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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.

Bercy bus station to close after Olympic Games, end of long-distance buses

If you take long-distance buses, you'll know the Bercy bus station by heart, which will close its doors after the 2024 Olympic Games. Now a "dumping ground", the space will only be able to accommodate tourist coaches.

Stores and shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region open or closed on May 1, 2024

Looking for a shopping center or department store open on Wednesday, May 1, 2024? Discover the list of places open or closed to do your shopping in Paris or Île-de-France on this public holiday!

Coronavirus: the sale of non-necessary products allowed until Wednesday in supermarkets

Facing the growing anger of small merchants and in order to reinstate equity, Jean Castex announced several new measures this November 1 on TF1. The Prime Minister made the decision to ban the sale of “non-necessary” products in supermarket starting Tuesday November 3. But leeway until Wednesday November 4 is granted. Furthermore, an extra 20 billion euros will be unlocked to support stores currently closed over the new lockdown.

Coronavirus: the Musée d’Orsay shuts down until further notice

Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, the Musée d’Orsay has announced it will be closed starting Friday October 30, 2020 and until further notice.

Renovations at Paris opera house: no performances before the end of 2020 at the Palais Garnier

Paris Opera is highly struggling. After a huge strike against the pension system and the coronavirus crisis, the cultural venue has to close again for renovations. Consequences? The Opéra Bastille will reopen on November 25, and the Palais Garnier house will not house performances until the end of 2020. Here is what you have to know.

Coronavirus: the Atelier des Lumières reopens

Paris Atelier des Lumières reopens from May 26, 2020. The first digital art center is back with immersive exhibitions and new health instructions.

Coronavirus: France shuts down schools

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, President Emmanuel Macron has announced on Thursday March 12, 2020 to shut down daycares, preschools, elementary schools, junior highs, high schools and universities until further notice. A drastic measure in order to curb the propagation of the virus.

Dehors Brut, Concrete new project in Paris this July 2019

Team Concrete’s new playground, called “Dehors Brut” opens in Paris this summer, on July 27, 2019. After announcing the closing of their barge, their latest project promises to be just as bold.

Closing of O’Naturel, Paris first naturist restaurant

After existing for a little bit over a year, O’Naturel, the first restaurant in Paris where you can eat naked, is about to close down in February 2019.

Eiffel Tower: strike notice served for Thursday August 2, 2018

Caution, a strike notice has been served by the CGT-FO joint union of the Eiffel Tower personnel. As a result, the Iron Lady could not open this Thursday August 2, 2018…

Paris famous concept store, Colette closes after 20 years of existence

After being successful for 20 years, Paris famous concept store, Colette, nestled in the 1st arrondissement, is to close this Wednesday December 20, 2017 to the greatest displeasure of its regular customers.