The best chocolate yule logs in Paris

A yule log cake, yes, but a chocolate one, please! If you only rely on cocoa, here is a delicious selection to delight the cocoa-lover you are. Needless to say what is good for children is good for everyone!

Tour du Grand Paris, an 11-day walk around the upcoming metro route

The Tour Piéton du Grand Paris is back for its 2nd edition! Initiated by Enlarge your Paris and Société du Grand Paris, an exclusive 11-day street walk cycle is held. From August 19 to 29, 2021, go and discover the route of the upcoming Grand Paris Express lines between culture, landscapes and nature. Keep reading to find out more!

Paris Design Week 2021

Paris Design Week returns from September 9 to 18, 2021. For a week, Paris becomes the international capital of design including over 100 designers coming from all over the world to display their latest creations.

Open Gardens Summer 2021 in Paris and Ile-de-France

Open Gardens in Ile de France is back for its fifth edition. This summer 2021, Ile-de-France inhabitants can enjoy two months of entertainments and original outings in the green spaces of their cities. From July 3 to August 29, 2021, meet in parks and gardens around you.

Paris-Plages 2021 is up: discover the sports program

Paris-Plages is back from July 10 to late August 22, 2021 by the Seine and the Bassin de la Villette. Floating movie theater, concerts, as well as entertainments, swimming sessions, and relaxation... Here is the program of Paris-Plages 2021 expecting you all summer 2021 long.

Hikes to enjoy in the countryside and forests around Paris

Craving a breath of fresh air this summer? Perfect, in partnership with Helloways, we have concocted you the best hikes and walks in the countryside and forests around Paris, easily accessible from Paris.

Where to find cherry blossoms in Paris and Île-de-France

It is spring and the season of cherry blossoms and other blossoming trees, apple trees, pear trees and more! If you want to take a picture of them or just admire them, here are the best places to enjoy Sakura (Japanese cherry trees).

Covid: the epidemic is withdrawing in Île-de-France, but stable in the other regions

After weeks of restrictions, it is time to first assess the effectiveness of the “curbing measures” decided by the executive. With incidence rates dropping since March 31 in Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France, it seems the third wave of Covid-19 has peaked, even though the hospital pressure does not lower, especially in intensive care units. Cautious, doctors and observers would rather not tell about the possibility of a better controlled pandemic by mid-May.

Covid in Île-de-France: “The epidemic is getting carried away”, nurses worried facing the third wave

Doctors and health professionals have been warning about the pending outbreak of a third Covid-19 epidemic wave for weeks, especially in Île-de-France, the hardest-hit region. As the population complies with a new lockdown, hospital units are being overwhelmed and the incidence rate keeps on increasing. Caregivers assume they are close to the “breaking point”.

New restrictions in Paris and Île-de-France: 4-week lockdown

The coronavirus epidemic is escalating in Île-de-France. The entire region has been placed under strengthened surveillance and hospitals are adapting to the increase in admissions in intensive care units. As the regional incidence rate exceeded the threshold of 400 cases for 100,000 inhabitants, Jean Castex has announced a four-week lockdown in the entire Paris area.

Coronavirus Paris - Île-de-France: curfew from 6 p.m. starting Saturday

The coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France and to curb the spread, the government has announced curfew from 6 p.m. in mainland France including in Paris and Île-de-France as the virus is gaining ground.

Coronavirus in Paris-Île-de-France: faced with the third wave, the ARS calls for new measures

In Île-de-France, things are getting worst and suggest the third wave is coming. As the English variant is spreading in Île-de-France, the regional health agency - Agence Régionale de Santé or ARS - calls for new measures.

2000 migrants evacuated from a camp in Saint-Denis

There are currently 2000 migrants being evacuated from a camp in Saint-Denis. These men – mostly from Afghanistan – lived in “unsanitary conditions” Gérald Darmanin said.

New lockdown in Ile-de-France: the air pollution barely decreased by 20%

Unlike the first lockdown during which the air pollution decreased by 70% in Paris and Ile-de-France, Airparif notices a much smaller decrease due to the road traffic during the new lockdown.

Curfew: dispensations and crowd-less games of soccer and rugby from 9 p.m.

As French president Emmanuel Marcon has just decreed a curfew in Paris, in Île-de-France and 8 other cities, the Ministry of Sport has confirmed dispensations for professional rugby and soccer games will be available. For the soccer League 1, League 2 championships and rugby Top 14 and D2 tournaments, games scheduled from 9 p.m. will occur without a crowd.

Coronavirus: the incidence rate has moved higher in the young people in Île-de-France, the ARS says

This Monday October 12, Île-de-France Regional Health Agency (ARS) director warns against a very preoccupying increase of positive cases in people under 30. An incidence rate especially high, including 800 positive cases for 100,000 inhabitants.

Coronavirus: towards a “very strong tide” in Île-de-France hospitals, the ARS warns

A few hours after the “white plan” was activated in local hospitals, the ARS director general warns against a “very strong tide” of new patients likely to unfurl the next couple of days in Ile-de-France.

Paris is the European metropolis experiencing the most brutal increase of the pollution

A study by the Research Center on the Energy and the Air Quality reveals the increase of the pollution in Paris is the harshest among the European metropolises.

This Ascension Day, Thursday May 21, 2020 in Paris

Thursday May 21, 2020 will be Ascension Day in Paris so this is a public holiday. This is perfect to enjoy a wonderful day in Paris. You don't know what to do and see in Paris this Thursday May 30? We've got you covered with a few ideas!

Coronavirus and Kawasaki disease: genetic factor and first child death

For several weeks, a connection has been made by dosctors between the coronavirus infection and the Kawasaki disease in children leading to heart failures. This Tuesday May 12th, the Health general management announced 125 Kawasaki cases have been reported in France these past few weeks. A genetic factor could explain the link between the two diseases.