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Paris 2024 Olympics: the cauldron in the Jardin des Tuileries, a cauldron like no other?

What a cauldron, my friends, what a cauldron! The central Jardin des Tuileries will be the site of the Olympic flame for the Paris 2024 Games. We'd imagined it on the Eiffel Tower, but in the end, the Olympic cauldron will take up residence in this iconic Parisian park. But a cauldron that changes everything... A world first. We tell you all about it!

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris for the weekend of July 27-28, 2024

Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of July 26-27, 2024 in Paris!

Swimming in the Seine: What are the health risks? What are the penalties?

Even though Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, dived into the Seine to hail the progress of the sanitation work underway, swimming remains banned due to health risks. Only athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will be able to swim there under preventive measures. For Parisians, the river should be accessible during 2025. Until then, stay dry!

Olympic Games: how to follow your favorite athletes on the Paris 2024 app? Tutorial

Starting this Saturday, July 27, it's time to follow the events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and your favorite athletes! But to make sure you don't miss out on any of them, here's a quick tutorial on how to use the Paris 2024 app!

Weather: sun, rain... What will the weather be like in Paris for the Olympic Opening Ceremony?

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games is this July 26. For the first time in history, it will be held in the very heart of Paris, rather than in a stadium. Our eyes are riveted on the weather forecast for what promises to be a unique day. As the forecasts become clearer, we're telling you all you need to know to be prepared for every eventuality!

SNCF, victim of "malicious acts" last night, traffic very disrupted

SNCF reports major traffic disruptions on the Atlantic, Northern and Eastern LGV lines. On the night of Thursday July 25 to Friday July 26, just a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the rail network was the victim of "malicious acts" that had a major impact on these routes.

Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: metro stations and lines closed on July 26

The day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games makes you want to stay at home, given the many metro, RER and tramway lines and stations closed during the day!

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: news, results, image of the day, July 25 recap

Every day of these Paris 2024 Olympic Games has surprises in store! Discover a daily roundup of information on the competition and everything surrounding it, from results to the funniest moments, via the most beautiful photos and news!

Paris 2024 Olympic Games: events and sports to see today in Paris

After such a long wait, they're finally here: the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are setting the capital and its surrounding areas alight, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Discover the program day by day.

Did you know? Where do the green parakeets in Paris and the Île-de-France region come from?

In the Paris region, passers-by and local residents can sometimes be surprised to come across green parakeets that stand out in the landscape of the capital and its suburbs. But why do we see these exotic birds in Paris and its suburbs? It all began with an incident at Orly airport.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the ring road completely closed this Friday for the opening ceremony?

If you're able to postpone your trip this Friday, July 26, don't hesitate! On the day of the opening ceremony, the Paris ring road may well be completely closed to road users.

Paris 2024 Olympics: opening hours for department stores and shopping malls in Paris this Friday, July 26

This Friday, July 26, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the capital's department stores and shopping centers are adjusting their opening hours. In view of the organization of this historic evening, some stores will be closed and others will close earlier than usual. Discover the opening hours of your favorite shopping destinations!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Torch Relay in Seine-Saint-Denis and its bearers - 93

Seine-Saint-Denis, the department with which the Olympic Games will vibrate intensely, promises us a lively and festive torch route. Discover the detailed route in the different cities and what awaits you on Thursday July 25 and Friday July 26, 2024.

Olympics 2024: airspace around Paris closed for 150km on opening ceremony night

Gérald Darmanin has announced the closure of airspace, on the evening of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, within a 150-kilometer radius of the capital.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the 25 free fan zones in inner Paris

There are 25 of them in Paris. 25 festivities sites where the "Off des Jeux" will take place, offering free sporting and cultural events, catering facilities and broadcasts of the Games.

Olympic Games 2024: why aren't all bank cards accepted at Olympic venues?

It's best to know this before you arrive at the Olympic venues: only a Visa card will allow you to make purchases on site! If you don't have one, remember to bring cash, as Visa has been a partner of the Olympic Games since 1986!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The relay and the torchbearers in Yvelines and Versailles, our photos

The Yvelines region welcomed the Olympic Flame on Tuesday July 23, from Rambouillet to Versailles, and we take a look back at the day's events in pictures! 175 torchbearers took turns, with highlights including a soccer relay led by Didier Deschamps at Clairefontaine, a stroll through the Château de Versailles with Salma Hayek Pinault and Patrick Bruel, and the lighting of the Cauldron by Caroline Garcia in Versailles.

Olympic Games 2024: Bercy bus station will not be served during the Games, buses will be maintained

Between July 26 and August 11, all buses departing from or arriving at the Bercy bus station in Paris' 12th arrondissement will be diverted to another part of the 12th arrondissement, due to the Olympic Games taking place in the French capital.

Definitive closure of the French stores of this famous cosmetics brand

The Body Shop's cult cosmetics are set to disappear from French shelves. Announced for July 17, 2024, the closure of The Body Shop stores in France will put an end to a beauty saga that began in 1982. But there is still hope for fans of the brand ...

Olympics Paris 2024: Games Pass and QR Code, how to get it, for whom and to go where? All you need to know

The Olympic Games are coming up, and you're wondering whether you'll need a Games Pass and, in particular, its QR code to go out in certain places, get around or visit, from July 18 to 26, 2024? If a QR Code won't be compulsory for pedestrians in the red zone, what about the grey zone? Who is entitled to one, when and why?