In 2026, Paris will yet again be home to exceptionnal concerts:
Bruno Mars : 18, 20, 21 june
The Weeknd : 8, 10, 11, 12 july
Guns N’ Roses : 1-3 juillet 2026
BTS : 17, 18 juily
Prince Royce / Romeo Santos : July 9
Alex Warren : April 9
Doja Cat : June 9
Olivia Dean : June 17
Luke Combs : July 7
Bad Bunny : July 4/5
Bruno Mars : 18/20/21 June
There are a number of changes to mention when it comes to traveling in France this Spring.
First, as of March 29, Air France will completely abandon Orly (with a few exceptions due to regulations on some flights to Corsica). All long and short-haul Air France flights will be moved to CDG. All flights to Nice, Montpellier, Marseille and Toulouse formally operated by Air France will be handed over to its low cost subsidiary Transavia. Due to frequent flyers’ numerous complains, Transavia will still give Free access to a Lounge for Platinum Flying Blue members, along with fast-track access to Orly 2. But a low cost airline remains a low cost : carry-on bags, checked bags, and seats selection will remain available for a fee.
All flights to the French Caribbean islands, Guyana and Reunion are also moved to Roissy CDG.
There are now more trains operated by SNCF’s Italian competitor between Paris, Lyon and Marseille. Not only are these red trains usually cheaper than most Inoui and Ouigo TGVs, they offer dinner at your seat on premium fares. SNCF has announced train tickets for the summer will go on sale March 12.
Expect lots of metro closures in Paris for construction, including vital line 4 from April 20, line 8 in July and RER B heavily disrupted through Spring and Summer. More details on the RATP website.
Back in December 2025, French president Emmanuel Macron had announced his intention to pass a bill which would restrict the use of social media among young people, an idea that was one of the main points of his party’s program ahead of the June 2024 legislative elections. This year, a bill to do just that was approved by the Assemblée Nationale on January 26 and is expected to be put into effect in September.
The bill stipulates that “access to an online social networking service provided by an online platform is prohibited for minors under the age of 15“, excluding educational resources such as encyclopedias. For the prohibition to work, an age verification system will have to be added to the prohibited websites – the system is currently undergoing a test phase through the France Identité platform.
Obviously, the feasibility of the ban and the effects it would entail are still to be seen, but one might wonder : what are the reasons pushing the French government to ban social media for minors? The world has been using social networking platforms for well over 20 years, so what pushed us to act now?
Would putting a cap on usage make a difference
With everyone having access to a phone and Internet in today’s society, a lot of children already use platforms like TikTok or Snapchat on a regular basis.
A study shared by the Arcom, the French Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication, estimated that 44% of minors joined social media before being 13 years old. Early last year, the European Statistical Office had also estimated that in France, more than 90% of 16-to-24-year-olds rely on online messaging systems to communicate as well. Social media is, like it or not, inherently part of today’s society.
This overwhelming use comes with its own set of problems. A few weeks ago, a report established by Parliament member Arthur Delaporte and former French people living outside France MP Stéphane Vojetta analyzed some of the negative influence social media can have on its users, both adults and minors.
The report notably pointed out issues related to the so-called influencers and called out invasive practices pushing users to spend large amounts of money for entertainment’s sake, as well as the perverse effect of push notifications on smartphones, some of which are suggestive enough to make people use applications for excessive durations.
Preventing more digital harm
Segments of the report are also dedicated to concrete cases of abuse and crimes tied to social media, including procuring on platforms like OnlyFans, or the live-streamed death of Kick streamer “Jean Pormanove” – real-name Raphaël Graven – for which two other streamers who would abuse him will be tried by a correctional tribunal in July.
While the report focuses on manageable issues, it is worth keeping the future uses of social media in mind as well. Recently, the Center for Countering Digital Hate estimated that the AI tool Grok, available on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) had generated more than 3 million photorealistic sexualized images since the implementation of its image generation system in August 2025.
According to data from the CCDH, approximately 23,000 of those images depicted children. The French offices of X were raided on February 3 as part of a probe into sexual deepfakes – as well as alleged political interference, another topic of discussion altogether, but one that also attests to the influence of social media.
The end of last year also saw the rise of the video artificial intelligence app Sora AI, which could essentially push deep fake practices further, or worsen the distribution of disinformation throughout online channels.
In that sense a social media ban could work to limit widespread use of those platforms, which can be useful and informative at times, but do cause harm now, harm that should not be able to reach minors.
But how can it truly be done? And what would be its real effects? To try and answer those questions, Tarek Diouri–Adequin interviewed Jennifer Branch-Allen, president of the Australian Parents Council, to gauge the new normal of Australia, which implemented its own version of the social media ban at the end of 2025.
Want to hear the interview? Check out the latest episode of the High-Tech Intermission on its dedicated page or listen to it on platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
An Englishman, a Frenchman, a Scot, a Welshman, an Irishman and an Italian walk into a bar.
It’s not the start of a cheesy joke – it’s the 2026 Rugby Six Nations, which kicks off with Ireland v France at the Stade de France here in Paris this Thursday evening (5 February).
It’s one of two chances to see live rugby action in Paris during this year’s tournament. The other Stade de France match is the closing game, France v England on Super Saturday, 14 March.
France are the Six Nations holders, led by inspirational captain Antoine Dupont, and Les Bleus are, for many, clear favourites to defend their title and get their 2027 World Cup campaign off to a flying start with 18 months to go.
Last-minute tickets for the Stade de France fixtures are on sale on the official France Rugby Ticketing website.
Better still… for a great Six Nations experience, our friends at Frog Pubs will be screening every game, in each of their eight Paris pubs, live on big screens – but be sure to turn up early to get a table with the best views, as it’ll get busy!
To enjoy the thrill of the Rugby Six Nations at Frog Pubs – with great beers, great food and great times – find your nearest at https://www.frogpubs.com/
All the fixtures in full (all kick-off times are Paris time)
Thursday 5 February 9.10pm – France v Ireland
Saturday 7 February 3.10pm – Italy v Scotland
Saturday 7 February 5.40pm – England v Wales
Saturday 14 February 3.10pm – Ireland v Italy
Saturday 14 February 5.40pm – Scotland v England
Sunday 15 February 4.10pm – Wales v France
Saturday 21 February 3.10pm – England v Ireland
Saturday 21 February 5.40pm – Wales v Scotland
Sunday 22 February 4.10pm – France v Italy
Saturday 6 March 9.10pm – Ireland v Wales
Sunday 7 March 3.10pm – Scotland v France
Sunday 7 March 5.40pm – Italy v England
Saturday 14 March 3.10pm – Ireland v Scotland
Saturday 14 March 5.40pm – Wales v Italy
Saturday 14 March 9.10pm – France v England
In honor of Paris Fashion Week and the release of his new mixtape, The Pilot, North Carolina rapper MAVI gave his Parisian fans a free show at FGO-Barbara on Jan. 23.
MAVI released The Pilot on Nov. 25, 2025, while on tour with rapper-producer duo Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist. This performance in Paris marked his first time playing songs from his new mixtape in front of a live audience.
Before his performance, he joined host Parker Songco for an episode of World Radio Paris Presents to discuss everything from his inspiration for creating The Pilot to his anticipation of playing these songs live in front of his fans for the first time.
“I always feel like performing is the last step of producing a song. You get to see how a song really exists in a space, and then in the mind of the listener. So I’m excited to see how people perceive it,” MAVI told WRP.
The people perceived it perfectly. MAVI had FGO-Barbara jumping and waving their hands the whole night, creating the type of environment he said he wanted going into it:
“Especially for my European fans — I’m not out here so often — I wanted a more intimate, relaxed environment. My international tour dates are often closely packed and stressful. I be really tired. So for me to be relaxed and having fun, willing to give more time, and able to give more energy — that’s the goal.”
And that’s exactly what it felt like: relaxed and personal. It didn’t feel like MAVI was just running through songs for the sake of it. He was genuinely enjoying the fact that he got to hear these records breathe in a room for the first time.
One of the best moments of the night came during his performance of “Landgrab,” when he brought a fan on stage to rap Earl Sweatshirt’s verse. FGO-Barbara went crazy.
He even performed a brand new song from his upcoming full-length album, First In Flight, making the night feel like more than a mixtape celebration, but a preview of what’s next.
Listen to the entire World Radio Paris Presents episode on our website, or via Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Hi everyone, and welcome to the informed wardrobe, your weekly show providing updates on the crimes of fast-fashion, and giving alternatives so that you can make better fashion choices, and make your wardrobe more informed.
This show is here to inform people about the dangers of fast fashion, and to bust some myths about slow fashion. Purchasing Slow fashion is most of the time cheaper and better quality, and just needs a bit of extra time and effort to find just as nice, if not better, and always more unique clothing pieces. That is why, every week, I will be providing slow fashion recommendations, whether it be a thrift shop, an online store, a second hand market or organisations and events which promote slow fashion.
In the first episode, find out more about the dark controversies surrounding fast-fashion brand SHEIN.
The slow-fashion recomendation of the week is Guerrisol. Here are some adresses of the cheapest and biggest Guerrisol’s in Paris:
In the 18th arrondisment. Address: 21 Blvd Marguerite de Rochechouart, 75009 Paris, France
In the 5th arrondisment: Address: 8 Bd de Sébastopol, 75004 Paris, France
In the 13th arrondisment: Address: 5 Av. d’Italie, 75013 Paris, France
Paris in the winter is dark, cold, and can be isolating. However, especially around Christmas, the magic can still be found. Joy can be found with family, at Christmas markets, light displays, and community events. In the most recent episode of Parentalité, a show dedicated to people raising children in France, Joelle Benoliol, Rachelle Chapman and producer ARBL Murray discuss the little ways that you can find this magic and joy. With recommendations for events and places, as well as a magical gift guide, this episode tells you everything you need to know about finding parisian christmas magic with your little ones – or alone!
Christmas markets and villages
The most obvious activity that kids and adults can enjoy simultaneously is the Christmas markets and villages, and Paris has a plentiful amount. Whether you want to marvel at the lights and decorations, buy some Christmas presents, or get jolly on mulled wine, these markets are enjoyable for everyone.
Ice skating!
Ateliers for kids and teens
If your children are a little more mature, or maybe just cultured in art and literature, there are plenty of art exhibitions, ateliers and activities to keep them happy.
Theater
Street Art
The space invader mission is a great walk around Paris. Famous street artist Space Invader has put special characters up in Paris and all around the world for years. Now there is an App that heps you track and count the space invaders you find.
Swimming (Yes even in winter)
Forest walks near Paris
Sometimes Paris gets too overwhelming, especially with children, and all you want is to stroll through a forest, not seeing another person for miles.
For more information and to hear some wonderful stories about each of these places, listen to the full episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the World Radio Paris website.
In the last few months of the year, some cannot wait for spring to come around, others thrive in the cold and count down the days until Christmas. For the team at World Radio Paris, this is donation season – and we need your help!
With your generous donations, World Radio Paris can continue fostering community among Anglophone speakers in France. We hold a strong belief that by bridging the gap between international communities and French culture, respectful and meaningful connections can be formed. Ranging from serious political subjects to lighthearted artistic recommendations, our diverse and human shows always aim to nurture this community exchange.
We have paired with other community organizations to produce and broadcast shows. Some of our offerings include:
‘Lost in Frenchlation,’ a show about contemporary French cinema with a bit of history with Manon Kerjean who runs a cinema club throughout Paris, Nice, and Normandy.
‘WRP Presents’ on which our journalists interview scholars, advocates, and other interesting people. Our episodes include subjects like France’s colleges reckoning with a colonial legacy, interviewing an anti-robot organisation, and talking about ADHD diagnosis in France.
‘The Earful Tower’ a popular show on which Oliver Gee and his wife Lena talk about the wonderful things in France that catch their fancy as they raise a family in Paris.
Just to name a few.
Unfortunately, many news outlets can not even say that they are human anymore. With the advent of Artificial Intelligence and fake news circulating social media, consuming verifiable community journalism remains as important as ever. Promoting news literacy is on the agenda of many journalists and activists and your donations to WRP would help to support this cause.
OfCom also notes that community radio stations provide a voice for hundreds of local communities, and their research published in June 2025 reveals that these radio stations are delivering significant benefits for their listeners and local communities, both on-air and off-air. World Radio Paris proudly provides these benefits to our listeners, and would thrive more with your funding. In fact, OfCom results also state that these radio stations lack time, funding and staffing.
With costly equipment, and expensive broadcasting fees, in order to continue our mission to foster community and culture, your monetary aid is immensely helpful. Additionally, because WRP is a non-profit under French law, your generous donation would grant you a 60% tax cut ; so if you pay 100 euros, you only end up paying 40!
As a listener-supported radio station, your donations allow us to stay on air year after year, hire new interns and help to integrate the expat community into French life.
To support WRP, please click here to donate to the station’s PayPal. From all of us here at WRP, thank you! Merci!
With colder temperatures and shorter days come the holiday lights. Paris is now ready for the holiday spirit, from the Champs Elysées glowing red all along, to Place Vendome and its beautiful Christmas trees, the many Christmas markets (Villette, Gare de l’Est, Tuileries, Abbesses, Notre Dame…), the whole city has put on its decorations for the pleasure of visitors and children alike.
Our favorite this year is the Boulevard Haussmann, where many kids marvel at the animated windows of both Printemps and Galleries Lafayette. The trees of the avenue named after the man who transformed Paris 150 years ago are all covered it wonderful lights.
Paris is once again “une fête” for the season.
