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Coronavirus: the new measures set up in Paris, free Vélib bikes for health caregivers

Amid the coronavirus propagation in France, the City of Paris has unveiled new measures to fight against the pandemic. In addition to free residential parking, the closure of parks and gardens and the banned access to the Seine riverbanks, the Esplanade des Invalides and the Champ-de-Mars, the City of Paris has announced to make Velib bikes free for the hospital staff.

Coronavirus: Anne Hidalgo announces measures for the city of Paris

Facing the coronavirus pandemic, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has shared on Friday March 13, 2020 the exceptional measures adopted for the city of Paris. Activities with elderly people are banned and all municipal service agents are mobilized.

Coronavirus: Should you come to Paris or delay your trip?

With the spread of the coronavirus epidemic in France, tourism in Paris has been impacted straight away since fairs, concerts or sport events are being cancelled in town. In such a context, should you still come to Paris or delay your trip? We will try and answer this thorny question!

11 new green spaces to discover in Paris this summer

For all Parisians and tourists looking for a bubble of greenery this summer, the City of Paris unveils 11 new green spaces to roam around and rest on these beautiful sunny days.

‘Précieuse Brillance’ by Nathalie Junod Ponsard on the Place de l’Europe

Starting late August 2019, Parisians and tourists can discover Nathalie Junod Ponsard’s latest work, Précieuse Brillance, set on the Place de l’Europe – Simone Veil.

Paris for cigarette butt-free streets

On May 18, 2019 the City of Paris aims at putting an end to cigarette butts lying around and polluting Paris thanks to the launch of the “Des rues sans mégots” [Cigarette butt-free streets] measures.

Paris unveils new measures to ensure the city’s cleanliness

To make the city cleaner, Paris City Hall has announced cleanliness measures to be set up in 2019.

Réinventer Paris II, underground revolution

Paris City Hall reveals the list of the 20 projects that made the final call for project for “Réinventer Paris II” [Reinventing Paris II]. 20 underground sites as remarkable as unoccupied will be fitted by 2025.

Paris downtown said to be soon entirely reserved for pedestrians?

Pedestrianizing the first four arrondissements of the French capital. So is the wish of Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo who would like to reserve the historic downtown of Paris for pedestrians.