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Municipal Elections: Is There a Limit on How Many Terms Mayors in France Can Serve?

French voters will head to the polls to choose their new mayors in March 2026. Some incumbents are already eyeing a second or even third term. But is there a cap on how many times someone can serve as mayor?

10km Montmartre: Major Traffic and Parking Restrictions in Paris this Weekend

Montmartre gears up to run this Sunday, January 18, 2026, as the inaugural edition of the Montmartre 10K takes place. Nearly 10,000 runners will race through the historic neighborhood, from Boulevard Ornano to the Sacré-Cœur, passing along Rue Lepic and Boulevard Barbès. Residents and drivers should expect significant restrictions on parking and traffic. Here's what you need to know.

Transport in Île-de-France: Could a second cable car soon connect Vélizy to Pont de Sèvres?

While the C1 Cable has been delighting numerous residents of Val-de-Marne since December 13, Île-de-France Mobilités is considering restarting studies for a second urban cable car project in the Île-de-France region. This new line would connect Vélizy in Yvelines to Pont de Sèvres in the Hauts-de-Seine.

Transportation: Is a crackdown on public transport strikes on the horizon? What we know so far

Are the strikes finally about to be brought under control through the calendar? On January 14, 2026, Parliament's committee approved a measure aimed at regulating the right to strike in the transportation sector during sensitive periods. This proposal promises punctual trains and heated debates... Here’s what we know.

A new car-sharing service launches in Île-de-France following the end of Autolib

A new car-sharing service is in the works in Île-de-France, featuring a fleet of 5,000 vehicles. Île-de-France Mobilités plans to issue a call for tenders by summer 2026, with the first 500 cars expected to be available by 2027.

Line J has been interrupted for several days at Paris Saint-Lazare.

Major infrastructure work will disrupt the J line in February and March 2026. On Sunday, February 8, as well as the weekends of February 14-15 and March 7-8, there will be no train service between Paris Saint-Lazare and Argenteuil, Ermont-Eaubonne, and Houilles Carrières-sur-Seine.

The former Paris Hospitals headquarters opposite City Hall is being transformed — the planned project for 2028.

In the heart of the city, opposite the City Hall, the grand Haussmann-style complex that once housed the AP-HP headquarters is set to undergo a dramatic makeover. By 2028, the « Cœur Paris » project will breathe new life into these 27,000 square meters, transforming the site into a vibrant mix of affordable housing, offices, shops, a women’s center, and a health clinic.

Paris: this cinema in the heart of the capital remains the most visited in the world in 2025

It's surprising, but UGC des Halles — a French cinema — holds the title of the world's most frequented theater, surpassing even those in the United States. As the largest cinema in Paris, it remains a favorite among locals.

Why is a new audio jingle set to be introduced across Île-de-France's public transport?

This year, a new jingle will make its debut in Île-de-France’s public transportation. This fresh audio signature, composed of six notes played in three beats, will be gradually rolled out across buses, trams, metros, and trains. But why change the sound of public transportation? Here’s the answer.

Farmers’ protest: traffic blocked in Val-d’Oise this Thursday

Farmers in Val-d'Oise are taking action on Thursday, January 15, 2026, blocking the D14 road at the Archemont bridge in Saint-Gervais. Traffic is halted in both directions from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with detours in place via the D983. Here's the latest update.