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Paris: speed reduced to 50km/h on the ring road, speed cameras updated

After a 30 km/h Paris inner city, the Paris ring road will soon be limited to 50 km/h! Since October 1, the ring road has been gradually adapted, and from the 10th of the month, you'll have to slow down, because the speed cameras are on the scene!

High winds: parks and gardens closed in the Paris region due to Storm Kirk

Due to the arrival of Storm Kirk and high winds, several towns in the Île-de-France region have decided to close their green spaces this Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Find out which towns in the Paris region are affected.

Hurricane Kirk in Paris and the Île-de-France region: orange vigilance on Wednesday and Thursday

Due to the passage of Hurricane Kirk, Météo France has placed all the departments of the Île-de-France region under a "vigilance orange pluie-inondation" (orange rain-flood watch) on Wednesday October 9 and Thursday October 10, 2024.

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2024: 5 not-to-be-missed events

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre returns to the 18th arrondissement of Paris this week, from October 9 to 13, 2024. On the program? A wide range of convivial outings and unusual tips. Taste trail, free concerts, grand parade and closing ball... Discover 5 not-to-be-missed events for this new and 91st edition of the Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre.

The World's 50 Best Bars 2024: A Parisian bar in the list of the 51-100th best bars in the world

Cock-a-doodle-doo! With the 2024 list of the world's 50 best bars soon to be unveiled, a Parisian bar has been included in the 51-100 list of the year's "World's 50 Best Bars". So, which establishment is it?

Asterix, Dogmatix, Obelix and the Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin

As of October 23, Asterix, Obelix and the other irreducible Gauls arrive at the Musée Grévin in Paris: meet them at the heart of an original scenography, and have your photo taken with them!

Become a bookseller on the quays of the Seine to prevent the loss of this Parisian heritage!

They're as symbolic of Paris as the Eiffel Tower, but the bouquinistes on the quays of the Seine are in danger of disappearing! The city's call for applications is struggling, with a dozen or so sites still vacant, and you have until October 14 to apply!

Film studios with permanent outdoor sets set up in Seine-et-Marne

Hollywood in Seine-et-Marne! Permanent film studios with real sets have been built from scratch on the Coulommiers-Voisin airfield, to get productions out of the capital and make filming easier.

Weather: When will the rain end in Paris and the sun return? Forecast for Île-de-France

While Paris remains beautiful even under its gray skies, we'd love to see an end to the rain. So, when will the sun return to the capital and the surrounding region? Despite autumn, we're not giving up hope of enjoying some sunshine. We take a look at the weather forecast for the next few days.

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2024: traffic bans in the 18th arrondissement of Paris

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre returns to northern Paris from Wednesday October 9 to Sunday October 13, 2024, with a host of festive and convivial events. To ensure the smooth running of the event, the Préfecture de police has issued a decree temporarily modifying traffic in several streets in the capital's 18th arrondissement.

Death of Michel Blanc: the actor's funeral takes place this Thursday in Paris

Several days after the tragic death of Michel Blanc, who passed away on the night of October 3 to 4 at the age of 72, emotions are still running high. The actor and director's funeral will be held this Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Saint-Eustache church in Paris. This was announced by journalist Anne-Claire Coudray on TF1's "20h" program on Sunday.

Paris: City Hall opens its doors on October 12, 2024, the program

Have you always dreamed of strolling through the Salons of Paris City Hall, pushing open the doors of the Salle du Conseil or the Salon des Arcades? Your wish will come true this weekend! This Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will be opening its doors to you, exceptionally and free of charge, for a day punctuated by a host of events. There will also be a "braderie des Jeux de Paris 2024". Click here for the program!

Photo competition: take part in City Hall's upcoming exhibition on the Paris 2024 Olympics

"Paris 2024, les jours heureux" is the name of the next exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, which needs your help to exist! Until October 20, Parisians can submit their most memorable photographs of the Olympic Games for a chance to be included!

Death of Michel Blanc, the iconic Jean-Claude Dusse, a giant of French cinema

Actor, screenwriter and director Michel Blanc, best known for his iconic role with the Splendid troupe, died at the age of 72 on the night of October 3 to 4, following a heart attack in a Paris hospital. With decades of outstanding contributions to French cinema, Blanc leaves behind an unforgettable body of work, both comic and dramatic.

Île-de-France: here's where to find the region's best 2024 organic bread

After the competition for the best traditional baguette in Paris, discover the winners of the best organic bread 2024 in Île-de-France. The regional competition lifted the veil on the results this Friday, October 4, 2024, rewarding a bakery in Paris!

New aurora borealis this weekend in France after a powerful solar flare?

Our Sun, in fine form in recent months, triggered one of the biggest solar flares of its cycle on Thursday October 3, 2024! If the weather holds out, we can look forward to more aurora borealis at our latitudes this weekend!

Greater Paris EPZ: 24-hour pass compulsory for certain vehicles in the capital from January onwards

The date is approaching: from January 1, 2025, vehicles with a Crit'Air 3 sticker will no longer be able to enter the capital, due to the Greater Paris EPZ. To allow them occasional access, the city plans to introduce a "24-hour pass".

Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions on metros, RER and tramways on October 5 and 6

This weekend, October 5 and 6, 2024, disruptions are expected on several lines of the Île-de-France public transport network. Metros, RER, tramways and Transilien will be affected by construction work, particularly on certain busy sections. Here's an update on traffic modifications.

JR: a monumental participatory work created on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris

The Declaration of the Rights of the Child celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the City of Paris is inviting Parisians under the age of 21 to take part in the 'Inside Out' project created by the famous artist JR. The aim? To give birth to a monumental, ephemeral photographic work, to be discovered on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville this Saturday, October 5, 2024. We tell you all about it.

Unusual: why did a mummy in the Louvre Museum have to be scanned?

A 2,900-year-old mummy from the Louvre Museum was sent to Lens hospital for a few days to undergo a CT scan. A patient like no other, who could well be helping science in the process!