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Domestic violence: new emergency aid for victims, from December 1, 2023

Minister of Solidarity Aurore Bergé announced on France Inter, this Monday November 20, 2023: from now on, women and men who are victims of domestic violence will be able to benefit from emergency assistance, distributed by the Caisse d'allocations familiales.

Living in Paris: how to find a flat-share in the capital?

It's the perfect solution for those who want to live in Paris or the suburbs, while paying less rent and living in a larger space than the traditional 8-10 m² attic maid's room: shared flats are in great demand in Paris, so we explain how to find yours.

Île-de-France Mobilités: why are metro lines still not accessible to all?

If you travel on one of the 14 lines of the Paris metro, you're likely to ask yourself at some point, when you see young parents struggling to carry a stroller up the stairs, people on crutches also on the stairs, or elderly people with a cane in their hand having to climb three ramps on the way up: why isn't the Paris metro still accessible to all in 2023?

Travel by train: 11 destinations accessible by night train from Paris

Fall asleep in Paris only to wake up in another city: that's the promise of a one-way overnight train journey, to spend an unusual night in a sleeper car. For a weekend of 2, 3 or 4 days, here are our ideas for getaways far from Paris and its daily grind.

SNCF: winter vacation train tickets go on sale this Wednesday, November 15

With the Christmas vacations still to come, it's already time to get ready (or at least think about) the February 2024 vacations, scheduled from February 10 to March 11, 2024, depending on the zone (A, B or C).

A new family leave scheme from 2025, to support young parents and provide them with better compensation

After seeing paternity leave extended from 14 to 25 calendar days from July 1, 2022, Aurore Bergé, the current Minister of Solidarity, is considering the creation of a new, more flexible and better compensated family leave for young parents.

Matthew Perry, star of Friends, dies aged 54

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the American media reported that the 54-year-old actor had been found dead at his home in Los Angeles. Sad news for Friends fans and the film industry alike.

Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa wins 4th world title

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the Rugby World Cup concluded its 10th edition with a final featuring New Zealand's All Blacks against South Africa's Springboks.

Playgroond, the collaborative application for discovering playgrounds in your area

In Paris, more than anywhere else, playgrounds are essential to allow children to let off steam while having fun. However, they're not always easy to find, depending on the district or city: so the Playgroond application offers you a free map to help you find them efficiently!

JustGo, the SNCF's new idea for getting on a TER without a ticket

The SNCF is once again renewing its service offering with JustGo, a brand-new device that lets you board a Train express régional (TER) without needing to book or pay for your ticket. We explain in detail this new idea to make TER travel even more flexible.

France's favourite long-distance hiking route: discover this year's contenders

After last year's award for the GR de Pays route around Suisse Normande in Calvados, the Fédération Française de Randonnée has just revealed the eight trails in the running to become the 2024 edition of France's favorite GR.

The Eiffel Tower, illuminated in the colors of Israel, in support of the victims

This Monday, October 9, 2023, in support of the victims of the Hamas attack, the Eiffel Tower will be illuminated in the colors of Israel. A gesture of solidarity, decided by Paris City Hall, in support of the victims of the Hamas attack.

Cancelled flights, airport strikes: what can travellers do?

From time to time, travelers are faced with flight cancellations and airport strikes. If these disruptions cause you to miss your flight, don't worry: there are ways to get help! We tell you all about your rights in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

The end of paper receipts: implementation imminent!

Although the cash register receipt, printed automatically after every purchase in a store, was due to be banned in France on January 1, 2023, the measure was subsequently postponed several times. The government finally decided to postpone its effective date for a third time, to August 1, 2023.

When you go on vacation: don't leave your goldfish in the wild, leave it in a refuge!

With its big eyes, sparkling color and incessant to-ing and fro-ing in its tiny aquarium, the goldfish has all the makings of a cute little animal, a little silly around the edges and totally harmless. However, releasing them into the wild could make them a real danger to the entire ecosystem. We explain.

What is the Summer Solstice and why does summer start on June 21?

This Wednesday, June 21, marks the Summer Solstice 2023, the first day of summer in France. It's also the longest day of the year, essential in astronomy and rich in tradition. We tell you all about it!

Heatwave in Ile-de-France this summer 2023? Which departments are expected to be the hottest?

In anticipation of the summer of 2023, Ile-de-France and several other départements are on heatwave alert. Weather forecasts predict a particularly hot summer.

Taxes, gas prices, end of wood energy cheque... What's changing on June 1st 2023

What's in store for you this June 2023? Last days to declare your taxes, Parcoursup admissions open, regulated gas rates come to an end... Find out what's in store for you in France from June 1, 2023.

Summer vacations: SNCF train tickets on sale from 8 March 2023

Perhaps the summer vacations seem far, far away at the beginning of March 2023. However, it might be time to think about your favorite destination for the 2023 summer vacations since the SNCF is putting a large part of the tickets on sale, starting this Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Covid vaccination: 80.6 % of French people vaccinated for the first time, 60.5 % received the booster dose

At Monday July 10th, 2023, 80.6 % of the French population received at least one dose of vaccine, and 79.2 % of them received a complete vaccination schedule. 60.5 % of the French population received a booster dose.