Tourism: France

TOURISM IN FRANCE

Notre-Dame

Paid admission to Notre-Dame: debate flares up over new plans

Nearly five years after the devastating fire of April 2019, the world-famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen its doors to the public. From December 8, 2024, visitors will be able to enter the iconic cathedral, which was…

Motorists are too often distracted by technology in cars

Motorists are too often distracted by technology in cars

The integration of mobile phones, dashboards, voice commands and driver assistance systems, in addition to traditional functions such as car radio, air conditioning and GPS, urgently requires optimization to improve the driving experience and increase safety on the roads.

Paris

Tourist taxes in Paris skyrocket for the summer games

This significant increase in the tourist tax is set out in Article 140 of the 2024 Financial Act, published on 29 December 2023. This legislation provides for a surcharge of up to 200% on part of the tax, in favour of…

Paris taxi industry condemns a classic case of 'taxi bashing'

Paris taxi industry condemns a classic case of 'taxi bashing'

During the preparations for the Olympic Games in France, a painful issue has come to light in the taxi sector, namely the acceptance of credit cards by taxi drivers.

Peripheral

Paris under pressure with ring road dilemma and Olympic Games

The reality of daily traffic in Paris on the Périphérique is such that during rush hours the average speed is often already below 50 km/h.

Lille, where culinary indulgence and mobility don't always go hand in hand

Lille, where culinary indulgence and mobility don't always go hand in hand

One of the most impressive aspects of the public transport network in Lille is undoubtedly the automated metro system.

A culinary journey of discovery in Lille: La Petite Cour

A culinary journey of discovery in Lille: La Petite Cour

The location of La Petite Cour, a stone's throw from the historic Grand Place….

Tourism has its own Tour de France

Tourism has its own Tour de France

More and more electric drivers are heading to France. France is and remains one of…

Not rash on holiday to France this summer

Not rash on holiday to France this summer

Probably everything was released a bit too early in our country, no more corona measures, only 1,5…