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Modeling: a giant casting session in Argenteuil (95), to flush out tomorrow's top models

The Claw Models launches a giant casting session for top models in Argenteuil, Val-d'Oise (95), on Saturday May 17, 2025. Come to the Côté Seine shopping center to try your luck at becoming the new face of a major fashion house, or the cover model of a famous fashion magazine!

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday, June 1, 2025

Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. The next event will take place on Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: the famous avenue will be car-free this Sunday, June 1, 2025

The Champs-Élysées is pedestrianized one Sunday a month all year round! It's a chance to discover the world's most beautiful avenue in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. Next date: Sunday, June 1, 2025.

This Louis Vuitton store in Paris has just been burgled for the 3rd time in less than a year ...

And that's three ... This Monday, May 12, 2025, the Louis Vuitton store on Boulevard Saint-Germain was once again the victim of a ram car burglary.

New pope-elect: who is Leo XIV, the new American pope at the Vatican?

While Pope Francis passed away a few weeks ago, since May 7, 2025 a brand new conclave has been taking place, set to name the next pontiff, within the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. And this pope has just been elected on May 8! Who is he? We tell you all about him!

The Musée Albert-Kahn and its garden, an exceptional green setting at the gateway to Paris

The Musée Albert Kahn, with its sublime gardens, is a must-see. Imagined as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

May 8 public holiday in Paris: Metro, RER, Transilien, Tram stations closed this Thursday

May 8, 2025 is a public holiday for the French. To help you prepare for the holiday, we take a look at the disruptions and station closures throughout the RATP public transport network in Paris and the Île-de-France region.

Jennyfer: women's fashion stores threatened with closure?

The future of Jennyfer stores is uncertain... The fashion chain for teenage girls could be placed in compulsory liquidation on Tuesday April 30, threatening 1,000 jobs. An expected decision after months of difficulties and a receivership in 2023.

May 1st demonstration in Paris: traffic restrictions in the capital

Every year on May 1st, Labour Day, an inter-union demonstration is held in Paris. This involves traffic restrictions for motorists along the route. Here's the lowdown.

Les Espaces d'Abraxas, a living and filming space in Noisy-le-Grand (93), is to be renovated.

In Noisy-le-Grand, the emblematic Palacio de Abraxas is undergoing a major renovation project.

Paris: "detonations" on the Champs Élysées, what really happened ...

On Saturday April 26, 2025, the Champs-Élysées were on high alert following a report of suspicious noises similar to "detonations" at the Sephora boutique. The police were quickly mobilized, evacuating the area and setting up a security perimeter. Finally, after an investigation, the authorities confirmed that the incident had been caused by the throwing of firecrackers.

Pass rail 2025: unlimited rail travel for young people not renewed

First launched in the summer of 2024, the Pass Rail was a hit with young people under 27. With an economical formula for travel throughout France, what about this good plan for summer 2025?

The Westin Paris Vendôme: the legendary hotel a stone's throw from the Tuileries closes its doors

The Westin Paris Vendôme will close its doors at the end of April 2025, marking the end of an emblematic chapter in Parisian hotel history. Ideally located between Place Vendôme, Concorde and the Tuileries, the hotel is about to embark on a major 5-star refurbishment, with reopening scheduled for 2028.

Travelski Night Express: the new night train linking Paris to the Alps in winter 2025

This winter 2025/2026, a new night train will whistle its way to the summits: the Travelski Night Express will link Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice in just eight hours! Head for eight of Savoie's flagship resorts, in a comfortable sleeper car, for an all-in-one trip including transport, accommodation... and arrival with skis on (or almost with) your feet!

Death of Pope Francis: a solemn mass at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris this Friday

A solemn mass in tribute to Pope Francis will be celebrated this Friday, April 25, 2025 at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, presided over by Monsignor Laurent Ulrich. The ceremony will pray for the repose of the Holy Father's soul. Tourist visits to the cathedral are temporarily suspended.

Jean Paul Gaultier finally appoints a new permanent artistic director

The Maison Jean Paul Gaultier suspends its one-off collaborations with designers and finally welcomes a permanent artistic director. At 37, Duran Lantink takes the reins of the legendary house. Who is he really, and what is he preparing for this new chapter?

Paris: conventional traffic soon to return to Place du Trocadéro

According to Le Parisien, the City of Paris is beginning to remove the concrete blocks installed for the Olympics from the Place du Trocadéro in the 16th arrondissement. Full traffic flow around the square should be restored by May 15.

Income tax returns, CROUS scholarships, employer contributions... what's changing on May 1, 2025

From May 1, 2025, Parisians and Ile-de-France residents, like all French citizens, face a number of changes, with significant adjustments for businesses and individuals alike. Find out what's changing this May.

Easter: the Holy Tunic on display at Saint-Denys Basilica in Argenteuil

For Easter in Argenteuil, the Holy Tunic of Christ is exceptionally on display at the Saint-Denys Basilica from April 18 to May 11, 2025. A rare ostension expected by 400,000 faithful.

Offline: Paris dares to hold its first 100% phone-free day this summer

How about unplugging for real? On June 22, the City of Paris is throwing down the gauntlet: a day without phones. On the Quai de Solférino, in the 7th arrondissement, you'll collectively press pause for an interlude without pings, stories or frenetic scrolling - just to rediscover the thrill of talking to each other in real life and rediscover the capital without a screen in your way.