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Abolishing the departments 92, 93 and 94? What the Grand Paris project proposes.

The proposal backed by Clément Beaune is reviving a long-running debate in Île-de-France: should the departments of the inner ring be scrapped to reorganize Greater Paris around some forty districts? A route that remains hypothetical.

Grand Paris project: which municipalities could be affected by this proposal?

Clément Beaune’s proposal for a Greater Paris organized into about forty districts reopens the debate: which communes could be affected if Paris formally crossed the ring road?

Is the era of the inner Paris suburbs coming to an end? A proposal to extend the capital beyond the beltway.

And what if Paris stretched beyond its ring road? The proposal unveiled on June 3, 2026 by Clément Beaune revives a long-standing question for Greater Paris: should the capital be expanded?

Marjane Satrapi, the author of Persepolis, has died.

The Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, renowned worldwide for her graphic novel and the film Persepolis, has died at the age of 56 on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Her family confirmed the news to AFP, noting the passing of Mattias Ripa, her husband, who died in April 2025.

Ramadan 2027 in France: Key Dates for the Upcoming Month of Fasting

What are the dates of the next Ramadan in 2027? Here’s what you need to know about this month of fasting in France: dates, iftar time, the Night of Destiny, the Night of Doubt.

Do you know why June is Pride Month?

In June, we celebrate Pride Month. Throughout this period, festive and activist events spring up to demand rights for the LGBTQIA+ community, most notably through Pride—the iconic Pride march. But why June, exactly? Here’s the explanation.

PSG celebrations: which metro stations will be closed on Sunday, May 31?

Closed metro stations, bus detours, and street restrictions: PSG's title celebration at the Champ de Mars this Sunday, May 31, 2026, disrupts Parisian transport all day. Here’s what you need to know to plan your trip there or to steer clear of the disruption.

Grand Palais to close early this Saturday, May 30, by order of the Prefecture.

The Grand Palais and all its exhibitions will close exceptionally at 5 p.m. this Saturday, May 30, 2026, by order of the Police Prefecture. The reason: the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, which is drawing the entire Champs-Élysées area into action. If you had planned to go, it’s important to know.

Parks in Yvelines closed because of pine processionary caterpillars — take care!

Processionary caterpillars are sweeping across the southern Yvelines this May 2026. Parks are closing from Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines to Jouars-Pontchartrain, via Rambouillet. Real health risks could affect children and pets: here’s what you need to know.

Arietids: the year's most intense meteor shower to be observed in broad daylight

The Arietids are considered the most intense daytime meteor shower of the year, delivering up to 60 meteors per hour. Active from May 22 to July 3, 2026, they peak on June 10. Hard to spot with the naked eye, they can nonetheless be observed before dawn with a bit of preparation.

Heat in Paris: parks and gardens open until midnight amid heatwave alert

A heatwave is battering the capital, and Paris is officially on yellow heatwave alert. The city has therefore activated its heatwave response plan, extending the opening hours of certain parks and gardens until midnight.

Public baths and showers in Paris: where can you find free municipal showers?

Free and open to everyone, Paris’s municipal bathhouses let you shower in a private cubicle, bringing your own toiletries. A discreet, practical service that’s deeply rooted in Parisian life.

Paris Summer Sales 2026: Extended hours and exceptional store openings

The 2026 summer sales are changing the rhythm of shops and shopping centers in Paris and Île-de-France, with extended hours and longer opening times. The aim? To boost bargain sessions and make the most of the sale period.

Paris airports: a strike call for June 18, 2026 — what disruptions for travelers?

Trade unions have called for a strike on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Roissy-CDG, Orly and Le Bourget airports. What's behind the mobilization, and what disruptions should travelers expect?

PSG-Arsenal: no parade on the Champs-Élysées in the event of victory, traffic restrictions starting Saturday

For the PSG-Arsenal final, Paris will seal off the Champs-Élysées from Saturday afternoon. If they win, no official parade is planned for Sunday. Here are the expected traffic restrictions.

Emily in Paris : the next season will be the final one

It's almost time for Emily Cooper's final selfie. Netflix has confirmed that Season 6 of Emily in Paris will mark the end of the series starring Lily Collins.

The Paris 2024 basin makes its return this summer at the Tuileries Garden — here’s what you need to know.

It's become a tradition: this summer, from June 21 to September 14, 2026, come and admire the Paris 2026 basin in the Tuileries Garden for free.

Where to hunt for bargains on Pentecost Monday in Paris & Île-de-France? Flea markets & rummage sales on May 25, 2026

Chine becomes a national sport on Pentecost Monday, May 25, 2026! In Paris and Île-de-France, neighborhood flea markets, well-stocked garage sales, and open-air flea markets transform the region into a playground for vintage enthusiasts and treasure hunters. A new public holiday, tailor-made for snagging that rare gem.

The Panthéon will be open to everyone for free in June to mark the arrival of this Resistance hero.

Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon in June 2026. To honor this French historian and resistance fighter, the Panthéon will be free for everyone from June 25 to June 28, 2026.

These two iconic Paris hotels are set to lose their prestigious Palace status in June.

Le Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme and the Mandarin Oriental Paris are set to lose their Palace designation on June 2, 2026. The Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz would also be affected by this rare downgrade in French luxury hospitality.