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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.

Paris Fashion Week: succumb to the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2024-2025 show!

Fashion Week Haute Couture returns to Paris from June 24 to 27! This edition unveils the collections for the Autumn-Winter 2024-2025 season, and also marks the new collaboration between Maison Jean Paul Gaultier and Nicolas Di Felice. The long-awaited show took place on Wednesday June 26 at 6.30pm. Rediscover it now!

Cinema and Citizenship: Créteil's Cinémas du Palais encourage voting

In Créteil, the art-house cinema Les Cinémas du Palais is launching a citizens' initiative for the legislative elections on June 30 and July 7, with a special offer for voters.

Fire in progress Paris 4th district near City Hall: BHV Marais evacuated

A fire broke out this morning, Tuesday June 25, in an apartment building on rue Verrerie in the Marais district, right next to the Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville (BHV) in Paris. Be careful if you're driving in the area, you could be trapped.

A13 freeway fully reopened in both directions on Monday June 24

The A13 freeway between Vaucresson and Paris is fully reopening this Monday, June 24, 2024 in both directions. Reopening of the section in the province-Paris direction began as early as last Thursday, with full reopening taking place at around 4pm.

Line 14: the extension now inaugurated, what you need to know about the new stations

Considered the "backbone" of the Grand Paris Express, line 14 has now been extended to the north and south. As of Monday June 24, 2024, line 14 links Orly airport to Saint-Denis Pleyel in 40 minutes. Communes served, new stations and stations, connections... here's everything you need to know about the extension of this famous line 14 in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

La Braderie Asmodée, games at bargain prices in Yvelines

Bonus alert! Asmodée, the board game giant known for its Pokémon cards and games such as Dixit, Dobble, Jungle Speed and Time's Up, is back again this Saturday, June 29, at Guyancourt in the Yvelines region (78). Imagine discounts of up to 80% and thousands of game boxes on sale... you'll have to get up early!

Paris Fashion Week: livestream the Fall-Winter 2024-2025 Haute Couture shows

Fashion Week Haute Couture, Fall-Winter 2023-2024 season, returns to Paris from July 3 to 6, 2023. Once again this season, several shows can be followed in livestream: Elie Saab, Chanel, Dior and Jean-Paul Gaultier, here's the program!

Weather in Paris: 4 days of fine weather before falling temperatures

After reaching 30°C in recent days, temperatures could fall sharply in Paris and the Île-de-France region over the weekend. We tell you all about it.

Saint-Mandé: measures after a series of falls

A Sunday like no other in Saint-Mandé. In a scene worthy of Charlot's comedies, several people experienced gravity in unexpected ways... literally!

Who wins Top Chef 2024? Where does he work?

This Wednesday, June 19, 2024, saw the Top Chef season 15 final between Jorick Dorignac and Clotaire. The two finalists faced the challenge of preparing a complete gourmet menu for a jury of top chefs and 100 Red Cross volunteers. Who won the Top Chef 2024 final? Where will we find her cooking?

Euro 2024: why hasn't Paris set up a fan zone yet?

To watch Euro 2024, Parisians have to make do with bars or watch the competition from home. No fan zones have been set up in the capital, but that's largely due to the upcoming Olympic Games!

Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir, voted Best Patisserie in the World 2024 by La Liste

The Ritz patisserie, which showcases the gourmet creations of François Perret, has just been awarded the title of Best Patisserie in the World by the La Liste Guide on Tuesday June 17, 2024.

Bastien Blanc-Tailleur named world's most creative pastry chef by La Liste 2024

In search of the world's most creative pastry chef? On Tuesday June 17, 2024, Bastien Blanc-Tailleur was awarded the coveted title of the world's most creative pastry chef at the La Liste ceremony, held in Paris during the first International Pastry Forum.