Pollution île-de-france guide - activities

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: no car-free day on the famous avenue in September

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the world's most beautiful avenue in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. However, this car-free day on the Champs Elysées will not return until September.

The best places to see shooting stars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights occur throughout the year. These stars can be admired if the weather allows it, in places where pollution is less. But where to find these rare pearls in Paris and Ile-de-France?

Pollution in Paris: free residential parking on July 30, 2024

Paris City Hall announces the return of free residential parking this July 30, 2024. Airparif is forecasting an ozone pollution episode in the Ile-de-France region.

Île-de-France: ozone pollution episode this Friday, July 19, 2024 - recommendations

Airparif announces a new episode of Ozone (O3) pollution this Friday, July 19, 2024 in Paris, but also throughout the Île-de-France region. Discover the recommendations to follow.

Sahara sand dust expected in Paris on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by thunderstorms

This Wednesday, sand dust from the Sahara will once again arrive in France, where a conflict of air masses is bringing rain and violent thunderstorms, which could lead to its deposition on surfaces.

Greater Paris EPZ: which cars will be banned in 2025?

Postponed several times, the traffic restriction for Crit'air 3 vehicles will finally come into force on January 1, 2025. Which vehicles will be affected by this Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?

Fine particle pollution: an episode expected this Friday, January 19 in Paris and the Île-de-France region

With current weather conditions hampering the dispersion of pollutants from road traffic and domestic heating, particulate concentrations are expected to rise this Friday, January 19, in Paris and parts of the Ile-de-France region. In places, these levels may exceed the alert threshold.

Pollution in Île-de-France: traffic recommendations and reduced speed this Friday, January 19

Airparif announces a particulate pollution episode this Friday, January 19, 2024: the air in Paris and the Île-de-France region is very degraded. This has prompted the Préfecture de Police to issue traffic recommendations. We tell you all about it.

Noise pollution: discover the noisiest arrondissements in Paris

The French capital is one of the noisiest cities in Europe, and residents can feel it on a daily basis. Find out which three districts are particularly affected by noise pollution.

Light pollution: Jour de la Nuit in Paris, an ecological event taking place this Saturday

Every year in mid-October, France is plunged into darkness. This Saturday, October 14, 2023, Night Day is back for its 15th edition. Here's what you need to know about this day to raise awareness of night-time pollution.

Traffic: new car-pooling sign on the road - watch out for the fine!

There's a new sign on the road, symbolized by a white diamond on a blue background, and you could be fined if you don't obey it. Its purpose is to encourage car-sharing, with a reserved lane.

La Fête de la Lavande 2023: picking, olfactory workshops and free ornithological outings

The SIAAP Lavender Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this Saturday, July 1, 2023! Join this festive family event on the Seine Aval Achères/Maisons-Laffitte site. On the program: lavender picking, workshops, food-trucks, cruises on the Seine and lots of other surprises!

When will we be able to swim in the Seine? By 2025, according to the City of Paris!

Nobody wants to set foot in the Seine, let alone swim in it today! Bathing has been banned for a century, but Paris City Hall wants to make it possible by 2025, after the Olympic Games.

Pollution: a week of plastic weather in the capital

This week, 40 kilos of plastic rain are expected to fall on the capital. A changing weather report, to raise awareness of plastic pollution in Paris and will be published every day during the week of May 29, 2023.

Transportation in Paris: which are the most polluted metro stations in the network?

Parisian metro stations have three times more fine particles than the surface air. A new study reveals the most affected by this disturbing level of pollution.

Anti-pollution package: unlimited RATP transport for €3.80 this Friday in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Île-de-France Mobilités' €3.80 anti-pollution pass is extended this Friday, June 16, 2023. It allows Parisians to take unlimited public transport and leave their cars in the parking lot during pollution peaks.

Air pollution: the Council of State fines the French State to 10 million euros

This was a decision awaited by several environmental associations. This August 4, 2021, The Council of State has fined the French State to 10 million euros for not having acted enough against air pollution.

Climate bill: new “ecocide offense” voted by deputies

Major measure of the "Climate and Resilience" draft bill, the creation of a new "ecocide offense" has been voted in the night between Thursday March 18 and Friday 19, 2021 by commission deputies.

Covid: Does pollution boost the spread of coronavirus?

Could Covid-19 spread more in the event of local air pollution? This is the hypothesis raised by several researchers trying to determine the part of fine particles in the spread and transmission of the virus. Let us explain.

Pollution: speed reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Ile-de-France, this Wednesday

Pollution is back in Paris and therefore speed is reduced by 20km/h in Paris and Île-de-France on several roads, and only Crit'Air 0,1 and 2 cars are allowed to run on the beltway this Wednesday. And for good reason, the PM10 particle rate has exceeded the limit thresholds! The prefect recommends to differ road trips in the area.