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Star Academy: how can I watch the show live?

For its second season, Star Academy, a TV concept combining reality TV and music shows, takes the general public into the daily lives of young amateur singers who aspire to become music stars.

Paris weather: winter temperatures arrive next weekend

While we've been enjoying milder temperatures for the past few days, with a brief return to autumnal temperatures, that's not going to last, as from next weekend, December 7 and 8, winter sets in for good in the capital.

Weather: when will the cold snap end in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

This winter of 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region will have been marked by an episode of snow which, after a few warmer days, was followed by a cold snap in this month of December 2024. But how long will it last?

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: officiants' outfits designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Notre-Dame de Paris is about to be reborn, adorned with the flamboyant couture creations of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac! The French designer, king of primary colors, has been chosen to reinvent the liturgical vestments for the cathedral's grand re-opening celebrations.

A new train line will link Paris directly to Mont Saint-Michel, starting in December

From December 2024, the direct line between Paris and Mont Saint-Michel will reopen, offering particularly attractive ticket prices.

Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in Paris, what are the valid reasons for going there?

The Limited Traffic Zone introduced since Monday November 4, 2024 in Paris prohibits vehicles from crossing the center of the capital without stopping. But on what grounds is passage authorized? We take a look.

Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in Paris, what are the penalties for non-compliance? Penalties incurred

The City of Paris has introduced a Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the capital's hyper-center. This means that vehicles cannot drive through the heart of Paris without stopping. But what are the risks of non-compliance?

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic rings will hang temporarily on the Pont d'Iéna after the Games

As the Olympic rings leave the Eiffel Tower in mid-September, Paris is already planning their return in a lighter version. In the meantime, the Pont d'Iéna will host the emblematic colored rings!

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!

Paris: total closure of metro line 14, 11 more days in April and May 2024

After closures during the winter vacations, line 14 of the Paris metro will be completely interrupted again for 11 days in April and May 2024, in order to carry out final tests before the opening of its extension. From April 7 to 14, and again from May 8 to 12, users will have to take alternative routes for their journeys. Here's an update.

Fashion Week: thieves from Balmain's latest collection arrested in Paris suburbs

The theft of 50 pieces from the Balmain collection has just been solved. The team responsible for the hold-up was apprehended last Tuesday in the Paris suburbs, and some of those arrested had already infiltrated the fashion house ...

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 ...