TOURISM IN FRANCE
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
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.
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'
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.
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.
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….