Île de france

December 5 strike: measures to help you get around in Paris and Île de France

Thursday December 5, 2019 is likely to be very difficult for most of us because of a major social movement aiming at pointing out the reform of pensions. To help you get around in Île de France during these strikes, the region president Valérie Pécresse has announced several measures such as a pay back when carpooling.

Traffic in Paris: 1000 tractors expected on November 27 at the gates of the city

Before the national strike on December 5, 2019 against the reform of pensions, farmers will show how fed up they are on Wednesday November 27, 2019. A thousand tractors are said to come to the gates of Paris leading to a heavy traffic disruption.

Shopping Outlets in Paris

Shopping for name brands at low prices, that’s what outlets are for! To save you some time, we’ve taken inventory and compared the different outlets just around the city, including Vallée Village, One Nation Paris, Marques Avenues, Usine Center and Usine Mode et Maison... Let's go and discover some good deals!

The best hikes to enjoy a (real) change of scenery

Craving a true change of scenery even though in Paris? We offer you a selection of the most beautiful hikes departing from the French capital to breath a new air in a few hours only.

Roger Waters presents Us + Them: exclusive movie session on October 3, 2019

The many fans of Roger Waters are expected in movie theaters on Thursday October 3, 2019 for the exclusive screening of Us + Them, a mind-blowing visual and sound production to experience on a big screen.

3 hikes to feel like on vacations, even in Paris

How about a beautiful hike for the summer vacations in Paris? With Helloways, we have selected some easily accessible hikes from the French capital to offer you a very nice chance of scenery. To feel like on holidays while staying in Paris!

The Cure, Anniversary 1978-2018 Live in Hyde Park at the cinema

Relive The Cure's July 2018 concert in London's Hyde Park on the big screen. Visit Pathé and Gaumont cinemas on Thursday, July 11, 2019 for this unique screening.

Paris metro tickets and Navigo pass soon to be available on smartphones

Cardboard metro tickets and Navigo pass are about to disappear for good by summer 2020. The rechargeable and contactless Navigo Easy pass will be available starting June 12, 2019.

Make Music Day 2019 at La Maison de la Radio in Paris

On Friday June 21, 2019, the Orchestre National de France will perform on the stage of the La Maison de La Radio auditorium to celebrate the new edition of Make Music Day.

“Arena on Ice”: Temporary 1800-sqm ice-skating rink at Paris AccorHotels Arena

Save the date! On Saturday February 16, 2019, the large AccorHotels Arena Paris venue will turn into an 1800-sqm ice-skating rink for a night to experience exclusively from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Chefs Solidaires 2018: Parisian chefs donate to French Sidaction

From November 24 to December 1, 2018, chefs will swing into action again to donate to Sidaction: in over 50 addresses in Paris, what you buy will end as donation to fund AIDS research. Each year, more and more Parisian restaurants, bakeries, cheesemongers and delis will take part in this charity event. We tell you everything!

2018 Gastronomy Festival in the Paris region

The 2018 Fête de la Gastronomie will enliven the entire Ile-de-France region on September 21, 22, and 23, 2018. Discover the program(s) of events not to be missed!

Fête de la Musique 2018 in Maisons-Alfort

On Thursday, June 21, 2018, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville de Maisons-Alfort will vibrate to the rhythm of the 37th Fête de la Musique!

Saint Patrick’s Day 2018: Avalon Celtic Dance in Magny Le Hongre

On Saturday March 17, 2018, for Saint Patrick’s Day, Magny le Hongre community center (in the 77 department) welcomes the dance company Avalon Celtic Dance for a dancing party!

Weather Paris Festival 2017: dates, lineup and reservation

Lovers of electro music, here is something likely to put a smile on your face! And for good reason since the Weather Paris Festival dedicated to electro music is about to come back in Paris for a fifth edition. But be careful since this year, it will be held on Friday October 6 and Saturday October 7, 2017 and the venue is thought to be discovered very soon!

Fête de la Musique 2017 in the metro: Lunch Beat by RATP

On the occasion of the 36th Fête de la Musique, come and dance in the metro this Tuesday, June 20, 2017! Head to Quai de la Gare station on line 6 to move to the electro beats of DJ Gaëtan Laurent during your lunch break.

French Armies celebrate Make Music Day 2017 in Paris

Once again, French Armies celebrate Make Music Day at the Invalides for our greatest pleasure! Let’s go the Invalides on Wednesday June 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to enjoy a unique musical tour.

Christmas logs 2016 by Gontran Cherrier

For this holiday season 2016, Chef Boulanger Gontran Cherrier has imagined a Christmas collection that will delight the taste buds of lovers of exotic and spicy flavors but also chocolate lovers!

Sonnenkönig : back from the biergarten of the Puces de Saint Ouen

After its success last summer, Sonnenkönig, the ephemeral bar of the Puces de Saint Ouen, returns to the courtyard of the Steinitz warehouses for a new season! On the program? Beers, BBQ sausages, burgers, music and Beer Garden!