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Île-de-France: The best 2024 flan is in Paris!

Are you a fan of flan and wondering where you can enjoy the best of this legendary pastry in Île-de-France? This year, the competition for the best flan in Île-de-France has crowned a pastry chef from Paris!

Legislative elections 2024: how to vote by proxy?

The French are called to the polls on June 30 and July 7, 2024 following the dissolution of the National Assembly announced by Emmanuel Macron on Sunday June 9, 2024. What can you do if you can't make it to the polling station on these days? Here's how to vote by proxy.

2024 legislative elections: dates, procedure, everything you need to know about this unexpected election

In June 2022, the French were called to vote to choose their deputies. Less than two years later, it's that time again, following Emmanuel Macron's dissolution of the National Assembly. Find out all you need to know about these major elections, on June 30 and July 7, 2024.

European elections: Emmanuel Macron dissolves the National Assembly

In the European elections, the presidential majority suffered a setback, with 15% of the vote against almost 30% for the Rassemblement National. The result led Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the Assembly.

Roland-Garros 2024: Carlos Alcaraz is the winner for the first time!

We have a winner! Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in the final match of Roland-Garros 2024 in five sets. The Spaniard wins his first Grand Slam title!

European elections: turnout was 45.26% at 5 p.m.

The French are called to vote this Sunday, June 9, 2024, to choose their new European representatives. At 5pm, turnout for these elections stood at 45.26%, higher than in 2019.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: the Olympic rings securely installed on the Eiffel Tower

During each Olympiad, the Olympic rings are installed on an emblematic monument of the city in which they are located. In Paris, of course, it's the Eiifel Tower that has just welcomed them, between the first and second floors.

UGC Normandie: a solidarity auction before final closure

UGC Normandie, the famous cinema on the Champs-Elysées, is bidding farewell. Before bidding us farewell, the cinema is auctioning off its famous blue seats and soon-to-be iconic objects from an era on Thursday June 13, 2024, in aid of a good cause: the Rêve de Cinéma association, which brings cheer to the hearts of sick children.

Roland-Garros 2024: the schedule of semi-final matches to watch this Friday

It's the most eagerly awaited tennis event of the year: Roland-Garros returns to Paris! After a week of qualifying, it's time for the final draw, with the semi-finals. Here's today's match schedule!

World Wellness Day 2024: our ideas for a relaxed weekend out

Taking care of yourself is important! That's why we're celebrating World Wellness Day on Saturday, June 8, 2024. To mark the occasion, we've put together a selection of activities and outings to pamper yourself.

Nina Métayer voted World's Best Pastry Chef 2024 by The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Nina Métayer continues to shine, and just a few months after being awarded the title of World Pastry Chef by the Uibc, was presented with the distinction of "World's Best Pastry Chef 2024" by The World's 50 Best Restaurants awards on Wednesday June 6.

La meilleure boulangerie de France 2024: the 10 candidates in Île-de-France - grande couronne

Another gourmet week on M6! After criss-crossing the regions of Eastern France, Normandy and Brittany, "La meilleure boulangerie de France" stops off in Île-de-France. Find out more about the 10 bakery candidates in Île-de-France - grande couronne, to be seen on M6 from Monday June 10 to Friday June 14, 2024.

Death of Ben: the avant-garde artist died on June 5, 2024 at the age of 88

Known for his installations and humorous phrases, Ben was one of the great names of contemporary art in France. He died on June 5, 2024, at the age of 88.

Warning siren on the 1st Wednesday of the month: do you know what this signal is for?

Every first Wednesday of the month, at midday, an alarm sounds in France's major cities. Where does this particular warning siren come from, and what does it mean?

Inauguration of the Numerobis Tower, the new attraction at Parc Astérix 2024

To mark the 35th anniversary of Parc Astérix in 2024, discover "La Tour de Numérobis", a spectacular 48-metre-high attraction in the Egypt zone.

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

Rock en Seine 2024: 38 artists join the line-up, the complete line-up

After a great edition in 2023, the Rock en Seine festival announces its return 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, The Smile, Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, The Hives, Gossip, Kasabian, 2manydjs, Ghinzu, Thomas de Pourquery... Click here for the full line-up by day!

Did you know? The Navigo pass entitles you to discounts at cinemas, museums, châteaux, festivals...

Not many people know about it, but did you know that the Navigo Pass offers a range of cultural benefits in the Paris region? Access discounts at cinemas, museums, châteaux, theaters and even festivals. We tell you all about it!

Paris 2024 opening ceremony: metro lines and stations closed on July 26

The day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games makes you want to stay at home, given the many metro lines and stations closed during the day!

RER A strike this Friday: traffic forecasts

Bad news for RER A commuters. Due to a labor movement, traffic is expected to be disrupted this Friday, May 31, 2024. Here are the traffic forecasts.