Heart of Paris to be Pedestrianized as of 2022

People ride on their bicycles in The Champs Elysees Avenue , in
Paris, on May 11, 2020, on the first day of France's easing of
lockdown measures in place for 55 days to curb the spread of the
COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (AFP/Bertrand
Guay).
People ride on their bicycles in The Champs Elysees Avenue , in Paris, on May 11, 2020, on the first day of France's easing of lockdown measures in place for 55 days to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (AFP/Bertrand Guay).
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Heart of Paris to be Pedestrianized as of 2022

People ride on their bicycles in The Champs Elysees Avenue , in
Paris, on May 11, 2020, on the first day of France's easing of
lockdown measures in place for 55 days to curb the spread of the
COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (AFP/Bertrand
Guay).
People ride on their bicycles in The Champs Elysees Avenue , in Paris, on May 11, 2020, on the first day of France's easing of lockdown measures in place for 55 days to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. (AFP/Bertrand Guay).

Paris has recently limited transportation in the Rivoli Street to buses and bicycles, and now officials are seeking to expand these restrictions to include the historic and commercial center of the capital.

The Rivoli Street, which passes by the Louvre, is one of the most congested areas in the city, and features branches of most fashion stores and fast food chains.

In a press statement, David Belliard, deputy mayor of Paris, said the municipality is considering dedicating the heart of the capital for pedestrians and cyclists. This step would remarkably contribute to limiting the pollution affecting Parisians living in the city's center, as well as tourists.

Belliard noted that many other cities have preceded Paris to imposing such measures including Madrid, Rome, and Milan.

Other capitals, like London, have also imposed fines on drivers who pass in the city center. In France, cities including Lille and Nantes have taken similar steps, too.

According to the municipality's figures, over 180,000 cars circulate in this area every day, 100,000 of them pass without stopping in it.

Once the plan is launched, central Paris will be dedicated to pedestrians, public buses, taxis, and delivery drivers. It's not clear yet whether the permission will include tourist buses.

In addition to reducing pollution, this step is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of passengers and shoppers in the markets, reducing the noise, and improving the flow of public transportations.

The restriction experience in the Rivoli contributed to 2 degree less pollution in the atmosphere.

The regions included under the restrictions are the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh arrondissements in Paris, which cover the streets surrounding the Pompidou Centre and the Latin Quarter, in addition to parts of the St. Michel and St. German boulevards.

This area covers 7 percent of the Parisian pavements. However, the new measures won't include the Champs-Élysées Avenue, or the streets surrounding the Eiffel Tower.



Kate, Princess of Wales, to Present Women's Singles Trophy at Wimbledon

Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)
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Kate, Princess of Wales, to Present Women's Singles Trophy at Wimbledon

Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)
Britain’s Kate, Princess of Wales awaits the arrival of France’s President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron in Windsor, England, Tuesday July 8, 2025, on the first day of a three-day state visit to Britain. (Chris Jackson/Pool via AP)

Kate, the Princess of Wales, is set to present the trophy to the winner of the women's singles final at Wimbledon on Saturday after opting not to attend the match last year while she was recovering from cancer.

The All England Club said Kate, the wife of Prince William, will be back in the Royal Box on Center Court for the match between eighth-seeded Iga Swiatek and No. 13 Amanda Anisimova. She will then take part in the on-court trophy presentation, The AP news reported.

Kate has been the patron of the All England Club since 2016 and has regularly attended the men's and women's finals. However, she was not there when Barbora Krejcikova defeated Jasmine Paolini for the women's title last year.

She did hand the trophy to Carlos Alcaraz after his victory over Novak Djokovic in the men's final, when she made only her second public appearance since announcing she was diagnosed with cancer.

She has been gradually returning to public duties since since announcing last fall that she had completed chemotherapy, and took part in welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Britain this week.