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Fête de la musique 2025 at the Élysée in Paris: the program

Looking for an unusual and eclectic Fête de la musique? Head for the Cour d'Honneur of the Élysée Palace on Friday, June 20, 2025! Once again this year, President Emmanuel Macron has invited a number of artists to come and perform live, free of charge, in this legendary French institution. On the program? A concert by a "Banda" from Condom, Kassav' and The Avener. Tickets open this Monday, June 16 at 1pm!

France Music Week: what you need to know about this popular event

Announced by Emmanuel Macron in 2024 and confirmed by Culture Minister Rachida Dati last January, the first edition of France Music Week is coming to France from June 16 to 21, 2025. So, what's it all about and what can we expect? We tell you more about this new popular event.

Odyssée: a giant video game and pop culture museum soon to open in Bussy-Saint-Georges (77)

Video games, Japanese culture, immersive experiences... In 2028, Odyssée, the largest museum of its kind, will open its doors in Bussy-Saint-Georges, with a unique offering combining Gaming Arena, Japanese village, eSport and much more... We take stock!

Musée du Louvre: The Mona Lisa soon in a new room, what we know

At a press conference, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, would be moved to a brand-new room beneath the Cour Carré. The idea: to make it easier for visitors to access, and independent of the Museum.

Musée du Louvre: after Emmanuel Macron's announcements, the area around the museum is also redeveloped

After the Louvre, the surroundings... The City of Paris has announced in a press release that it is considering the transformation of the area around the museum, in the wake of the press conference held by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 28, 2025, as part of the New Louvre project. The aim is to improve accessibility and visitor enjoyment of the site, while continuing the greening and pedestrianization of public spaces. We take stock!

Musée du Louvre: will there soon be a new admission fee?

New changes are afoot at the Musée du Louvre... And they won't be to everyone's taste. After announcing a rate increase for 2024, the famous Parisian institution is once again planning new rates for non-European visitors, potentially applicable from January 1, 2026. We take stock!

Rachida Dati confirms that the Maison du dessin de presse in Paris should open in 2027

After a long period of uncertainty, Minister of Culture Rachida Dati has confirmed that the Maison du dessin de presse will indeed open in Paris, in the 6th arrondissement, sometime in 2027.

An evening of support for Mayotte this Tuesday on France 2: the programme

In the wake of the violent cyclone Chido that has ravaged Mayotte, France Télévisions is mobilizing to organize a "major evening of support and solidarity". Broadcast live on France 2 this Tuesday, December 17, this special evening will feature "stories from the national newsroom and live performances by artists mobilized for the occasion". We tell you all about it.

Notre-Dame de Paris: what will Emmanuel Macron discover this Friday, November 29?

Just a few days before the long-awaited reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris to the public and to religious worship, Emmanuel Macron will be on hand this Friday, November 29, 2024, to preview the fully restored interior of the emblematic monument. The visit marks the culmination of five and a half years' work.

Parade of athletes in Paris: what can you expect at the concert on Place de l'Étoile?

A grand parade of French athletes down the world's most beautiful avenue, but also a concert on Place de l'Étoile! This Saturday, September 14, 2024, Paris is celebrating the end of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in style, and is organizing a fine festive event for the occasion, accessible by reservation. So, what can we expect musically? We tell you all about it!

Prime Minister: Michel Barnier appointed to Matignon by Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel Macron has finally named a new Prime Minister: Michel Barnier, a member of the Les Républicains party, will take up residence at the Hôtel de Matignon. He will be responsible for forming the next government.

European elections: Emmanuel Macron dissolves the National Assembly

In the European elections, the presidential majority suffered a setback, with 15% of the vote against almost 30% for the Rassemblement National. The result led Emmanuel Macron to dissolve the Assembly.

Commemorations on November 11, 2023 at the Arc de Triomphe with a visit from the French Patrol

This Saturday, November 11, 2023, we commemorate the Armistice of 1918. In the morning, we head for the Arc de Triomphe for the official ceremony attended by French President Emmanuel Macron. The ceremony will be punctuated by the Patrouille de France taking to the skies over Paris. 3 other ceremonies will also take place at the Arc de Triomphe, so here's the program.

President Macron's surprise announcement of a special day to delight fashion lovers

The end of Paris Fashion Week was marked by the prestigious Dîner de la Mode at the Élysée Palace on October 2, 2023. At this event, President Emmanuel Macron announced the creation of a day dedicated to fashion in June 2024, which promises to merge fashion and sport, just a few weeks ahead of the Paris Olympic Games!

Health: will drugs and medical consultations be less reimbursed from 2024?

Health care could become more complicated in 2024. The government is looking to make savings in the health sector, and plans to reduce reimbursements for drugs and medical consultations by next year.

8-May in Paris: Arc de Triomphe and metro closed, demonstrations prohibited in the area

This Monday, France commemorates the victory of May 8, 1945. Various ceremonies are organized in Paris, including the traditional commemoration of the President of the Republic at the Arc de Triomphe, involving the closure of metro stations and the monument, as well as the prohibition of demonstrations in the area.

Coupe de France: exceptional security measures for the match at the Stade de France

On the occasion of the French Cup match between Toulouse and Nantes this Saturday, April 29, 2023, an exceptional security system has been put in place at the Stade de France. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, must indeed go there in a context of great tension.

Pension reform: Emmanuel Macron will speak this Monday in a televised address

While the pension reform has just been promulgated, Emmanuel Macron will make a speech, this Monday, April 17, 2023 at 20:00 from the Elysee Palace. You can follow it on TF1 and France 2.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Macron visits the construction site under social tension

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Notre-Dame de Paris this Friday, April 14, 2023, to assess the progress of the restoration while the social context is tense since the Constitutional Council must give its decisions today. As a reminder, the promised reopening of the monument is scheduled for 2024.

Demonstrations: the dinner of Emmanuel Macron and Charles III at the Palace of Versailles moved?

This Monday, March 27, 2023, the new king of the United Kingdom, Charles III, will be on an official visit to Paris and Versailles. But in the midst of demonstrations against pension reform, the authorities are worried and could move the dinner planned at the castle.