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Marina Seine Parisii: the new marina in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, Val d'Oise (95)

Val-d'Oise (95) takes to the water with Seine Parisii, the new marina in Cormeilles-en-Parisis. Cruises, boat-restaurants, boat permits and waterside terraces... the port promises to be a future spot of entertainment on the banks of the Seine!

Did you know? BnF's four towers look like open books

Immense and majestic, the four towers of the François Mitterrand National Library dominate the urban landscape of the 12th and 13th arrondissements. We explain their history.

Aptitude tests, water quality: how is swimming in the Seine regulated this summer in Paris?

Swimming in the Seine is once again open to the general public from July 5, 2025. Three free sites will enable swimmers to take a dip in Paris' famous river. But how will this swimming be supervised? From aptitude tests to water quality assessments, we tell you all about it.

Paris: what's going on behind the palisades barricading the Place du Centre Pompidou?

Paris, museum city, podium city? Over the past few days, the forecourt of the Centre Pompidou has vanished behind imposing palisades, leaving passers-by between frustration and fascination. This is where one of the most eagerly-awaited events of Men's Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 is taking place. We tell you all about it.

From Paris to Belem, 10 years of action by cities for the climate: the exhibition at Hôtel de Ville

In 2025, the Hôtel de Ville de Paris will host a special exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreements.

Davioud benches: child-sized benches take over Parisian public spaces

Benches at children's height? This is the project of the City of Paris, which has just inaugurated the very first models of benches at children's height, in the 20th arrondissement.

Cab protest: blockade of Orly and Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airports planned for Wednesday

Paris airports are likely to be disrupted this Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025. Cab drivers are planning blockades at Roissy and Orly to protest against the reform of medical transport pricing. The day's action promises to be tense, with major slowdowns on the outskirts of the terminals, and crowds expected at the height of the passenger rush hour.

Cab protests in Paris: a new day of mobilization this Wednesday, what to expect

Cabs are getting ready to demonstrate again in Paris and are planning a new day of mobilization this week, on Wednesday June 11, 2025. Here's what to expect in the Paris region.

Offline: Paris dares to hold its first 100% phone-free day, and museums are playing along!

How about unplugging for real? On June 22, the City of Paris is throwing down the gauntlet: a day without telephones. On the banks of the Quai de Solférino, in the 7th arrondissement, you'll press pause as a group, to rediscover the thrill of talking to each other for real, and rediscover the capital without a screen in your way. To extend the experience, five Paris museums are also getting in on the act, organizing creative and sensory experiences.

What is the Summer Solstice and why does summer start on June 21, 2025?

This Wednesday, June 21, marks the Summer Solstice 2025, the first day of summer in France. It's also the longest day of the year, essential in astronomy and rich in tradition. We tell you all about it!

Why is June Pride Month in France?

Pride Month runs throughout the month of June to demand the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, notably through Pride, the iconic Pride march. But why June? We explain.

Pentecost weekend 2025, Bison Futé forecasts and tips to avoid traffic jams

The weekend of June 6 to 9, 2025 is marked by Pentecost, a rather special public holiday. So if you're about to take advantage of the long weekend and hit the road, here are the Bison Fûté forecasts, along with tips and recommendations for avoiding traffic jams.

10k de Paris: traffic restrictions in Paris on Sunday, June 8, 2025

On Sunday June 8, 2025, the Paris 10km returns, and with it the associated traffic restrictions. Here's the lowdown.

Flea markets and garage sales on Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

On Whit Monday, June 9, 2025, Paris and the Île-de-France region go into XXL bargain-hunting mode. Between neighborhood flea markets, well-stocked vide-greniers and open-air flea markets, vintage enthusiasts have a date with the find. The perfect way to spend the holiday!

Fire in Gennevilliers, on the Grésillons side: an update on what we know

A fire broke out in Gennevilliers, near Les Grésillons, late afternoon on June 2, 2025. Black smoke rose high into the sky, making Parisians and other residents of the Ile-de-France wonder about the cause of the fire. We take stock!

Did you know? The town of Meudon was equipped with a funicular railway in the 19th century.

A funicular? In Meudon? Yes, you read that right. And with good reason: it was one of the town's means of public transport in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Palais de la Découverte: detailed timetable for the reopening of the science museum in Paris

The reopening of the Palais de la Découverte is gradually taking shape: discover the major stages that will shake up the Parisian cultural agenda over the coming months.

PSG: parade on the Champs-Élysées this Sunday to celebrate the Champions League - what time?

With a European crown and the Champs-Élysées in their sights, PSG were already dreaming of making history... and on the tarmac! And now it's done: Paris has won the Champions League against Inter Milan on May 31. The club will celebrate its victory with an XXL parade on Sunday June 1, 2025. Discover the program and timetable.

Solidarity Day: Why do we (or don't we) work on Whit Monday?

All in or all out? Every year, Whit Monday creates confusion: some French people work, others don't. So what explains this difference in treatment? So what explains this difference in treatment? We'll tell you all about it.

Le Ritz Paris Le Comptoir by François Perret, now with 2 locations in Paris, including one on the Left Bank

Ritz Paris Le Comptoir is François Perret's signature patisserie-tea room, now on rue Cambon and rue de Sèvres. Two Parisian addresses for a sweet, chic and generous interlude, between elongated croissants, madeleines, original éclairs and pastry drinks.