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Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire

Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season!

Jardins du Faubourg's all-you-can-eat brunch, Italian style

Les Jardins du Faubourg relaunches its all-you-can-eat brunch under the tutelage of its new Italian Chef: Davide Pecorella. Head for Paris's 8th arrondissement, and take a seat under the luminous glass roof or on the lovely leafy terrace, for a truly relaxing, gourmet experience.

Stand-Up Paddles rental with Paddle Brothers in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, France

How about a trip on the water? The Paddle Brothers at l'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise offers Stand-Up Paddles for hire. For 1, 2 or even 7 people, you can sail along the Oise on a unique course dotted with monuments.

The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema

La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, is reopening its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023, so we can once again enjoy its magical setting. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a verdant, flower-filled setting, and why not a film in June, this is the place to be.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Macron visits the construction site under social tension

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Notre-Dame de Paris this Friday, April 14, 2023, to assess the progress of the restoration while the social context is tense since the Constitutional Council must give its decisions today. As a reminder, the promised reopening of the monument is scheduled for 2024.

Vaccination covid in Paris - Ile de France: how many people are vaccinated in the region?

In Île-de-France, the coronavirus epidemic is experiencing the tremors of a new wave while the vaccination campaign continues. How many French people have been vaccinated so far in the Paris region? We make the point this Thursday July 13, 2023.

Vaccination in France: where do we stand Thursday July 13, 2023? Number of people vaccinated by region

How many people have received a first dose of covid-19 vaccine in France? Which regions are vaccinated the most? This Thursday July 13, 2023, we discover the number of people have received a first injection as well as those who are fully vaccinated in France since December 27, 2020. Click here to see the distribution of the number of people vaccinated or having received a booster dose by region.

Vaccination in the world Saturday November 23, 2024: percentage of population vaccinated by country

As many countries have started their vaccination campaign against the coronavirus at the end of 2020, what is the percentage of vaccinated people compared to the total number of inhabitants for each country? Sortiraparis provides a daily update on the state of vaccination in the world. Click here to find out where we are at Saturday November 23, 2024.

New Year’s Eve 2023 at Petrossian over an exquisite Surf & Turf menu

At Petrossian, New Year’s Eve 2022-2023 is going to be celebrated with the best of seafood, all gathered in a festive menu.

Pictures of Paris Christmas lights in 1925

Some say Paris was better before. But what about the traditional Christmas lights? To get an idea, here are fantastic Autochromes Lumière of 1925 Paris Christmas lights by French photographer Léon Gimpel.

Le Rocher des Trésors II, Château de Chantilly’s light and sound show and firework!

How about attending a light and sound show with firework on the façade of a magical castle? From September 15 to 18, 2022, the Domaine de Chantilly awaits to unveil a show, “Le Rocher des Trésors II”, inviting us to travel 200 years back with Henry of Orleans.

Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier's solidarity brunch for Ukrainians at La Table du Recho

La Table du Recho, the 16th arrondissement's charity restaurant, invites pastry chef Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier to treat you to a charity brunch on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Sign up now for this gourmet brunch, with proceeds going to the World Central Kitchen association, which provides food aid to the Ukrainian people.

Covid: Pfizer's Covid drug Paxlovid available in pharmacies from Friday

After being granted marketing approval from the European Medicines Agency, Pfizer's Covid drug Paxlovid - 89% effective against hospitalizations and deaths caused by coronavirus - will be available from Friday February 4, 2022, in pharmacies.

How to optimize your stay in Paris? The best cheap deals in the capital

Who said that a stay in Paris would necessarily be expensive? We share with you the best tips and good plans to travel in the capital at a low price!

Brasserie Rosie's 2022 galette des Rois

For Epiphany, Brasserie Rosie is offering a frangipane and lemon galette des Rois 2022 to eat in or take away from January 3 to 31, 2022.

Gourmet restaurant Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée opens

Calling all fine gastronomes, Plaza Athénée’s gourmet restaurant opens from Wednesday January 5, 2022. Erase the board and enjoy a fully renovated restaurant and menu.

Covid: antigen tests less effective to detect Omicron, according to American health authorities

As the Omicron variant dominates in several countries across the world, are PCR and antigen tests likely to detect this new variant? According to the U.S. health authorities, antigen tests are less sensitive to Omicron.

Coronavirus: Will the epidemic end soon? What we know so far

As the coronavirus epidemic is still striking the world, many people are wondering when the health crisis will end. Here is what we know so far.

Covid: France will not require tests from EU countries, Emmanuel Macron announces

Emmanuel Macron announced France will not submit EU travelers to tests.

Omicron: vaccination alone not enough – the ECDC says

The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control warns about the quick spread of Omicron and reminds the importance of complying with health restrictions to try and stop the variant.