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Paris 2024 Olympics: Parisians regret deserting the capital during the Games

Parisians who fled the capital for fear of total chaos have been biting their fingers for the past week. Paris is vibrating to the rhythm of the 2024 Olympic Games, and it's a phenomenal success! Between the magical opening ceremony, the French medals and the electric, eclectic atmosphere, the City of Light is shining brighter than ever!

Why is the Bois de Vincennes becoming the place to be this summer in Paris?

Every summer, Paris changes and uncovers great concept for Parisians’ and tourists’ greatest joy! This year, the Bois de Vincennes is likely becoming the most coveted places in town. Let us explain why!

Seine riverbanks: to progressively reopen after the floods, ongoing cleaning in downtown Paris

Following the spectacular floods, the Seine riverbanks are seeing the level water decrease. Paris cleaning staff members have initiated the ways evacuation work. In south-west Paris, banks opened to cars and pedestrians again from Tuesday February 16, 2021. Cleaning officers are working hard to sweep the banks in downtown Paris.

Notre-Dame de Paris: stone quarries to reopen to rebuild the cathedral

Despite the turbulence caused by the coronavirus epidemic, lockdown is not to halt the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame cathedral. Destroyed by a fire back in April 2019, the famous landmark is still being rebuilt thanks to the reopening of stone quarries.

Paris for cigarette butt-free streets

On May 18, 2019 the City of Paris aims at putting an end to cigarette butts lying around and polluting Paris thanks to the launch of the “Des rues sans mégots” [Cigarette butt-free streets] measures.