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Weather in Paris and Ile-de-France: lower temperatures expected next week

If you're the chilly type, you're going to need to bundle up over the next few days. Météo France is forecasting a drop in temperatures in Paris and the Île-de-France region over the next week. In the early hours of the morning, the mercury could drop as low as 1°C in places. We take a look at the weather forecast for Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Le meilleur macaron d'Ile-de-France 2024, this Val-d'Oise bakery wins 4 prizes

Attention macaroon lovers! The results of the Seine-et-Marne competition, held in association with the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris, have just announced the winners of the best macaroons in the Paris region. A Val-d'Oise bakery-pâtisserie stands out from the crowd, winning no fewer than 4 prizes.

Paris: the Lion of Belfort will soon be restored - here's its story

The Lion of Belfort, the famous sculpture that stands at the center of the Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris, is soon to be restored. By the way, do you know the history of this work by Auguste Bartholdi? We'll tell you!

Grand braderie des Jeux de Paris 2024 in front of the Hôtel de Ville this Saturday

To mark the third edition of its "Portes Ouvertes" event, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris is hosting a major "braderie des Jeux". Join us this Saturday, October 12, 2024 on the forecourt to stock up on bargains!

Traffic restrictions in Paris for the 2024 Olympic Parade on the Champs-Elysées

Due to the parade of Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the Champs-Élysées, several lanes will be closed in the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements of Paris from September 12 to 15, 2024. Traffic and parking restrictions apply to allow the festivities to run smoothly, including a grand parade on September 14 from 4pm to 6pm, followed by a concert and DJ set.

Looking for an apartment near Paris? Latest availability at Maisons Ecla!

Looking for an apartment near Paris? Discover Ecla apartments: from studios to T5s, all fully furnished in a residence offering outstanding facilities such as a cinema, a gym, a sauna or even a music studio, guaranteeing unique living moments. Ecla homes are available for stays ranging from one night to several months!

Parade of athletes in Paris: what can you expect at the concert on Place de l'Étoile?

A grand parade of French athletes down the world's most beautiful avenue, but also a concert on Place de l'Étoile! This Saturday, September 14, 2024, Paris is celebrating the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in style, and is organizing a fine festive event for the occasion, accessible by reservation. So, what can we expect musically? We tell you all about it!

Did you know? The Athletes' Church of the Paris Olympic Games is located in Saint-Ouen (93).

We already knew that the Olympic Village was located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Paris and Saint-Denis (93). For athletes of the Catholic faith, a church has been put to special use during the Paris 2024 Games: find out which one!

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: last tickets, last chance to watch the events!

While tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been hard to come by, sesames for the Paralympics are more accessible. There are still a few tickets left for the final events!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville

The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024.

Paris 2024: Discover the medal table by country for the Paralympic Games

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games promise a unique sporting spectacle, with almost 170 countries competing. Will France be able to shine on home soil?

Sous la Seine breaks records to become the most viewed French film on Netflix

Sous la Seine, directed by Xavier Gens, available since June 5, 2024 on Netflix, exceeds 100 million views and becomes the platform's most-viewed French film. The shark movie is set during an event at the 2024 Olympic Games, with cast members Bérénice Béjo, Nassim Lyes and Léa Léviant.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: The Olympic Vasque in the shape of a hot-air balloon is back!

The Paralympic Games keep the party going! La Vasque Olympique, the golden hot-air balloon imagined by Mathieu Lehanneur, is set to soar once again from the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris, after the opening ceremony on August 28, 2024.

Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024: history, practice, athletes... All about volleyball

With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games over and the Paralympics eagerly awaited, volleyball, beach volleyball and seated volleyball are among the most eagerly awaited disciplines. Find out everything you need to know about these exciting sports: from the history of their inclusion in the Olympics and Paralympics, to practical details such as event venues, the number of places available, key dates, and of course, the promising French athletes who will be aiming for Olympic gold.

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: events, history, athletes... Para-badminton at the Games

Want to know everything about badminton and para-badminton at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games? From its Olympic and Paralympic history to its rising French stars and event details, dive into the exciting world of badminton and para-badminton at Paris 2024 and its program!

Paris 2024: half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to cars after the Games

After the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, half of the Place de la Concorde will no longer be accessible to motorists. The space will be redeveloped as a promenade, just like the Trocadero and the Champ-de-Mars.

Olympic Games: Saint-Gobain Skate Game, the 100% eco-friendly skatepark moves to Puteaux

Saint-Gobain Skate Game is the 100% eco-friendly ephemeral skatepark imagined by Saint-Gobain that awaited skateboarders during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the esplanade of La Défense from July 18 to August 11, 2024. A skatepark that is now moving to the Ile de Puteaux to join the infrastructure already in place.

Paris 2024 Olympics: silver medal for France's Élodie Clouvel in modern pentathlon

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Frenchwoman Élodie Clouvel became vice world champion for the second time in the modern pentathlon event, this Sunday, August 11.

Paris 2024 Olympics: with 16 gold medals, France beats its record since 1996

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are over in just a few hours, and so far France has 16 gold medals to its name, surpassing its medal record not broken since 1996 at the Atlanta Games.

Paris 2024 Olympics: history, rules, athletes... tennis at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, tennis has a prominent place. Find out everything you need to know about this discipline, from the history of this Olympic sport to the events scheduled to take place at Roland-Garros Stadium, not forgetting the French athletes to keep a close eye on and not forgetting wheelchair tennis to experience during the Paralympic Games.