Once again this year, the opening ceremony and the opening film of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 will be shown live in cinemas in Paris on Tuesday evening, May 12.
A symbol of Paris's cultural life in the 1990s, the François-Mitterrand site of the National Library of France now faces the wear and tear of its infrastructure. Without major renovations, closures could begin as early as 2029.
A Frenchwoman repatriated from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak, has tested positive after arriving in France. She is being treated at Bichat hospital in Paris, where the four other evacuated French passengers will remain in confinement for at least 15 days. Authorities have identified 22 French contact cases. Here’s the update.
The RATP and SNCF networks will be subject to new disruptions this weekend of May 16–17, 2026. Several RER, Transilien and metro lines will be affected by works and interruptions; here’s everything you need to know to plan your travels.
If you’re used to crossing the iconic Pont-Neuf on foot, by bike, or by car, you’ll need to adjust and find alternatives. The City of Paris has announced traffic restrictions in place until July 13, 2026. Here’s what you need to know and why.
Ascension Day is one of the major religious celebrations for Christians. But do you know why this day, which falls on May 14 this year, is a public holiday in France? Here's the story and the origins of Ascension.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, Ascension Day, looks set to be cool and wet in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Temperatures will range from 7°C to 14°C, with showers expected throughout the day and a steady wind.
What does the weather have in store for the Ascension Day long weekend from May 14 to 17, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France? Will we need to pull out a sweater and a raincoat for this four-day break? Here’s the forecast.
The week of May 11–17, 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France will be dominated by unstable, cool weather. Temperatures will barely inch above 19°C, with showers likely from Monday through Friday, before a modest improvement by the weekend. We’ve got the full details.
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region will be disrupted from May 11 to May 17, 2026, with an exceptional Sunday interruption of Line 13 until noon and major daytime works on the RER C, according to RATP and SNCF.
