Tailoring Workshop opens in the weekend through October 14 to 16, 2022, for LVMH’s Les Journées Particulières. Go behind the very secret scenes of Berluti tailoring masters, a privileged tour you do not want to miss!

The RER E, finally extended to Nanterre-La Folie in 2024

The extension of the RER E to the west should connect the Saint-Lazare station to the Nanterre-La Folie station by 2024. To reach Mantes-la-Jolie, however, it will be necessary to wait until 2025.

St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre: a memorial erected rue de l’Amiral-de-Coligny

This Friday September 16, 2022, for the 450th anniversary of the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Anne Hidalgo inaugurated a memorial garden commemorating this tragic event that caused over 10,000 deaths.

Energy: after the Eiffel Tower, Versailles and the Louvre will turn off the lights

Energy sobriety is a key issue for the end of 2022. To save energy, the Eiffel Tower is to turn off the lights earlier than usual. The Palace of Versailles and the Louvre museum will follow and will go dark from 10 p.m. for the former, and 11 p.m. for the latter.

Elizabeth II’s passing: a book of condolences available at the Great-Britain Embassy in Paris

From September 12 to 16, 2022, the Embassy of Great-Britain in Paris opens a book of condolences to all those who would like to pay one last tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Europe: a direct train between Paris and Berlin planned for December 2023

Direct daytime train between Paris and Berlin will be on the rails in December 2023, as announced by SNCF and Deutsche Bahn to the AFP. An alternative to air travels and another reason to visit the German capital city or the French one if you have not already!

Parking in Paris: how to enjoy free parking fees for electric two-wheelers

Parking for free in Paris is possible! Do you have an electric vehicle or an electric motorized two-wheeler? You might be eligible for the “low-carbon” offer, allowing you to park for free in the city, upon conditions.

Thunderstorms: where does the water pouring into metro stations go?

Numerous videos showing the flooding of metro stations were posted on social networks during the heavy storms of August 16, 2022. But do you know how this water is evacuated?

Paris: the Marx Dormoy metro station under renovation unveils remnants from the 1960’s

The renovation of the Marx Dormoy metro line 12 station in Paris unveils remnants from the 1960’s. when commuting on the RATP network, stop by this station in the 18th arrondissement, on the platform towards Aubervilliers to enjoy the station’s historic walls, uncovered until September 30, 2022.

Covid: could there be a new wave in the autumn?

In an article published in Le Parisien, Brigitte Autran, President of the Comité de veille et d'anticipation des risques sanitaires (Health Risk Watch and Anticipation Committee), which acts in place of the Scientific Advisory Board, assures us that a new wave of Covids can be expected this autumn.

Towards another heatwave in late August in France?

Shall one fear another heatwave before Fall? According to Météo France forecasts, temperatures are likely to rise again from Wednesday August 24, 2022, in the country.

Paris Airport: do not get fooled by clandestine luggage wrappers

The Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport is invaded by “clandestine wrappers” wrapping your luggage for a lesser cost but illegally. Do not let yourselves be appealed by their attractive rates, their “services” are not licensed and your bags could be denied.

Heatwave: what are the hottest areas in Paris?

In a satellite photo taken of the city of Paris on a scorching hot day, you will see what zones are the most impacted by the heat within the city.

Disneyland Paris: the nurses’ strike could lead to the closure of the park

A threat lurks over Disneyland Paris, following a strike movement in nurses. The huge theme park cannot open without a minimum number of healthcare staff members. In the middle of the summer season, this situation worries…

CoCo's chic brunch at the Opéra Garnier terrace restaurant

A chic, elegant Parisian brunch? Head to CoCo at the Opéra Garnier for a gourmet brunch every weekend in the historic building or on its sublime terrace overlooking the legendary building.

Global warming: air-conditioned stores obliged to close their front doors

To fight against global warming, the City of Paris and several others have issued a decree obliging air-conditioned stores to close their front doors, under threat of a fine, to prevent higher energy consumption.

Covid: health emergency to stop on July 31, 2022

France has been in health emergency since March 24, 2020, because of the Covid-19 epidemic; The situation is about to come to a close: the health emergency is to end on July 31, 2022.

7th wave of Covid: what to expect?

As you've no doubt noticed, Covid-19 is back with a vengeance, causing tens of thousands of infections every day. The cause is a new, more contagious sub-variant, which could well push the government into action.

Could residential parking fee increase in Paris?

According to a report from the Regional Audit Chamber, it would be better for Paris to increase residential parking fees to encourage motorists to use underground parking. Some recommendation refused by elected Parisian representatives.