Mother's Day returns on May 26, 2024. It's another opportunity to cherish and celebrate your mom, and let her know just how dear she is to you! And why not take the opportunity to spend some quality time together? Paris has plenty of great ideas for outings, perfect for spending a lovely day with your mom!
So, for Mother's Day, we're unveiling our best plans for celebrating those who have given us so much. There's plenty to do, from beautiful exhibitions to great restaurants, hot shows, rejuvenating walks and more unusual activities! The choice is yours. And if you're on a tight budget, don't worry: there are plenty of great ideas for free outings all over the capital. We'll be happy to tell you all about them!
Please note that this guide is updated as we post new listings and make new discoveries. Don't hesitate to consult it regularly until you've found your heart's desire!
Here are a few ideas for outings in Paris to spend a lovely day with your beloved mom!
Street art: L'équipée returns with a second edition, our photos
Street art takes over a new Paris venue! For one weekend only, this Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26, 2024, several urban artists are taking over two Parisian bars to unveil their on-site frescoes to the general public. We tell you more about "L'équipée 2", a free street art event not to be missed on the last weekend of May! [Read more]
Fête de la Nature in Paris and Ile-de-France 2024: free good deals
The Fête de la Nature returns to Paris from May 22 to 26, 2024 with a few fringe events for several days of free entertainment to appreciate the beauty and biodiversity in the parks and gardens of the capital and Ile-de-France, but also to open up to fauna, flora and ecology! [Read more]
The Musée Lambinet in Versailles, free on the last Sunday of the month
Discover the Musée Lambinet in Versailles, free of charge every last Sunday of the month. Housed in an 18th-century mansion, this art and history museum presents a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and objets d'art, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Recently renovated, the museum has been reorganized for an even more immersive experience. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to explore the treasures of Versailles free of charge, including the temporary exhibitions. Upcoming dates: May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29 and October 27, 2024. [Read more]
Château en scène, an open-air music and theater festival in Asnières
Chateau en scène is back for another edition from May 24 to May 30, 2024. The festival, featuring outdoor plays and concerts, takes place in Asnières and is free of charge! [Read more]
Kiosks celebrate the Games with free events in squares and gardens around Paris
Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. For this special year, the kiosks are getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games, with a rich program of free events. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! [Read more]
Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris
The Fête de la Nature awaits you at the Parc Zoologique de Paris on May 25 and 26, 2024 to celebrate, among other things, its 10th anniversary of reopening. Discover fascinating species and take part in free activities for the whole family. Learn about the importance of biodiversity from experts and educational shows. [Read more]
Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Museum of Natural History, a wealth of free activities
The Fête de la Nature 2024 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of activities planned in the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 25 and 26! The village of nature awaits you. [Read more]
Fête de la Bretagne 2024 in Paris, the program
The Fête de la Bretagne is back in Paris from May 17 to 26, 2024, in the 14th and 15th arrondissements. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event for friends of Brittany, which this year offers a rich program of music, dance, gastronomy, storytelling and, of course, Fest-noz! [Read more]
Noli, Korean games: the free, fun exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre
The Korean Cultural Center offers a fascinating and entertaining tour of Korean games, from the 18th century to the present day, from vintage toys to video games, in a free exhibition from May 24 to October 5, 2024! [Read more]
Printemps de la Seine à vélo: free events and demonstrations in Seine-Saint-Denis
On the weekend of May 25 and 26, we're celebrating the Printemps de la Seine à vélo, the major cycling itinerary linking Paris to Deauville along the Seine. On the program? Free events and demonstrations in Aubervilliers and Gennevilliers. [Read more]
The most beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
Paris is full of beautiful parks and gardens, green spaces that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover quickly the most beautiful spots of greenery in the capital and in Ile-de-France! [Read more]
The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles
The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour... [Read more]
La Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux
We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden. [Read more]
The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors
The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum. [Read more]
