Want to stay up to date with the latest news in Paris? We bring you the latest news fromFriday August 28, 2026about Paris and the Île-de-France region. Outings, openings, measures, and news—follow the news as it happens.
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday August 28, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Friday August 28, 2026. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France: August 24–30 forecast — rain and thunderstorms on the horizon?
The weather in Paris and Île-de-France this week, from August 24 to 30, 2026, looks unsettled. After a warm start to the week, around 28°C, several thunderstorm episodes are possible before a pronounced drop in temperatures on Friday. We take stock. [Read more]
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France: Metro and RER disruptions from August 24 to 30, 2026
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France remains disrupted from August 24 to 30, 2026—the last week before the start of the school year—with the RER B still shut in the evenings toward the airport and a major works on the RER C running until September 18, according to RATP and SNCF. Here's what you need to know. [Read more]
Thunderstorms: Île-de-France placed under orange alert this Thursday, August 27.
Storms are intensifying over Paris and the Île-de-France region this Thursday, August 27, 2026: the area has now been placed under orange vigilance, with a risk of hail and strong gusts expected this afternoon and evening. Here’s the situation. [Read more]
10 outings for this weekend in Yvelines, August 29–30, 2026, the best ideas
The Yvelines department has plenty of great weekend plans for August 29–30, 2026, featuring walks, events and historical discoveries across the broader 78 department. [Read more]
Le Tang Frères in Herbay-sur-Seine, Val-d'Oise, reveals its opening date.
Tang Frères in Herblay-sur-Seine finally has its opening date. The new Asian supermarket in Val-d'Oise will open on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 9 a.m., in the Patte-d'Oie shopping area. Here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Looking to hunt for bargains in Paris? The flea markets and garage sales for the weekend of August 29–30, 2026.
Flea markets and garage sales take over Paris this weekend. Here are the top spots to hunt for bargains and score great deals on August 29–30, 2026. [Read more]
Theme parks in France and abroad: the major projects on the horizon
Big amusement-park projects are multiplying, both in France and abroad—from Île-de-France, where Disneyland Paris and Parc Astérix are reinventing themselves, to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. Here’s a look at the openings expected in the near and longer term. [Read more]
What changes from September 1, 2026, in Paris and across France: a quick recap
September is here! And with the new season comes a sense of change in the air. Join us as we unpack the upheavals and new developments waiting for you across France, as well as locally in Paris and Île-de-France, starting September 1, 2026. [Read more]
What to do with the kids in Paris and the Île-de-France region this weekend, August 29–30, 2026?
What are we doing this weekend in Paris with the family? In Paris and the Île-de-France region, summer holidays are the perfect time to make the most of the many open-air cinema screenings, outdoor strolls, and the current kid-friendly exhibitions. And don’t forget to take a dip! [Read more]
The major flea markets and garage sales expected in the Paris suburbs in September 2026
In September 2026, flea markets and car boot sales return to the Paris suburbs. From Hauts-de-Seine to Seine-et-Marne, here are the key events for hunting for bargains, bargaining, and perhaps unearthing a hidden gem. [Read more]
Thunderstorms, parks and gardens closed in Île-de-France this Thursday, August 27
Several parks and gardens close their doors in Île-de-France this Thursday, August 27, 2026, as the region enters an orange thunderstorm alert. Asnières-sur-Seine, Choisy-le-Roi, Champlan and Colombes take the lead as a safety precaution. [Read more]
The Lawyer in the City: where to find free legal consultations in Paris in October 2026?
The “Lawyer in the City” initiative is back in the capital from October 12 to 18, 2026. For one week, Paris Bar lawyers will meet Parisians, offering free legal consultations across the city. [Read more]
What to do this week, August 24–30, 2026: your outings for a memorable week in Paris
Paris never gets dull: every day, dozens of events and happenings are waiting for us! And this week, August 24–30, 2026, is no exception: between exhibitions, concerts, new restaurants, shows, and other family outings, there’s always something to do. Looking for your next outing? You’re in the right place: follow the guide to this week’s must-see activities and have fun! [Read more]
Weekend of August 28–30 in Paris: a lineup of must-see outings
Looking for fantastic Parisian and Île-de-France weekend outings? Strolls, exhibitions, concerts, shopping, theatre—or even sport and cinema... Here’s what awaits you this Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Lunar eclipse and the Sturgeon Moon tonight, where and when to see the red Moon.
The partial lunar eclipse blends with the Sturgeon Moon this night of August 27–28, 2026: visible to the naked eye from Île-de-France, the Moon will take on a copper-red tint if the sky clears after the storms. Here's everything you need to know. [Read more]
France's Favorite Monument 2026: which 14 sites are in the running?
Wondering which monument will be crowned the French favorite this year? The Monument préféré des Français contest is back for the new season, with 14 exceptional heritage sites in the running. Hosted by Stéphane Bern on France 3, this must-see event will reveal the winner on Wednesday, September 16, 2026—just a few days before the European Heritage Days. [Read more]
Paris: a sound-and-light show at the Trocadéro to mark the Battle of the Chesapeake
This year, the Ministry of the Armed Forces is commemorating the Battle of the Chesapeake, which sealed the French Navy’s victory over the British fleet. To mark the occasion, a free-to-view sound-and-light show is announced for Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Trocadéro. More details to come. [Read more]
Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and roadworks this weekend of August 29–30, 2026
The RATP and SNCF networks are set to experience new disruptions this weekend of August 29–30, 2026. Several RER, Transilien and metro lines will be affected by maintenance work and service interruptions, and here’s everything you need to plan your travel. [Read more]
Yvelines: free distribution of school supplies with no strings attached and free haircuts
Free school supplies, no questions asked, await families in Mantes-la-Ville (Yvelines), where the Ensemble association is holding its back-to-school distribution at Parc de la Vallée this Saturday, August 29, 2026. Between free haircuts and fun activities, it’s the go-to plan not to miss when money is tight—here’s everything you need to know. [Read more]
Drought in Yvelines: water restrictions tighten as August draws to a close
Drought is worsening in Yvelines, prompting the prefecture to tighten water restrictions: three zones shift to reinforced alert, and the southeast remains in crisis since mid-August 2026, with watering, swimming pools and car washing in its crosshairs. [Read more]
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