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Palais de Tokyo: Is a closure for renovations on the horizon at the contemporary art museum?

Significant repairs are on the horizon: in order to restore its spaces, the Palais de Tokyo will need to shut its doors for over a year. According to the 2026 budget proposal, the renovation work could begin soon.

The Nissim de Camondo Museum is currently closed for renovations, with plans to reopen in early 2027.

The Nissim de Camondo Museum is getting a makeover! From August 4, 2024, until early 2027, the Parisian museum will be closed for renovations.

Mozart the Rock Opera: the legendary musical set to make a triumphant return!

It seems that classic musicals are making a comeback right now! Following the success of The King of the Sun, Mozart l’Opéra Rock is resurfacing and announced to return in a few years’ time. Here’s what we know so far.

Hanukkah 2025: Where and When Will Public Menorah Lightings Take Place in Seine-et-Marne (77)?

From December 14 to 21, 2025, Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, will be celebrated. Each evening, a new candle will be lit on the menorah, and to mark the festivities on a larger scale, public menorah lightings will be held on several evenings in different towns across Seine-et-Marne.

Hanukkah 2025 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93): where and when are the public candle lightings scheduled?

In Île-de-France, it’s in Seine-Saint-Denis that you'll find the highest number of public Hanukkah lightings. Here’s a rundown of the cities where you can join in the Hanukkah celebrations in 2025.

Hanukkah 2025 in Yvelines (78): Where Will the Public Lightings Take Place?

The Jewish festival of Hanukkah will be celebrated this year from December 14 to 21, 2025. Throughout several towns in the Yvelines region, public lighting ceremonies of the menorah (hanoukia) are scheduled to take place. Find out which cities will be hosting these festive celebrations.

Hanukkah 2025: The Schedule of Public Menorah Lightings Across Val-de-Marne (94) Cities

Like all other departments in Île-de-France, Val-de-Marne invites you to celebrate Hanukkah publicly from December 14 to 21, 2025, across several towns within the department.

Hanukkah 2025: Public Menorah Lightings Across Cities in Val d'Oise (95)

Residents of Val-d'Oise, you can celebrate Hanukkah in your town with public lighting of the menorah, almost every evening from December 14 to December 20, 2025.

Hanukkah 2025: Where in Essonne (91) are the public menorah lightings taking place?

If you're looking to celebrate Hanukkah with community spirit, Essonne will host numerous public menorah lightings throughout the Jewish holiday, from December 14 to 21, 2025.

Hanukkah 2025: In which towns across the Hauts-de-Seine (92) will the public menorah lightings take place?

In the Hauts-de-Seine region, many towns are hosting public menorah lightings to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. From December 14 to 21, 2025, you can enjoy these festive celebrations near your home—all free of charge.

La Villette Park is set to expand by 15,000 square meters in 2026: get a first look at the new spaces

The Villette Park is set to expand by 15,000 square meters starting in March 2026, adding new idyllic spaces aimed at raising awareness of wildlife and biodiversity. Fields, pastures, a vegetable garden, bread oven, henhouse, wheat field... We reveal all the details.

Jane Birkin: a new bridge over the Canal Saint-Martin to be named in her honor in Paris

Almost two and a half years after the passing of Jane Birkin, the City of Paris is preparing to pay tribute to the British-born singer, an icon of French music and cinema. On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the capital will officially name a footbridge over the Canal Saint-Martin in her honor.

First cable car in Île-de-France: how are passenger boarding and disembarking coordinated?

Are you among the many residents of Île-de-France eager to experience the region’s very first cable car? If so, mark your calendar for Saturday, December 13, 2025, when the Câble C1 will officially start operation. But how exactly do passengers board and disembark this innovative mode of transport in the heart of the région? We’ve got the details.

Christmas 2025 in Paris: the festive spirit arrives in the metro

During the holiday season of 2025, RATP is launching a series of festive and free activities to enjoy across several metro stations in the network.

Where can you find the best cake in Hauts-de-Seine in 2025?

A reinvented apple tart has been crowned the best cake in Hauts-de-Seine 2025. On Friday, December 6th, the department announced the winner—Grégoire Delachaux, a pastry chef and beekeeper from the 92—who took top honors at the seventh edition of the competition organized in partnership with Meilleur Ouvrier de France Stéphane Glacier. Curious where to try this winning creation? We’ve got all the details.

New-generation speed cameras: AI will track speed, distance, seat belt use, and phone use while driving

New speed cameras powered by artificial intelligence will be introduced in France in 2026. In addition to speeding, they will detect cell phone use while driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, and failure to maintain a safe distance, with fines of €135 and a 3-point penalty. Here's an overview.

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.

Death of Martin Parr: the British photographer who redefined banality as art

Martin Parr, an iconic figure in British documentary photography, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Bristol at the age of 73, his foundation announced on Sunday. Known worldwide for his ironic gaze and saturated colors capturing the everyday life of consumer society, the photographer leaves behind a body of work that has left a lasting mark on the history of contemporary photography.

Yvelines: traffic disruption on the N12 all week

The N12 will be closed between Méré and Plaisir in the Yvelines from Monday, December 8 to Friday, December 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 a.m., due to modernization work on the Chennevières tunnel. Here's everything you need to know.