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Paris 2024 Olympic Games: what to expect for the closing ceremony? The theme

While we know that Tom Cruise will be making a quick appearance at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, very little information has filtered out about the content of this show. We were able to discover a few images during a rehearsal!

Allowance, LEP, Pass Rail, Electricity..., what's changing on August 1, 2024

From this August 1ᵉʳ, 2024, several important changes will impact our finances. From the back-to-school allowance to the revision of the Livret d'épargne populaire (LEP) rate, via the end of the Pass Rail and electricity rates, here's a roundup of the main measures arriving this summer month.

Paris 2024 Olympics: how to get to the Golf National in Guyancourt?

Got a ticket to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic golf events at Golf National de Guyancourt? We give you all the recommended routes to get there easily, whether you choose public transport, walking or cycling. The golf competitions will take place from August 1 to 10, 2024.

Transport in the Ile-de-France region switches to Heatwave Plan

Faced with the oncoming heatwave, transport systems in the Paris region, and particularly in Paris, are getting into full gear: water briquettes, misters, water bottles, castles and fans are being distributed to protect travelers and spectators at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Allocation de rentrée scolaire 2024: when will the first payment be made?

It's an announcement that many families are eagerly awaiting! When will the 2024 back-to-school allowance be paid? We tell you all about it.

Pollution in Paris: free residential parking on July 30, 2024

Paris City Hall announces the return of free residential parking this July 30, 2024. Airparif is forecasting an ozone pollution episode in the Ile-de-France region.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic flame cauldron at the Jardin des Tuileries, an unusual cauldron

What a cauldron, my friends, what a cauldron! The Olympic flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics will take up residence in the central Jardin des Tuileries. We had imagined it on the Eiffel Tower, but it's finally in the heart of the emblematic Parisian park that the Olympic cauldron is taking up residence. But a cauldron that changes everything... A world first. We tell you all about it!

Heatwave: up to 35 degrees expected this week in Paris and the Île-de-France region

After the rain, the good weather. In the middle of the Olympic Games week, Météo France is predicting a heat wave from Monday July 29 to Wednesday July 31, 2024, with temperatures of almost 35 degrees expected in the capital and Ile-de-France.

Tom Cruise named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by Rachida Dati

International film star Tom Cruise was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres by Rachida Dati at a ceremony in Paris, celebrating his cultural and artistic influence.

Swimming in the Seine: What are the health risks? What are the penalties?

Even though Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, dived into the Seine to hail the progress of the sanitation work underway, swimming remains banned due to health risks. Only athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be able to swim there under preventive measures. For Parisians, the river should be accessible during 2025. Until then, stay dry!

Olympic Games: how to follow your favorite athletes on the Paris 2024 app? Tutorial

Starting this Saturday, July 27, it's time to follow the events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and your favorite athletes! But to make sure you don't miss out on any of them, here's a quick tutorial on how to use the Paris 2024 app!

Weather: sun, rain... What will the weather be like in Paris for the Olympic Opening Ceremony?

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is this July 26. For the first time in history, it will be held in the very heart of Paris, rather than in a stadium. Our eyes are riveted on the weather forecast for what promises to be a unique day. As the forecasts become clearer, we're telling you all you need to know to be prepared for every eventuality!

SNCF, victim of "malicious acts" last night, traffic very disrupted

SNCF reports major traffic disruptions on the Atlantic, Northern and Eastern LGV lines. On the night of Thursday July 25 to Friday July 26, just a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the rail network was the victim of "malicious acts" that had a major impact on these routes.

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: metro stations and lines 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, RER and tramway lines and stations closed during the day!

Did you know? Where do the green parakeets in Paris and the Île-de-France region come from?

In the Paris region, passers-by and local residents can sometimes be surprised to come across green parakeets that stand out in the landscape of the capital and its suburbs. But why do we see these exotic birds in Paris and its suburbs? It all began with an incident at Orly airport.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the ring road completely closed this Friday for the opening ceremony?

If you're able to postpone your trip this Friday, July 26, don't hesitate! On the day of the opening ceremony, the Paris ring road may well be completely closed to road users.

Paris 2024 Olympics: opening hours for department stores and shopping malls in Paris this Friday, July 26

This Friday, July 26, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the capital's department stores and shopping centers are adjusting their opening hours. In view of the organization of this historic evening, some stores will be closed and others will close earlier than usual. Discover the opening hours of your favorite shopping destinations!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Torch Relay in Seine-Saint-Denis and its bearers - 93

Seine-Saint-Denis, the department with which the Olympic Games will vibrate intensely, promises us a lively and festive torch route. Discover the detailed route in the different cities and what awaits you on Thursday July 25 and Friday July 26, 2024.

Olympics 2024: airspace around Paris closed for 150km on opening ceremony night

Gérald Darmanin has announced the closure of airspace, on the evening of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, within a 150-kilometer radius of the capital.

Olympic Games 2024: why aren't all bank cards accepted at Olympic venues?

It's best to know this before you arrive at the Olympic venues: only a Visa card will allow you to make purchases on site! If you don't have one, remember to bring cash, as Visa has been a partner of the Olympic Games since 1986!