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Closing of swimming in the Seine & Canal Saint Martin in Paris: sites closed this weekend

In addition to the Bassin de la Villette and the Canal Saint-Martin, it is now possible to swim in the Seine this summer in Paris. However, as water quality is regularly monitored, these bathing sites may close due to bad weather. We take stock of the situation for the weekend of July 19-20, 2025.

Tour de France 2025: results of the 13th stage of the Grande Boucle

The Tour de France is back for another edition! From July 5 to 27, 2025, 21 impressive stages will see the best cyclists take to the roads of France to compete for the yellow jersey. Follow the results of this new day.

Tour de France 2025, last stage in Paris: parking and traffic restrictions

After three weeks of racing, the riders of the Tour de France will arrive on the legendary Champs-Élysées avenue in Paris on Sunday, July 27, 2025. In view of this highly popular sporting event, the Préfecture de police de Paris has announced parking and traffic restrictions in several of the capital's arrondissements. So, what can we expect? We tell you all about it.

Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th July 2025

Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities in Paris this weekend, July 19-20, 2025!

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: no car-free day in August, next event in September

The pedestrian Champs-Élysées takes place one Sunday a month all year round! A chance to discover the most beautiful avenue in the world in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. The next date is Sunday, September 21, 2025, marked by the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days)!

Yvelines: where is the best 2025 butter croissant in the department?

Do you live in the Yvelines and are looking for the best butter croissant around? Look no further! The Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat des Yvelines has delivered the results of the 2025 edition of this competition. So, where can you find the best butter croissant in the département? We've got the answer.

Thunderstorms: yellow alert in Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday

The weather could turn stormy again this weekend. A new risk of violent thunderstorms is forecast over a large part of the country this Saturday. This July 19, 2025, Météo France has placed around sixty départements under yellow alert for thunderstorms. Paris and the whole of the Île-de-France region are affected by this alert. We take a look at the situation.

Bison Futé: red traffic in Île-de-France on July 18 and 19, how to avoid traffic jams

From this Friday, July 18, 2025, traffic is expected to be very heavy from the Île-de-France region, according to Bison Futé forecasts. The organization classifies the day as red in the direction of departure, as it does on Saturday July 19. We take a look at the forecasts and how to avoid traffic jams.

Techno Parade in Paris: the electro parade will be cancelled in 2025 for the second year running

Bad news for lovers of electronic music. The organizers of the Techno Parade in Paris have announced the cancellation of this not-to-be-missed festive event in 2025. The free musical event, which brings electronic music and culture to the streets of Paris every year, will not be making a comeback this autumn. Financial problems are cited as the reason. We recall that the 2024 edition had also been cancelled, due to the organization of the Olympic Games.

Summer 2025 work on line 1: partial closure for three weeks

There's a lot of work to be done on public transport systems in the Paris region this summer. In the metro, no fewer than 11 lines are affected by this summer's work, including the famous line 1. Traffic on this line will be partially interrupted for three consecutive weeks in August. We tell you all about it.

Transport: how to take advantage of the free Orlyval shuttle to the airport this summer?

This summer, if you need to get to Orly airport and you live in the south of the capital, you can take the Orlyval free of charge while the RER B is being renovated, but only on one condition!

Weather in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: hot weather on Friday before thunderstorms this weekend?

What's the weather forecast for the next few days? The sun and the heat will be back in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Friday, July 18, with temperatures in excess of 30°C. But beware, the weekend promises to be much more unstable, with thunderstorms starting on Saturday and a clear cooling-off on Sunday. We take a look at the weather forecast for the region.

Saint-Denis: Île-Saint-Denis bridge closed until 2026 for works

Closed to traffic for several weeks now, the bridge linking Île-Saint-Denis to Saint-Denis will remain closed until summer 2026. Here's an update.

France's largest Buddhist temple destroyed by fire in Breux-Jouy (91)

On the night of Friday July 11 to Saturday July 12, a major fire engulfed the Wat Pho temple in Breux-Jouy.

Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2025, this Sunday

The Traversée de Paris estivale in classic and vintage cars returns this Sunday, July 20, 2025. For this summer edition, 700 vehicles over 30 years old from 11 European countries are expected to take to the streets of Paris, discovering a number of historic places!

Renovation of the Tour Montparnasse: "deconstruction will take place in mid-2026".

Montparnasse may (finally) be emerging from its concrete lethargy. The mythical Parisian district, at the crossroads of the 14th, 15th and 6th arrondissements, is about to undergo a major transformation with the renovation of the Montparnasse Tower and its ghost mall.

A1 freeway closures: SNCF work from July 15 to August 1, what you need to know

Please note that the A1 freeway will be closed for eight nights between July 15 and August 1 to allow the installation of a railway structure. This work, linked to the future Roissy-Picardie line, will impact traffic between Survilliers and the A1/N104 interchange. Here's an update so you don't get stuck.

Transport in Île-de-France: disruptions and works this weekend of July 19-20, 2025

The RATP and SNCF network will be experiencing further disruptions this weekend, July 19-20, 2025. Several RER, Transilien and metro lines will be affected by work and interruptions, and we'll tell you everything you need to know to plan your journeys.

Transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region: disruptions this week from July 15 to 20, 2025

Metros, RER, transiliens and tramways will be affected by traffic disruptions this week, due to numerous works on Paris and Ile-de-France lines. Here are the details you need to know to plan your travel from July 15 to 20, 2025.

Fête nationale in Paris: how much does the July 14 fireworks display at the Eiffel Tower cost?

On July 14, 2025, Parisians were treated to a sublime display of colorful fireworks from the Eiffel Tower. But how much did this incredible 30-minute show, a symbol of the French national holiday, cost?