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Câble 1: Île-de-France's first aerial tramway expected by 2025

Île-de-France's first cable car will soon see the light of day in Val-de-Marne. Called Câble 1, this cable car will feature five stations located between the towns of Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. With commissioning scheduled for 2025, work continues on the project. To date, some twenty pylons have been erected on this future cable car line, while the first series of cabins is ready!

How long will the Olympic lanes be maintained?

Installed ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and reactivated for the Paralympic Games, will the Olympic lanes continue to be used and for how long? How long will they be active? We tell you all about it.

Île-de-France weather: an early cold snap and autumn before its time

Summer is drawing to a close in the Paris region, and the transition to autumn is shaping up to be brutal. From Wednesday, September 11, 2024, a marked drop in temperatures will set in across the region, bringing a foretaste of autumn several weeks earlier than usual. After a weekend of bad weather and thunderstorms, the weather begins to change radically.

Ikea Madeleine now closed, opening of Ikea Italia 2

Ikea Paris had announced the closure of its La Madeleine store and its move to the Italie Deux shopping center in the 13th arrondissement. Now it's done: Ikea has closed its store in the first arrondissement and is opening one in the 13th.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: news, results, image of the day, September 8 recap

Every day of the Paralympic Games is full of surprises! That's why we're sharing with you a daily roundup of information on the competition and everything that surrounds it, from results to the funniest moments, as well as the most beautiful photos and news. Here's an overview of the closing day on Sunday, September 8!

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: these symbols preserved after the Games

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games could well leave a legacy in the capital and beyond. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, along with other municipalities across the country, has made no secret of her desire to retain certain Olympic and Paralympic symbols after the Games. But which ones and where? We take stock!

Île-de-France: Bison Futé forecasts massive traffic jams for the end of the Paralympic Games this weekend

In Île-de-France, the end of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this weekend promises to be complicated on the roads. Classified as orange from Friday September 6 to Sunday September 8, 2024, the region could experience traffic jams in both directions, according to Bison Futé. With restrictions on several major routes, the site recommends avoiding crossing Paris.

Monument préféré des Français 2024: which 14 sites are in the running?

Wondering which will be the French people's favorite monument of 2024? The "Le Monument préféré des Français" competition returns to France 3 on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, this Wednesday, September 18, 2024. In the meantime, discover the list of 14 candidates and which monument represents the Île-de-France region!

Why are fighter jets flying over Paris this Friday?

This Friday, September 6, 2024, several aircraft will be flying over the capital, at around 5pm. Why will they be crossing the skies over Paris? We tell you all about it.

Yvelines-Paris La Défense, the new bus to Paris in 1h15 - routes and timetables

From this September 2, 2024, a new express bus line links Bréval directly to La Défense with 7 stops, making everyday life easier for residents of the western Yvelines region. In just 1h15, the famous business district can now be reached, offering an alternative solution to the car. Accessible with the Navigo Pass, this Île-de-France Mobilités initiative improves connections between rural areas and the capital.

Paris 2024 Olympics: bars open all night in the capital this Sunday for the ceremony

During the four opening and closing ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, all the bars in the capital will be able to open their doors all night long!

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.

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.