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Paris's biggest picnic on the Champs-Elysées, registration now open

How about a giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées? After the giant cinema and the biggest dictation ever, we've got an unusual giant picnic coming up this Sunday, May 26, 2024, with free registration. Will you be among the 4,000 people taking part in this unique event on the world's most beautiful avenue?

Paris 2024 Olympics: 10 free shuttle bus lines to reach certain competition venues

In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Île-de-France Mobilités is announcing the introduction of 10 free shuttle bus routes. The aim? To make it easier for spectators to get to the most remote competition venues in the Paris region.

Paris: why are two aerobatic aircraft flying over the capital this Wednesday?

This Wednesday, April 24, 2024, if you look up into the Paris skies, then you're likely to see two aerobatic aircraft flying over the capital and witness an astonishing drop of 15 parachutists over the Invalides esplanade. So, why will these two flying machines be doing the show over the capital today? We answer.

RER E extension: three new stations to open in May 2024

Good news for RER E users! At the beginning of May 2024, the people of Ile-de-France will be able to discover three new stations in the west of Paris, at La Défense and Nanterre, the new terminus, before the final extension of the RER E to Mantes-la-Jolie announced for the end of 2026. We tell you all about it!

May 1st: why are lilies of the valley offered on this day? History and origins

On May 1st, a plant is on display everywhere in France: the famous lily of the valley. But why do we offer a sprig of lily of the valley every May 1st? We explain the history and origins of this tradition.

Why is May 1st a public holiday in France? History and origins of Labor Day

May 1st is a public holiday in France, when we celebrate Labor Day. But do you know exactly why, and do you know the history of May 1st? We tell you.

Carnet rose: a baribal cub is born at Thoiry zoo (78)

In the spring of 2024, the caretakers at Thoiry Zoo were pleasantly surprised to discover that a little baribal cub had been born in the reserve... Now you too can discover him when you visit the zoo.

Did you know? There's an abandoned "ghost" water park in the Yvelines department.

There's no shortage of amazing sites in the Paris region. Such is the case of this "ghost" water park in the Yvelines department. Abandoned for more than 20 years and listed as a Monument Historique in 2009, the former leisure center was a popular spot for families from its inauguration in 1935, and remained so for several decades. Here's the story.

UGC Normandie on the Champs-Elysées closes for good, with a special program before the end

After almost a century of screenings, UGC Normandie, the cinema on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, will close its doors on June 13, 2024. This decision marks the end of an era for this iconic cinema, which opened in 1937 and has become a veritable symbol of Parisian film culture.

I've tested it for you: become a dancer in an immersive show for a night!

At Maisons-Laffitte castle, Rambouillet or Saint-Denis Basilica, immersive shows are all the rage, and you can take part in the adventure by volunteering for a few evenings.

The Georges Vallerey swimming pool in Paris reopens

The Georges Vallerey swimming pool has reopened its doors. Located at 148 avenue Gambetta, Paris 20th, this historic pool features a 50-meter pool with an opening roof, ideal for swimmers of all levels.

Disaster alert: your phone will ring if you're in the 17th arrondissement this Tuesday

Don't panic if your phone suddenly starts screaming this Tuesday, if you live in the capital! This is just a test of the new disaster alert system, already deployed in other regions.

Taxes: dates to remember for your 2024 tax return

It's back to the traditional income tax return, with the campaign starting on April 11, 2024. Here's a rundown of the dates not to be missed if you want to avoid a surcharge!

Metro line 1: traffic completely interrupted this Sunday, April 21

If you're used to taking line 1, then you're going to have to adapt. Due to construction work, RATP is announcing the total interruption of traffic on this automatic metro line for a few hours this Sunday, April 21, 2024. So, what are the alternatives? We tell you all about it.

Camel, dromedary and llama parade finally confirmed at Bois de Vincennes

Camels, but also dromedaries, llamas and alpacas in Paris? This weekend, camelids were to take to the streets of the capital to mark the world year of these artiodactyl mammals. To celebrate the event, a large camelid parade was scheduled to take place in the heart of Paris this Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the participation of some thirty foreign delegations. However, the Prefecture de Police issued an order banning the event from the streets of Paris, proposing an alternative route through the Bois de Vincennes. The parade will therefore start this Saturday afternoon from the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Olympic Flame's journey through Paris' landmarks

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games promise us a beautiful journey as the Olympic Flame makes its way through the French capital. Unveiled on July 3, 2023 by Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris, this route promises a unique experience for Parisians and tourists alike. We take a closer look at this emblematic route.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Torch Relay in Val-de-Marne - Cities, dates and timetables

Like every other département in the Paris region, Val-de-Marne is preparing to host the Olympic torch relay. In 94, the date is Sunday July 21, 2024. And for this exceptional day, the département has thought big. To make sure you don't miss any of the stages of this historic event, find out more about the towns and sites along the route, as well as the various timetables.

In less than 100 days, Paris will unite the world! A historic chapter, to be written together

Did you know? On the occasion of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Sortir à Paris is the 1st French regional guide to distribute 100% of its content in 30 languages.

Suresnes Baguette Show: Hauts-de-Seine prepares to set the record for the world's longest baguette

Will the title of world's longest baguette go to France? Find out on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the "Suresnes Baguette Show" in the Hauts-de-Seine region of France!

Transport: three line extensions soon to be inaugurated in the Île-de-France region

Several major changes are in store for public transport in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, with the forthcoming inauguration of three much-anticipated line extensions on both the metro and RER. We tell you all about it!