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Snow and ice alert: possible disruptions announced for Ile-de-France transport systems

This Thursday, November 21, 2024, Paris and the Île-de-France region are under an orange "snow-ice" alert. As a result, traffic is likely to be disrupted on some public transport services in the Paris region. This is what Transilien has announced, recommending that travelers check train schedules before heading to stations.

Snow and freezing rain in Île-de-France, Paris under orange alert this Thursday

Météo France has placed Île-de-France under a vigilance orange for snow and freezing rain this Thursday, November 21, 2024, along with 32 other départements. With the arrival of a low-pressure system named CAETANO, a cocktail of cold and precipitation is likely to disrupt the region, where a few centimeters of snow could be added to the expected freezing rain.

Snow and ice in Paris and the Île-de-France region: Level 2 traffic plan activated

Paris and the Île-de-France region have been placed under a vigilance orange for snow and freezing rain this Thursday, November 21, 2024. Due to the snowfall forecast for Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Prefect of Police and Prefect of the Paris Defense and Security Zone is calling on drivers to exercise caution and activating its level 2 emergency measures. We tell you all about it...

Musée Cognacq-Jay exceptionally closed following "extremely violent" robbery

On the morning of Wednesday November 20, 2024, the Musée Cognacq-Jay was robbed "with great violence". The museum closed for the day following the attack.

Letter to Santa Claus: get your mail ready, the 2024 secretariat is open!

No letter, no present: the rule is simple. So don't waste any more time, grab a sheet of paper and a pen, and write your letter to Santa! His secretariat is open from November 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025.

Taste of Paris returns to the Grand Palais in May 2025

Every year, the Taste of Paris festival is a unique opportunity for food lovers to discover the very best of Parisian restaurants. Cooking shows, cooking classes, masterclasses and real restaurants await you on site. After several editions in the ephemeral Grand Palais, Taste of Paris will make its grand return to the historic Grand Palais from May 8 to 11, 2025.

Christmas bonus 2024: For whom and when? What are the conditions?

When and to whom will the 2024 Christmas bonus be paid? That's the question many French people are asking themselves, as the festive season approaches. We tell you all about this exceptional aid!

Who won the Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie de Paris 2025?

The City of Paris has awarded the Grand Prix de la Pâtisserie Parisienne and the Jeunes Talents 2025. Who are this year's winners? We tell you all about them!

SNCF strike this Thursday: traffic forecasts for Transilien and RER trains

Bad news for public transport users in the Paris region. A strike by railway workers is scheduled for Thursday November 21, 2024. The consequences? In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, traffic is expected to be "disrupted on certain Transilien lines" and "very disrupted" on RER lines B and D. Discover the traffic forecasts.

Paris: a gathering of Santas at the top of the Montparnasse Tower

Get out your best Santa or Mother Christmas costume and join us on December 14, 2024 at the very top of the Montparnasse Tower for a festive season at the very summit, 210m above sea level!

Snow in Paris and Ile-de-France this week? The weather forecast

Weather in Paris: should we expect the first snowflakes to fall in the Île-de-France region this week? Forecasts predict a sharp drop in temperatures and unstable conditions from Thursday November 21, 2024. But is snow really on the cards? We tell you all about it...

Paul Watson: Paris bestows honorary citizenship on environmental activist

With Paul Watson still detained in Greenland and threatened with extradition to Japan, the City of Paris has awarded the environmental activist and whale defender the title of honorary citizen.

Christmas bonus, health consultation rate increases: what's changing on December 1, 2024

What's in store for December 2024? The end of the year marks the start of new regulations and social changes. Find out about the major changes taking effect on December 1, 2024.

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th November 2024

Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of November 23-24, 2024 in Paris!

High winds in Paris: parks, gardens and cemeteries closed this Tuesday

Due to strong gusts of wind expected this Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in the capital, the City of Paris announces the closure of its green spaces and cemeteries.

Family allowances, RSA, Prime d'Activité... what's changing in April 2025

What's in store for April 2025? From April 1, 2025, in France, the CAF will be raising its social security benefits. We take a look at what's changing, and what could have an impact on your day-to-day life.

Electricity, Livret A savings accounts: Changes in France on February 1, 2025

What does February 2025 have in store for you? Find out about the measures introduced in France on February 1 that could have an impact on your daily life.

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.

Paris: Hard Rock Cafe definitively closed

A new page has been turned on Paris's legendary Boulevard Montmartre. After 33 years in business, the legendary Hard Rock Cafe closed its doors for good on Monday, November 18, 2024. It was the last Hard Rock Cafe in France.