Parisians

Did you know? The museums operated by the City of Paris are free of charge for residents of Rome — and the same applies in reverse.

For decades, a reciprocal agreement has allowed Parisians to enjoy free entry to numerous museums in Rome, and vice versa for Romans visiting Paris. It’s a quiet but tangible benefit of the official partnership between these two capitals. Here’s everything you need to know!

How many Parisians were actually born in the capital? Find out how many

While the capital's inhabitants may pride themselves on being Parisians, the vast majority of them were not born in Paris, and the latter are becoming increasingly rare, according to a study by Insee.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Parisians regret deserting the capital during the Games

Parisians who fled the capital for fear of total chaos have been biting their fingers for the past week. Paris is vibrating to the rhythm of the 2024 Olympic Games, and it's a phenomenal success! Between the magical opening ceremony, the French medals and the electric, eclectic atmosphere, the City of Light is shining brighter than ever!

Why is the Bois de Vincennes becoming Paris' must-see summer spot?

Every summer, Paris transforms itself, unveiling new and exciting concepts to the delight of Parisians both young and old! This year, the Bois de Vincennes is set to become the capital's most popular spot. We'll tell you why!

Seine riverbanks: to progressively reopen after the floods, ongoing cleaning in downtown Paris

Following the spectacular floods, the Seine riverbanks are seeing the level water decrease. Paris cleaning staff members have initiated the ways evacuation work. In south-west Paris, banks opened to cars and pedestrians again from Tuesday February 16, 2021. Cleaning officers are working hard to sweep the banks in downtown Paris.

Notre-Dame de Paris: stone quarries to reopen to rebuild the cathedral

Despite the turbulence caused by the coronavirus epidemic, lockdown is not to halt the rebuilding of the Notre-Dame cathedral. Destroyed by a fire back in April 2019, the famous landmark is still being rebuilt thanks to the reopening of stone quarries.

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.