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Marsatac 2024: everything you need to know about the 25th edition of the festival

Marsatac celebrates its 25th anniversary this year on June 14, 15 and 16! The festival, which will take place in the superb setting of Marseille's Parc Borely, has unveiled its program. Are you a fan of rap or electro? Marsatac is sure to please.

Is Paris a pleasant city to walk in? Ranking reveals top walkable cities

As it does every year, the Fédération Française de Randonnée (French Hiking Federation), in partnership with the Place aux Piétons collective, unveils its list of towns where it's good to be a pedestrian. Surprise: in the Paris region, many cities are not...

Soprano at the Stade de France for his "Chasseur d'étoiles Tour" : concert postponed to May 2023

Soprano announces a stadium tour! In Paris, the artist will meet his fans at the Stade de France on July 2, 2022 for his "Chasseur d'étoiles Tour". Please note that this concert is finally postponed to Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Covid: restaurants and bars, "will not reopen around December 1" Jean Castex maintains

During a new press brief, Prime Minister Jean Castex suggested that bars and restaurants – closed since the new nationwide lockdown started – will have to show patience. According to the latest news shared by Le Point, a potential reopening of these places is not planned before January 15 or even February 1, 2021. As for the government's spokesperson, Gabriel Attal, he said on November 17 that the executive will deliver "prospects in early December". Jean Castex has just announced: "we will not reopen restaurants and bars around December 1".

Coronavirus: testing centers set up in front of railway stations in Paris

In order to allow French people to get tested more massively, the SNCF announces coronavirus testing centers will be set up in front of railway stations in the biggest cities in France including Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille and Rennes. Keep reading to find out more.

Restaurants open in maximum alert zones: details of the reinforced health protocol

Leaving a one-meter distance between each table, creating a “call-back book” or even limiting the number of patrons to 6 at one table… Here are some of the new health guidelines several restaurateurs must implement in maximum alert areas in order to remain open.

Coronavirus: Paris on maximum alert area, new restrictions

Facing the worsening situation of the health crisis in the country, today, Paris and its inner suburbs are on maximum alert. This Monday October 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., Paris Police PRefect and the competent authorities have unveiled new anti-Covid measures. These new "binding measures" will be implemented on Tuesday for a two-week period.

Patti Smith in concert at the Olympia, Paris, August 2019

Four years after her last Parisian concert, we were eager to see Patti Smith live again in the capital. Her wish has come true in 2019, as the 70s rock icon has announced two concerts at the Olympia de Paris on Monday August 26 and Tuesday August 27.

Muse live at Paris Stade de France on July 6, 2019

Muse will really come to France in 2019! Matthew Bellamy and friends announce a Northern-American and European tour including three exclusive gigs planned in France, in Bordeaux, Marseilles and Paris! For the French capital, head to the Stade de France on Saturday July 6, 2019!