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Jardins du Faubourg's all-you-can-eat brunch, Italian style

Les Jardins du Faubourg relaunches its all-you-can-eat brunch under the tutelage of its new Italian Chef: Davide Pecorella. Head for Paris's 8th arrondissement, and take a seat under the luminous glass roof or on the lovely leafy terrace, for a truly relaxing, gourmet experience.

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

Les Vitrines de Noël du Printemps 2023 unveils, discover the inauguration with Catherine Deneuve

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann unveiled its fabulous Christmas windows this Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the presence of iconic actress Catherine Deneuve! This year, greetings from all over the world, carried by messenger birds, will adorn the famous windows of the famous Parisian department store.

Contes et Histoires 2023: construction games at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (78)

For the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires dans les Monuments Nationaux, the Villa Savoye in Poissy is the perfect place to spend an afternoon playing construction games. A great idea for families during the Christmas vacations! Visit us from December 26 to 30, 2023 and January 2 to 6, 2024.

Halloween 2023: monsters return to Nigloland for Nigloween 2023

Nigloland, the family theme park located in the Champagne region of France, less than 2h30 from Paris, is going all out for Halloween from October 7 to November 5, 2023. Pumpkins everywhere, monsters of all kinds, witches' village, here's a glimpse of what awaits you in this magnificent park for Nigloween!

Netflix: new films and series for September 2023

It's back-to-school time, and to decompress after the first few days of school/work, why not settle down in front of Netflix, if you're a subscriber? And if you're not sure what to watch, we've got just the thing: we've unveiled the calendar of new films and series for September 2022!

Stand-Up Paddles rental with Paddle Brothers in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, France

How about a trip on the water? The Paddle Brothers at l'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise offers Stand-Up Paddles for hire. For 1, 2 or even 7 people, you can sail along the Oise on a unique course dotted with monuments.

Fête Nationale on July 14th 2023 in Gagny (93): gourmet guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set e Friday, July 14, 2023

Fête Nationale in Clamart (92): Fireworks and popular ball on July 14, 2023

The Fête Nationale will be celebrated in Clamart on July 14, 2023. The program includes a wildly popular ball and a fireworks display that will amaze young and old alike!

The Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer terrace, is back with its open-air cinema

La Cour Jardin, the Plaza Athénée's summer restaurant, will reopen its doors in Paris on May 9, 2023 to allow us to enjoy its magical setting once again. For an idyllic lunch or dinner in a flowery and green setting and why not a movie in June, this is the place to be.

Notre-Dame de Paris: Macron visits the construction site under social tension

Emmanuel Macron is visiting Notre-Dame de Paris this Friday, April 14, 2023, to assess the progress of the restoration while the social context is tense since the Constitutional Council must give its decisions today. As a reminder, the promised reopening of the monument is scheduled for 2024.

Vaccination covid in Paris - Ile de France: how many people are vaccinated in the region?

In Île-de-France, the coronavirus epidemic is experiencing the tremors of a new wave while the vaccination campaign continues. How many French people have been vaccinated so far in the Paris region? We make the point this Thursday July 13th, 2023.

Vaccination in France: where do we stand Thursday July 13th, 2023? Number of people vaccinated by region

How many people have received a first dose of covid-19 vaccine in France? Which regions are vaccinated the most? This Thursday July 13th, 2023, we discover the number of people have received a first injection as well as those who are fully vaccinated in France since December 27, 2020. Click here to see the distribution of the number of people vaccinated or having received a booster dose by region.

Vaccination in the world Tuesday April 30th, 2024: percentage of population vaccinated by country

As many countries have started their vaccination campaign against the coronavirus at the end of 2020, what is the percentage of vaccinated people compared to the total number of inhabitants for each country? Sortiraparis provides a daily update on the state of vaccination in the world. Click here to find out where we are at Tuesday April 30th, 2024.

New Year’s Eve 2023 at Petrossian over an exquisite Surf & Turf menu

At Petrossian, New Year’s Eve 2022-2023 is going to be celebrated with the best of seafood, all gathered in a festive menu.

Pictures of Paris Christmas lights in 1925

Some say Paris was better before. But what about the traditional Christmas lights? To get an idea, here are fantastic Autochromes Lumière of 1925 Paris Christmas lights by French photographer Léon Gimpel.

Le Rocher des Trésors II, Château de Chantilly’s light and sound show and firework!

How about attending a light and sound show with firework on the façade of a magical castle? From September 15 to 18, 2022, the Domaine de Chantilly awaits to unveil a show, “Le Rocher des Trésors II”, inviting us to travel 200 years back with Henry of Orleans.

Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier's solidarity brunch for Ukrainians at La Table du Recho

La Table du Recho, the 16th arrondissement's charity restaurant, invites pastry chef Muriel Aublet-Cuvelier to treat you to a charity brunch on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Sign up now for this gourmet brunch, with proceeds going to the World Central Kitchen association, which provides food aid to the Ukrainian people.

Covid: Pfizer's Covid drug Paxlovid available in pharmacies from Friday

After being granted marketing approval from the European Medicines Agency, Pfizer's Covid drug Paxlovid - 89% effective against hospitalizations and deaths caused by coronavirus - will be available from Friday February 4, 2022, in pharmacies.

How to optimize your stay in Paris? The best cheap deals in the capital

Who said that a stay in Paris would necessarily be expensive? We share with you the best tips and good plans to travel in the capital at a low price!