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2024 Paris Olympics: the construction of the Porte de Chapelle Arena begins

In Paris, the first stone of the Porte de la Chapelle Arena has been laid this Tuesday October 5, 2021 by Anne Hidalgo. The construction is to be over before the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. It will house badminton, para taekwondo and para badminton games. Discover the first news and pictures of the project.

Outing ideas to get rid of stress

Feeling stressed or under pressure? You do no need to give in! Come along and discover places where you can relax, unwind, let off steam or get pampered!

Paris 2024: Tony Estanguet is still confident about the calendar

After major announcements as for the Olympics calendar, head of Paris 2024 Organizing Committee Tony Estanguet told Le Monde goals will be achieved "in time". Tickets, urban development projects, and even search for partners: the calendar is to be observed.

Cheval Blanc Paris Dior Spa opens

Cheval Blanc Paris, the famous and highly awaited hotel set in the former Samaritaine, unveils the first DIOR SPA. Open to all starting from September 7, 2021, this Spa provides you with a whole range of treatments for an enchanted break. Extend this break with the magnificent and huge 98.42ft-long swimming pool!

Paris 2024: the giant flag of the Eiffel Tower soon to be recycled as clothing

As it could not be deployed this Sunday because of strong winds at the top of the Eiffel Tower, the huge Olympic flag of the size of a soccer field will be recycled as clothing.

Maison Alaena: a temple of well-being with spa, yoga and tea room perched on a rooftop in Paris

Maison Alaena is the unusual wellness address that opened its doors in summer 2021 in Paris. Perched above the rooftops of the capital, this spot unveils a spa, a tea room, yoga classes and consultations to feel good about yourself.

Crowds to return to stadiums: no more gauges starting from June 30

Starting from May 19, open-air and indoor sports facilities could receive crowds again with a gauge limited to 800 people indoor, and 1,000 outdoor. Then, from June 9, the government allowed up to 5,000 people in sporting facilities subject to a health pass. Now, limits are lifted starting from this Wednesday June 30. Keep reading to find out more.

Arkose Didot, the 14th district's climbing gym, an eco-responsible place to live

Between the Porte d'Orléans and Vanves, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, Arkose is inaugurating its new Didot space. An eco-responsible and hybrid living space, with an 830 m2 blockpark surrounded by a real urban jungle. Perfect for forgetting about the dullness of Paris!

Olympic Day 2021: Run a 2024-m race in Paris

Paris holds its Olympic Day on Wednesday June 23, 2021. All day long, sports will be given pride of place throughout the French capital with free animations to prepare to 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. A 2024-meter race is held between the Pont d'Iéna and the Temporary Grand Palais.

Oli, the new place dedicated to wellness in Saint-Ouen

Wanting to feel good in your own body after spending very long months in lockdown? Head to Oli, the new place dedicated to wellness in Saint-Ouen. Yoga class, Pilates class, massages, and alternative medicine appointments, the choice is yours to feel better.

Euro 2021: fan zones allowed in France, in what health conditions?

A few weeks prior to the beginning of Euro 2021 soccer competition, Sports minister confirmed there will be fan-zones set up everywhere in France throughout the competition. Of course, some specific health guidelines are to be complied with, starting with health pass-holding to access fan-zones including over 1,000 people.

Climbing District, the climbing gym of Batignolles in Paris

In the heart of the trendy Batignolles district, in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, enjoy the Climbing District climbing gym. With its three outdoor rooms and its innovative connected wall, the space has been designed as a real living space dedicated to climbing enthusiasts of all levels!

Roland Garros 2021: up to 5,000 spectators allowed during the second week of the tournament?

Following President Macron’s announcements as for the lockdown exit calendar, the sports world is preparing to receive the public from May 19 again. As for Roland Garros – or French Open – postponed for one week, from May 30 to June 13, this is excellent news: the Porte d’Auteuil sports facility will open to less than 1,000 spectators before June 9, and then, up to 5,000 people during the second week of the tournament. According to information revealed by L’Equipe, tests are to be performed to increase the gauge.

Covid: French Open 2021 postponed by one week to enable to receive the public

The French Open 2021 organizers have decided to postpone the tennis tournament by one week to get more chance to receive the public and see if the health restrictions instated because of the Covid-19 epidemic will be eased off. The French Internationals 2021 are planned from May 30 to June 13, 2021, then.