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Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme of events

The Paris 2024 Olympics promise us a great journey with the Olympic Flame route through the French capital. This route offers an exceptional program that you wouldn't want to miss. Where does the Olympic Flame pass through on July 14 and 15, then on July 26 for the opening ceremony, and what are the not-to-be-missed events along the way? we tell you all about it!

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: 4 French athletes named flag bearers

Who are the four flag bearers for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Discover the athletes chosen for this honorary title!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Detailed route of the Olympic flame in Hauts-de-Seine - 92

Ready to experience the arrival of the Olympic flame in the 92? This Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the flame will travel along the 19 towns and cities of the Hauts-de-Seine region, highlighting the region's heritage. Click here for the stages and program of festivities.

Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2024 on D-.42

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site.

Eiffel Tower: reservations required before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

You can now book your tickets or passes to visit the Eiffel Tower during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Due to expected crowds but also security restrictions, proof of reservation will be mandatory to visit the iconic Parisian monument from July 18 to 25, we tell you all about it.

Line 14: when is Villejuif Gustave-Roussy station due to open?

Since June 24, users of line 14 have been able to reach Orly airport from Saint-Denis - Pleyel in just 40 minutes. Although 7 new stations have been inaugurated along the route, the Villejuif - Gustave Roussy station is currently inaccessible. So when is this 8th and final station due to open? And why hasn't it been inaugurated at the same time as the other 7 stations? We answer your questions.

D-0 before Champs-Elysées station closes

It's almost time to say goodbye to Champs-Elysées station for a few weeks, due to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 20, we'll have to find alternatives!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The detailed route of the Olympic flame in Essonne - cities, dates and times

As in other departments of the Paris region, the Olympic flame will pass through Essonne. See you on Monday July 22 in the 11 communes of the 91 region where the torchbearers will be passing through. Here's the program you won't want to miss.

July 14, 2024 parade: traffic and parking restrictions in Paris

The Préfecture de police de Paris has announced the implementation of security measures for this year's military parade, which will be held on avenue Foch. Find out now about the traffic and parking restrictions surrounding this military parade on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Metro and RER: How to enjoy free travel with your Navigo card

Bonus alert for free train tickets and journeys! From July 1 to August 31, 2024, Île-de-France public transport users can enjoy five free journeys thanks to a sponsorship offer from Île-de-France Mobilités (IDFM). This initiative, supported by Valérie Pécresse, is designed to encourage the use of Liberté + season tickets ahead of the fare hike planned for the Olympic Games.

The French people's favourite village 2024: the winners revealed this Thursday

The 12th edition of Le village préféré des Français, the famous show hosted by Stéphane Bern and broadcast this week on France 3. This year, 14 new communes are in the running, including a village in Seine-et-Marne. Join us on Thursday, July 11, to find out who has won!

School vacations and public holidays: the 2024-2025 calendar, zone by zone

While many French children are currently on vacation, a decree published in the Journal Officiel (the official gazette) unveils, zone by zone, the school vacation calendar for the year 2024-2025. All students will return to school on Monday, September 2, 2024. They will then be able to take advantage of a new vacation, the All Saints' vacation, starting on October 19.

Legislative Elections 2024: find out the turnout in France

The French are once again invited to go to the polls for the second round of the legislative elections, this Sunday, July 7, 2024. Find out the turnout in the country for this voting day.

An explosion in a famous Paris nightclub injures several people

Saturday July 6, 2024 traumatized some of the night owls out to celebrate the weekend at Pachamama ... This trendy club in the 11th arrondissement of Paris had a wall collapse, injuring several people during the evening. The cause of the tragedy is most surprising and raises a few questions ...

The Moulin Rouge has regained its wings, relive the free French Cancan show from the inauguration

After losing its wings last April, Paris's famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge, has finally got them back - well, almost. (Re)discover the event celebrated in style with a son et lumière happening and a free French Cancan show this July 5, 2024.

Trains cancelled by SNCF before and after the Olympic Games, reduced transport plan

In order to keep up the pace during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, SNCF has decided to reduce the transport offer on Transilien lines before and after the competition, i.e. from July 8 to 21 and August 12 to 25.

July 14 fireworks at the Eiffel Tower without an audience due to the Olympic Games

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are definitely changing Parisians' summer. This year, the fireworks display on July 14, fired from the Eiffel Tower, will be without an audience, because of the Olympic site created from scratch on the Champ-de-Mars.

French Flower Day: bouquet hunt and free events in the Paris region

To celebrate French, local and seasonal flowers, on September 21 and 22, 2024, a collective action invites you to take part in numerous events and bouquet hunts all over the country, with horticulturists and florists near you.

Le Bouillon du Coq, Thierry Marx's new affordable bouillon in Saint-Ouen

Good plan alert: Thierry Marx, the famous Michelin-starred chef, is signing the menu of a new establishment in Saint-Ouen from this July 11, 2024. Called Le Bouillon du Coq, the restaurant promises to combine good French food with an affordable price tag. Eating Thierry Marx for less than €20, that's something to get excited about.

Essonne: where to find the best 2024 butter croissant in the department

Essonne residents and Viennese pastry lovers are invited to Orsay to taste the department's best butter croissant of 2024!