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Val-d'Oise: where can you find the best 2024 butter croissant in the department?

This year, the best butter croissant in Val-d'Oise can be found in Enghien-les-Bains. So, which bakery exactly can you enjoy this succulent butter croissant in? Find out!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Jin from BTS will carry the Olympic flame for South Korea

K-Pop fans beware, the famous singer Jin from the group BTS will be relaying the Olympic flame at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Yvelines: where is the best 2024 butter croissant in the department?

Do you live in the Yvelines and are looking for the best butter croissant around? Look no further! The Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat des Yvelines has delivered its results for the year 2024. So, where's the best butter croissant in the département? We've got the answer.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Agitos installed on the Arc de Triomphe

Three weeks after the Olympic rings were placed on the Eiffel Tower, the Paralympic agitos were hung on another of the capital's landmarks, the Arc de Triomphe!

Chez Michou, the legendary Parisian cabaret closes its doors

Chez Michou announced its closure for "financial reasons" on Monday. After 68 years in business, it's the end of an era for this iconic venue known for its legendary transformist shows.

RATP: first-aid training day at Auber station in Paris

This Wednesday, July 3, 2024, RATP is organizing a prevention day focusing on life-saving gestures. At Auber station, on the RER A side, the general public is invited to attend training and prevention sessions focusing on the correct safety gestures to adopt on public transport.

The Musée de l'Homme closed during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Due to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the sporting events organized around Place du Trocadéro, the Musée de l'Homme has chosen to close its doors to the public from July 20 to August 13, 2024.

Olympic Games - Ticketing chaos: arbitrarily cancelled tickets back soon?

[UPDATE: the O.G. communications department clarifies that adjustments are underway]. Ticket holders for the opening and closing ceremonies for the Paris 2024 Olympics were horribly surprised to discover this Friday, June 28, that their tickets had been cancelled or sold.

What's changing in July 2024: gas prices, savings, taxes, supermarkets, traffic...

Every month brings its own inflations and new rules. In this month of July 2024, we bring you a list of all the changes affecting the lives of Parisians and Ile-de-France residents. Savings, consumption and traffic, here's what's changing...

Legislative elections 2024: how do you vote if you work on Sunday?

While the majority of French people are off work on election Sundays, others work, but are still able to vote. A law provides for an exemption in this situation, in order to ensure employees' right to vote.

2024 legislative elections: everything you need to know to take part in the count at your polling station

The French will vote again on June 30, 2024 to determine their next deputies to the Assembly. In addition to the increasingly hard-to-find assessors, each polling station needs citizens to be present during the count on election night.

Legislatives 2024: what is cohabitation, how does it work?

In France, the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister can be on two different political sides. This situation is known as cohabitation. How does cohabitation change the way France is governed?

Legislative elections 2024: can you go to the polling station with a child or a dog?

Sunday is often a day spent with the family. It's hard to leave them behind when you have to go away, especially to vote on Sundays. Can you go to the polling station with children or a pet? We take a look.

2024 legislative elections: what time do polling stations close this Sunday?

On June 30, 2024, an unexpected legislative election is taking place that will decide the future of the French people over the next few years. You have plenty of time to get to your polling station before it closes in the early evening.

The Perseids, the most beautiful shooting star shower of the year, return in August

Throughout August, and especially on August 12, 2024, the famous Perseid shower of shooting stars will be visible in the French sky, as it is every year. Let's look up and admire the show!

Solidays 2024 in Paris: the complete program, day by day

Solidays returns to Paris in 2024 for a new edition that's as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars, the world-famous music festival is coming to the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp from Friday June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024 with a new series of tasty and memorable concerts. On the program? British artist Sam Smith, rappers Gazo & Tiakola, Louise Attaque and electro artist Martin Garrix, not to mention Mika, Diplo, Adèle Castillon, Werenoi, Charlotte Cardin, Laurent Garnier, Sam Quealy and So La Lune... Click here for the complete program by day!

July 14: fireworks are a danger for your pets, be careful!

If you have a dog, don't take it with you to the July 14th fireworks display! Fear of the noise can frighten animals into fleeing or even killing them.

The electric car show arrives in Paris this Sunday: book your test drive

The 100% electric car show is coming to Paris this Sunday, June 30, 2024, for an exceptional edition. Held in the beautiful setting of the Hippodrome de Paris Vincennes, this event promises to be a must-see for all car enthusiasts wishing to discover the latest innovations. Book a test drive for your future car!

When should you go on vacation to avoid traffic jams? Bison Futé sees red this weekend in Ile-de-France

School vacations start on July 7, but traffic conditions are already forecast to be difficult this final weekend of June 28 and 29, 2024. Bison Futé forecasts a red Friday in the Île-de-France region.

Top Chef's Jorick becomes Executive Chef of the Maison Le Quellec group

Following his dazzling victory in Top Chef 2024, Jorick Dorignac takes a new turn in his career by joining the prestigious Maisons Le Quellec as Executive Chef. A collaboration born of professional chemistry with his mentor, Stéphanie Le Quellec.