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Thunderstorms in Paris and Île-de-France, yellow alert in place this Thursday, April 9, 2026

After days of unprecedented spring warmth, the sky darkens over Paris and Île-de-France this Thursday, April 9, 2026. Météo-France has issued a yellow thunderstorm alert for 20 departments in the Île-de-France region and the surrounding areas.

The Joséphine Baker pool in Paris will close its doors for good, marking the end of the floating pool.

The iconic Joséphine Baker floating pool, moored at Quai François-Mauriac in Paris's 13th arrondissement, will close its doors permanently before the end of 2026, after a structural condition was deemed irremediable.

Line 13 of the metro: service disrupted on certain Sundays through year-end, the dates

Line 13 is getting an upgrade, but that inevitably means some work! To pave the way for new metro trains, line 13 users will face a series of works and Sunday closures through the end of 2026.

Paris Marathon 2026: Route and Date for the Capital's Biggest Race

The 49th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Once again, the runners will traverse the capital, passing by some of Paris’s most beautiful sights. Who will be the fastest?

Line 12 of the Metro: evening service suspended from 10 p.m. on the affected days through August.

Bad news for Line 12 commuters! The metro will face evening service interruptions starting at 10 p.m., for several months, until August 2026, to make way for the arrival of the new trains. Here’s everything you need to know.

Paris Marathon 2026: Traffic and parking restrictions this weekend

The Paris Marathon returns this Sunday, April 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Police Prefecture has issued an order temporarily altering traffic and parking on several routes across the capital. Here are the details of the restrictions surrounding this major race.

Yvelines: A13 disruption this April 2026

Work on the former Buchelay toll plaza in Yvelines is disrupting traffic on the A13 throughout April 2026. Temporary lanes, reduced speed limits, and closed on-ramps are in place until April 24, 2026. What to expect and what are the alternatives? Here’s everything you need to know.

Seine-et-Marne: where can you find the best traditional baguette of 2026 in the department?

Attention food lovers living in Seine-et-Marne! This year, the prize for the department’s best traditional baguette went to a baker based... in Chelles!

Flea markets & garage sales in Paris this weekend: where to hunt for bargains from Saturday 11 to Sunday 12 April 2026?

Flea markets, garage sales, and pop-up markets in Paris whet your appetite? Then check out the lineup of options for hunting for bargains and snagging great deals this weekend, April 11–12, 2026, in Paris!

Paris Catacombs reopen, what does the new route look like?

After several months of closure, the Catacombs reopen to the public on April 8, 2026. Restoration of the historic vaults, modernization of facilities, and a new scenography: here’s what’s changed.

Champs-Élysées for pedestrians: the world's most beautiful avenue goes car-free this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Pedestrian-only Champs-Élysées is a Sunday once a month, year-round. It’s a chance to discover the world’s most beautiful avenue in a new light and to snap a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe with no cars to spoil the view. See you this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Céline Dion in concert in Paris, why has the seating capacity been reduced?

You know it: Céline Dion is back at Paris La Défense Arena for a 10-show residency, from September to October 2026. Yet the venue, capable of hosting 45,000 fans, will deliberately be limited to 30,000 seats per night. Here’s why.

Essonne: where to find the best traditional baguette of 2026 in the department?

The Essonne’s contest for the best traditional French baguette, 2026 edition, has unveiled the winning bakers. So, where do you think you should go to savor the department’s best traditional baguette of the year? Find out the winners list!

Transports in Île-de-France: disruptions and roadworks this weekend, April 11–12, 2026

The RATP and SNCF network will experience new service interruptions this weekend of April 11-12, 2026. Several RER, Transilien, and metro lines are affected by work and outages, and we’ve got you covered with everything you need to anticipate your travels.

The Impressionists' Train: the special train bound for Auvers-sur-Oise is back on weekends.

Impressionism fans, head to Auvers-sur-Oise, a small Île-de-France village cherished by Cézanne and Van Gogh, made easily reachable on weekends by a special SNCF train, less than an hour from the capital!

A summer-like forecast this week in Paris and Île-de-France, outlook for April 7–12, 2026

An unusually warm spell settles over Paris and Île-de-France this week, April 7–12, 2026, with temperatures climbing to 24°C–26°C. This mild spell, 6–9°C above the seasonal norms, turns early April into a genuine preview of summer.

Yvelines: where can you find the department’s best traditional baguette of 2026?

Do you live in Yvelines and are on the hunt for the department’s top traditional baguette of 2026? The 16th edition of the Best Traditional French Baguette in Yvelines contest has revealed its winners. Here’s what they are!

Flea markets and garage sales in the Yvelines this weekend, April 11–12, 2026, in the 78.

Flea markets and garage sales are thriving across Yvelines on April 11 and 12, 2026. From Rambouillet to Chevreuse, via Jouy-en-Josas and Herbeville, we unveil the full weekend lineup for the 78.

Seine-Saint-Denis: where to find the department’s best traditional baguette for 2026?

Where can you taste the best traditional French baguette in Seine-Saint-Denis? A departmental competition has unveiled the 2026 rankings and awarded a bakery based in Villemomble!

Transport in Paris and Île-de-France: RER and metro disruptions from April 7 to 12, 2026

Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be disrupted from April 7 to 12, 2026, as major works on Metro Line 3 run through mid-May, and Sunday's Paris Marathon will affect tram line T3b, according to RATP and SNCF.