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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!

What's changing in June 2025: gas prices, energy label, France Travail

What does June 2025 have in store for you? Last days to declare your taxes, changes to gas prices, new France Travail control rules... We take stock.

Bicycles and public transport: what's allowed and what's not in the RER and Metro systems

Can I take my bike or scooter on public transport? Yes, but only under very specific conditions! We explain everything you need to know to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Facebook, Instagram... Meta collects your data for AI as of May 27: how can you object?

Meta will use your Facebook and Instagram data to train its artificial intelligences. Posts, comments, requests to Meta AI ... everything goes as of May 27, 2025. Here's how to opt out.

Père Lachaise: the bust from Jim Morrison's grave is found by chance after three decades

Stolen in 1988, the bust of Jim Morrison seemed lost forever... until 37 years later, when it mysteriously resurfaced in Paris. An unexpected discovery that revives the mystery surrounding the Doors legend. Père-Lachaise is about to rediscover one of its most mythical emblems!

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.

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?

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.

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.

Why is Easter Monday a public holiday in France? History and origins

It's one of the most important dates in the Christian religious calendar, if not the most important. As you may have guessed, we're talking about Easter. By the way, do you know what Catholics and Protestants celebrate on this day? And do you know why Easter Monday, which this year falls on April 21, 2025, is a public holiday? We'll tell you.

Spotify global outage: music streaming platform inaccessible until further notice

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the Spotify streaming platform suffered a worldwide outage. A server error prevents access to playlists and podcasts, leaving users without music.

Trenitalia plans to launch a new high-speed line from Paris to London

In a few years' time, Italy's Trenitalia plans to set up operations in England, with a view to operating a service between Paris and London.

Intermarché closes in Ile-de-France, 5 stores threatened

In difficulty since their takeover by Les Mousquetaires, five former Casino stores under the Intermarché banner could be closing in the Paris region. Nearly 700 jobs are at risk nationwide. We take a look at these closures, which are a cause for concern in towns where there are few stores.

Closure of Office Dépôt, stores affected in the Paris region

The Office Depot stationery chain, in dire financial straits, plans to close six stores in the Paris region. A new redundancy plan is currently being examined by the Bobigny Commercial Court, with a decision expected on April 16.

Which store will replace Fnac on the Champs Élysées?

Since the closure of Fnac Champs-Élysées at the end of 2024, the avenue's most coveted spot had brands salivating ... To no one's surprise, the new brand arriving in 2025 is sure to get the wearers swinging! We tell you all about it.

A13: Normandy freeway partially closed overnight from March 22 to 23 for roadworks

It will have seen generations of motorists pass through it, but its time has come. On the night of March 22 to 23, 2025, the Buchelay tollgate, the closest to Paris on the A13 motorway, will be dismantled for good. This symbolic step marks the transition to free-flow tolling, a system designed to improve traffic flow and modernize the Normandy freeway.

Security: a survival manual in the event of a major crisis, distributed to the French by summer 2025

Between now and the summer, the French government will be sending a survival manual to every household. Inspired by the Swedish model, this twenty-page guide will explain what to do in the event of a major crisis. It aims to prepare the population for potential threats (international tensions, natural disasters and health crises).

Loto du Patrimoine 2025: 18 emblematic sites in France unveiled, including one in Yvelines

On Tuesday, March 19, the Loto du Patrimoine 2025 unveiled the list of 18 emblematic departmental sites selected in France that will benefit from a financial boost to enable restoration work. One of these sites is located in the Ile-de-France region, in the Yvelines department. Find out more about this exceptional heritage in the 8th edition of the Mission Patrimoine program to safeguard endangered heritage, due to be launched in September 2025.

Paris in the top 10 of "Europe's best-smelling cities"... but in what position?

Paris has a nose! Freshly ranked as Europe's second best-smelling city, the capital has some serious olfactory assets... A surprise? Not really, according to the latest study!