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Meilleur pain au chocolat de France 2024: a baker from the Paris region wins the title

Wondering where to find the best pains au chocolat in France? Look no further! The third edition of the Master national du meilleur pain au chocolat revealed its results at the Salon du Chocolat. And it's in Essonne, more precisely in Marcoussis, that you need to go to taste this award-winning pain au chocolat!

Zone à Trafic Limité : Complete guide, questions and answers about the ZTL

The Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) came into force this Monday, November 4, 2024, in the heart of Paris, prohibiting motorized vehicles from crossing the first four arrondissements if they don't have a specific reason for doing so. Which vehicles are authorized? How will checks be carried out? And what are the exceptions? What documents do I need to provide? This guide answers the main questions.

Paris: the Christmas Market on the Champs-Elysées soon back?

After its disappearance in 2017, could the Avenue des Champs-Elysées Christmas market soon return? Catherine Lécuyer, councillor for the 8th arrondissement, hopes to reinstall it soon.

SNCF: unions call for one-day strike on November 21

It's going to be a dark day on the transport front this Thursday, November 21, 2024, as all the SNCF unions have called a one-day strike to protest the opening up of the railways to competition and the dismantling of Fret SNCF.

Launch of reduced speed to 70 km/h on the A86 and A4 this Tuesday: What you need to know

From this Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the speed limit will be reduced to 70 km/h on two main roads in the Paris region: the A86 between Saint-Denis and La Courneuve, and the A4 between Saint-Maurice and Charenton-le-Pont. This measure, similar to that on the Paris ring road, is designed to reduce noise pollution. The experiment will run for a year, with surveys carried out by Airparif and Bruitparif to measure the effects on local residents' quality of life.

Did you know? You can glean fruit and vegetables for free in Ile-de-France.

In Île-de-France, it's possible to collect fruit and vegetables free of charge thanks to an age-old practice: gleaning. Once reserved for the most needy, gleaning has been given a new lease of life, attracting a varied public concerned with reducing food waste. We tell you how.

Chèque énergie 2025: conditions of eligibility, don't forget to apply!

In 2025, the terms and conditions of the energy voucher will change. This aid, designed to help low-income households cope with energy costs, will now require an online application for new beneficiaries. With the abolition of the taxe d'habitation, the rules for distribution will change, but the amount of the cheque will remain stable.

Paris-Saint-Germain: the calendar for November 2024, matches to watch

In November 2024, Paris-Saint-Germain will be swinging between Ligue 1 and the Champions League! A chance for Luis Enrique and his new recruits to build on their success at national and European level.

Christmas window illuminations at BHV: traffic disruptions planned for inauguration

This Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the BHV launches its Christmas window displays with a sound and light show followed by a stroll. The rue de Rivoli will be closed to motorized traffic. We'll take you on a tour.

Transport in Île-de-France: RATP and SNCF disruptions in Paris from November 4 to 11, 2024

Numerous disruptions are expected on public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region from Monday November 4 to Monday November 11, 2024. With work scheduled on several metro, RER and Transilien lines, this post-Toussaint back-to-school week will complicate travel in the capital and its inner suburbs, while the November 11 bank holiday means a three-day weekend.

Death of Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson's iconic producer and music legend

Quincy Jones, renowned composer, trumpeter and producer of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" album, died in Los Angeles on Sunday November 3, 2024 at the age of 91. A major player in jazz and a pioneer in music production, he leaves behind an immense legacy marked by unforgettable collaborations and worldwide successes.

L'Aérosol Saint-Denis: a museum dedicated to street art to be opened in Paris Region by 2028

A museum dedicated to street art and urban cultures in the Paris region? That's the exciting project due to come to life in Seine-Saint-Denis by 2028 as part of the revival of the Cathedrales du Rail. Dubbed "l'Aérosol Saint-Denis", this new cultural venue will be housed in the former railway halls, which are listed as a Monument Historique.

Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) (Restricted Traffic Zone) in Paris from Monday: no driving through the city center

After several postponements, the city of Paris is introducing its Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the center of the capital as of this Monday, November 4, 2024. This decision comes at a time when the city needs to meet European Union air quality requirements.

Did you know? A terrible story lies behind this cursed house near Pigalle

Terrible tales are not lacking in such an ancient capital... Discover the macabre tale that inhabits number 1 Avenue Frochot, in the Pigalle district, where there seems to be a real haunted house...

All Saints' Day: what weather awaits you in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this long weekend?

With All Saints' Day upon us, three days of rest are on the horizon! So, sunshine or gloom? Mild or cool temperatures? Discover the weather forecast for Paris and the Ile-de-France region for the long weekend of Friday November 1, Saturday November 2 and Sunday November 3, 2024.

Halloween 2024 in the metro: here are the special announcements on line 1

This Thursday, October 31, 2024, we're celebrating Halloween in the metro! Like last year, RATP is celebrating with special announcements in several stations on line 1. Let's find out!

Paris: everything you need to know about the opening of cemeteries for All Saints' Day

This All Saints' Day weekend, Paris is announcing special opening hours for its cemeteries. Here's everything you need to know before visiting one of the 20 cemeteries managed by the City of Paris.

Weather: fog patches expected in Paris and Île-de-France this Friday

While temperatures are expected to drop in the north from Friday onwards, Météo France is also predicting the arrival of fog banks in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this November 1, 2024. Motorists are therefore advised to be vigilant.

Paris's Opéra Garnier and Opéra Bastille soon to be closed for renovation?

Aging buildings, repairs often carried out on an emergency basis: the Opéra Garnier and Opéra Bastille are in need of major renovation, according to the Cour des Comptes in its latest report. As a result, the two Parisian opera houses could be closed for several years.

Tour de France 2025: final stage departs from Mantes-la-Ville in Yvelines

Sunday, July 27, 2025, marks the end of the Tour de France, with the final stage through the Ile-de-France and Yvelines regions, from Mantes-la-Ville to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées.