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Storms, Paris and Île-de-France under yellow alert this Wednesday, rain in the forecast.

Paris and the Île-de-France region are placed under yellow storm alert this Wednesday, September 30, 2026, joining 54 departments across France. The forecast calls for gray skies, scattered rain and gusty winds, ahead of a welcome clearing on Thursday afternoon.

SP95-E10 price: gasoline at €1.99 at these stations on September 28

Difficult to fill up right now without seeing the bill spike. The price of SP95-E10 dips slightly in France this Monday, September 28, 2026, but remains high at the pump. Which service stations and brands are offering the cheapest petrol today? Here’s the update.

Why are there so many dead leaves in Paris in August? Here’s what explains this “premature autumn” effect.

In Paris, even as summer is in full swing, fallen leaves can still blanket the sidewalks, giving the capital an autumnal look in the middle of August. What explains this phenomenon?

What is this dark smoke seen to the east of Paris on Thursday, July 9, in the late afternoon?

Online readers and local residents are wondering this Thursday, July 9, 2026, about the thick black smoke visible to the east of the capital. For good reason: a blaze has broken out in Créteil, in Val-de-Marne. Here’s what we know.

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.

Hantavirus in Paris: at least 15 days of isolation at Bichat Hospital for 4 passengers

A Frenchwoman repatriated from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive after arriving in France. She is being treated at Bichat hospital in Paris, where the four other evacuated French passengers will remain in confinement for at least 15 days. Authorities have identified 22 French contact cases. Here’s the update.

Louvre Museum: Empress Eugénie’s crown begins restoration process

The Louvre Museum announced on February 4, 2026, that it will begin restoring the coronet of Empress Eugénie, one of the few royal jewels still held in France and rescued from the theft that took place in October 2025. The restoration became possible after the piece was recovered—it was fragile but largely intact.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Temporary bleacher seating on the forecourt being dismantled

In Paris, the temporary bleacher seating installed on the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral following the 2019 fire will start to be dismantled from January 12th. This is part of ongoing redevelopment work around the cathedral. The dismantling process, which will run until February 6th, coincides with preventive archaeological excavations and the start of a major project to transform the plaza and Île de la Cité.

Snow and ice in Île-de-France: how long will RATP buses be out of service?

Paris and Île-de-France are experiencing significant snowfall on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Since this morning, public transportation operator RATP has suspended all bus services until further notice for safety reasons. Is there any indication that services might resume later today?

Eurostar: Traffic suspensions between Paris, London, Brussels, and Amsterdam — gradual resumption planned

An electrical outage in the Channel Tunnel has caused all Eurostar trains between Paris, London, Brussels, and Amsterdam to be suspended on Tuesday, December 30th. A gradual resumption of service is expected to begin around 3 p.m.

Louvre Museum: water leak damages 400 Egyptology works, news

The Louvre Museum suffered a water leak on November 26 in the Mollien wing, damaging nearly 400 scientific works in the Egyptian Antiquities library. Following a burglary and the closure of a gallery, this incident raises further questions about the overall condition of the museum.

RER C: closure between Austerlitz and western Paris for major works in 2026

The RER C will be completely suspended between Austerlitz station and western Paris due to a large-scale safety and modernization project. The closure will last for 39 days, from July 15 to August 22, 2026, with a major impact on summer travel.

RER B: closure of the central section in Paris in summer 2026 for works

The RER B will be suspended between Gare du Nord and southern Paris for 23 days, from July 25 to August 16, 2026, for modernization work on the Île-de-France rail network.

Louvre burglary: security measures announced by the museum after the October 19 theft

Following the burglary at the Louvre Museum on October 19, the management announced emergency measures to strengthen security at the site. Perimeter cameras, police presence... We take stock of the situation!

Notre-Dame, Sacré-Cœur, Concorde... why these Paris monuments are lit up in red tonight

Several monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be lit up in red on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as part of "Red Week," an event organized by the association Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) to raise awareness about the plight of persecuted Christian populations.

Burglary at the Louvre in Paris: the museum reopened its doors on Wednesday.

The Louvre Museum in Paris reopened on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after a burglary on Sunday, October 19. Several imperial jewels were stolen from the famous Apollo Gallery, causing the museum to close for two days.

Burglary at the Louvre: what we know about the imperial jewels stolen this Sunday?

A spectacular burglary took place this Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Eight pieces of jewelry with priceless cultural value were stolen, including the famous tiara of Empress Eugénie.

Burglary at the Louvre: the museum is closed this Sunday, how can I get a refund for my tickets?

A burglary took place on Sunday morning at the Louvre Museum in Paris, resulting in its exceptional closure. Affected visitors can request a refund... Here are the steps to follow.

RATP: November 11 public holiday, disruptions on the metro, RER, tramway and transilien lines

November 11th is a public holiday commemorating the Armistice in France. Are you planning to travel in the Paris region that day? We take a look at the disruptions expected on the metro, RER, tramway and transilien lines.

RATP: fines for fare evasion are set to rise before the summer, and could be as high as €120

As part of its plan to combat fare evasion on Paris public transport, RATP is planning to increase the price of its fines by this summer. If the fine is not paid on the spot, it could cost up to €120.