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Parc Astérix: voted Best Amusement Park in France for the 3ᵉ year - find out why

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in style with yet another distinction. The site was voted best theme park in France, in the "over one million visitors" category, at the Parcs Fans Awards 2024. A title won for the third year running, thanks to the combined votes of thousands of fans and specialist influencers. We tell you why.

What changes on January 1, 2025: unemployment, pensions, EPZs, and new regulations

What does January 2025 have in store for you? From January 1ᵉʳ 2025, several reforms will come into force in France with gray changes in Paris, affecting areas as varied as unemployment insurance, pensions, low-emission zones (ZFE), the RSA, traffic and transport. These changes, the fruit of negotiations and new directives, are designed to meet economic, social and environmental challenges.

Weather: has Indian summer arrived in Paris?

Bright sunshine and rising temperatures: after a few weeks of cold weather, the heat seems to be back in Paris. Can we speak of an Indian summer in France?

Weather: When will the rain end in Paris and the sun return? Forecast for Île-de-France

While Paris remains beautiful even under its gray skies, we'd love to see an end to the rain. So, when will the sun return to the capital and the surrounding region? Despite autumn, we're not giving up hope of enjoying some sunshine. We take a look at the weather forecast for the next few days.

A second moon for the earth for two months, we tell you why!

Two moons for the price of one - that's what we'll be able to observe from September 29, 2024 around the Earth. The recently discovered asteroid 2024 PT5 will be captured by the Earth "s gravity for 56 days, until November 25, 2024. Invisible to the naked eye, but with the right equipment, this asteroid will not complete a full orbit around our planet before returning to its orbit around the Sun.

When to take the most vacations in 2025?

Just back from vacation and at the start of the new school year, you're already thinking about planning your next vacation. To make the most of your time off, we've put together a list of the days you need to take off in order to have as many days off as possible.

Loto du Patrimoine 2024: the 8 departmental sites selected in Île-de-France

On Monday September 2, the Loto du Patrimoine 2024 unveiled the list of 100 departmental sites selected in France to receive a financial boost for restoration work. This is the seventh edition of the Mission Patrimoine program, aimed at safeguarding endangered heritage. Find out more about the 8 sites selected in Île-de-France.

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 ...

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?

What's changing in June 2024: Gas, Parcoursup, taxes, change of address, Pass'Sport...

What's in store for you this June 2024? Last days to declare your taxes, Parcoursup admissions open, gas prices rise, compulsory change of address... Find out what's in store for you in France from this June 1, 2024.

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.

Why is Easter Monday a public holiday in France? Origin and history

It's one of the most important dates in the Christian religious calendar. As you may have guessed, I'm talking about Easter. But do you know exactly what Catholics and Protestants celebrate on this day, and why Easter Monday, which falls on April 1, 2024, is a public holiday? We'll tell you.

Women's Rights Day: feminist strike and demonstration in Paris on March 8, 2024

To mark International Women's Rights Day this Friday, March 8, 2024, the Grève féministe collective and several unions are calling for a nationwide strike and demonstrations against inequality. In Paris, the procession will set off from Place Gambetta. We take stock!

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.

Depeche Mode concert as a prelude to the Paris 2024 Olympics: VSA technology put to the test

Paris is about to experience a technological revolution under the banner of alternative rock. Depeche Mode fans gathered at Bercy's Accor Arena this Sunday won't just be thrilling to the sound of their idols. They will also be taking part, often unknowingly, in a first in France: the introduction of algorithmic video surveillance (AVS) in public spaces.

Floods: one Île-de-France department still under orange alert

Following heavy rainfall over the past few days, one département in the Paris region is still under a vigilance orange for flooding this Wednesday, February 28, 2024, while Paris and 5 others are still under a yellow alert. We take a look at the details of these forecasts in the Paris region.

Salon de l'Agriculture 2024: discover the cow chosen as the show's new muse

Every year, the muse cow becomes a real star for a week. Placed in the box of honor, right at the entrance to the Show, it is the most popular animal photographed and filmed during this major agricultural event.

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.

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.