The Local France https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Eiffel Tower to keep Olympic rings after Games: Paris mayor The Eiffel Tower will keep the Olympic rings that have adorned it since June after the ongoing Paralympic Games, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo said on Saturday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240901/eiffel-tower-to-keep-olympic-rings-after-games-paris-mayor Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:45:23 +0200 eiffel-tower-to-keep-olympic-rings-after-games-paris-mayor IN PICTURES: Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colourful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240829/in-pictures-paris-paralympics-open-in-blaze-of-hope-and-inclusivity Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:53:55 +0200 in-pictures-paris-paralympics-open-in-blaze-of-hope-and-inclusivity How to watch the Paris Paralympic Games on TV in France For the second time this summer, Paris is gearing up to host the world’s best athletes as the Paralympics gets under way. Here is how to tune in from France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240821/how-to-watch-the-paris-paralympic-games-on-tv-in-france Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:21:05 +0200 how-to-watch-the-paris-paralympic-games-on-tv-in-france Two key Paris landmarks for Paralympics opening ceremony Paris has chosen the iconic Avenue des Champs-Elysées and the historic Place de la Concorde to host Wednesday’s opening ceremony for the Summer Paralympics. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240826/two-key-paris-landmarks-for-paralympics-opening-ceremony Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:28:21 +0200 two-key-paris-landmarks-for-paralympics-opening-ceremony MAP: Where will the Paralympic torch visit in France? The Paralympic torch relay began a four-day tour of France on Sunday, August 25th, before the Games’ Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, August 28th. Here is the route it will follow. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240823/map-where-in-france-will-the-paralympic-torch-visit Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:20:52 +0200 map-where-in-france-will-the-paralympic-torch-visit How to check for Paris Paralympics disruption in your area The French government has created a website - called 'Anticiper les jeux' - which is intended to help people in Paris plan ahead for disruption during the 2024 Paralympic Games. Here's how to use it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240415/how-to-check-for-paris-olympics-disruption-in-your-area Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:49:40 +0200 how-to-check-for-paris-olympics-disruption-in-your-area