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Depression Enol: Yellow vigilance for high winds in Paris and Île-de-France this Sunday

This Sunday, December 22, 2024, Paris and the Île-de-France region have been placed under yellow vigilance by Météo-France due to high winds, accompanied by showers. This situation is linked to the Enol low-pressure system, which is crossing a large part of France, bringing gusts of up to 70-80 km/h to the region. The capital's parks, gardens and cemeteries are closed as a precautionary measure.

Violent winds in Paris: parks, gardens and cemeteries closed this Sunday, December 22

Due to strong gusts of wind expected this diamnche December 22, 2024 in the capital, the City of Paris announces the closure of its green spaces and cemeteries.

Street art in Paris: vote for Seth's future mural in Belleville

A new work by Seth in Paris! In spring 2025, the famous French street artist will be creating a mural in the Belleville district, as part of the "Art and culture in the streets of the 11th arrondissement" project. But to find out which mural will be created, the City of Paris needs your help and invites you to vote for your favorite sketch from among three proposals.

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd December 2024

Are you looking forward to flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of December 21-22, 2024 in Paris!

When will the days start getting longer?

Tired of this lack of light? Just a little more patience. With the arrival of the winter solstice, the days will finally start to lengthen until we reach the next solstice, the summer one.

Christmas vacation traffic from December 20 to 24, advice from Bison Futé

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic on the roads for this vacation departure and Christmas celebrations, from Friday December 20 to Tuesday December 24, 2024. We take a look at Bison Futé's recommendations to avoid getting stuck and wasting time. The watchword is: anticipate!

Transport in Île-de-France: SNCF and RATP disruptions this weekend of December 21 and 22, 2024

This weekend, December 21 and 22, 2024, disruptions are expected on certain transport routes in the Île-de-France region. Despite the suspension of most maintenance work during the school vacations, service disruptions will occur, notably on RER C, Transilien line P, RER E, metro line 1 and Tramway T1.

New Year's Eve 2025 on the Champs-Elysées: fireworks & video mapping at the Arc de Triomphe

For this New Year's Eve 2025 in Paris, the Champs-Elysées avenue is festive as every December 31. The program includes video mapping and fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe, as well as a series of concerts and artistic performances.

Île-de-France: we visited the spectacular Villejuif - Gustave Roussy station before it opened.

The last station on line 14 to open, and the first on the future line 15, Villejuif - Gustave Roussy station should welcome its first passengers in January 2025. In the meantime, we had the opportunity to preview the station during a press tour organized on December 19. We tell you all about this dive into the heart of what will be France's second-deepest station!

Notre-Dame: Italy takes to the cathedral vaults with a Neapolitan crib for Christmas

For the festive season, an exceptional Neapolitan nativity scene takes up residence in Notre-Dame de Paris, recently reopened to the public. An 18th-century masterpiece, it unveils 150 santons showcasing Italian craftsmanship and Christmas traditions. Come and visit the cathedral until February 2025!

Paris is tightening its regulations on tourist rentals like Airbnb, what's changing!

The City of Paris is taking another step towards regulating tourist rentals. From January 1, 2025, principal residences will no longer be able to be rented for more than 90 days a year, compared with 120 at present. This stricter regulation will be accompanied by tighter controls and sanctions against fraudulent rentals.

Traffic jams: more than 430 km of traffic jams in Paris and Ile-de-France this Thursday evening

Traffic is particularly difficult this Thursday, December 19, 2024 in the Île-de-France region, with more than 430 kilometers of cumulative traffic jams recorded by the end of the day.

Happy days, the free exhibition to relive the Paris 2024 Games a little longer

"Paris 2024, les jours heureux" (Paris 2024, happy days) is the name of Hôtel de Ville's new exhibition paying tribute to the historic Olympic period in Paris. Discover it free of charge from December 21, 2024 to March 1, 2025!

La Fabrique de la flèche: visit the reconstruction site of the Basilica of Saint-Denis

By 2029, the Basilique de Saint-Denis will have regained its spire on the north tower, which has been missing for centuries. But while you're waiting for the work to be completed, you can visit the construction site and discover the know-how involved in the restoration!

Saint-Ouen: Thierry Marx's Bouillon du Coq reopens after bus incident

Late on Tuesday, an RATP bus crashed into the façade of Bouillon du Coq, the iconic Saint-Ouen restaurant launched in July 2024 by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx. Located in the heart of the town, on the corner of boulevard Jean-Jaurès and rue du Docteur-Bauer, the front of the restaurant was damaged, but no one was seriously injured. It took just one day for the restaurant to be back in service on Wednesday evening.

Flying cabs in Paris: the project looks increasingly uncertain

A flying cab over the rooftops of Paris? That was the promise of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. However, this utopian project took a turn for the worse, when the Conseil d'Etat annulled the creation of a take-off and landing platform.

Public transport in Île-de-France: 3 new features expected in 2025

In 2025, Île-de-France Mobilités will continue to develop the Paris region's public transport network. The arrival of Île-de-France's first cable car, the commissioning of Tzen 4 and the deployment of the new-generation metro on metro line 10... We tell you more about the three new developments expected in 2025 in the Île-de-France public transport sector.

School vacations and public holidays: the 2025 calendar, zone by zone

As the New Year approaches, we invite you to (re)discover the school vacation calendar for 2025. After a two-week Christmas break, all students will return to school on Monday January 6, 2025. They will then be able to take advantage of a new winter vacation, starting on February 8 for zone B, February 15 for zone C and February 22 for zone A.

Gaité Lyrique closed until further notice, the reasons why

In a press release, Gaité Lyrique announced the closure of the venue until further notice, having been occupied since December 10 by 250 people without accommodation, the situation "no longer allowing us to welcome the public in the best possible conditions".

Paris: Louis Vuitton's "giant trunk" on the Champs-Élysées faces a legal threat?

Louis Vuitton's giant trunk, installed on the Champs-Élysées at 103-111 avenue, which conceals work on the brand's future luxury hotel, is stirring up controversy. Ecologist members of the Paris Council and the associations SOS Paris and Résistance à l'agression publicitaire (RAP) have lodged an appeal with the Mayor of Paris, contesting the installation, scheduled to last until 2027.