Everyone has seen the photo do the rounds on social media: the iconic Parc des Princes stadium next to the Jean-Bouin Stadium only a street away For the first time since the 1989-1990 season two Paris-based sides will be featuring in France's top tier it marks a return to the top flight of French football after a 46-year absence The south-west of the city will now be home to not one but two Ligue 1 McDonald's clubs for the 2025-2026 season Nestled between the affluent Auteuil neighborhood and one of the Capital's massive green spaces in the Bois de Boulogne is the Parc des Princes and Stade Jean-Bouin The 20,000 capacity home of Rugby club Stade Français will be Paris FC's home ground next season in their first campaign in the elite Having already provided a home for FC Versailles this season and Red Star FC in the 2016-2017 season: Stade Jean-Bouin is no stranger to hosting teams from the region in need of a fit and proper home ground This will be the first time that the stadium will feature in France's top flight The stadium has always historically been adjacent to the Parc des Princes since its construction and inauguration in 1926 - when it was originally conceived as an Athletics and Rugby ground Paris Football Club were founded in 1969 with the vision of becoming the 'Grande club du capital' and quickly merged with Division 2 side Stade Saint-Germain to take a spot in the French football pyramid Stade Saint-Germain was a club 15km to the west of Paris situated in the town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye The name of the new entity would be what we recognize today as Paris Saint-Germain with the city's mayorship unhappy that their capital club was playing in the suburbs Paris Football Club would continue to play in Division 1 whereas Paris Saint-Germain was administratively relegated to the third tier until PSG were promoted to the first division the same season that PFC were relegated in 1974 and took ownership of the Parc des Princes and their now-habitual spot as the dominant force in the French capital Paris FC saw its entire professional structure taken over by a revived project for Racing Club de Paris Since then it has been a long journey to return back to professional football and then back to Ligue 1.Paris FC and Paris Saint-Germain could be characterised as two brothers that were separated at birth the two clubs will be the closest they've been since they were the same entity back in 1969 READ MORE: >>Paris FC clinch historic promotion to Ligue 1 McDonald's free and popular program for all residents to enjoy 2025 - 21:30 ⤏ 23:30Rendezvous to celebrate summer together again like last year Refer your establishment, click herePromote your event, click here The 2025 edition of the Para Swimming World Series in France will bring together 217 athletes from 47 countries over three days of elite competition at the Dome Saint Germain en Laye the event marks the return of the international Para swimming community to the French capital less than a year after the Paralympic Games the meet is expected to serve as the penultimate key checkpoint for athletes preparing for the Singapore 2025 World Para Swimming Championships The French leg remains one of the most prestigious stops on the World Series circuit offering a high-level competitive environment combined with strong local support and top-tier facilities the event also offers an opportunity to revisit the site of some of their most defining moments from the 2024 Paralympics — this time France will be represented by a 25-athlete delegation Among them are standout names who left a lasting impact at the last Paralympic Games: Ugo Didier and Emeline Pierre Both athletes emerged as Paralympic champions in Paris and now return to their home venue not only as competitors but as national sporting figures with elevated profiles who claimed gold in the men’s 400m freestyle S9 at the Paralympics is expected to compete in four events over the weekend – the men’s 100m and 400m freestyle Known for his consistent progression and powerful finishes he has become a central figure in French Para swimming and a role model for younger athletes in the team Emeline Pierre (S10) also achieved a breakthrough performance during the Games capturing gold in the women’s 100m freestyle S10 and earning widespread recognition for her determination and composure under pressure Pierre will also dive into the Dome’s pool competing in four events – women’s 100m and 400m freestyle a few other key members of the French squad will be in action Brothers Alex (S13) and Kylian Portal (S12) who delivered one of the most emotional moments of Paris 2024 by sharing the podium with a silver and bronze returned to the competition with strong international experience a double bronze medallist at the Paralympic Games will bring depth to the men’s sprint events while Paralympic champion Elodie Lorandi (S10/SM10) adds further strength and leadership to the roster While France leads the way in terms of delegation size Ukraine with 12 swimmers and Poland with 11 are other two nations with the largest contingents Ukraine will be led by Iaroslav Denysenko (S12) who will compete in the men’s 50m and 100m freestyle as well as the 100m backstroke over the weekend Poland's charge is spearheaded by three-time Paralympic medallist Oliwia Jablonska (S10) who will compete in the women’s 100m and 400m freestyle Several other Paralympic champions from the Paris 2024 Games will also return to French waters representing their respective countries Among them are Brazil’s Gabriel Araújo and a strong Dutch trio composed of Liesette Bruinsma Hungary will be represented by Paralympic gold medallists Fanni Illes while Germany’s Josia Topf and the Czech Republic’s David Kratochvil also add star power to a truly global lineup The Para Swimming World Series France 2025 will be live streamed on the French Para Swimming Federation YouTube channel. 2025: This article has been edited to correct the information about Ugo Didier's and Emeline Pierre's gold medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games It's THE perfect opportunity to discover not only historic sites but also temporary exhibitions full of new discoveries If, like us, your passion is heritage, discover the 4 châteaux that are opening their doors to you for free this Sunday, May 4, 2025 From the best-known châteaux to hidden monuments in small towns across theParis region sites steeped in history are at your fingertips come and (re)discover these witnesses to French history taking you back in time from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance For your pleasure, your culture and that of your children, we're off to enjoy these sublime châteaux in the Île-de-France region. Accessible by public transport for some and by car for others they're the perfect way to get away from it all and enjoy the region's treasures How about a free castle this Sunday Why not take advantage of Nuit des Musées to escape the capital and discover a royal castle, the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye the Nuit des Musées is a great opportunity to take a stroll through this château rebuilt in the 16th century by François I It was the main royal residence until Louis XIV deserted the"Château Neuf" for the Château de Versailles in 1682 This magnificent monument has been home to the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale since 1862 bringing together masterpieces of Celtic and Gallo-Roman antiquity- three million objects including 30,000 on display - from the Paleolithic to the early Middle Ages the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye offers a free tour of its permanent collections the Édouard Piette collection contains a fabulous array of prehistoric tools discovered in the 19th century by Édouard Piette during excavations in the Pyrenees including the famous "Dame à la Capuche" discovered at Brassempouy The scenography has remained unchanged since the 19th century at the request of the collector who bequeathed his collection to the museum on condition that its presentation be defined by him and unchanged over time the museum is unveiling a special program of visits and events Find out more about what's in store for this unique evening Remarkable castle and garden" themed guided toursSaturday 14:00 ⤏ 15:30Led by a GrandPalaisRmn lecturer this bucolic tour sheds a different light on the history and architecture of the château and allows visitors to discover the history of the national estate while strolling through the gardens A mediation in the rooms by students from Paris Dauphine-PSL University SAMAN (Société des Amis du musée d'Archéologie nationale) and the Terra Antiqua - Études des Sociétés association at Sorbonne University A dozen students will take you on a guided tour of the museum's permanent collections focusing on emblematic works from the Neolithic First Iron Age (Celtic period) and Second Iron Age (Gallic period) as well as the history of the site in the château courtyard weapons and ornaments made from animal bones antlers and teeth began to spread across Europe Accompanied by Inrap and CNRS archaeologists come and use a magnifying glass to observe the cutting marks on archaeological bones learn how to identify bones from a reindeer skeleton Climb aboard a real time machine for a one-of-a-kind visit The Piette Room is unlike any other museum room in the world It showcases the fabulous collection of prehistoric tools weapons and artefacts discovered in the late 19th century by French archaeologist and prehistorian Édouard Piette during excavations in Haute-Garonne The Piette Room provides an insight into the scientific activity surrounding Paleolithic art and the museography of archaeology Guided tour with a GrandPalaisRmn lecturer As part of his writing residency at the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale in 2025 Mathieu Simonet is adapting one of his devices - narrative walks - to this heritage site anecdotes or powerful moments have you experienced in connection with the museum impressions of your first visit or of a particular event at MAN: Mathieu Simonet invites you to write them down you can share your story with MAN visitors on the occasion of the European Heritage Days during two narrative strolls on the afternoon of Saturday September 20 The stories will be read or narrated to the public in the places where they took place from the forecourt to the château courtyard in the museum rooms and on the national estate all the stories collected will be geolocated on an interactive map forming a digital record of this intangible human heritage doomed to disappear if not transmitted in written form Many historical figures and events took place at the Château Royal de Saint-Germain-en-Laye Around a model of the estate in the mid-17th century discover the fascinating history of the château and its evolution curator in charge of the documentary resources department get lost and find themselves projected back to the time of François I and then into the future Will they find their way back through the corridors of time Produced as part of the CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée) artistic and cultural education program "Les Enfants des Lumière(s)" by students in 5th and 4th grade at Jean-Lurçat secondary school in Achères (78) Project coordinators: Aziyadé Baudouin-Talec (2023-2024) introduces children to the themes and techniques of Paleolithic painting and lets them create a colorful individual work Children choose a drawing and reproduce it on kraft paper using greaseproof chalk then all the drawings are grouped together to create a fresco Accompanied by a deaf guide who speaks French sign language discover exceptional collections from the Neolithic to the end of Gaulish independence human and artistic wealth of these men and women of the past Le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles Let's meet at the Domaine National de Saint-Germain-en-Laye to enjoy this unique night the 39th edition of which takes place on Saturday and Sunday Built in the 12th century by King Louis VI le Gros the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye was originally a hilltop fortress King François I transformed Saint-Germain into a Renaissance-style fortress making it the principal residence of the kings of France It was at Saint-Germain that kings Henri II Although the layout designed by François I remained Louis XIV asked André Le Nôtre to redesign the gardens This is what the King's gardener did in 1663 with large flowerbeds in front of the château and above all a panoramic view of the Seine valley: the 2.4-kilometre-long Grande Terrasse After Louis XIV deserted the"Château Neuf" for Versailles in 1682 Napoleon I turned it into a cavalry school before Napoleon III decreed in 1862 that the Château de Saint-Germain would house a "Museum of Celtic and Gallo-Roman Antiquities": since then it has changed its name to Musée d'Archéologie nationale and continues to acquire numerous objects - three million of which 29,000 are on display - from the Paleolithic to the early Middle Ages Discover this remarkable monument and its collections during the Heritage Days with a range of activities suitable for the whole family le programme est mis à jour en fonction des annonces officielles But don't forget to reserve your place in advance to take part in the activities we'd even recommend a picnic in the gardens- a moment of timeless relaxation guaranteed In Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the magic of Christmas arrives with a bang ready to make you dance to the tunes of jingle bells and fairytale songs transformed into an enchanted setting from December 7 for a cure of good cheer and gourmet delights Provencal santons and board games for cosy evenings But Christmas in Saint-Germain is also a festival ofentertainment for the whole family. The Santa Claus opens the doors of his home (yes scribble masterpieces or tinker with little wonders to hang on the tree don't miss the wanderings that transform the streets into a fairy-tale scene: wacky elves swinging brass bands and even a dancing tree Delicious, creative, magical... this Christmas village is a must for your December festive to-do list in Yvelines(78) We're smart enough to take advantage of the free monuments and museums on the first Sunday of the month. While Paris sees the opening of the Musée du Quai Branly, the Musée d'Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe and the Hôtel de la Marine, the Yvelines is not to be outdone with many treasures waiting to be discovered It has to be said that the département has plenty to attract the crowds, if only for the Château de Versailles which enchants us on every visit when the season is right (October to March) But don't forget that the 78 also abounds in other historic sites and sublime museums to discover Some are only open free of charge on the first Sunday of the month at certain times of the year are free on the 1st Sunday of the month only from January to March and November to December between sites closed for renovations and those that are never free we're here to point you in the right direction this Sunday We're off to Saint-Germain-en-Laye to discover the Musée d'Archéologie National in the heart of its historic château This museum boasts some of the world's richest archaeological collections tracing human life and "inventions" from the earliest times to the Merovingian era Various temporary exhibitions enable us to learn more about our ancestors the ruins of the abbey of Port-Royal des Champs and the national estate of the Granges de Port-Royal together form the national estate of Port Royal des Champs Discover the ruins of the abbey destroyed by order of Louis XIV and the museum housed in the "Petites Ecoles" building The Musée du Jouet is housed in the heart of the porterie of the Prieuré royal Saint-Louis The museum houses a vast collection of nearly 14,000 objects offering a fascinating journey through the world of toys To discover the games of yesterday and today why not take advantage of free admission every first Sunday of the month The Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu houses a collection spanning several centuries of artistic creation on three levels just a stone's throw from the Collégiale Notre-Dame the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu gives visitors the chance to discover the town's medieval past as well as the works of artist Maximilien Luce The museum is open free of charge on the first Sunday of every month You may not have known it, but theArboretum de Chevreloup is also open to visitors free of charge on the first Sunday of the month The 200-hectare Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup a vast natural and landscaped area housing an exceptional collection of 2,500 plant species is an integral part of the royal estate of Versailles the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle has been developing a veritable living museum of trees nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles it's a discovery we'd be wrong not to make So we take the opportunity to discover these treasures So why not treat yourself to a free tour on Sunday where the composer's father ran an earthenware business and now houses the Ducastel-Vera municipal museum and the musician's museum After passing through a pretty little inner courtyard and a superb decorated wooden staircase we discover the story of Debussy and his little family in particular his daughter whom he loved so much scores and a first-person scenography that immerses us in his creative process This immersive setting retraces his great compositions and his contribution to the history of classical music the second room in particular allows visitors to immerse themselves in the musician's world and imagine his daily life visitors can interact with the content to learn more about Claude Debussy's work sponsored by Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackytė and soon you'll be able to take advantage of a documentation center on the third floor of the house so whether you're an occasional runner or a seasoned athlete there's bound to be a course just right for you So, are you ready to take up the challenge and push back your limits in a historic setting? Put on your sneakers, save the date and join the 44th edition of La Foulée Royale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines For many French people, Paris Saint-Germain is synonymous with the famous soccer club based near Paris. But it's also the name and concept of a not-to-be-missed running event the Paris Saint-Germain falls on Sunday May 18 giving you the opportunity to set yourself a sporting challenge a 10 km race is also proposed on this day: it's the Chatou-Saint-Germain During the race, runners cross three départements: Paris, Hauts-de-Seine and Yvelines with part of the route running along the Seine and plenty of surprises to get the cardio pumping Prepare to suffer a little on the Mont Valérien hill or the Pecq hill with a magnificent finish at the Saint-Germain-en-Laye national estate Race numbers start at €36 for the 20 km and €20 for the 10 km Avis aux amateurs de culture ... You're invited to the new edition of Nuit des Musées the famous free nocturnal event inviting you to contemplate 2025 in Paris and the Île-de-France region An exceptional evening in which museums light up in the dark transforming themselves into living scenes where art and history come alive in a new light Visitors let themselves be carried away by the sounds and sights and performances and animations follow one another drawing spectators into an inspiring creative whirlwind The Musée Départemental Maurice Denis in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Yvelines, tops the list of nuggets to (re)discover during Nuit des Musées 2025 The institution is housed in a historic building once a royal general hospital founded by Madame de Montespan bought the property in 1914 and restored it as his home The artist also restored the disused chapel of the former hospital which has become a characteristic and complete religious ensemble of his work The museum is dedicated to Symbolist, Nabis, Post-Impressionist and Pont-Aven painters. The highlight? The property's garden, laid out by Maurice Denis himself, is a peaceful, harmonious place, graced by sculptures byAntoine Bourdelle and several landscapes to discover as you stroll along 2025 - 19:00 ⤏ 22:30Come and enjoy the museum and the "Masterpieces from the Museum" exhibition Halfway between a comic strip and a fresco participants will create huge comic trips in a large participatory book (collage and drawing games) 3 guided tours of 45 minutes each at 10:15am Tours depart from the museum reception desk without reservation Songs accompanied on piano by the lyric singing class of the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental Claude-Debussy mystery and melancholy through Symbolist poetry set to song at the end of the 19th century Eugène Adenis-Colombeau and Georges Audigier [To find out more about the musical program you can take part in the creation of a participatory fresco using collage and oil pastel inspired by the works of Paul-Élie Ranson and Paul Sérusier performed by Maria Machado and the Tangente company in the Museum garden Roland Dubillard's works oscillate between theater of the absurd and clever language games Dubillard reveals all that protects the secret invisible being at the mercy of the drafts of a theater stage everything beyond the stage is imaginary.. Sound writing is woven into the author's words The music is like a night gliding over the surface of a lake a dream whose sensuality transcends reality while the voices bring a radio hybridization opening up the poetic space of Madame's house and garden The Fête des Loges the famous historic funfair in the heart of the Forêt de Saint-Germain returns for our greatest pleasure from June 28 to August 18 more than 200 attractions will be set up for us to spend a convivial and relaxed time in the alleys of the Forêt de Saint-Germain en Laye What would the Fête des Loges be without its rides and entertainment of all kinds this festival promises its visitors a wide range of fun activities From traditional attractions to cutting-edge technology the Fête des Loges offers a variety of rides such as Pouss-Pouss not forgetting the Palais du Rire and Toboggan Attractions guaranteed to get the kids excited angling and chamboule-tout will give children the chance to go home with gifts Thrill-seekers can enjoy attractions such as the King Loop there's the Banzai for a mix of fear and laughter Pouss-Pouss and the adult caterpillar are also on offer Talking of refreshments, the Fête des Loges features a beautiful Allée des Cuisines where several restaurants and gourmet stalls battle it out to treat you Ice creams and cold drinks battle it out with cotton candy and doughnuts You'll find Brasserie Milot in French cuisine mode L'Ours Noirs and its famous spit-roasted piglets The Fête des Loges is also punctuated by celebrations combining modernity and ancestral traditions For the record, the Fête des Loges is one of France's oldest funfairs. Its origins date back to 1652, when the popular veneration ofSaint Fiacre Pope Innocent X established the Confrérie Saint-Fiacre in the Chapelle des Loges which quickly became a place of pilgrimage and procession the event was increasingly transformed into a place of entertainment the municipality decided to extend the festival from 3 to 10 days amalgamating it with the existing Fête de Saint-Louis To get to the Fête des Loges by public transport take the RER A towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye and get off at Saint-Germain-en-Laye station you can take the free shuttle bus provided during the festival you can take bus line 21 and get off at the "Saint-Germain-en-Laye RER" or "Camp des Loges" stops On Tuesday July 23, due to the passage of the Olympic Flame through Saint-Germain-en-Laye there will be disruptions on: Avenue des Loges Please note that the opening times are changing this year La Fête des Loges is open Monday to Thursday from 3pm to midnight Saturday and the day before from 3pm to 1am public holidays from 2pm to 1am and Sundays from 2pm to midnight A fun, family-friendly funfair in a green setting is the perfect way to have fun during the summer it's an opportunity to find great deals close to home; for others it's a chance to enjoy the festivities while discovering the treasures of the Paris region Why not celebrate the Fête Nationale in Saint-Germain-en-Laye? This town in the Yvelines region of France boasts a rich heritage, from its château, home to the Musée d'Archéologie Nationale It's the perfect place to take a stroll before the festivities kick off 2024 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health What are we doing with the kids and the family for Easter weekend 2025, April 19-21? ? 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The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale the Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives and the Association pour la Promotion des Recherches sur l'Age du Bronze join forces to tell us about a time that those less than 3,000 years old could never have known The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale - Domaine de Saint-Germain-en-Laye welcomes us to unveil the exhibition Les Maîtres du Feu Visitors of all ages can learn more about these prehistoric peoples who lived in France between 2300 and 800 BC These centuries of discovery and evolution marked by new knowledge and new ways of doing things This exhibition explains how metallurgy has had an impact on all European peoples from trade andartto the way they saw the world and imagined the future and the present These new tools and techniques have revolutionized production and exchange systems new means of communication could be developed bringing with them this era of change and evolution The Musée d'Archéologie Nationale has assembled a number of exceptional pieces for this exhibition Visitors can also admire fascinating recent archaeological discoveries which shed light on the lives and talents of these Bronze Age ancestors workshops and activities for children and adults alike is an impressive département in the Île-de-France region Whether you're looking for a new restaurant or a well-established one a stroll through the forests and footpaths To help you make your way through this jungle of possibilities we've selected 10 fun outings specifically for the weekend of May 1 to 4 Where to eat in Yvelines? 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Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience It's Paris Saint-Germain's 54th birthday today The official birth of the club came about from a process that started on 27 May 1970 when the General Assembly of the P.F.C mandated by the French Football Federation to create  a club in Paris unanimously adopted the principle of a fusion with S.S.G which was set to play in Ligue 2 that coming season Stade Sangermanois accepted to cede its football department to Paris Football Club at an Extraordinary Meeting of the new club's Administrative Council the creation of Paris Saint-Germain was confirmed each grouping together between 400 and 600 associates Mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.They ceded some of their powers to the club's board headed by President Pierre-Étienne Guyot and vice-presidents Guy Crescent and Henri Patrelle Association P.F.C asked for its name to be changed to "Paris Saint-Germain Football-Club".The letter which was sent to the Prefecture of Police in Paris arrived on 11 August and the name change was accepted the following day Over the years, my husband and I talked a lot about moving out of San Diego We traveled to all 50 US states but never found a place that felt like home That's when we decided that our next move would be abroad we set our sights on Italy after a dreamy trip to Bologna But after reviewing the country's complicated visa process we decided to look to Italy's neighbor — France We knew we wanted to be close to Paris for ease of transit but didn't want to live in the actual city Paris was expensive and too busy for our anxious dog who wishes we'd just live on a farm already That's when we started looking at the suburbs of Paris Located just 20 minutes from Paris by train Saint-Germain-en-Laye seemed to be our solution We kept seeing people online recommend it as a great place for visitors from all over the world It looked like a miniature version of Paris It was also located within an hour of two major airports And we wouldn't have to deal with the crowds of the big city there The only issue was we'd never been to Saint-Germain-en-Laye and we wanted to move before it got too cold for our large dog to travel in cargo In an uncharacteristically spontaneous fashion we sent in our applications for a French visa We hardly had time to feel nervous about the move because they were approved within eight days we'd be unpacking in our new apartment in France The move to Saint-Germain-en-Laye has come with many pleasant surprises Although the stereotype is that French people are rude we've had nothing but positive experiences with people here The locals we've met have been incredibly welcoming supporting us as we navigate the learning curve of life in France — the language and which bakery serves the best croissants even keeping our phones tucked away as we discover new routes through the neighborhood and surrounding forests I've loved shopping locally and finding our preferred mongers for cheese There's even a shoe cobbler down the street from our apartment who doubles as our Amazon pickup guy Our dog's new favorite place to do her business down the street is an actual palace the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye that's been here for hundreds of years one French stereotype seems to ring true: I reguarly see people here walk around with baguettes popping out of their backpacks Moving to a new country has meant making a few adjustments to our daily routines that's meant giving up clothes dryers and learning to live with tiny bottles of Sriracha instead of the jumbo ones we were used to buying in the US It's also meant learning to be OK with making mistakes recent doctor's visits as part of our visas suggest we're living healthier lives in France despite the increase in our consumption of sweets or the fact that we've embraced a simpler life After just a few months of living in France we know we'd like to stay longer if they'll have us — even if it's just for another year Christmas markets are a bit like a box of chocolates: you never know which delicacy you're going to bite into! In Île-de-France, and particularly in Yvelines these havens of happiness are ready to enchant your winter evenings Expect an avalanche of festivities and delicacies that will warm even the coldest of hearts Looking forgift ideas? Among the wooden chalets and glittering stalls, you'll find handcrafted creations, costume jewelry, unique wooden objects and mouth-watering delicacies. Who can resist the call of spiced mulled wine or roasted chestnuts It's the perfect combo for a warm moment with friends or family There's plenty of entertainment too: magical rides, skating rinks and encounters with good old Santa Claus provide plenty of laughs chat and let yourself be carried away by the festive spirit.Immersed in this magical atmosphere Ready to succumb to the magic of the Yvelines Christmas markets This selection is regularly updated with new announcements and discoveries in addition to all the activities offered by this 4-star hotel and its 4-hectare estate The Maison du Val was originally a hunting lodge belonging to Louis XIV with its grandiose rooms and landscaped garden Brunch is served every Sunday Expect to pay €80 per adult and €40 per child La Maison du Val is also a lunchtime buffet restaurant (55€ adults and 30€ children) with a daily set menu or buffet on Fridays and Saturdays (70€ adults and 30€ children) Both brunch and set menus include all beverages from softs and wine to cocktails and hot drinks We're seduced by the selection of freshly baked breads Hot and cold drinks are available on a self-service basis So we opt for squeezed orange juice and 4 coffees in a row (yes The salads are not to be outdone: tuna and beef tartare lentil salad and other seasonal compositions await us While scrambled eggs and bacon remain staples every Sunday, the hot dishes change (the excuse to return, of course). On our visit, we were treated to soft gua baos gratin dauphinois with sautéed mushrooms and grilled prawns A fine selection of mature cheeses is on the menu we came back at snack time to digest a little You can make your own cocktails using the ingredients and recipe cards provided Another bar in an old chapel is also available during the day for cocktails and hot and cold drinks It's also an ideal place to play board games or watch the Olympic Games on the TV screen Note that you can choose to set up indoors under cover or outside on a terrace to enjoy the sunshine all that's left to do is drive to the activities on offer on the estate or find a shady spot with a deckchair for a well-earned siesta after so much effort we stroll to the superb library to relax with our coffee a game of cards and a devastating Puissance 4 you can choose to sit back and watch a film in the cinema room self-service fridges are stocked with unlimited cold drinks and it has to be said that playful sports can be very tiring you can enjoy outdoor sports such as Molky as well as rosalies for a trip into the forest but pedaling back down again at top speed is a blast At La Maison du Val, there's no swimming pool like at Château de Villiers-le-Mahieu the Nordic baths offer you total relaxation So don't forget to pack your swimsuit and take a dip in one of the 4 baths available these warm baths are sure to relax you to the max Don't forget to prepare a cocktail or a glass of wine before slipping into the water - it's guaranteed paradise In short, this brunch offers you the chance to enjoy a magnificent setting and terrace when the weather's fine Why not treat yourself to an enchanted interlude for a day This test was conducted as part of a professional invitation Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim the oldest swimmer to win a medal at a World Championship would qualify for the 2025 World Aquatics with his record-setting swim Angela Martinez Guillen won her first over individual World Cup title in her home country Italy swept the podium on the men’s side Rich Taylor (left) is the father of SEC Champion and All-American Andrew Taylor (second from left) Rich is in a medically-induced coma after falling off a bike The second stop of the 2024 Giant Open kicks off tomorrow in Saint-Germain-En-Laye This competition serves as a follow-up to last week’s Meeting Camille Muffat named after the national record holder who died in a helicopter crash in 2015 Both stops represent tune-up opportunities for French athletes ahead of their all-important Olympic Trials on the calendar for June South Africa and more have remained mostly intact from the first competition Missing stars include Melanie Henique from the host nation Thom de Boer of the Netherlands and Nikolett Padar from Hungary Also absent is Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi, the 18-year-old who produced a lifetime best of 3:45.95 in the 400m free from the Camille Muffat stop We’ll see if Canada’s Mary-Sophie Harvey can continue her success from last week the 24-year-old fired off the following performances to represent a standout swimmer throughout that 4-day affair Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Could you maybe add “and Olympic Champion” somewhere in the description about Muffat in the 1st paragraph Olympic Champion London Olympic Games 400 free The meet in Nice was used to qualify for this finale This meet is only 2 days and prelims and finals each day The top 3 swims of the series based on points gets prize money too MA is not going to do well keep coping buddy The Seller of the Century Michael Andrew try to let go of non-Olympic 50 races during the Olympic year challenge (NOT POSSIBLE) He needs to start putting up faster times in the 100fly if he wants any shot at qualifying in that race Something in the 51 low to mid range would be promising I’d like to see a 59 low to mid in the100BR This would at least show a progression towards trials MA has already swam 51.6 100 fly in WC series However he has been working on his free technique for the 200 IM all year and it looks great I think the concern about MA is whether he can put himself into deep enough fatigue with the USRPT training to have a big taper for trials and qualify in his individual events which may require even faster times than 2021 Since he hasn’t hit any of those times since 2021 trials the only logical assumption is that he hasn’t replicated the same work and taper process since 2021 trials He did pretty good at the World Championships 2022 Budapest On finals medley relay 100 fly he swam 50.0 silver medal mixed medley 100 fly 50.6 in prelims relay gold He hauled in 5 medals at World Championship I don’t think he has been doing strict USRPT for a long time now I hope he does a 200 IM at San Antonio as his free technique for the 200 IM looks awesome I’d give a better chance in the 100breast where behind Fink the #2 spot is wide open I actually think MA has a better shot in the 2IM than the 100fly with Dressel returning now and a stacked 100fly field (Rose I am not sure the OLY schedule but I think one of them conflicts with the 50free? Casas will place 9th yet again and miss out on the final Former Masters swimmer and coach Loretta (Retta) thrives on a non-stop but productive schedule that includes having earned her MBA while working full-time in IT while owning French 75 Boutique while also providing swimming insight for BBC More from Retta RaceSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates It's not every day that the Olympic flame crosses the Yvelines the 78 region was alive with the Olympic Flame as it crossed the département from Rambouillet to Versailles No fewer than 175 torchbearers took it in turns to make the day a memorable one The meticulously planned itinerary highlighted the rich cultural and sporting diversity of the Yvelines region The day began at the Château de Rambouillet a historic residence frequented by princes The Olympic Flame then made its way to the Centre National du Football in Clairefontaine accompanied by 23 French soccer enthusiasts This stage paid tribute to this emblematic place with notable stops at the Meulan-Les Mureaux intercommunal hospital and the Bécheville swimming pool before stopping off at the Golf National de Guyancourt golfer Patricia Meunier-Lebouc led a collective relay bringing together such emblematic figures of French golf as Gwladys Nocera and Thomas Levet The next stage took the Flame to Saint-Germain-en-Laye, famous for its château The day ended with an exceptional stroll through the Château de Versailles It's hard to miss out on this jewel and historic estate House of Dragons actorSteve Toussaint was also on hand with footballer Presnel Kimpembe Dancer Mathieu Forget gave us a little dance before handing it over to Bartabas' riders who then strolled through the courtyard of honor producer and activist Salma Hayek Pinault delighted the crowd with a warm welcome and open arms After a short tour of the town of Versailles, the torch's journey ended with Caroline Garcia, the tenniswoman who has won 11 WTA singles titles and two French Open doubles titles, lighting the cauldron on Madame Elisabeth's estate The day was also marked by the participation of many Flame bearers with inspiring backgrounds founder of the Women Safe & Children Institute All embodied the values of the Olympic Flame and contributed to the spirit of celebration and sharing Tomorrow, the Flame will continue its journey across the Ile-de-France region, reaching the Hauts-de-Seine to thrill Altoséquanais and spectators from all horizons A longtime Winchester tradition continues this summer as university students with ties to the French city Saint-Germain-en-Laye spend three weeks living with residents and interning at area businesses Winchester and Saint-Germain-en-Laye have shared a sister city relationship exchanging culture and coming together for various activities young people in both locales have had the opportunity to visit their sister city as part of an internship program one of several ways the two communities have sustained the relationship The Jumelage Association of Winchester – named for the French word for “twinning” – administers the relationship locally Winchester resident Annette Lanigan is president of Jumelage and said residents have long supported the international outreach “For a fair amount of people in Winchester they like the concept of learning different cultures,” Lanigan told the Winchester Star “They want their families to become acquainted with other cultures.” Sister cities became popular after World War II and Winchester’s relationship began after the mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye sent faxes to several towns looking for a twin Other local communities with French sister cities include Boston Saint-Germain-en-Laye residents or local university students live with Winchester families and work in unpaid positions at area employers who is studying administration and working at Kidstock Summer Theater De La Rocque wrote in his application letter that his sister had previously participated in the internship program.Eva Poupelin who is studying political science and working in Rep Lanigan said Day began participating in the internship program about three years ago giving political science students from Saint-Germain-en-Laye a chance to experience how the Legislature operates.Jumelage also organizes activities during the interns’ three-week stay a tour of Harvard University and a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston “The program helps them socialize,” Lanigan said “They get to meet people and have activities to do.” While the French interns visit Winchester until July 28 Winchester interns traveled to Saint-Germain-en-Laye for three weeks in June Anna Romaniuk and Lulu Tran represented the town last month Gilmer’s family is hosting one of the French interns working on a project to translate the city’s website into English In a report she wrote for Jumelage and shared with the Winchester Star Gilmer said she also helped create a sign the city will display when the final stage of this year’s Tour de France rides through Saint-Germain-en-Laye Her time in France gave Gilmer opportunities to learn about the culture and history and that Brittany was not the same thing as Great Britain,” Gilmer wrote in her report “While helping to translate their city website into English and school system of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.” Other groups in Winchester have interacted through Jumelage Musicians from Saint-Germain-en-Laye visited Winchester to teach classes and firefighters have worked with their counterparts in France Winchester High School also maintains a relationship with Saint-Germain-en-Laye schools Another Jumelage activity is an annual trip the two communities traveled to Virginia for an excursion following the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson 24 Winchester residents will travel to France and join about 20 Saint-Germain-en-Laye residents on a bus tour of the Loire Valley Lanigan said the trip was announced last October and sold out by early November Lanigan joined Jumelage shortly after it was formed in 1990 and said she has appreciated the opportunities she experienced through the sister-city relationship “It’s just been a great honor to participate in and learn about other cultures,” Lanigan said France – Digital Projection’s M-Vision projectors were chosen by French projection mapping expert for a cultural project that brought to life the history of King Louis XIII at Saint-Germain-en-Laye (France)’s former royal residence This immersive 20-minute projection mapping show celebrated the sovereign’s life promoted the town’s historical heritage and enhanced access to culture for a young audience the city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye has hosted many monarchs throughout its history but none had as strong a connection to the town as Louis XIII hidden in the shadow of his father Henry IV and his son Louis XIV (the Sun King) spent most of his time there and chose the town as his permanent residence in 1620 with almost half of the population (23,000) being students where access to culture for young people is a major objective Lumières sur Louis XIII (Lights on Louis XIII) was created in collaboration with Digital Projection’s French partner CS Prod with technical knowledge focusing on content creation related to history and heritage and the town’s cultural department The event enabled visitors to go on an immersive journey into the memories of Louis XIII between March and April this year courtesy of Digital Projection’s M-Vision laser projectors “Organising a show of this nature was a first for us,” says Benoit Battistelli Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s deputy mayor in charge of culture “We opted for a large-scale show that would interest young people through sound and image and encouraged them to learn in a more interesting way.” CS Prod was chosen from 20 candidates to undertake the project being recognised for its thorough approach “Christian Salès from CS Prod made the production as accurate as possible,” explains Battistelli “They delved deeply into the historical details to match the story and the specific details of Louis XIII.” the Manège royal was chosen to host the immersive show for its magnificent upside-down boat hull roof and the connection with the king “What strikes you as you enter is the framework of the building and the balcony where the king used to sit,” says Christian Salès who aimed to cover all the inside areas with video content the team installed three E-Vision 15000 ultra-wide lens projectors in the back of the balcony six M-Vision 23000 Laser projectors on each side of the building projecting on the opposite wall and onto the ceiling and two M-Vision 27000 at the back of the room with a 50-metre projection throw “We knew the front wall had to be the most impactful for the public and show true colours and sharp images And the M-Vision 27000s truly answered our requirements,” he explains CS Prod installed a transparent metallic scrim for hologram effects “By installing the video projectors very low on the back of the balcony the public couldn’t see the set-up and was able to focus on the content,” adds Salès CS Prod provided the entire AVL system: accompanying the Digital Projection laser projectors were eight loudspeakers CS Prod worked closely with Alexandra Zvereva the curator of the city museum and Isabelle Cadiergues head of the city's cultural development department The projection mapping expert then studied the life of Louis XIII including the king’s passion for the arts painting and gardening and used this as inspiration for the content “We also used the colours from the era which we found in existing paintings and books relating to the life of the king,” explains Salès It took the company an entire month to do the research during which time CS Prod met with specialists from the era visited castles in Burgundy to gain inspiration from specific décor and researched in a number of libraries and museums It then took three months to create the content and the scenario was co-written by Christian Salès and Michel Piquemal The idea of utilising Digital Projection laser projectors came naturally to Salès with the company’s laser projectors being the only brand CS Prod feels confident using in their projects “Digital Projection’s ColorBoost + Red Laser tech is amazing; it offers great images,” he explains “Hardware is paramount to the content creation and with Digital Projection I know exactly how it’s going to look like when we’re creating the content.” In 2022 CS Prod added seven additional M-Vision Lasers to its inventory up to a total of 20 and in the past year the company added 12 more due to the “image quality and the new [Nexus] platform allowing us to manage warping and blending in the projector lighter weight and higher brightness.” The immersive show also included a six-minute projection mapping display on the building’s exterior façade each night This was achieved by installing M-Vision 23000 laser projectors in two side towers situated 30 metres away from the façade Lumières sur Louis XIII was an astounding success including 3,500 school children in one month the show was a triumph and the feedback positive with the spectators being “surprised amazed and impressed.” Salès agrees and praises the M-Vision stating: “The whole project lasted for a month and a half and during that time we had zero problems with Digital Projection projectors We are truly happy with the result.”  © 1999 - 2025 ET Press Ltd News Stories HistoryNet exclusive neighborhoods and top-notch schools As the birthplace of King Louis XIV (in the château) the hunting grounds of Henri IV and the residence of other European nobles it styles itself a “royal town.” During the 1940–44 German occupation of France its strategic location on a plateau a dozen miles west of central Paris made Saint-Germain the ideal location for the Oberbefehlshaber West—the Wehrmacht’s supreme commander on the Western Front The town’s 43,000 residents don’t discuss that period of its history so much The Germans left the otherwise charming town a problematic legacy: a network of 22 reinforced concrete fortifications The largest bunker comprises 10,000 square feet over three stories One 1,400-square-feet bunker squats right beside the château two occupy public school grounds and another is smack in the middle of a military housing complex Authorities have deemed these relics unsafe for public use but too expensive to destroy While a town may readily remove unwanted statues what can it do with indestructible bunkers “In a city with the historical and cultural richness of Saint-Germain there are more interesting things to showcase,” Mayor Arnaud Péricard explains Across France’s northern occupation zone in 1941 an estimated 300,000 German troops lived among some 25 million French civilians Between 10,000 and 15,000 German soldiers billeted in Saint-Germain-en-Laye whose wartime population hovered at about 20,000 people local historian and author of the French-language History Lesson of France: Saint-Germain-en-Laye From National Antiquities to an International City No other town in France had such a high concentration of occupation troops In Saint-Germain the officers took over private mansions director of the Louis Dreyfus Group of commodity distributors (and great-grandfather of American actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus) Enlisted men were housed in school buildings or with local families As Hitler mulled the invasion of the Soviet Union in the spring of 1941 he transferred Rundstedt to the East and brought in Field Marshal Erwin von Witzleben to head OB West Witzleben either fell ill or out of favor in March 1942 and Hitler returned Rundstedt to Saint-Germain His arrival came on the heels of a devastating air raid by Royal Air Force bombers on the western suburbs of Paris that severely damaged the Renault plant at Boulogne-Billancourt and the Ford plant at Poissy—both were producing vehicles for the German army—as well as homes in Saint-Germain reported the deaths of 46 civilians in the strike who had initially moved into Witzleben’s quarters in the Louis-Dreyfus mansion switched to the Villa Félicien David in a less-exposed part of town Hitler insisted on having a bunker built on the grounds to protect commanders during air raids But Rundstedt disliked the idea of living underground and refused to use it He often drove into Paris to stay at his alternate headquarters in the Hotel George V which repeatedly targeted the region around Saint-Germain even after the Allies landed in Normandy on June 6 Rundstedt was at Villa David and on high alert when word of the incipient invasion reached him early that morning he ignored his field marshal’s plea for armored reserves Rundstedt had repeatedly clashed with Hitler over questions of strategy and after a contentious late June meeting with the Führer at Berchtesgaden the field marshal ostensibly retired (à la Witzleben) for “health reasons.” Field Marshal Günther von Kluge after being implicated in the July 20 assassination attempt on Hitler Kluge was out (he committed suicide on August 19) After a two-week stint by Field Marshal Walter Model German troops had already begun evacuating town as the Allies approached the capital region that August Saint-Germain’s mayor raised the French flag over the château once again and the lead American troops entered without opposition the following day After the May 1945 German surrender the Allies arrested Rundstedt British prosecutors later indicted him for war crimes and the government ultimately dropped the charges and released him He died in 1953 at age 77 of heart failure in a Hannover hospital After the war refugees briefly inhabited the Saint-Germain bunkers the structures became part of the urban landscape—a foundation for a house here Work crews destroyed a few of the smaller fortifications but projected demolition costs for the large bunkers proved prohibitive while any attempt to dismantle the one beside the château risked damaging the centerpiece of Saint-Germain A quandary over what to do with the septuagenarian structures persists Proposals for creating a library or museum in the 10,000-square-foot bunker have fallen apart the three-story complex is unsuitable for even temporary use as storage for treasures from National Archaeological Museum (housed in the château) One lingering question centers on ownership of the structures: The three-story bunker is the responsibility of the Ministry of Culture others are on public school grounds and thus overseen by the Ministry of National Education while still others are on private property “The residents are accustomed to the bunkers,” says Péricard “They are just part of the landscape.” The mayor himself recalls a bunker in the back garden of his grandparents’ house—a highlight of childhood adventures While most of the bunkers are visible from the street none is labeled or identified as dating from the occupation Such is also the case with the Atlantic Wall fortifications on the Normandy coast notes that while casemates and bunkers were buried or destroyed in many places “like preserving the scene of the crime.” Saint-Germain’s administration has mapped its bunkers and conceivably could develop a tourism-oriented theme “It’s different going to London to visit Churchill’s bunker than putting forward Rundstedt’s bunker,” Péricard explains “different psychologically and historically I am not going to have a ceremony in honor of Rundstedt—it’s unthinkable During a recent ceremony in Saint-Germain-en-Laye marking the 70th anniversary of the death of famed French General Philippe Leclerc several veterans voiced their thoughts on the Nazi bunkers the Third Reich did not—that is the important point The occupation remains a sensitive topic for France even as the number of those who experienced it firsthand is rapidly dwindling Péricard notes that generation has kept history alive by sharing stories of the war years with their children and grandchildren an important aspect toward preserving national identity He said he would prefer to foster such efforts to preserve the history of Saint-Germain’s people than focus on bunkers installed by enemy occupiers “Maybe in 50 or 60 years we will be able to say it was a long time ago it’s part of our history,” Péricard explains “But I think for today it is too soon.”  American historian and author Ellen Hampton [ellen hamptonbooks.com] has lived in France since 1989 She has written nonfiction about World War II curated an exhibit and documentary film about World War I and is working on a book of historical fiction Whether they produced battlefield images of the dead or daguerreotype portraits of common soldiers In 1964 an Ohio woman took up the challenge that had led to Amelia Earhart’s disappearance how Wild Bill Donovan shaped the American intelligence community If you needed some motivation during the war years “History is a guide to navigation in perilous times History is who we are and why we are the way we are.” HistoryNet.com is brought to you by HistoryNet LLC, the world’s largest publisher of history magazines photo galleries and over 25,000 articles originally published in our nine magazines Subscribe to receive our weekly newsletter with top stories from master historians sign me up! often culminating in a pyrotechnic show that lights up the sky In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, numerous fireworks displays are organized every year between July 13 and 14 to mark the Fête Nationale It's a great opportunity to discover the treasures of the region's heritage some towns put the spotlight on historic sites and monuments during the fireworks display So if you're in the mood for a celebratory and cultural July 14th we've put together a few ideas for outings where you can enjoy a fireworks display in the heart of our heritage treasures a great program awaits you on July 13 and 14 And above all, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements, discoveries and research. To make sure you don't miss out on the Fête Nationale 2024 program in the Yvelines we suggest you keep this page safe and consult it regularly National holiday on July 14 in Poissy (78): Fireworks on July 13, 2024The town of Poissy is celebrating the Fête Nationale with, of course, a fireworks display for young and old alike, fired on the evening of Saturday, July 13, 2024! [Read more] Fête Nationale in Plaisir (78): Fireworks and popular ball on July 13, 2024The town of Plaisir celebrates the Fête Nationale with its traditional fireworks display and popular ball on July 13, 2024! [Read more] The Paris region is full of accrobranche sites offering tree courses that appeal to children and sports enthusiasts alike These courses are real adventures where you can test your agility through Tarzan lianas You'll find numerous accrobranche sites dotted around the Paris region Courses range from those suitable for toddlers (from 2 years old!) to "impossible" courses for seasoned stuntmen in a variety of difficulties from green to black and numerous adventure parks have opened their doors These spaces combine sport and relaxation in the heart of nature offering families the chance to enjoy a fun-filled romp through the forest and sports enthusiasts the chance to experience intense thrills Tree climbing sites in the Paris region are constantly evolving with new courses and activities added regularly We invite you to check back frequently to discover the latest additions and choose your next adventure in the trees We regularly update our list of recommendations (not included in this article) to point you in the right direction Be sure to check out our selection to plan your next outing with family or friends Paris and the Ile-de-France region offer a multitude of opportunities for lovers ofaccrobranche and outdoor adventures so you can have fun and relax in an exceptional natural setting Don't hesitate to come back regularly to discover the latest additions and enjoy these unique experiences in the trees A 20,000 m2 technology and university campus located in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78) labelled “Territoire d'Industrie” and “Grand Lieu d'Innovation” since 2019 iXcampus is a unique place of exchange between the worlds of business research and higher education in the fields of impact deep tech 15 innovative start-ups and SMEs as well as two CY Cergy Paris University courses (CY Tech and CY School of Design) engineers and technicians as well as 160 students With a unique range of services including a restaurant iXcampus has become in less than two years a centre of attraction and excellence in innovation within the fields of deep tech and design Today iXcampus is taking on a new challenge: to double the surface area of the campus in order to accommodate 1,200 students and 900 employees in 2025 The challenge will be to build sustainable and reversible buildings aiming at carbon neutrality taking advantage of their occupation to move towards zero consumption and generating a positive impact on their environment and the biodiversity of the site Estimated envelope : € 40,000,000Surface to create : 16,000 sqm This competition was submitted by an ArchDaily user. If you'd like to submit a competition, call for submissions or other architectural 'opportunity' please use our "Submit a Competition" form The views expressed in announcements submitted by ArchDaily users do not necessarily reflect the views of ArchDaily You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye will host Team GB athletes in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after the city agreed a partnership with the British Olympic Association The official Preparation Camp signing activity took place today (28 April In the space of just a few years, pétanque has become completely democratized in Paris! As soon as the first rays of sunshine arrive in the capital, the game of boules, which comes to us from the south of France, becomes very popular. Boules players are out and about on the banks of the Seine, in parks and gardens enjoying the wide-open spaces and trying to get closer to the jack with a drink in hand there are indoor spots where you can play all year round Mölkky is also becoming increasingly popular in the capital This traditional Finnish throwing game is also played outdoors Score exactly fifty points by knocking down pins numbered from 1 to 12 with a throw from a wooden stick here are a few spots where you can practice your pétanque and Mölkky skills - and enjoy an aperitif All that's left for you to do is practice with family and friends and become an ace marksman.. Jardin du Luxembourg, an exotic setting for pétanqueThe Luxembourg Gardens are an unmissable spot for Left Bank boules players. It offers two real pétanque courts, in a special, peaceful atmosphere. [Read more] Square Suzanne Buisson [Read more] Place Paul Verlaine [Read more] Square des Batignolles [Read more] Square Marcel Bleustein Blanchet [Read more] Esplanade des Invalides [Read more] Arsenal Garden [Read more] The NiçoisRestaurant, bar, épicerie de cuisine nissarde [Read more] Paris Saint-Germain's professional section will be bidding farewell to Saint-Germain-en-Laye History will remember that Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Marquinhos and their team-mates trained one last time at the Camp des Loges training centre on Friday 2 June 2023 on the eve of the 38th matchday of Ligue 1 against Clermont which will see them lift the 11th league title in the club's history 28 July 1970 was a historic date in the history of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club All the Parisian directors were present for the players' first training session on the pitches of the Camp des Loges in Saint-Germain-en-Laye The media were also out in force for this first training session Rouge et Bleu manager Guy Crescent enthusiastically declared: "From now on Paris Football Club and Stade Sangermanois are over The Camp des Loges has been the Rouge et Bleu's training centre since the club was founded the ground was occupied by a military base that housed the regional headquarters of the Île-de-France Engineers were the tenants of this multi-sport complex Until 1974 and their promotion to the top flight the Rouge et Bleu played their league matches at the Stade Georges Lefèvre named in memory of a former Saint-Germain player who died in battle during the Second World War The Camp des Loges was also home to the Youth Academy and the PSG reserve and youth teams' home matches a new ultra-modern building located 400 metres from the old training centre opened its doors following the signing of a sponsorship contract the training centre was renamed the "Ooredoo Training Centre" Hundreds of players have graced the Camp des Loges pitches since 1970: to date 492 have worn the Paris colours in official matches with the first team not to mention all the youngsters who have come to train with the professional team A new page in the club's history is being turned in Saint-Germain-en-Laye which will be home to the women's section for the next six months The 2024 Giant Open kicked off today from Saint-Germain-en-Laye with swimmers from multiple nations taking to the pool Among them was 22-year-old Noe Ponti who fired off a time of 50.93 to win the men’s 100m butterfly Olympic medalist Ponti opened in 24.10 and closed in 26.83 to produce the only time of the field under the 51-second barrier overtaking the 51.07 logged in Nice last week The Swiss ace now ranks #2 in the world this season Ponti’s lifetime best remains at the 50.74 which garnered him the bronze medal at the 2020 Olympic Games Tonight’s effort checks in at #4 among Ponti’s best-ever performances and first sub-51-second time outside of a major competition Noe Ponti‘s Top 5 LCM 100 Butterfly Times Behind Ponti was 2023 World Championships gold medalist Maxime Grousset American Michael Andrew rounded out the podium in 52.32 while South African Olympian Chad Le Clos was relegated to 4th in 52.48 25-year-old Emma Terebo ripped a new lifetime best en route to taking the women’s 200 back event Terebo stopped the clock in 2:08.88 to slice .20 off her previous PB of 2:09.08 put up at January’s Luxembourg Euro Meet Splits for Terebo’s effort tonight included 1:02.55/1:06.33 Pauline Mahieu settled for silver in 2:09.62 and Bertille Cousson collected bronze in 2:12.39 Terebo’s time keeps her ranked 3rd among all-time fastest French women performers Top 5 French Women’s LCM 200 Backstroke Performers All-Time Anastasia Kirpichnikova continued her winning ways from Nice by topping the women’s 400m free podium tonight who now represents France after switching citizenship from Russia That crushed the 4:13.95 she registered to place 15th in the race at this year’s World Championships Yohann Ndoye-Brouard was too quick to catch in the men’s 100m back beating countryman Mewen Tomac in a tight battle to the wall Ndoye-Brouard turned in a time of 53.20 while Tomac settled for silver in 53.43 Switzerland’s World Championships medalist Roman Mityukov bagged bronze in 54.58 This was an identical podium to last week in Nice but with different times Ndoye-Brouard hit 53.57 in that earlier performance and Tomac clocked 53.96 Mityukov was faster in Nice with a mark of 54.26 Unbelievably trash performance from the seller of the century Michael Andrew He should be absolutely dominating right now but he’s pulling out times that would barely squeak into semis at US Trials He beat Chad le Clos in the 100 fly though… Le Clos is only a shadow of his former self Nans Mazellier has cut 2 seconds from his liftetime best in 2 weeks 1:49.74 (PB from 2023) -> 1.49.59 (Nice prelims) -> 1:49.03 (Nice semis) -> 1:48.47 (Nice final) -> 1:47.78 (here) rail transport in Paris is even more complete operated by RATP – Ile de France Mobilites connecting Saint Germain en Laye to Saint Cyr l’Ecole in the Versailles area The route runs west of the city of Paris […] The route runs west of the city of Paris (at the time of the project the line was in fact called Tangenziale Occidental) Ile-De-France -Mobilites has planned 11 vehicles for the T 13 line; these are trams built by Alstom suitable for running on both tramway and railway tracks and therefore identifiable as “tram-trains”; the vehicles are part of an order worth more than 170 million € 23 of which for the T 12 line (Massy – Evry) and 11 for the T 13 line some of which correspond to lines A and C of the RER network The A line is intercepted at the northern terminus of Saint Germain En Laye the C line at the southern terminus of Saint Cyr while the N and U lines of the Transilien network also stop; finally at Saint – Nom _ la Breteche – Foret de Marly correspondence is possible with the L line Correspondence with the local bus network is guaranteed By running part of the old Great Western Belt (GCO) between Saint Germain and Noisy operating costs have been drastically reduced The railway section was closed to passenger traffic in 1939 and reopened in 2004 but without an appreciable volume of traffic and with only one connection to the L line at Saint-Nom-La-Breteche connected to the north and south and integrated with the new tramway the old line can play a major role in Parisian mobility; at least 21,000 passengers/day are expected on the T13 It will facilitate travel in the Yvelines department without necessarily passing through the centre of Paris The compatibility of tram and rail allows considerable advantages in terms of both operation and running costs or in other cases to reuse poorly trafficked or disused railway lines which can instead turn out to be valuable traffic routes therefore transhipments and vehicle changes commercial speeds can be raised and frequencies increased The T13 will have a frequency of 10 minutes Alstom Citadis Dualis responds to the characteristics required for an intensive service such as Paris The special mechanical and electrical adaptations flexibility and versatility typical of the model allow the Dualis to run on a railway network at a speed close to 100 km/h with performance similar to that of a railway rolling stock; with extreme ease from the railway network the tram will join the city tram network allowing direct connections between the centre and the suburbs The track gauge must be the same in both systems (1,435 mm) Seven of Alstom’s sites in France are involved in design and production: Valenciennes for trains and project management Villeurbanne for on-board computerised systems and passenger information Petit-Quevilly for transformers and Saint-Ouen for design 15 Dualis 4-carriages have already been in operation since 2017 on line T11 (Epinay-Sur-Seine – Le Bourget) while 15 Siemens Avantos are working on line T4 (Bondy/Hopital de Montfermeil -Auilnay-sous-bois) and whose route is partly on the SNCF network There will therefore be 4 lines adopting the m-train solution which will be travelled by 64 vehicles when fully operational In Europe more than 200 tram – trains cover more 50 mln kilometres Particular attention has been paid to the stations designed to minimise the environmental impact on the area The stations are equipped with the latest generation of services: ticket sales The infrastructure was 70 % financed by the Ile-De-France region Half of the vehicles have already been delivered and the overhead contact line is being installed by Alstom Exactly 30 years after the inauguration of the first line (1992) the development of the tram network in the Ile-De-France region which serves a large part of the Parisian banlieue and two more lines are scheduled to open by 2023 © Copyright 2012 - 2025 | Vado e Torno Edizioni | All rights reserved | P.I Gérard Guillochon and Jean-Claude Dinet gave the honorary kick-off for the Ligue 1 Round 33 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC (1-3) at the Parc des Princes on Sunday 12 May who has been the club since it was founded in 1970 - i.e have worked with the club's various youth teams and then with the first team as volunteer managers and stewards After being warmly greeted by Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi who took the opportunity to present them with a shirt the two men proceeded through the guard of honour formed by the players as they entered the pitch who was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and graduated from the club's youth academy played 77 matches and scored two goals for the first team between 1982 and 1985 He then played for Le Havre AC between 1985 and 1988 and Stade Rennais FC between 1988 and 1991 Affectionately known as the 'Tontons' by the players they provide support and experience on a daily basis in the training centre and in preparing for matches You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you 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started to win trophies and not until the 1990s that they were truly established as one of France’s top clubs boosted by a deal with Canal+ and players like David Ginola The 21st century began with Olympique Lyonnais dominating French football and PSG suffering a series of football and sporting crises A 2011 takeover by Qatar Sports Investments changed everything PSG could now afford to bring in some of the best players in the world and have won seven of the last eight Ligue 1 titles and last season reached the Champions League Final for the first time The return leg will be played at the 47,929 capacity Parc des Princes originally sharing it with the French national rugby and football teams until the Stade de France was built for the 1998 World Cup This is the third stadium on the same site The one that hosted the first ever European Championship Final in 1960 was replaced by the current version in 1972 and there are plans for a further expansion to 60,000 It’s a game that immediately brings to mind one of the most famous encounters in Barça history, and the one website users recently voted as the greatest Barça game of all time It’s that of the 2017/18 edition when the Catalans looked to be heading out of the competition after a 4-0 defeat in the French capital The return leg produced the biggest comeback in competition's history Sergi Roberto’s last second winner is now a part of club folklore But there have been plenty of other meetings between the sides in the past all in the Champions League apart from the 1996-97 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final 1994-95 Champions League Quarter FinalBarça 1-1 PSG / PSG 2-1(PSG advanced 3-2 on aggregate) 1996-97 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup FinalBarça 1-0 PSG 2012-13 Champions League Quarter FinalPSG 2-2 Barça / Barça 1-1 PSG(Barça advanced on away goals) 2014-15 Champions League Group FPSG 3-2 Barça / Barça 3-1 PSG(Barça and PSG both advanced) 2014-15 Champions League Quarter FinalPSG 1-3 Barça / Barça 2-0 PSG(Barça advanced 5-1 on aggregate) 2016-17 Champions League Round of 16PSG 4-0 Barça / Barça 6-1 PSG(Barça advanced 6-5 on aggregate) PSG started their league season with back-to-back defeats and also dropped a lot of points around November and December and it means Lille are still the surprise leaders of Ligue 1 with PSG a point behind and Lyon staring over their shoulders They shared a Champions League group with RB Leipzig Manchester United and İstanbul Başakşehir and didn't get off to the best of starts But a 3-1 win at Old Trafford changed everything and they ended up topping the group Most international capsÁngel Di María (Argentina Barça connectionsBrazilian midfielder Rafinha (pictured above) was a graduate of La Masia and played 56 games for the senior team between periods on loan to Celta and Inter Milan and  He joined PSG at the start of this season.Argentinian striker Mauro Icardi played for the Barça U18 and U19 teams before opting to move to Sampdoria in Italy.Brazilian striker Neymar was part of the legendary trident at Barça alongside Leo Messi and Luis Suárez spectacular and successful attacking threesomes football has ever witnessed He departed for PSG in 2017 for the highest transfer fee ever paid in football Top scorers 2020/21 (all competitions)Kylian Mbappé (16) Mauricio Pochettino replaced Thomas Tuchel as manager just a month and a half ago who proceeds from the same Newell's Old Boys as Leo Messi played for two seasons at PSG but was best known for his many years at Espanyol player and he also managed Barça’s local rivals for three years and led the team to its only win at Camp Nou in the last 39 years After that he was at Southampton (where he’d be replaced by Ronald Koeman) and Tottenham (facing Barça in last season’s Champions League) When Keylor Navas won the Trophée des Champions in January he surpassed Barça legend Rafa Márquez to become the Concacaf player with the most European trophies Alessandro Florenzi’s goal against Barça in 2015 was one of the three nominees for the 2015 Puskas Award Neymar’s transfer fee may have been the biggest ever paid but PSG also paid the second highest when they acquired Kylian Mbappé from Monaco in 2018 a cartoon strip player created in 1974 by Raymond Reding and Françoise Hugues popular in the original French and in its Spanish/Catalan translations Barça legend Xavi on Marco Varatti: “He's one of the best midfielders in the world and plays a little bit in the same way as I tried to do with Barcelona and the national team” Ángel Di María has the third highest number of assists in Champions League history topped only by Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo The PSG anthem Ô Ville Lumière is sung to the same tune as Flower of Scotland Red and blue are the colours of the city of Paris but the club has also worn white in the past (a symbol of French royalty and Saint-Germain-en-Laye) They have since returned to the blue with a red vertical striped originally created in 1973 by French fashion designer Daniel Hechter and allegedly inspired by the Ajax shirt Would you like to see some of the Olympic events but haven't been lucky enough to get tickets Did you know that you can follow competitions for free Couldn’t get a ticket to the Olympics You can still take certain tests without paying a single cent Road cycling is one of the events that crosses the entire capital The women will cover 158 km and the men 273 km cyclists will start from the Alexandre III bridge and finish at Les Invalides We advise you to go to the Bois de Vincennes to welcome the athletes For both men’s and women’s races the start will be at Trocadéro and the finish at Butte Montmartre The men’s riders will pass through Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Élancourt where it will be easier to follow their exploits only the Grandstands on the Alexandre-III bridge at Les Invalides and at Trocadéro are ticketed you can see the athletes all along the course without a ticket This legendary Olympic event can also be seen without paying a single euro only the Grandstands on the Alexandre III bridge will be paying The rest of the route will be fully accessible You’ll be able to stand along the banks of the Seine and on the Champs-Elysées to cheer on these great sportsmen and women Like the triathlon, the marathon swim will start from the Alexandre III bridge (open only to ticket holders). But you’ll have plenty of time to cheer on the swimmers from the quays of the Seine giving you plenty of time to admire these champions The men’s and women’s events take place at 7:30 am How can we talk about the Olympics without mentioning the marathon This legendary 42.195 km event will run from the Hôtel de Ville to the esplanade des Invalides You can watch this legendary race all along the way We advise against departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Les Invalides, which will be crowded and reserved for those who have their seats It’s best to visit more outlying areas such as Viroflay Pleasant places where marathon runners can be seen The marathon for all which will take place on the night of August 10 from 9pm will follow exactly the same route as the one for professional athletes So you can follow the performances of budding marathon runners in more open areas By public transport, take the RER A towards Saint-Germain-en-Laye. A destination within easy reach of your Navigo pass where you can enjoy a change of scenery for a few hours when the weather's nice the town was simply called Rueil: it was not until then that the largest commune in Hauts-de-Seine (according to Wikipedia) became known as Rueil-Malmaison It's also here thatone of the department's most beautiful châteaux nestles: the one where Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine took up residence for several decades preferring Rueil to the hustle and bustle of Paris It was here that the empress ended her life on May 29 you can explore the château's beautiful interiors learn more about the history of the emperor and empress and discover the magnificent gardens that encircle the residence A little further on, a second château, that of Bois-Préau, nestles in the eponymous park Designed to resemblea small forest in the heart of the city Bois-Préau park offers beautiful walks with a particularly exotic feel where the impression of calm and nature reigns supreme As you continue your stroll, you'll come across the Parc de l'Amitié, a charming little rueillois garden known for its red bridge reminiscent of traditional Japanese gardens. Then head for the city's Impressionist Park After this beautiful stroll to discover Rueil-Malmaison return to Paris from the RER A station or by car