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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!

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.

Valentine's Day 2024: declare your flame with messages of love on Paris billboards

For Valentine's Day, declare your love on the city's illuminated signs all over Paris. To show your love to the world, organize a very special marriage proposal or give your loved one an original surprise, send your message to the City of Paris before February 5, 2024!

Paris: fewer billboards on the streets soon?

Every time they wander through the streets of Paris, residents and tourists alike are confronted with a large number of advertisements, not all of which are useful to citizens. The city, which wishes to "de-clutter public space", will soon be launching a consultation on the subject.

Heatwave: Paris parks and gardens open until midnight to beat the heat

During this new heatwave, the City of Paris is opening 2O large parks and gardens across the capital until midnight. This way to the shade!

July 14: how much does the Eiffel Tower fireworks display in Paris cost?

This July 14, 2023, Parisians were treated to a sublime display of colorful fireworks fired from the Eiffel Tower. But how much did this incredible 20-minute show, a symbol of the French national holiday, cost?

Big Jump: Parisians invited to swim along the Seine this Sunday

Feel like cooling off this Sunday, July 9, 2023? The Greater Paris metropolis is organizing a "Big Jump", an event that invites Parisians to jump into the water along the Seine, to show its attachment to the aquatic environment.

Paris: the competition to choose the capital's most beautiful summer terrace is back!

To showcase its summer terraces, the City of Paris is once again offering a competition to elect the most beautiful between now and September. What's your favorite terrace?

Jordan Talbot wins the Paris Grand Prix de la pâtisserie 2023

This Thursday November 24, 2022, was held the second edition of the Grand Prix de la pâtisserie de la Ville de Paris. After deliberation, the jury named Jordan Talbot from Maison Lucas carton the winner of this year’s edition thanks to his creation “Sillage automnal”. Discover the results and winners.

In tribute to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: the Eiffel Tower turned off this Friday night

Like this Thursday when the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was announced, the Eiffel Tower will go black again this Friday September 9, 2022, to pay tribute to the latest Queen of England.

Paris: why is there no stop sign in the city anymore?

In Paris, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights as there are lots and lots of them! On the contrary, stop signs have entirely disappeared…

78th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris: discover the program of the ceremonies

This year, the Liberation of Paris turns 78 years old. On the occasion, the city hosts a series of traditional ceremonies on Wednesday August 24 and Thursday 25, 2022. Ceremonial drills, troop inspection, tributes to the dead and even exhibition…

Fluctuat nec mergitur: what does the City of Paris’ motto mean?

Fluctuat nec mergitur, here is a motto heard in the city after the 2015’s terror attacks. But do you know the story of this Latin locution and what it means to the City of Paris?

Climate: Paris prepares to face temperatures close to 50°C in ten years’ time

During the latest heatwave, the city of Paris had to face very high temperatures, over 40°C (104°F). In a few years, over 50°C (122°F) are expected in the capital city and the town is preparing itself.

Paris: one-hundred-year-old trees soon to be cut down by the authorities around the Eiffel Tower?

As part of the project renovating the surroundings of the Eiffel Tower, Paris authorities wish to cut several trees down, some of them being centenarian. A situation that caused furor on social networks.

Paris: the Place du Trocadéro soon to be listed as historic monument to avoid construction works?

16th arrondissement mayor Francis Szpiner wishes the Place du Trocadéro to be listed as historic monument so he could thwart Paris City’s construction works projects.

Paris: paid parking for scooters and motorbikes starting from 2022

Starting from 2022, scooter and motorbikes will now have to pay for parking in Paris. Announced a while ago, this measure has been presented this Tuesday June 15, 2021 by David Belliard - Anne Hidalgo's deputy entrusted with transport and mobility. In all, 120,000 parking spots will disappear to give "more nature and more space to pedestrians and cyclists".

Cars to be banned from Paris city center by 2022? The heart of the capital could be pedestrianized

Cars are to be given less space in Paris. Among the measures considered by the City Hall, it is about making the city’s historic heart pedestrianized. Transit vehicles could be then banned from Paris city center.

Lockdown in Paris and Ile-de-France: parks and gardens to remain open

Following the announce of a lockdown 16 departments including Ile-de-France in order to limit the spread of coronavirus in France,Parisians and Ile-de-France are wondering: can we go and take a breath of fresh air in parks and gardens in these difficult times? The answer is yes!

Paris is thinking about a festive summer by hosting open-air events

If the situation allows it, several places in Paris are likely to host festive and cultural open-air events this summer. Paris city hall has even released a map and list of these places scattered across the French capital.