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Parc Astérix: people with these first names will benefit from free tickets until September

Parc Astérix is offering free tickets until September 29, 2024 to anyone named Romain, Romane or Romaine! A great deal for those chosen few, who can pass it on to their loved ones!

Paris 2024: dates for the reopening of the Concorde and the dismantling of temporary sites

Numerous Olympic venues have been set up right in the heart of the capital, as close as possible to Parisian monuments. A superb backdrop for the events, but a hassle for Parisians, who will gradually regain their mobility!

Did you know? Paralympic medals contain a piece of the Eiffel Tower!

In February 2024, the medals for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games were unveiled, with an impressive feature: each one contains a piece of the Eiffel Tower!

World Cleanup Day 2024: help pick up litter near you

We're rolling up our sleeves to take part in World Cleanup Day 2024, which takes place all over the world on September 20. In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, numerous actions are being organized to help clean up litter.

Paris Fashion Week: livestream the women's Spring-Summer 2025 shows

Fashion Week returns to Paris from September 23 to October 1, 2024! A 100% fashion week during which fashion houses and designers unveil the new women's ready-to-wear trends for the Spring-Summer 2025 season. And we're in luck! Some shows will even be livestreamed!

JOP 2024: the Paralympic flame passes through Paris, timetable and events

This Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the 12 Paralympic flames finally come together in Paris for the launch of the Paralympic Games. Find out more about the relay program in the capital and the events planned!

Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony: subway, car, traffic restrictions

Rest assured, traffic restrictions this Wednesday, August 28, for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games, are far less severe than they were a few weeks ago. But it's best to be aware of them to avoid any worries!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: The Olympic Vasque in the shape of a hot-air balloon is back!

The Paralympic Games keep the party going! La Vasque Olympique, the golden hot-air balloon imagined by Mathieu Lehanneur, is set to soar once again from the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, after the opening ceremony on August 28, 2024.

80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris: Denfert-Rochereau station closed this Sunday, August 25

Due to the numerous commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris this Sunday, August 25, Denfert-Rochereau station will close at 1pm, on both metro lines and RER B.

Paralympic Games: back-to-school upheaval, what impact on schools in the Paris Region?

This year, the start of the new school year falls right in the middle of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! For the occasion, numerous arrangements are being put in place in the Île-de-France region, which is likely to impact many families and students.

The full program of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris this week

To celebrate the Liberation of Paris in August 1944, the capital has prepared a week of intense commemorations, from August 19 to 25, 2024, to celebrate the 80th anniversary in style!

Rock en Seine 2024: the complete program and concert times

After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival is back for five days of not-to-be-missed festivities on Wednesday 21, Thursday 22, Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August 2024 at the Domaine national du Parc de Saint-Cloud. On the program? Lana Del Rey for a concert-event, the talented PJ Harvey, the duo The Kills and the Italians from Måneskin, as well as The Offspring, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... Organizers have also announced the arrival of Pixies following the cancellation of The Smile. Click here for the full program by day and concert times!

Alain Delon: the actor who symbolized a generation has died, aged 88

With him, an entire era of French cinema comes to an end. The last representative of his generation, Alain Delon died on August 18, 2024, at the age of 88.

Paris: Gare de l'Est closed on Saturday September 21st

Watch out if you're planning to take the train at Gare de l'Est on the weekend of September 21, 2024! The Paris station will be closed for one day, to test the deployment of SNCF's future traffic management system.

4-euro metro ticket: how long will this increased fare remain in force?

Paris public transport ticket prices have almost doubled during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, increasing the T+ ticket from €2.15 to €4. When will fares return to normal?

Paris: Bir-Hakeim bridge pedestrian footbridge closed after risk of collapse

The pedestrian bridge over the Avenue du Président-Kennedy, under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, is in danger of collapsing. As a precaution, it was closed as an emergency measure on Sunday August 11.

The first Super Moon of the year will light up the sky: date and explanations

The first Super Moon of the year is about to light up the sky on August 19, 2024. This annual phenomenon, known as a "sturgeon" full moon, gives the impression of a larger-than-usual star.

Paris hosts the Paralympic Games for the first time! History of the Games

While the capital has hosted the Olympic Games three times, including 2024, this is the very first time in history that the Paralympic Games will be held in France!

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: news, results, image of the day, August 11 recap

Every day of the Olympic Games is full of surprises! That's why we're sharing a daily roundup of information on the competition and everything that surrounds it, from results to the funniest moments, via the most beautiful photos and news. Here's a round-up of the day's news from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!

Paris 2024 Olympics: the RN118 partially closed this weekend due to the marathon

Many roads will be closed this weekend in the capital and its neighboring departments, due to the Marathon and Marathon pour Tous of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games. And the N118 is particularly affected!