Want to keep up to date with the latest news from Paris? We've got it covered ! Wednesday April 24th, 2024 about Paris and the Ile-de-France region. Releases, openings, measures and news, we'll keep you up to date.
Info Metro RER trains, closures, works and demonstrations in Paris this Wednesday April 24th, 2024
In the blink of an eye, you'll have access to all the information you need about traffic in Paris, updated in real time. RATP Metro RER and Transilien, roadworks, traffic, major events and demonstrations, we give you all the practical information you need to know before going out in Paris this Wednesday April 24th, 2024. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Ile-de-France this Wednesday April 24th, 2024 and tomorrow
What's the weather like right now in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Check the weather forecast every day before planning your outings. Whether it's rain, snow or sunshine, cold or hot, fair or foul, the capital belongs to you! Here's your weather forecast for Paris and Île-de-France this Wednesday April 24th, 2024 [Read more]
What to do in Paris this week from April 22 to 28, 2024: our not-to-be-missed outings
It's impossible to get bored in Paris: every day, dozens of events and appointments await us! This week from April 22 to 28, 2024 is no exception: between exhibitions, concerts, new restaurants, shows and other family outings, there's always something to keep you entertained. Looking for your next outing? Follow our guide to this week's must-do activities! [Read more]
What to do this weekend in Paris and the Île-de-France region, April 26, 27 and 28, 2024
What's on in Paris and the Paris Region this weekend, Friday April 26, Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024? A great program awaits you with an urban art fair, a festive cruise on the Seine and the new edition of the Paris Fan Festival, as well as exhibitions, beautiful walks, laughter and emotion at the cinema, happiness at the theater, not forgetting shopping and sport... Yes, there's plenty to do this weekend! Click here to discover the list of possibilities and activities to do this weekend of April 26, 27 and 28, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
Roland-Garros 2024: how many tennis balls are used during the tournament?
It's hard to know how many balls are used during the three-week clay-court tournament at Porte d'Auteuil! But we do know that between 50,000 and 70,000 yellow balls are needed for the final draw of Roland-Garros alone! [Read more]
Air traffic disrupted this Thursday at Paris airports despite lifting of strike notice
A massive strike at Paris airports was narrowly averted! Air traffic controllers had called a strike for this Thursday, April 25, 2024, as well as for Ascension Day, but at the last minute this was lifted, without avoiding any disruption. [Read more]
Paris's biggest picnic on the Champs-Elysées, registration now open
How about a giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées? After the giant cinema and the biggest dictation ever, we've got an unusual giant picnic coming up this Sunday, May 26, 2024, with free registration. Will you be among the 4,000 people taking part in this unique event on the world's most beautiful avenue? [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: 10 free shuttle bus lines to reach certain competition venues
In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Île-de-France Mobilités is announcing the introduction of 10 free shuttle bus routes. The aim? To make it easier for spectators to get to the most remote competition venues in the Paris region. [Read more]
Paris: why are two aerobatic aircraft flying over the capital this Wednesday?
This Wednesday, April 24, 2024, if you look up into the Paris skies, then you're likely to see two aerobatic aircraft flying over the capital and witness an astonishing drop of 15 parachutists over the Invalides esplanade. So, why will these two flying machines be doing the show over the capital today? We answer. [Read more]
Why is May 8 a public holiday in France?
One week after May 1st, May 8th arrives. But do you remember why this day is also a public holiday in France? We tell you. [Read more]
RER E extension: three new stations to open in May 2024
Good news for RER E users! At the beginning of May 2024, the people of Ile-de-France will be able to discover three new stations in the west of Paris, at La Défense and Nanterre, the new terminus, before the final extension of the RER E to Mantes-la-Jolie announced for the end of 2026. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Lolita, Sin City, Paris is Dancing, the next club nights at La Nuit Paris
Looking for a new club in Paris? Head to Paris's 9th arrondissement to push open the doors of La Nuit, a new clubbing showcase that's sure to light up your nights from September 1, 2023. [Read more]
May 1st: why are lilies of the valley offered on this day? History and origins
On May 1st, a plant is on display everywhere in France: the famous lily of the valley. But why do we offer a sprig of lily of the valley every May 1st? We explain the history and origins of this tradition. [Read more]
Why is May 1st a public holiday in France? History and origins of Labor Day
May 1st is a public holiday in France, when we celebrate Labor Day. But do you know exactly why, and do you know the history of May 1st? We tell you. [Read more]
Carnet rose: a baribal cub is born at Thoiry zoo (78)
In the spring of 2024, the caretakers at Thoiry Zoo were pleasantly surprised to discover that a little baribal cub had been born in the reserve... Now you too can discover him when you visit the zoo. [Read more]
UGC Normandie on the Champs-Elysées closes for good, with a special program before the end
After almost a century of screenings, UGC Normandie, the cinema on the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, will close its doors on June 13, 2024. This decision marks the end of an era for this iconic cinema, which opened in 1937 and has become a veritable symbol of Parisian film culture. [Read more]
A13 freeway closed between Paris and Vaucresson until May 1 after ground movement
On April 19, 2024, a nasty surprise awaited motorists in the Île-de-France region. After a ground movement, the A13 freeway had to be closed in both directions between Paris and Vaucresson, and this will continue until May 1, 2024! [Read more]
Disaster alert: your phone will ring if you're in the 17th arrondissement this Tuesday
Don't panic if your phone suddenly starts screaming this Tuesday, if you live in the capital! This is just a test of the new disaster alert system, already deployed in other regions. [Read more]
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