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Paris: hand-sanitizer distributors set in bus shelters and in public restrooms

Starting from May 11th, hand sanitizer distributors will be set in the streets of Paris, in bus shelters and public restrooms.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Minister of Sport alerts to possible budget overrun

With the health crisis caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, the organization of Paris 2024 Summer Olympics is disturbed. Facility works delayed, uncertainty as for sponsors, the Minister of Sports thinks the budget for the future Olympic Games in Paris will be “undoubtedly” overran.

Coronavirus: Paris 2024 Summer Olympics to be postponed?

As the Covid-19 pandemic keeps on paralyzing the world’s economy and leading to the one-year adjournment of the Tokyo Olympics, Paris 2024 Summer Olympics organizers are worried about the consequences of the health crisis on the calendar of the future Olympic Games. Many questions remain without an answer, as voices are raising to maintain or anticipate a postponement to 2025.

316 mayors in Ile-de-France demand schools to reopen after May 11th

316 mayors in Ile-de-France including Anne Hidalgo are against schools to reopen on May 11th and speak up in an open letter.

Coronavirus: consequences on Paris Olympics 2024?

As Tokyo Olympics 2020 are officially postponed to 2021, many questions are still without an answer as for the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on Paris 2024. Work sites shut down, sponsoring contracts, new budget: somes voices are getting louder among the IOC to "rethink" the Olympics.

Coronavirus: streets are disinfected in several cities in Ile-de-France

Many cities in Ile-de-France have started to disinfect streets and urban furniture to curb the coronavirus propagation.

Coronavirus: Île-de-France hospitals soon to be overcrowded?

Are Île-de-France and Parisian hospitals soon to be crowded because of coronavirus? This is what seem to be suggesting several health professionals already figuring out solutions to address the problem… Let’s have a look on the situation!

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Team USA settles in Eaubonne

It’s official, the United-States of America Olympic delegation has already chosen where to settle in for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The Centre départemental de formation et d’animations sportives du Val d’Oise in Eaubonne will accomodate the 1200 American athletes.

Paris 2024 Summer Olympics: Île Saint Denis’s fluvial eco-district

Among the upcoming installations of the Olympic village for Paris 2024, the Île Saint Denis’s fluvial eco-district enjoys eco-friendly constructions in harmony with the Seine.

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.

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!

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.