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Pass'Sport: who can benefit from this financial aid for sports?

Introduced for the 2021-2022 school year, the Pass'Sport scheme has been extended for another year! This financial aid for sports is aimed at children, as well as certain adults. Who is eligible?

A Boeing returns to Orly airport after takeoff: children from CM2 and 6e deprived of their stay

29 pupils from CM2 and 6e were due to fly to Athens this Monday, May 27, 2024! After a first flight that turned back, a second that didn't take off, they were tied up for over an hour in a 3rd aircraft before the trip was cancelled. The flight scheduled for 9am ended up taking off 11 hours late, without them.

Roland-Garros 2024: how much do ball boys earn?

After the participants in the clay-court tournament, we wondered how much the ball boys and girls earn during the French Open. Well, nothing at all! We explain why.

Hollywood-style film studios in Seine-et-Marne

The TSF studios group is creating a set of twelve film studios and sets on the Coulommiers-Voisins airfield in Seine-et-Marne. The project is due to be completed this year, in 2024.

Did you know that RATP lends umbrellas free of charge?

It's raining and you don't have an umbrella? Did you know that RATP can lend you one? To protect yourself on rainy days, all you have to do is ask at the reception desk of one of the participating stations and pay a deposit, which will be returned to you when you return the umbrella.

La Pride des Banlieues, the popular queer march in La Courneuve and its after party

La Pride des Banlieues takes place this June 22, 2024 at 1pm, departing from the La Courneuve RER station. The aim of this event, which runs parallel to the Marche des Fiertés, is to demand the rights of LGBTQIA+ people in working-class neighborhoods.

Why are helicopters flying over Paris and the Yvelines from May 27 to 31?

Don't panic if you see helicopters over Paris from May 27 to 31, 2024 - it's perfectly normal! In a press release issued on Friday, May 24, 2024, the Préfecture de Police explained the reasons for these overflights.

Navigo: free toilets for subscribers at eight Paris stations

At last! Holders of a Navigo or Imagine'R pass will be able to use the toilets in Paris stations without paying a cent, thanks to their pass - a relief for many subscribers.

Roland-Garros 2024: how much do participants earn at the clay-court tennis tournament?

Tennis players at the French Open have the opportunity to win the title at every stage they pass, but also a bigger and bigger check. How much are these amounts?

Roland-Garros 2024: traffic and parking bans during the tournament

A new edition of the French Open has begun in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Prefecture de Police has set up traffic and parking arrangements in the 16th arrondissement of the capital. Find out more!

The big picnic on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, photos and video

A giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées - that's the unusual event that took place this Sunday, May 26, 2024. After the giant cinema and then the biggest dictation, nearly 4,000 people won the right to lunch on the gingham tablecloth set up on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Eiffel Tower: 20% price hike on tickets from mid-June 2024

Inflation, Covid-19... In recent years, the Eiffel Tower's operating company has suffered a series of setbacks. To bolster the coffers, the company's director has announced a price hike for the monument starting June 17.

The Fontaine des Innocents, restored for the Olympic Games, will soon be unveiled

The Fontaine des Innocents, the jewel in the crown of Paris's Les Halles district, is set to unveil its restored splendor in June 2024, just before the Olympic Games. This emblematic monument, witness to Parisian history since the 16th century, has benefited from a major restoration, marking its rebirth in the heart of the capital.

Paris transport: you can now recharge and use your Navigo pass from your iPhone!

Forget the plastic card that clutters your wallet: the Navigo pass is finally available directly on iPhone and Apple Watch. As of this May 21, 2024, Apple users can use their smartphone or Apple Watch to travel on the Île-de-France Mobilités network.

SNCF strike on Tuesday: traffic forecasts for Transilien and RER trains

Bad news for public transport users in the Paris region. A strike by railway workers is scheduled for Tuesday May 21, 2024. The consequences? Traffic is expected to be "severely disrupted on Transilien lines". Major disruptions are also expected on the RER. Discover the detailed traffic forecasts.

Tiger mosquito in Paris and Ile-de-France: one department on purple alert, the rest on red

The tiger mosquito continues to spread across France. On the map updated by Vigilance Moustiques, we discover that one department in the Île-de-France region has been placed on purple alert, while the 7 other departments in the region remain on red alert. To date, the tiger mosquito has been declared officially established and active in 74 departments in mainland France.

Seine-et-Marne: Where to eat the best brioche in the department?

Do you prefer traditional brioche or flaky brioche? For all those with a sweet tooth, find out where to enjoy the best 2024 brioches in Seine-et-Marne!

Line 14 extension: Saint-Denis-Pleyel station revealed at a depth of 28 metres

It will be the major station of the Grand Paris Express for many users of public transport in and around Paris. Saint-Denis-Pleyel station, the future northern terminus of line 14, is scheduled to open at the end of June 2024. 28-meter-deep platforms, 4 underground levels, 20,000m² of passenger space, 3,750m² of glass façade, a station designed by Japan's Kengo Kuma... On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we had the opportunity to discover this new station, which is generating a lot of anticipation. We tell you all about this immersion in the Saint-Denis-Pleyel station, a month before it opens to passengers.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Paris-Beauvais airport shuttle, temporary closure of the Porte Maillot stop

Bad news for travelers used to taking the shuttle between Paris and Beauvais airport. Since May 10, 2024 and for the duration of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the stop located at Porte Maillot is no longer served. So what are the alternatives? We answer.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: The Olympic Flame's journey through Paris, the programme

The Paris 2024 Olympics promises us a great crossing with the Olympic Flame's journey through the French capital. This route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route and the free events planned for the occasion.