Essonne - activities

Ô Chat Beau Thé, the cat bar and tea room in Saint-Chéron (91)

In Saint-Chéron, in the Essonne département, a café unlike any other opened a few months ago: at Ô Chat Beau Thé, you come for a coffee, a tea, a cookie, but above all to scratch the adorable fur balls that roam freely about.

Christmas 2023 in solidarity: give a Christmas box as a gift to a homeless person

Christmas Gift Box season is underway! To bring a little joy to a homeless person, give him or her a box filled with useful gifts, such as warm accessories, hygiene products, games and delicacies, all accompanied by a word of affection. It's a wonderful initiative that's sure to cheer up the less fortunate.

Ciaran storm in Essonne: Parks closed in several towns on November 1 and 2, 2023

Storm Ciaran is on the horizon, and Essonne will not be spared. In anticipation of November 1 and 2, 2023, several towns in the department have decided to close their green spaces, alerting residents to the safety measures to be taken in the face of this weather disturbance.

El Salto, Jesús Carmona's flamenco show at the Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

On January 9, 2023, the Théâtre de Corbeil-Essonnes presents El Salto, a show by dancer and director Jesús Carmona, about gender, dance and masculinity.

La Castel Rose, the breast cancer charity race in Viry-Chatillon, for Pink October

The month of Pink October sees an increasing number of sporting and solidarity events in the fight against breast cancer. Viry-Chatillon is no exception, with its Castel Rose on Sunday, October 8, 2023!

Victor Hugo's literary home, a country house lost in the Bièvre valley (91)

You've heard of the house of writer Victor Hugo, located on the Place Vosges, but have you heard of Victor Hugo's literary home? Far from Paris, this exceptional residence is well worth a visit. Shall we take you there?

La ferme du Bel Air, for a family outing in the countryside near Villiers-le-Bacle (91)

At Villiers-le-Bâcle, in the Essonne département, Ferme du Bel Air invites you to meet its little furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air.

Avatar in exclusive concert at Le Plan in Ris-Orangis in March 2024

The heavy metal of the eccentric members of Avatar returns to France in 2024 with a new tour entitled "Great Metal Circus Tour". On the program? No fewer than 11 concerts in France, including an exceptional, intimate show at Le Plan in Ris-Orangis on Saturday, March 16, 2024!

E-sport: a stadium dedicated entirely to video game competition is coming to Essonne

E-sport will soon have its own stadium in France! A first in Europe, made possible thanks to Karmine Corp, the discipline's reference team, in the heart of Essonne, at Évry-Courcouronnes, from summer 2024.

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres (91)

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres, near Paris, welcomes children and parents on September 16 and 17, 2023. Visits and workshops let you find out more about the art and techniques of photography!

Fête de l'Huma 2023: disruptions expected on Essonne roads this weekend

Due to the new edition of the Fête de l'Huma this weekend in Essonne, the department's prefecture is announcing disruptions on the roads, with heavy crowds expected around Base 217 and "severely impacted" traffic conditions.

Les Echappées Vertes, a free event to discover local heritage near Orsay (91)

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, the Echappées Vertes will be held for the second time in Orsay, Essonne, with a great sports, leisure and cultural program, all free of charge!

Magic: the Harry Potter VR experience at Terragame - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Attention fans of witchcraft and virtual reality! Terragame invites you to discover its new VR experience, Magic: les apprentis sorciers, at its center in Corbeil-Essonnes. Equipped with a VR headset and a connected wand, come and face the necromancer Kraken and save the world from magical creatures! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!

Manor of the Damned: Terragame's hyper-virtual reality experience - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Fans of big thrills are coming to Terragame to discover the two adventures within the Île-de-France VR park, Le Manoir des Damnés and La Route des Damnés, in a single experience, from the end of 2019. A hyper-virtual reality experience that has evolved over time, and that will undoubtedly give you the chills... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!

Terragame, the virtual hyper-reality center in Corbeil-Essonnes - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Virtual reality enthusiasts can meet up at Terragame, a new kind of VR center in Corbeil-Essonnes. What makes it special? Two adventures in hyper-virtual reality, Le Manoir des Damnés and La Route des Damnés. It's the perfect opportunity to scare the bejesus out of your friends and enjoy one of the most immersive VR experiences you'll ever have! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!

Maison-atelier Foujita in Essonne: an intimate glimpse of the famous Franco-Japanese painter

Come and discover the incredible life of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, talented Franco-Japanese painter and true jack-of-all-trades, by pushing open the doors of the Maison-atelier Foujita nestled in the small village of Villiers-le-Bâcle, Essonne. Would you like a tour?

Fête de l'Huma 2023: program of debates and events

The 88th edition of the Fête de l'Huma! This year, for the second year running, the cultural, militant and popular event is taking over the Essonne department, with three not-to-be-missed days on Friday September 15, Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17, 2023. In addition to the concerts, the Fête de l'Humanité offers a host of debates and events, as detailed below by day!

Menstrual insecurity: sanitary pads distributed to all Essonne secondary schools

From the start of the 2023 school year, all Essonne secondary schools will be equipped with sanitary protection dispensers to combat menstrual insecurity among young women.

RugbyGirl Académie: discovery days and 100% women's rugby courses in Orsay

Rugby may be considered a very masculine sport, but that doesn't mean that women are excluded. Lenaïg Corson, a former international player, has set up a rugby school for girls aged 13 to 16, offering courses and discovery days in Orsay!

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.