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 After an exciting opening ceremony, the Paris Paralympics are now underway in the French capital. Here's all the information you need about the event. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240820/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-paris-paralympics Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:53:25 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-the-paris-paralympics 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 The floating hot-air balloon was a huge hit during the Olympic Games, and this time the cauldron is carrying the Paralympic flame. Here's how to get a slot and the best vantage points to see it without a ticket. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240730/how-to-visit-the-olympic-flame-hot-air-balloon-in-paris Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:24:06 +0200 how-to-visit-the-olympic-flame-hot-air-balloon-in-paris 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 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 With thousands of athletes and spectators about to arrive in Paris for the Paralympics, disability campaigners have been sounding the alarm about the lack of disability access in the city. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230505/analysis-how-accessible-is-paris-for-people-with-disabilities Fri, 05 May 2023 16:20:23 +0200 analysis-how-accessible-is-paris-for-people-with-disabilities If you were bowled over by the beauty of the Paris Olympics but missed out on getting tickets or were put off by high prices, then now is your chance. The Paralympics start in two weeks, using the same stunning venues with tickets still available from €15. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240812/how-to-get-tickets-for-the-paris-paralympics Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:53:48 +0200 how-to-get-tickets-for-the-paris-paralympics For those visiting Paris for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hot weather is to be expected. Here is what to know and how to respond during a heatwave in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240729/olympics-visitors-how-to-deal-with-a-heatwave-in-paris Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:23:50 +0200 olympics-visitors-how-to-deal-with-a-heatwave-in-paris If you're in Paris during the Olympics or Paralympics this summer - whether as a visitor or a resident - here are the apps that will help you to navigate both the city and the Games. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240723/10-apps-to-use-in-paris-during-the-olympics-and-paralympics Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:09:46 +0200 10-apps-to-use-in-paris-during-the-olympics-and-paralympics Those in France have the option of watching some events live, but if you prefer to watch on TV, here's where to find coverage of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240719/how-to-watch-the-paris-olympics-and-paralympics-on-tv-in-france Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:02:12 +0200 how-to-watch-the-paris-olympics-and-paralympics-on-tv-in-france Olympic security zones are now in operation in Paris but complicated rules about QR codes have left a lot of people confused. Here we answer the most common questions about the rules and the security restrictions in the French capital. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240516/paris-olympics-qr-codes-your-questions-answered Thu, 16 May 2024 16:18:15 +0200 paris-olympics-qr-codes-your-questions-answered Metro tickets in Paris will increase in price during the Olympics and Paralympics period, starting on Saturday - so Paris residents have just one day left to stock up before costs rise. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240715/reminder-stock-up-on-paris-metro-tickets-before-prices-double Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:21:56 +0200 reminder-stock-up-on-paris-metro-tickets-before-prices-double With the Paris Olympics about to start many fans have their tickets and are waiting impatiently - but should other visitors avoid France altogether this summer? From prices to crowds, here's the travel situation for non-fans. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231204/should-i-avoid-france-during-the-olympics Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:27:07 +0100 should-i-avoid-france-during-the-olympics Security zones for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics means that some areas of the city will only be accessible to people who have a special QR code - here's how the system works, who needs a code and how to get one. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240510/paris-olympics-who-needs-a-qr-code-to-get-around-and-how-to-sign-up-for-one Fri, 10 May 2024 15:09:15 +0200 paris-olympics-who-needs-a-qr-code-to-get-around-and-how-to-sign-up-for-one People who have bought tickets for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics will need to use the Games app to retrieve them - here's how it works. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240703/how-to-use-the-paris-olympics-and-paralympics-ticket-app Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:46:10 +0200 how-to-use-the-paris-olympics-and-paralympics-ticket-app Bars and cafes in the French capital will be allowed to stay open round-the-clock for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paris Olympics, a city decree said on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240703/paris-bars-to-open-24h-for-olympics-opening-ceremony Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:39:54 +0200 paris-bars-to-open-24h-for-olympics-opening-ceremony Throughout the Olympic and Paralympic Games periods, some 185km of lanes on roads around Paris will be reserved for event-related traffic – here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240625/how-pariss-olympic-carpool-lanes-will-work Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:01:48 +0200 how-pariss-olympic-carpool-lanes-will-work A recent report has warned of the dangers of extreme heat for athletes - but what should spectators expect if they are in Paris for the Olympics or Paralympics? https://www.thelocal.fr/20240625/how-hot-will-it-be-in-paris-during-the-olympics Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:56:31 +0200 how-hot-will-it-be-in-paris-during-the-olympics If you are visiting Paris this summer, then you know that there will be large crowds in the city on account of the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, but there are a few other changes and new services to be aware of. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240618/apps-reservations-and-flying-taxis-what-to-know-before-visiting-paris-this-summer Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:11:12 +0200 apps-reservations-and-flying-taxis-what-to-know-before-visiting-paris-this-summer After many warnings about expensive travel and booked-up hotels in France this summer during the Olympic Games, prices have begun to drop as the event nears, with some bargains to be had. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240617/deals-to-take-advantage-of-as-prices-drop-ahead-of-paris-olympics Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:25:28 +0200 deals-to-take-advantage-of-as-prices-drop-ahead-of-paris-olympics