New metro station, injured man, flight simulator… Weekend news in Île-de-France

A gigantic station plunged 50 meters underground. Nearly seven years after the start of work, the Gustave-Roussy station, served by metro line 14, welcomed its first visitorsthis Saturday January 18, 2025 in Villejuif (Val-de-Marne).

Here is the main information to remember from these Saturday January 18 et Sunday January 19 2025 in your region.

The highlights of the weekend in Paris and Île-de-France

Val-de-Marne. RATP. “A huge time saver”: the arrival of metro line 14 in Villejuif relieves residents
In Villejuif, the new station on line 14 welcomed its first travelers this Saturday, January 18, 2025. Enough to delight the Val-de-Marnais, primarily concerned.

Paris. Paris: he threatened to kill his wife with a shotgun, a man seriously injured by the police
This Saturday, January 18, 2025, a man threatened to kill his wife with a gun. After opening fire on the police, he was shot with life-threatening injuries.

Seine-Saint-Denis. “A unique experience”: at Roissy airport, day and night, the flight simulator is always full
For several months, an Aviasim flight simulator has been installed in the basement of the Ibis, a stone's throw from Roissy airport, and attracts both individuals and professionals.

Hauts-de-Seine. Icons, balalaikas and compulsory Russian language: the forgotten history of the Saint-Georges boarding school in Meudon
From 1946 to 1970, the boarding school run by Jesuit priests welcomed children of Russian emigrants who fled the civil war in Meudon.

Seine-et-Marne. La Poste is selling a collector's stamp, in homage to a famous painter from the Barbizon School
La Poste is selling a limited edition stamp, in homage to the painter Jean-François Millet. Sold in preview at Barbizon, it will be available from January 20 in France.

Essonne. Essonne: a gambler pockets more than €100,000 playing Quinté+
A resident of Lardy won more than €100,000 playing Quinté+ on January 10. He becomes the first big PMU winner of the year 2025 from the Essonne department.

Val-d’Oise. Prize list: here is the ranking of the best kebabs in Val-d'Oise
Every year, the kebab-frites site establishes a ranking of the best kebabs in France. It is based on user reviews. What is the ranking in Val-d'Oise.

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