Île de france - activities

Miss France 2024: discover the new Miss Île-de-France, Elena Faliez

The election of Miss France 2024 is fast approaching. The last regional Misses have just been crowned, and it's Elena Faliez who succeeds Adèle Bonnamour in the Île-de-France region.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2023: manual and artistic activities at Saint-Denis Basilica

Would you like to visit the Basilique Saint-Denis with your family? The monument opens its doors to visitors of all ages for the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, on October 21 and 22, 2023.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2023: games and shows await you at Château de Vincennes

Head to the Château de Vincennes for the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, on October 21 and 22, 2023. On the program for these two days are various workshops and games to help you discover the château in a fun way!

Where can you play badminton in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Discover the joys of badminton, the "tennis of the sky", a fast-growing sport in Paris! Combining physical training and concentration, badminton is becoming increasingly popular with Parisians. From the sport's rich heritage to its current popularity in the Paris region, delve into the world of badminton and find out where you can hone your skills in FFBaD-affiliated clubs!

Rugby World Cup 2023: base camps in Versailles, Croissy-sur-Seine and Rueil-Malmaison

Three base camps for the 2023 Rugby World Cup teams have been set up in the Paris Region: Wales in Versailles, Tonga in Croissy-sur-Seine and France in Rueil-Malmaison.

French Flower Day: bouquet hunt and free events in the Paris region

To celebrate French, local and seasonal flowers, on September 17, 2023 we're inviting you to take part in a series of events and bouquet hunts across the country, with local horticulturists and florists.

Where can you practice modern pentathlon, the 5-sport discipline, in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Not sure which sport to choose? Then try the modern pentathlon, which offers five sports in one, including riding, swimming, shooting, fencing and running! The region and its clubs welcome you to learn how.

Inflation: ranking of départements by food prices in Paris Region

While inflation recedes slightly, food prices continue to climb, reaching +13.4% in July 2023 ... The price index by department, compiled by France Info and NielsenIQ, paints a picture of a complex and varied economic reality across the country. Notable disparities are already visible in the Île-de-France region, where the cost of food is the highest, with Paris leading the way. So, where does your département rank among the most and least expensive in Île-de-France?

The 8 must-try running races to challenge yourself in 2023

Come on, summer's over, let's get back to work and back to running to get back into shape! There's no shortage of sporting activities in the region, and many events have already been announced to challenge you!

Environment: 20,000 euros in aid for rainwater harvesting in the Paris region

Rainwater harvesting is as good for the environment as it is for your wallet! To encourage this behavior, the Île-de-France region is offering a subsidy of up to 20,000 euros if you buy one.

Heritage Days 2023 in Beaumont-sur-Oise (95)

Discover Beaumont-sur-Oise during the Journées du Patrimoine 2023! On September 16 and 17, take a memorable journey through history and exceptional architecture. Let yourself be seduced by its hidden treasures and enchanting events!

Astronomy: the best places to see shooting stars in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights occur throughout the year. These stars can be admired if the weather allows it, in places where pollution is less. But where to find these rare pearls in Paris and Ile-de-France?

Île-de-France: a photoluminescent bike path that glows in the dark in Essonne

Night-time cyclists are in for a treat: a new glow-in-the-dark cycle path has just been opened in Essonne! For added safety, photoluminescent road markings have been installed between Pussay and Angerville.

Bison Futé forecasts a difficult July 14, 2023 weekend - get organized!

Bison Futé forecasts heavy traffic on France's roads for the weekend of July 13 to 16, 2023. Here are its recommendations for best navigation during this second wave of vacation departures.

Big Jump: Parisians invited to swim along the Seine this Sunday

Feel like cooling off this Sunday, July 9, 2023? The Greater Paris metropolis is organizing a "Big Jump", an event that invites Parisians to jump into the water along the Seine, to show its attachment to the aquatic environment.

Shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region open on July 14, 2023

Did you really think that shopping centers were closed on Friday, July 14, 2023? Well no, even on public holidays you can enjoy the stores! And because no one thinks about it, we're free to take advantage of all the bargains!

July 14, 2023: fireworks, ball and Republican picnic at Ris-Orangis (91)

The town of Ris-Orangis is planning two days of festivities to celebrate its national holiday, with entertainment for all the family. Fireworks, cinema, ball, picnic... Discover the program.

Les Yvelines font leur cinéma 2023: the open-air cinema program

Yvelines is going into open-air cinema mode with a series of free screenings of mainstream films from August 18 to September 9, 2023 in some 40 communes. Whether you're in Plaisir, Chatou or Mantes-la-Jolie, you'll be able to enjoy a film under the stars!

New 250-euro energy cheque for residents of Ile-de-France: applications now open

Following on from the government's energy voucher scheme, the Île-de-France region has also decided to contribute with a 250-euro "energy boost" for several thousand households. Find out if you're eligible.

July 14: fireworks, ball and military parade on July 13, 2023 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)

The traditional fête nationale will be celebrated on Thursday July 13, 2023 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. A military parade, a ball and fireworks are planned, to the delight of local residents.