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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: 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.

Why are there so many fallen leaves in Paris in August? Reasons for this "premature autumn

In Paris, although summer is in full swing, fallen leaves have covered the sidewalks, giving the capital an autumnal appearance in the middle of August. What explains this phenomenon?

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.

Musée du Louvre: after Emmanuel Macron's announcements, the area around the museum is also redeveloped

After the Louvre, the surroundings... The City of Paris has announced in a press release that it is considering the transformation of the area around the museum, in the wake of the press conference held by French President Emmanuel Macron on January 28, 2025, as part of the New Louvre project. The aim is to improve accessibility and visitor enjoyment of the site, while continuing the greening and pedestrianization of public spaces. We take stock!

ZFE: Crit'Air 3 vehicles banned in Paris and the inner suburbs from January 2025

As of January 1, 2025, vehicles with a Crit'Air 3 rating will no longer be allowed to circulate in Paris and its inner suburbs (i.e. 79 communes), due to the introduction of the Greater Paris Low Emission Zone (ZFE);

Storm Darragh: traffic disrupted on part of line P this Saturday

This Saturday, December 7, 2024, due to the high winds generated by the Darragh depression, line P will see its traffic interrupted on part of its route.

Grand Palais Ephémère in Paris: dismantling delayed until April at the latest

Despite the reopening of the Grand Palais, the Grand Palais Ephémère still stands on the Champs de Mars. Initially scheduled for the end of November, the structure is due to be dismantled by April 2025.

Fireworks seen in Paris this Tuesday afternoon, December 3, 2024

This Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at around 6pm, fireworks were spotted in the skies over the capital. Here's what we know.

Paris Face Cachée: the event that took us behind the scenes of the capital comes to an end.

The Paris Face Cachée event will not be returning to the capital after all. This concept, which invited us to discover secret spots and behind-the-scenes jobs through free or inexpensive behind-the-scenes tours of the capital, has announced the end of its concept due to lack of funding.