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Prime Minister: Michel Barnier appointed to Matignon by Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron has finally named a new Prime Minister: Michel Barnier, a member of the Les Républicains party, will take up residence at the Hôtel de Matignon. He will be responsible for forming the next government.

Grand Paris Express: everything you need to know about the future metro line 16

It will be the eastern ring-road of the Grand Paris metro network! With its 27.5 km of track, line 16 will link the Noisy-Champs station to the Saint-Denis Pleyel station by 2028, crossing two departments of the Paris region and serving 10 stations. Here's everything you need to know about this future metro line of the Grand Paris Express.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: last tickets, last chance to watch the events!

While tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been hard to come by, sesames for the Paralympics are more accessible. There are still a few tickets left for the final events!

Paris: the Bercy bus station will not close after the Olympic Games

If you take long-distance buses, you know the Bercy bus station by heart, which was due to close its doors after the 2024 Olympic Games. In the end, the space will accommodate them a little longer, until a solution is found.

When to take the most vacations in 2025?

Just back from vacation and at the start of the new school year, you're already thinking about planning your next vacation. To make the most of your time off, we've put together a list of the days you need to take off in order to have as many days off as possible.

Paris 2024 Games: last days to discover Paris' 25 free fan zones

Yes, the Paris Paralympic Games are drawing to a close, and we recommend that you make the most of the last few days to discover, or re-discover, the 25 Paris fan zones!

OUIGO back-to-school flash sale: 200,000 tickets under €20

Discount train tickets? That's what OUIGO is offering with its special New Year flash sale on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September 2024. Take advantage of 200,000 train tickets at frozen prices to a wide choice of destinations, for travel between September 9 and September 14, 2024.

Grand Paris Express: everything you need to know about the future metro line 15

With its 75 km of track, it will be the longest metro line in France! Scheduled to enter service progressively between late 2025 and 2030, line 15 will run all around Paris, crossing no fewer than 45 communes. Here's everything you need to know about this future metro line of the Grand Paris Express, which will carry over 1.5 million passengers every day.

Line 14: new works planned, here is the timetable for closures

Bad news for users of line 14 of the Paris metro. While the famous purple line inaugurated its extension to the north and south on June 24, RATP has announced new modernization work starting on Monday, September 9, 2024 and running until December 19 inclusive. Find out more about the schedule for these works, currently scheduled to run until the end of 2024.

Loto du Patrimoine 2024: the 8 departmental sites selected in Île-de-France

On Monday September 2, the Loto du Patrimoine 2024 unveiled the list of 100 departmental sites selected in France to receive a financial boost for restoration work. This is the seventh edition of the Mission Patrimoine program, aimed at safeguarding endangered heritage. Find out more about the 8 sites selected in Île-de-France.

Navigo Imagine R and Vélib' reimbursement in Paris for young Parisians 2024 - 2025

In light of its success since its launch, the City of Paris is once again repeating its annual helping hand and opening its public transport and Vélib' reimbursement scheme this Tuesday, September 3, 2024, reserved exclusively for young Parisians. Here's everything you need to know about this measure.

Paralympic Games: traffic restrictions for the para-marathon, from La Courneuve to Paris

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the Paralympic Marathon takes place, crossing a good part of the Seine-Saint-Denis department and Paris, leading to traffic restrictions and road closures, from La Courneuve to Paris. We take a look at the situation together.

Nations League: on which channel can you watch Les Bleus' next matches? The calendar

The Nations League is back! On September 6 and 9, 2024, Les Bleus will play their first group matches of the competition against Italy and Belgium. Which channel should you watch the French team on?

Paralympic Games: para-triathlon events on the Seine postponed until Monday, September 2

Change of program for this Sunday, September 1, Day 4 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. In the end, the para-triathlon events, which were partly scheduled to take place in the Seine, have been postponed until Monday due to the quality of the river's water.

Pensions, gas, taxes, parking... what's changing on September 1, 2024

This September 2024 back-to-school season has a lot of changes in store for us: pension increases, new tax rates, gas prices, we take a look at everything that's changing.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the Olympic rings will remain on the Eiffel Tower, says Hidalgo

Since June 2024, the Olympic rings have adorned the Eiffel Tower between the first and second floors. A special decoration, which should remain for the long term: Anne Hidalgo announced on August 31, 2024 that she had received the IOC's agreement to keep this symbol.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: events and sports to see today in Paris

After such a long wait, they're finally here: the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games are setting the capital and the surrounding area alight, from August 28 to September 8, 2024. Discover the program day by day.

What does the colorful flag you'll be seeing in Paris during the Paralympic Games represent?

A flag adorned in blue, purple and yellow is sure to intrigue you if you take the metro over the next few days. Visible during the Paralympic Games, this symbol aims to raise awareness of the fight against meningitis!

Carnet rose: a Patagonian sea lion is born at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

Born on July 28 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris, a little sea lion is now roaming the ponds: keep an eye out for her and her mom when you visit!

Paris 2024 Olympics: where to see the Paralympic events for free in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some events can be seen for free without paying a penny. Here's how to position yourself to watch the triathlon from the Seine or the Paralympic marathon in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.