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Why will warning sirens sound for two consecutive days in Essonne on December 4 and 5, 2024?

In Essonne, the warning sirens will exceptionally sound for two consecutive days, on December 4 and 5, 2024. This double sound signal is linked, on the one hand, to the monthly siren test, usually scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month, and, on the other, to a civil protection exercise organized by the prefecture. The exercise, scheduled for Thursday, December 5, is designed to test the effectiveness of crisis management systems and raise public awareness.

Why will alarm sirens be sounding this Thursday, May 2 in the Paris region?

Normally, the first Wednesday of each month is the day when the sirens of France's Système d'Alerte et d'Information des Populations (SAIP) are tested. This month, exceptionally, the date has changed: the tests will take place on Thursday, May 2. Why the change? The answer lies in the calendar and a well-established tradition.

Fun sport: learn to be a mermaid during diving classes in Paris and Ile-de-France

Have you always dreamt of becoming a mermaid? In Paris and Ile-de-France, diving schools provide lessons to learn how to swim with a monofin, a mermaid or a merman tail.

Valentine’s Day 2018 at L’Aquarium de Paris

This year, Valentine’s Day will be aquatic! L’Aquarium de Paris celebrates love with a special evening at its poolside at topped by an underwater show…