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Ephemeris of August 24 in Paris: The St Bartholomew's Day Massacre

On August 24, 1572, 4,000 Huguenots were brutally murdered in Paris during the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre, the culmination of the Wars of Religion between Catholics and Protestants.

Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024

In the blink of an eye, you'll have access to all the information you need about traffic in Paris, updated in real time. RATP Metro RER and Transilien, roadworks, traffic, major events and demonstrations, we give you all the practical information you need to know before going out in Paris this Tuesday December 3, 2024.

Fête Nationale 2024 in Clamart (92): Fireworks on the lake & popular ball on July 14

The Fête Nationale will be celebrated in Clamart on July 14, 2024. On the program: a wildly popular ball and fireworks over the lake.

Fête Nationale on July 14, 2024 in Gagny (93): guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks fired from the roof of the Hôtel de Ville, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set this Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Iced cookies from Matthieu Carlin (Hôtel de Crillon) return to the Place de la Concorde

Fancy some ice cream? Good news, the ice cream cookie cart at the Hôtel de Crillon is back in Paris as of June 27, 2024, and the concept can be found next to the Place de la Concorde. Pastry chef Matthieu Carlin invites you to join him in the Butterfly patisserie tea room, on the Concorde terrace or to take away for a frosty tasting experience!

The Maison Zola, the Dreyfus Museum in Médan, Yvelines

In the heart of the Yvelines region, the Musée Dreyfus, in the grounds of the Maison d'Émile Zola, stands as a place steeped in literary and judicial history. Located in Médan, just an hour's drive from Paris, this historic house and museum is a must-see for anyone interested in the life and work of Émile Zola, as well as the Dreyfus Affair, two major elements of late 19th-century French culture.

Disneyland Paris: Walt Disney Studios Park to change its name

At a press conference on Friday April 12, 2024, Disneyland Paris announced a name change for Walt Disney Studios. The change will take effect with the opening of the Snow Queen area, and is part of the park's evolution, with the restructuring of Studio 1 and the extension currently under construction.

Il Giardino, the Italian terrace at Les Jardins du Faubourg in Paris

Il Giardino is the name of the restaurant at the Hôtel des Jardins du Faubourg in Paris. On the Saint-Honoré side of the 8th arrondissement, discover Chef Davide Pecorella's lovely Italian cuisine in the lush, green setting of his hidden terrace.

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Ramadan 2025 in France: what you need to know about this month of fasting for Muslims

Ramadan is a special holy month in the Hegira calendar. During this period, observant Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Here's what you need to know about Ramadan 2025.

Incidence rate by department at Friday June 30, 2023 in France

The incidence rate by department is an indicator to be followed very closely in order to monitor the evolution of the epidemic. We discover together the incidence rates of each department at Friday June 30, 2023.

Hospitalisations in France this Friday June 30, 2023: occupation rate of intensive care beds by region

Data on the coronavirus situation in France continues to be closely monitored. This Friday June 30, 2023, 9.47 % of intensive care beds in France are occupied.

Coronavirus in Paris and Ile-de-France: 0 Covid deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases

We take stock of the situation in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Find out more about the specific situation in the Paris region, by department. This Friday June 30, 2023, 0 additional deaths in 24 hours and 251 serious cases in intensive care.

End of Instagram, Facebook, Messenger outage, Meta apps back in service

If you're a social network user, you've probably noticed the problem. Since 4:25 p.m. this Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Instagram, Facebook and Messenger applications of Threads, part of the META group, have suffered a worldwide outage. An hour after the start of the bug, these social networks are gradually returning to service.

The Shangri-La Paris Easter Egg by Maxence Barbot, a marine treasure for Easter 2024

Shangri-La Paris Pastry Chef Maxence Barbot celebrates Easter with the unveiling of a most unusual egg: a stoup that honors his Breton origins and the now seafaring accents of Bauhinia.

Summer sales 2024 in Paris: opening hours and exceptional store & mall openings

The 2024 summer sales run from June 26 to July 23, 2024. To mark the occasion, shopping malls and department stores in Paris and the Ile-de-France region are changing their opening hours, and offering special events for shopaholics!

La Galette des Rois 2024 du Lutetia by Nicolas Guercio, a returning favorite

Le Lutetia Paris presents its Galette des rois 2024. Its talented pastry chef, Nicolas Guercio, revisits his incredible galette with different textures, this year in an almond version.

Low-glycemic, gluten-free Yule logs from Belles Envies 2023

Les Belles Envies unveils 3 Yule logs for 2023, suitable for diabetics and gluten intolerants. Available in three new-to-Paris flavors, these low-glycemic delights promise to delight your taste buds this holiday season.

Christmas & New Year's Eve 2024 in Paris: gourmet menu by a Top Chef at restaurant Cleo

To celebrate the festive season in Paris in gastronomic style, head for the Cléo restaurant in the heart of the Narcisse Blanc, a 5-star hotel with an incredible charm. For the occasion, chef Bruno Aubin, ex-Top Chef, unveils a stunning menu for Christmas Eve on December 24, 2023, and New Year's Eve 2024 on December 31, 2023.