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What will the weather be like this week in Paris and Île-de-France, from March 30 to April 6, 2026?

The weather this week, from March 30 to April 6, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France is shaping up to be cool and unsettled, with predominantly cloudy skies. Temperatures will swing from 2°C to 19°C depending on the day, with regular showers and a noticeable breeze at the start of the week.

Transports in Paris and Île-de-France: RER and metro disruptions from March 30 to April 5, 2026

Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region will experience disruptions from March 30 to April 5, 2026, with an exceptional disruption of Line 14 on Sunday until 2 p.m. and new works on the RER B over the weekend between Denfert-Rochereau and Robinson, according to RATP and SNCF.

Why is Easter Monday a public holiday in France? Origins and history

This is one of the dates, if not the most important one, in the Christian religious calendar. You’ve probably guessed it: Easter. But do you know what Catholics and Protestants celebrate during this festival? And do you know why Easter Monday, which falls this year on April 6, 2026, is a public holiday? Here’s what you need to know.

Grand Paris: The best sandwich in Île-de-France for 2026 hails from the 11th arrondissement.

Attention, foodies! The 3rd edition of the Grand Paris Best Sandwich contest, showcasing the talents of Île-de-France’s artisan bakers, has just announced its 2026 verdict. Find out who takes first place and the full ranking of the 10 finalists.

How to observe the new comet C/2025 R3, which is expected to be visible to the naked eye in April 2026?

In April 2026, the meteor showers face a challenger: the comet C/2025 R3. Hailing from the far reaches, it could, NASA forecasts say, become the year's brightest spectacle around April 17. A celestial show not to be missed, all the more so because it coincides with the Lyrids.

This keep in Val-d'Oise, which hides a 100-meter secret passage, reopens its doors

In the heart of the village of La Roche-Guyon, one of Val d'Oise's most beautiful villages in France, an extraordinary troglodyte castle rises, opening to visitors from April 1, 2026, with a medieval keep and its closely guarded secrets.

Tulips and poppies, extraordinary blooms for the 400th anniversary of the Jardin des Plantes

To mark its 400th anniversary in 2026, the Jardin des Plantes is unveiling two waves of extraordinary blooms along its Grand Perspective, pairing tulips, anemones, and poppies from spring into summer. Already in bloom, the parterres are stunning right now and deserve a quick visit.

Funeral of actress Isabelle Mergault takes place this Monday in Paris

The funeral of Isabelle Mergault will take place in Paris on Monday, March 30, 2026, with a secular ceremony open to the public at 10:30 a.m., beneath the dome of Père-Lachaise Cemetery, before she is laid to rest at Montmartre Cemetery. A few days after the actress, director and columnist’s death at the age of 67, the arrangements for this tribute were clarified by her agent, in a climate of profound emotion surrounding her passing.

What to do this Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France

What to do this Thursday, April 2, 2026? Sortiraparis hooks you up every day with ideas for solo outings, date nights, family activities, or get-togethers with friends in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Click here to see our picks for what’s on this Thursday.

Transportation: why Line 14 still has to undergo construction work even though the extension is finished.

Line 14 commuters thought they were done with the works, but it’s not finished yet! A few evenings and weekends will still be affected, as the line continues to modernize and to integrate features ahead of the Grand Paris Express.