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Weather: when was the last snowy Christmas in Paris and the Paris region?

Gone are the days when children woke up on Christmas morning to a beautiful blanket of snow to admire from their windows... The last time December saw snow was more than ten years ago!

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday, December 6 to Sunday, December 7, 2025

Are you interested in Paris's flea markets, garage sales, and pop-up markets? Then check out this list of places to hunt for bargains and find great deals this weekend, December 6 and 7, 2025, in Paris!

Metro line 12: service suspended in the evening from 10 p.m. until April 2026, details

Bad news for users of line 12! This metro line will be closed in the evenings from 10 p.m. for several months, from January to April 2026, to prepare for the arrival of new trains. Here's everything you need to know.

Why is this Thursday's supermoon so exceptional, how can you see it in Paris, and at what time?

An exceptional supermoon will light up the skies over Paris and the Île-de-France region on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Larger and brighter than usual, it will be visible from sunset and will not return until 2042.

Best Almond Galette in France, 4th edition: a baker from the Paris region finishes 3rd in the competition

While the Centre-Val de Loire region won first prize in the 4th national competition for the best almond galette, Île-de-France took third place on the podium. So, which baker from the Paris region managed to climb to third place? And where can you enjoy this third-best almond galette in France? We'll tell you everything.

Geminids: the best days to observe this beautiful meteor shower in December

A beautiful shower of shooting stars will be visible before Christmas in the French sky during the nights of December 4 to 20, 2025, but with a peak around the 13th. Get ready to admire the beauty of this starry sky, the last of the year!

Le Point du Jour: permanent closure of the Latin Quarter bookstore after 42 years of business

It is heartbreaking for regulars of this independent bookstore in the Latin Quarter, as well as for all book lovers. After 42 years in business, Le Point du Jour bookstore, located in Paris's 5th arrondissement, will close its doors for good at the end of December 2025. A big clearance sale will be held beforehand to empty the shelves.

Super Cold Moon: the last big full moon of the year and the highest before 2042 tonight!

In 2025, three Super Moons marked the end of the year. On the evening of Thursday, December 4, 2025, the last one before November 2026 will be visible in the sky, nicknamed the "cold moon," particularly associated with the winter season, with a special feature this year!

Paris: which streets are affected by power outages this Thursday and until what time?

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, several Parisian districts are experiencing power outages this morning. The 18th, 9th, 16th, and 5th districts are affected by outages and scheduled work by Enedis, with power expected to be restored in the early afternoon.

Telethon 2025: solidarity events in Paris and the Île-de-France region

The 2025 Telethon returns on December 5 and 6 throughout France with a host of solidarity events. In Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region, numerous events are being organized to support research into rare diseases, with Santa as the patron of this 39th edition. Here's a look at the program.

Cable Car C1: how much will a trip on the first cable car in Île-de-France cost?

Starting Saturday, December 13, 2025, residents of the Paris region will be able to take to the skies thanks to the launch of the very first cable car in Île-de-France. With the Câble C1, it will be possible to travel from Créteil to Villeneuve-Saint-Georges in just 18 minutes. But how much will a trip on this urban cable car cost? We have the answer.

Summer 2026 tramway works: the T1 will be partially interrupted for most of the summer

In addition to the metro and Transilien trains, a few tramways will also be undergoing renovations during the summer, including the T1, which will be closed for most of the summer.

Summer 2026 work on the RER A: service interrupted in August between Vincennes and Noisy-le-Grand

During the summer, RATP and SNCF take advantage of lower ridership to carry out work on their lines. This summer 2026, RER A users will not be spared. So what can we expect? Find out about the disruptions announced on RER line A in August.

Summer 2026 work on metro line 4: service interrupted for two weeks in July

Taking metro line 4 in July 2026 is likely to be a difficult task. Due to construction work, service will be partially suspended for two weeks in the center of Paris.

Summer 2026 works on metro line 13: service interrupted in northern Paris for 18 days

This summer 2026, like many of its counterparts, metro line 13 will be interrupted at several times, the longest being for 18 days between Saint-Denis Université and Porte de Saint-Ouen.

Transport in Paris and Île-de-France: summer 2026 works on the metro, RER and tramway

As every summer, public transport in Paris and Île-de-France will be disrupted due to major modernization works. Unfortunately for users, these works are expected to affect the metro, RER, and tramway. Check out the detailed schedule and dates for these works, which are planned for June, July, and August 2026 on the RATP and SNCF networks.

Summer 2026 work on metro line 12: service interrupted for ten days on half of the line

As every summer, transportation disruptions are expected in 2026, particularly on metro line 12 from mid-July to the end of the month, due to modernization work. Which stations will be closed?

Inauguration of the first cable car in Île-de-France: free entertainment on the program

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the very first urban cable car in the Paris region will take flight in Val-de-Marne. To mark the inauguration of the Câble C1, Île-de-France Mobilités is announcing a series of free activities, which you can enjoy as soon as the cable car goes into service at 11 a.m. Read on to find out more about this festive inauguration day.

New Year's Eve 2026 on the Champs-Elysées: Concert canceled for security reasons

The concert planned for New Year's Eve 2026 on the Champs-Elysées has been canceled for security reasons. The fireworks display will go ahead as planned.

Cable C1: hop aboard the first cable car in Île-de-France starting December 13.

Cable C1, the very first cable car in Île-de-France, is set to take off in Val-de-Marne on Saturday, December 13, 2025. This urban cable car will serve five stations, flying over the towns of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton, and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. We tell you everything you need to know about this highly anticipated first urban cable car in Île-de-France.