The capital is providing visitors with “welcome ambassadors” from April onwards with the opening of the first seasonal information kiosks as part of the “I Love Summer in Paris” operation. Luxury hotel Le Bristol recently unveiled some of the amenities to be found in its new wing, scheduled to open in November, while the opening of the Kadist Art Foundation is further proof of the importance of contemporary art on the Paris cultural scene.

Paris for all. Paris is making everyday efforts to become an increasingly user-friendly city for visitors with disabilities. Whether it is by adapting roads to the needs of the disabled, issuing brochures in Braille, making wheelchair loan available at museums or organising visits in sign language, Paris is gradually adopting measures to make life in the city easier for all visitors. The label “Tourisme & Handicap” identifies places throughout France that provide services for different kinds of disability: one such place is the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau welcome centre on Rue des Pyramides.

It’s always party time in Paris and there are plenty of ways to paint the town red without breaking the bank: happy hour drinks, clubbing on weekdays or at certain hours of the night, free admission for women etc. “Paris News” also gets you up to speed with free events during the month of May, from the Printemps des rues festival to open day events at artists studios.