Paris tourism experiences post-Olympics and ‘Trump effect’ spike The capital is booming as foreign tourists return to France this summer
Where in Paris is property becoming more affordable? Seven arrondissements have now fallen below the €9,000 per square metre bracket
Farmers begin major protests in support of new deregulation bill Union leaders have threatened to block roads out of Paris this week, impeding holiday plans for residents of the city
news Missing British man with Parkinson’s Disease missing in Paris Chris Arnheim, 65, finds it hard to communicate due to his condition
Are contactless payments coming to public transport in Paris? Easier navigation of metro for tourists would come at a cost
Farmers prepare to blockade roads around Paris and elsewhere on Monday Major protests in support of controversial farming bill are expected
Paris transport authorities backtrack over maximum size of luggage on metro Previous rules meant passengers technically could not take airline luggage on metro trains
180 people from 50 different countries celebrate new French nationality in ceremony at Louvre People originating from 50 countries took part in the event
A Parisian explains his city’s 20 arrondissements To many foreigners, Paris means romance, culture and iconic landmarks but for Parisians, the city has a different feel
Paris announces date for river Seine to open for swimmers Three natural swimming pools will open this summer along the river
Woman fined €150 for carrying a plant on Paris metro is reimbursed The traveller says she could easily carry it without disturbing others
The Paris Navigo travel pass also gives culture discounts Museums, theatres, gardens, cinemas, monuments…the capital’s transport pass can take you further
Video: Hailstorm pelts France over weekend ending early heatwave Dramatic scenes as hail the size of golf balls fell in some areas on Saturday
Iconic Paris cinema restored to its Art Deco glory Architects set out to modernise Le Grand Rex while respecting its original design Paris set to issue new driving fines Americans called to join May 1 protest in Paris Fines for driving in central Paris delayed until September
Paris pledges action against voyeurs in public swimming pool changing rooms It comes after several women came forward to report similar sexual assaults What is known about large fire at recycling centre in Paris Photos: Hundreds of Americans protest against Trump and Musk in Paris Experiences: Why I love living in Paris New notaire data suggests easing of Paris property crisis All about the new CDG Express, set to link Paris and CDG airport
Paris residents vote to pedestrianise 500 extra streets Referendum was marred by low turnout and lack of concrete plans
British tourist claims rape by Paris taxi driver: Police search suspect An investigation into the alleged assault has now been opened
TGV: Trenitalia opens ticket sales from €27 for new Paris-Marseille route The Italian operator has announced competitive prices for its summer journeys
Cherry blossoms galore: Europe's largest Japanese garden is in France Picnic beneath pink trees and celebrate the tradition of Hanami at the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
Driving speed limits lowered in Paris amid pollution spike City sees fine-particle pollution exceed normal levels
Chance to win a real stone from Notre-Dame cathedral A new competition is offering 50 stones as prizes. Here is how to enter
See how long it takes to sell a property in France by area in 2025 Some major cities have seen a significant increase in time to finalise a sale in comparison to 2024
Prosecutor investigates private parking companies near French airports Some clients say their cars had been driven for up to 1,200 km whilst they were away and had been damaged
New car-sharing lanes on Paris ring road and two motorways: how do they work? Limits will be in place for rush hour traffic with fines of €135 for rule-breakers
Olympic ‘horse’ Zeus to begin a tour of France - here is where it will go The ‘floating’ metallic horse became one of the stars of the show, and is now set to gallop to new pastures
In figures: Paris’ celebrated annual agricultural show is underway The Salon de l'Agriculture brings more than 1,000 exhibitors and 4,000 animals to the capital as well as politicians seeking photo opportunities
Photos: Paris exhibition explores what people do alone at home Behind the curtain: L’Intime Expo takes a fascinating look at people's private lives
Americans in France: 1 in 4 people born in US who move across live in Paris In contrast less than 6% of British-born and German-born residents live in the capital
Passenger exits plane by emergency slide as aircraft taxies on Paris airport runway The man was intercepted by transport police and other passengers were evacuated from the plane
New carsharing lane to come into service on Paris ring road Motorway lanes around Paris will also be limited to vehicles carrying at least one passenger
Comment: French plan to upgrade Louvre is long overdue A €900million revamp of the the museum has been announced by President Macron
Paris joins Marseille in banning key boxes in bid to stop illegal tourist lets ‘Public space cannot be privatised,’ says the mayor of Paris Centre, in a new rental crackdown
American and British tourists will pay more to visit the Louvre - what about visa and residency card holders? Renovations and a separate room for the Mona Lisa are also planned
Photos: the best English bookshops in Paris according to Vogue France From ‘chic’ historic addresses to ‘cutting edge publishing houses’, find your favourite
Videos: hundreds of classic cars drive through Paris ‘Classic’ cars in France benefit from fewer driving restrictions and tests
Ranking shows French cities with the most, and fewest, traffic jams Surprisingly, Paris did not rank highest
France sees temperatures as low as -33C A level 2 snow and ice plan was activated in the Paris region reducing the speed limits for drivers. Alerts continue for gales in many departments
Farmers’ union threatens disruption to Paris and surroundings this weekend Union is requesting a meeting with the new prime minister over improved conditions, and warns further disruption may be on its way
Transport, access, line-up: How to celebrate New Year on Champs Elysées in Paris The traditional event will this year also pay homage to the Olympics and Paralympics
TotalEnergies opens service station for electric vehicles in Paris It is the first of its kind in the capital and has ultra-fast charging
Cheaper but slower… €10 train fare for Paris to Brussels route Ticket sales are already open for journeys up to the end of March
‘Check your rent is not too high’: Mixed reaction to new Paris poster The campaign contributes to the ‘clichéd, outdated caricature of the chubby, arrogant landlord’, one property specialist says
Interview: American chef Jane Bertch on living out her food dreams in France Jane Bertch was sent to Paris for her banking career but ended up starting a successful cookery school
Notre-Dame reopening: Trump to attend and how to watch first ceremony The first Masses will be held on Sunday
Angry drivers launch court action against 50 km/h speed limit on Paris ring road Lawyers claim the change was made without necessary prior approval
Uber launches its woman-only driver service in Paris The service aims to make female and non-binary passengers feel safer
French police arrest stowaway after flight from New York The female passenger was searched as usual at security but managed to slip past two identity and boarding checks
Did you know: the Paris Métro has underground 'ghost stations' They are hidden from passengers but some are used as film locations
Anne Hidalgo will not stand as mayor of Paris for third term in 2026 The controversial leader first took on the role in 2014
Americans were biggest foreign donors to Notre Dame restoration after fire Two foundations donated $10 million each in wake of devastating 2019 fire
French social media users unite to try to find tourist's lost dog The dog escaped from an Air France plane at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle
Dozens fall ill in French train station as man pours toxic liquid on floor The man spilled the liquid and then ‘calmly boarded a train’, police say
Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135 New driving rule relates to areas designated a zone à trafic limité
Paris Notre-Dame cathedral to open on December 8 with first Mass Site will be open until 22:00 for first week to allow for influx of visitors
Will new 'no drive' zone in central Paris affect taxi journeys? New restrictions are in place in the city centre
Uber drivers disrupt traffic in several areas of France, more action expected ‘Workers are increasingly insecure and most earn less than the minimum wage,’ said a union rep
Notre-Dame cathedral belfry bells ring for first time since 2019 fire ‘It's a wonderful, important and symbolic step,’ says the head of the restoration project
Paris mayor plans awareness campaign for residents against flood risks City could become ‘unlivable’ due to global warming, warns climate study
All horse races cancelled in France as sector protests potential new betting law ‘This is a powerful and symbolic move…a sacrifice of €2.5m to show our determination to the government,’ said union president ahead of a march in Paris
ZTL (limited traffic zone) in Paris: when will fines begin and how much? Central parts of the city are now closed to many drivers
Important changes for drivers in central Paris from November 4 A 5.5 km2 zone in the centre will now have traffic limitations in place
Letters: End of Paris Métro ticket books leaves me nostalgic Reader reminisces about the original carnets, after their replacement is discontinued
Speed limits to be lowered on more Paris roads from November Two sections of motorway in the Paris area will be lowered in a bid to reduce noise pollution
Minister wants €5 entrance fee for Notre-Dame visitors Money raised would go towards renovations of other religious sites. Higher ticket prices for non-EU visitors to tourist attractions is also proposed
Paris mairie publishes first results from ring road speed drop to 50 km/h The results are cautiously positive, after the speed drop was only introduced this month
Anti-road rage protests in France after cyclist run over and killed by SUV driver ‘Motorised violence kills. We want the public authorities to really get to grips with the issue,’ organiser said
SNCF to test a stand-up comedy show for TGV passengers tomorrow The project comes as train ticket sales open for new Paris-Berlin direct daytime service
13 stations in Paris above recommended pollution levels - which are they? The fine particle pollution found is among the most damaging to respiratory health
President Macron says he will fight to keep ‘Emily in Paris’ in France “‘Emily in Paris in Rome’ doesn’t make sense,” he said in an interview
Speed cameras effective from today to enforce new Paris ring road limit Drivers going above new limit are now liable to stronger fines
Train route Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse to face severe disruption in 2025 Works will take place during the day so night freight traffic can keep to schedules
Crit’Air 3 vehicles to be allowed limited access to Paris in 2025 The new 12-day rule will affect 422,000 private vehicles and 59,000 commercial vehicles in Greater Paris
Italian train operator Trenitalia to open Paris-Marseille route The line is also set to serve Nice, Genoa, and Milan
Paris tramway cuts service for six months in vital upgrade The service on a 6.6km stretch of the T1 line will be replaced by a bus