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Fête de la librairie 2024: an exclusive book offered by independent booksellers

On the occasion of the Fête de la librairie, April 27, 2024, participating independent booksellers are offering you a brand-new book, created for the occasion and printed in a limited edition of 25,000 copies throughout the Paris region!

La Course des Cafés, the iconic waiters' and waitresses' race, returns after 13 years

One of the capital's most amazing races is back after a hiatus of over 10 years. On March 24, 2024, the waiters and waitresses of Paris's cafés will set off with one goal in mind: not to drop their tray!

Electricity, tolls, Livret d'Epargne Populaire savings accounts... what's changing on February 1, 2024

What's in store for February 2024? Lots of price hikes, especially for electricity! Find out what's new in France from February 1.

A little king penguin is born at the Sea Life Paris Aquarium!

Big news at Sea Life Paris: a baby king penguin has been born, and it's a little girl christened Freya by aquarium visitors!

Education strike this Thursday: the route of the demonstration in Paris

This Thursday, February 1, 2024, several teachers' unions are calling for strike action and mobilization to demand pay rises, but also to denounce job cuts and the "implementation of reforms at breakneck speed". In Paris, a demonstration is due to set off at 2pm towards the Ministry of Education. Find out more about the march route.

What's so unusual about this nest sculpture on the Carrousel bridge in Paris?

Strolling along the Carrousel bridge in Paris, you may have spotted this unusual piece of granite on a nest? In fact, it's the Oiseau de la Paix, a moving creation by Mirza Moric. On view until February 7, 2024, this work is a hymn to peace.

RER B strike this Thursday, February 1, traffic forecasts

Bad news for RER B commuters. Due to a local industrial action at SNCF, traffic will be disrupted on this famous RER line this Thursday, February 1, 2024. Discover the traffic forecasts.

Valentine's Day 2024: make your most beautiful declaration of love on the billboards in Clichy (92)

For Valentine's Day, the town of Clichy-la-Garenne, in the Hauts-de-Seine department of Paris, is offering you the chance to declare your love on the town's illuminated billboards.

Valentine's Day 2024: declare your flame with messages of love on Paris billboards

For Valentine's Day, declare your love on the city's illuminated signs all over Paris. To show your love to the world, organize a very special marriage proposal or give your loved one an original surprise, send your message to the City of Paris before February 5, 2024!

RATP strike: notice from February 5 to September 9, Olympic Games under threat?

Wage increases, reorganization of working hours, job bonuses: the CGT has issued strike notice at RATP to make its demands heard. We take stock.

Tattoo Planetarium 2024: the international tattoo show returns to Paris

New edition of Tattoo Planetarium in Paris! Join us this Friday, February 2, Saturday, February 3 and Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Grande Halle de La Villette to discover the new edition of Tattoo Planetarium, the tattoo convention in Paris orchestrated by the unmissable Tin-tin. Over 500 tattoo artists will be on hand, as well as tattoo competitions, exhibitions and concerts. Click here for the detailed program!

Euro handball: France crowned European champions for the fourth time in their history!

After the women's victory in the World Championships, the men's French team has achieved a superb feat of this Euro de handball 2024, with a fourth victory in this competition!

Paris Metro: who was Aimé Césaire, the man who gave his name to a station on line 12?

On line 12 of the Paris metro, north of Paris in the town of Aubervilliers, you'll find the Aimé Césaire station. While many Parisians get on or off at this stop every day, few actually know the person who gave it its name.

Adopt a beak: welcome hens to reduce your waste in Val-de-Marne

If you live in the Val-de-Marne and have a garden, why not adopt a hen? Once again this year, the waste management syndicate is offering to add hens to your household, for fresh eggs and less waste!

Metro: line 4 extended to Châtenay-Malabry?

Projects to extend Paris metro lines have been multiplying in recent years. While line 4 has only just reached Bagneux, it could be extended as far as Châtenay-Malabry within the next few years!

Farmers' anger: a blockade of Paris and Rungis on Monday, risk of shortages?

If you have to drive around the capital, be careful! The farmers' mobilization continues, and the unions are now calling for a "siege of the capital" from Monday, for an indefinite period. The Rungis market could also be blocked!

2024, Year of Hector Guimard: free lectures and events on Art Nouveau in Paris

This year, the city of Paris has decided to highlight the figure of Hector Guimard, a key figure in Art Nouveau in France and in the capital. From January 31, 2024, conferences and free events are planned to celebrate him.

Biodiversity: what is this wild feline back in the forests of Ile-de-France?

Don't panic, lynxes haven't arrived in the Paris region! It's a much less impressive little feline that's making a comeback: the forest cat, which bears a striking resemblance to our little fur balls.

Paris 2024: no July 14th military parade on the Champs-Elysées, moved to avenue Foch

A change of program for the July 14 parade in 2024! Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the traditional procession has been moved to a neighboring avenue, and will carry the Olympic flame.

Paris 2024: volunteers will have to "manage" to pay for accommodation and transport

Volunteers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games won't be the best off during the competition, since although they're totally volunteers, they'll have to "manage" not only to find accommodation, but also to pay for their transport.