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Aquaboulevard: the aquatic center will soon be closed for renovations

The Aquaboulevard complex in Paris will soon close and be completely rebuilt. A vast urban development project will include housing, a cinema and a redesigned neighborhood around the site.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris: the three bathing sites opened for Paris Plages

Swimming in the Seine? It's a subject that caused quite a stir during the Olympic Games. However, as promised by Anne Hidalgo, it will indeed be possible this summer. We take a look at what's in store and the various sites in Paris where you can take a dip. From July 5 to August 31, 2025, three free swimming areas will be accessible in the Seine as part of Paris Plages. Find out where they are.

Pass Jeunes: book now to get great deals this summer, here's how to get your pass

The Mairie de Paris is renewing its Pass Jeunes, an offer of free or low-cost activities and outings for young Parisians aged 14 to 25. Applications for this pass are now open.

Paris: Hôtel de Ville opens its doors free of charge on June 21

Have you always dreamed of strolling through the Salons de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris, pushing open the doors of the Salle Saint-Jean or the Salon des Arcades? Your wish will come true on Saturday, June 21, 2025! Exceptionally, the monument will open its doors to you free of charge for a day packed with events.

Nuit Blanche 2025: nocturnal artistic events in Paris city halls

For the 24th Nuit Blanche, the whole of Paris joins the party! Even the capital's town halls are inviting us to discover extraordinary shows and installations this Saturday, June 7, 2025. Discover the program!

Parc Monceau: off-leash trial for dogs from April 16

From April 16 to June 30, 2025, dogs will be able to roam freely every morning from 7am to 9am in a dedicated area of the Parc Monceau. This first-of-its-kind experiment in Paris is organized by the 8th arrondissement town hall, in partnership with the Monceau Dog Club.

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!

Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) (Restricted Traffic Zone) in Paris from Monday: no driving through the city center

After several postponements, the city of Paris is introducing its Zone à Trafic Limité (ZTL) in the center of the capital as of this Monday, November 4, 2024. This decision comes at a time when the city needs to meet European Union air quality requirements.

Sempé: a memorial site inaugurated in Paris's 6th arrondissement

One year after his death, Paris City Hall has announced that a site in the 6th arrondissement will be inaugurated in tribute to Jean-Jacques Sempé. The exact location has not yet been revealed.

Paris: pony rides for children banned in the capital's parks from 2025

Pony-riding will soon be banned in all Paris parks, after an animal protection association warned of shortcomings in their welfare.

2024 Olympic Games: Paris City Hall to recruit 5,000 volunteers

According to the revelations of the Journal du Dimanche, the city hall of Paris will recruit 5 000 volunteers to take care of the reception of the visitors during the Olympic Games of 2024.

The Parvis of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral will soon look like a clearing

Different projects were competing to refurbish the parvis and the surroundings of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, after the terrible 2019 inferno. The choice went on vegetation of the place to set up a clearing.

November 13th Terror Attacks: the memorial garden project in Paris unveiled

The associations of victims and the City of Paris chose the project for the memorial garden that will come into effect in 2025 to pay tribute to the 130 victims of the November 13th 2015 terror attacks in Paris.

Paris: one-hundred-year-old trees soon to be cut down by the authorities around the Eiffel Tower?

As part of the project renovating the surroundings of the Eiffel Tower, Paris authorities wish to cut several trees down, some of them being centenarian. A situation that caused furor on social networks.

Driving in Paris: speed limited to 30km/h and generalized starting this Monday August 30, 2021

In Paris, drivers will have to go easy. Starting from Monday August 30, 2021, the speed is limited to 30km/h (18mph) in most streets of the French capital.

Le Champo: historic independent movie theater in the Latin Quarter

This is one of the first art-house movie theaters in Paris: Le Champo has been around since 1938 to the greatest joy of cinephiles and the Latin Quarter, genuine historic place in Paris.

Restaurateurs now allowed to book market stands in Paris

Restaurateurs have been recently allowed to book market stands in Paris to get into click & collect and takeaway more easily. 161 stands are reserved for them in 50 markets in Paris.

Paris: the “Wall for Peace” moves to the 15th arrondissement

After 20 years on the Champ-de-Mars in Paris, the famous “Wall for Peace” or “Mur pour la Paix” by artist Clara Halter is moving and is said to take place in October on avenue de Breteuil in Paris 15th arrondissement.

Coronavirus: Paris and its inner suburbs on reinforced alert, restrictions

Paris and its inner suburbs are now put on reinforced alert, like Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes and even Toulouse and Montpellier. Therefore, new restrictions have been announced by Health Minister Olivier Véran this September 23, 2020. Here are the new restrictions in Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne.

Paris: Lafarge cement manufacturer suspected of discharging polluted waters into the Seine

This is an ecologic scandal making a splash. Paris public prosecutor has opened an investigation in late August against the LafargeHolcim cement manufacturer suspected of discharging into the Seine a mix of “particles of cement, process liquids and plastic microfibers”. Paris authorities have decided to file a complaint against Lafarge.