-
Over 1,000 events in France for European archaeology festival 2026
The 17th edition of Journées européennes de l’archéologie will be held this weekend (June 12 - 14)
-
World Cup begins this week: How to watch England, France, and Scotland
No rules are in place to extend opening hours of bars despite late kick-offs
-
Eurostar plans to offer direct trains from London to Swiss Alps
Plans with SBB and SNCF aim to cut journey times and offer a rail alternative to flying between the UK and Switzerland
Ex-French PM to be named Paris transport boss
As head of the RATP, Jean Castex will manage the metro, buses and trams in the Greater Paris area
Former Prime Minister Jean Castex is set to be appointed head of the RATP transport operator.
Mr Castex, 57, served under Emmanuel Macron for two years, but will partly be remembered for searching for his glasses before a televised speech, and eventually finding them on his head.
He earned the nickname Mr Déconfinement, for leading the strategy to bring France out of lockdown.
As he was replaced by Elisabeth Borne in May, he told reporters he planned to return to the Pyrenees, saying: “I need to repaint my shutters”.
The RATP manages most public transport in the Greater Paris area, including the metro, buses and trams.
Related articles
Former PM and Line Renaud among those awarded French Legion of Honour
Lost glasses, Mr Lockdown: Memorable moments of French PM Jean Castex
