The World Radio Paris Journal
ALL THE LATEST NEWS FROM OUR TEAM OF JOURNALISTS, CONTRIBUTORS AND VOLUNTEERS
Fête de la Musique 2025: What You Need to Know
On June 21st, France transforms into one giant stage. From Paris to small village squares, music fills the air for Fête de la Musique
Where to Swim Outdoors in Paris: Best Spots for Summer 2025
Outdoor Swimming in Paris is a fun activity for the whole family each summer. Here are Astrid’s recommendations.
Exhibition: The Early Days of Advertisement
The Orsay Museum is well known for its extensive collection of turn-of-the-century art, also called la Belle Epoque, around 1900, among which is Impressionnism. A number of those impressionists actually started making a few francs by working in … advertising !
French Politics 101 : A Beginner’s Guide to France’s Political Circus
If you’ve spent time in France, you’ve likely witnessed heated debates in cafés or even with your French friends that make you wonder what the hell is going on.
A Summer of Great Concerts
Paris and the French Riviera will both welcome an impressive amount of international superstars this coming summer. Concerts will take place in various venues, in and outdoors. Here is our selection.
Train to CDG Airport Closures
The RER B train is expected to go under track renovation on a number of weeknights and weekends this Spring. There will be replacement bus services from Aulnay to CDG and the RER B will depart from ground level platforms at Gare du Nord on certain weekends.
Study at Paris’s World-Famous Sorbonne This Summer
Because it’s never too early to look forward to summer in Paris, here’s an opportunity to do something unique during the summer break – come and study at the world-famous Sorbonne university.
Paris Apartments for Rent: A Practical Guide to Finding a Flat
Renting in Paris is notoriously difficult but finding the right apartment in the city of light is the lovliest feeling in the world. Eliza Lorenço breaks down how to do it.
Flâneur at Paris Fashion Week 2025 (Haute Couture)
Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2025 Haute Couture Week took place last week in Paris. The biggest highlight on the fashion calendar, Denzil Jacobs (host of one of our newest shows, Flâneur) joined Alex at the Juana Martin Show which was absolutely spectacular.
WRP joins RadioPlayer Platform
World Radio Paris has joined the acclaimed radio distribution platform RADIOPLAYER France. This cross media service allows listeners to tune in on phones, TVs, and cars through RadioPlayer apps.
Where to enjoy the Rugby Six Nations in Paris
The 2025 Rugby Six Nations kicks off with France v Wales at the Stade de France on Friday evening (31 January).
The InkPrints: Gertrude Stein
Episode two of The Inkprints dives into the life of Gertrude Stein, the American author, playwright, and art collector.