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Pompes funèbres must pay royalties to Sacem for funeral music

Pompes funèbres must now pay royalties to Sacem (Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique) for broadcasting music at funerals, following a recent court ruling. A case that raises questions about copyright management in the delicate context of funerals, prompting the sector to rethink its practices.

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.

Nuit Blanche 2024: date, theme... All you need to know about the next edition of this artistic event

La Nuit Blanche is the unmissable artistic and festive event of the year in Paris. Discover the date and theme of the next edition in 2024.

Paris 2024: shopkeepers on the Champ-de-Mars must leave to make way for the Olympics

The Champ-de-Mars' iconic attractions are being forced to leave to make way for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In fact, they may never return ...

Sales: a history dating back to the birth of department stores

Sales are the shopping event that reveals great bargains during two eagerly awaited periods in the year, for the winter and summer seasons. Beyond the commercial aspect, discount sales have a rich history dating back to the early 19th century ...

Internet shopping: fitting rooms in selected post offices

La Poste has been testing fitting rooms in its offices since the end of 2023, including Paris École Militaire and Paris Trinité. Initially scheduled to run for 6 months, this initiative enables customers to try on the clothes or accessories they receive as soon as they collect their parcel, and, in the event of dissatisfaction, to return the items immediately to the sender.

Recover building materials free of charge anywhere in Île-de-France with this application

Cycle Zero is an innovative application that revolutionizes DIY by making construction site surplus materials available to private individuals free of charge. Economical and ecological, it addresses the rising cost of building materials and solves the problem of waste left over from building sites.

2024 winter sales in Paris: opening hours and exceptional mall openings

The 2024 winter sales run from January 10 to February 6, 2024. To mark the occasion, shopping centers and department stores in Paris and the Ile-de-France region are changing their opening hours, and offering special events for shopaholics!

Gaming: a 13-year-old completes Tetris and sets a world record

Willis Gibson, aka Blue Scuti, a 13-year-old American boy, achieved the unthinkable by finishing the NES game Tetris last December, a historic feat that shocked the gaming community. A moment captured in a video released on January 2, 2024. We take stock!

Recycling: source separation of biowaste compulsory for all from January 1 in France

As part of France's anti-waste law, source separation of biowaste is set to become widespread. As a result, from January 1, 2024, every household will have to have a solution for sorting its food waste and other biodegradable natural waste.

New Year's Eve 2024: consumption and purchase of alcohol banned in certain arrondissements this December 31

This Sunday, December 31, 2023, New Year's Eve, the Paris Prefecture de Police is reiterating, as it did last year, certain rules to ensure the festivities go smoothly. We take a look together.

Emily in Paris: become an extra on the set of season 4 of the series

Are you a fan of the series Emily in Paris? Then this news should interest you: if you're between 16 and 70, the series' casting team is looking for its extras for season 4, scheduled for summer 2024.

New Year's Eve 2024: metro stations closed around the Champs-Élysées

The Champs-Élysées remains the place to be to celebrate New Year's Eve 2024, with its fireworks to ring in the new year! While public transport will be open and free all night, some stations will not be served. Here's the program!

January is the month of white. What is the origin of this tradition dedicated to household linen?

The month of white returns this new year with a flurry of promotions on household linen to be discovered from January 1, 2024! What is this tradition? Where does it come from?

12 websites to resell your Christmas gifts, without any fuss ...

Every year, Christmas presents are double or nothing. Sometimes a dream, sometimes the wrong thing, the presents aren't always pleasant surprises. So, to lighten the scowl on your face, we're secretly revealing the 12 best sites for reselling "poisoned" Christmas presents. To be consulted incognito ...

Christmas vacations: Bison Futé forecasts a difficult weekend for vacation departures

Traffic will be difficult this weekend from December 22 to 25, 2023. Bison Futé predicts numerous traffic jams, and gives us a few tips on how to avoid them.

Metro: who was Etienne Marcel, after whom the metro station is named?

If you've ever taken the Paris metro, and more specifically, line 4, chances are you've passed (or even got off) at the Etienne Marcel stop, on the border of the 1st and 2nd arrondissements. Yet few of us know the story of the man behind the name.

Cycling: where can cyclists and touring cyclists find the right places in Paris?

Paris, the cycling capital? Although the French capital is not nearly as well-equipped as Paris in terms of cycle paths and other facilities for two-wheeled activities, it does have a number of "Accueil vélo" label sites. Here's a short list to keep in mind if you're planning to visit Paris on a cycling trip!

"Peach Fuzz named Pantone Color of the Year 2024

Pantone has named the color of the year 2024: Peach Fuzz, reference PANTONE 13-1023. A pink with soft orange hues that should soon be appearing in fashion and home decor stores. Stay on the lookout for this trend, which will be arriving with a soft, serene breeze to color your wardrobes!

Yellow alert: Christmas Village, gardens, parks and cemeteries closed in Paris this Saturday

This Saturday, December 9, 2023, due to the day's weather, Paris City Hall has taken the decision to close parks, gardens and other green spaces to the public, until further notice.