Essonne - activities

The 2024 Floating Lantern Festival at the Wat Pho temple in Paris

The Festival des Lanternes Flottantes returns for a second edition on October 27, 2024 at the Pagode Wat Pho Paris, located in Essonne. Organized in conjunction with Thailand's tourist office, the event celebrates Thai culture with shows and entertainment open to all, free of charge.

Fête des potagers d'hier et d'aujourd'hui: free events at Domaine de Méréville (91)

Discover the fruits and vegetables of yesterday and today in a historic kitchen garden in the heart of the Domaine de Méréville, Essonne, on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with a host of events, many of them free of charge.

Hallo'Winn 2024 at Winnoland: Halloween in the Essonne park with a new haunted house

From October 26 to November 3, 2024, Winnoland, the family theme park located in Essonne, France, transforms itself to host Hallo'Winn, a Halloween celebration where fun flirts with fear. For nine days, young and old alike are invited to shiver, thanks to immersive animations, a décor we're promised to be grandiose and spooky activities suitable for all.

Hexagone MMA: the best fighters in the sport at the Arènes de l'Agora d'Évry and the Zénith

Good news for MMA fans! Fights resume at Évry's Arènes de l'Agora on November 23, 2024 and at Paris' Zénith at La Villette on January 10, 2025, with a concentration of the discipline's best!

Salon de la Gastronomie with farmers' market and fireworks at Méréville (91)

Méréville, in Essonne, France, hosts the 8th Salon de la Gastronomie from September 27 to 29, 2024, an unmissable, free event for local food lovers. Under the 16th-century covered market, producers and artisans come together to share their know-how, in a festive atmosphere culminating in a fireworks display on Saturday, September 28.

EVA: the virtual reality eSports brand sets up in Brétigny-sur-Orge (91)

EVA, the Esports Virtual Arenas, invites you to discover its new venue in Brétigny-sur-Orge, in the heart of the "Maison Neuve" shopping zone. The concept offers an immersive experience where eSports and virtual reality meet. Equipped with VR helmets and connected weapons, players evolve in a futuristic 500 m² arena.

Heritage Days 2024: a sweet and savory visit to Confiserie Kubli in Morangis (91)

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Kubli confectionery in Morangis is opening the doors of its factory on September 21, 2024. An opportunity to combine heritage and delicacies...

Immerse yourself in the life of the great lords of the Middle Ages at the Fête médiévale de Montlhéry (91)

The town of Montlhéry, famous for its fortified castle and imposing Tower, high above the village, organizes a weekend of events, shows and markets every year... in September.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Tour Trajane (91): visit to the ancient column at Méréville

Did you know that a Roman monument overlooks Essonne? Take advantage of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) on September 21 and 22, 2024 to discover the Tour Trajane, this curiosity of the town of Méréville!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Garden of Pagan Divinities in Fontenay-lès-Briis (91)

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are an opportunity to discover the curiosities that abound in the Ile-de-France region. Head for Fontenay-lès-Briis, in Essonne, on September 21 and 22, 2024, to wander through a garden of sculptures that are, to say the least, astonishing... We reveal the program in detail.

Heritage Days 2024: Le Nymphée nymphée, shell grotto in Viry-Châtillon (91)

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) are making a comeback on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. This is your chance to explore the Nymphée Nymphée, a mysterious shell-covered cave awaiting you in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne. What an unusual discovery!

The Caillebotte house, home of the famous Impressionist painter in Yerres (91)

Located in the heart of the beautiful Caillebotte estate, notable for its immense park, the Maison Caillebotte stands out for its large white colonnades: reopened to the public in 2017, it's the perfect opportunity to discover the home of the famous Impressionist painter, Gustave Caillebotte.

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Dourdan (91): the program

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Château de Dourdan, a fabulous Essonne treasure, unveils its program for the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Fête de la Science 2024: workshops and exhibitions in Essonne media libraries

The Fête de la Science promises a rich 2024 edition. From October 4 to 14, 2024, a wide range of research-related events will be held throughout mainland France. In Essonne, media libraries will be showcasing science with workshops and original exhibitions.

Palaiseau 2024 Christmas Market (91)

The magic of Christmas awaits us in the town of Palaiseau, Essonne. With family or friends, come and discover this magical Christmas market, from December 4 to 8, 2024.

Fête de la Science 2024 at École polytechnique: tours, workshops and escape game on the program

École Polytechnique is opening its doors to us for the Fête de la Science on Saturday, October 5, 2024. In the hall, a science village and many other fun activities are on offer to raise awareness of scientific research.

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Villiers - Draveil (91): free guided tours

The town of Draveil and its Château de Villiers invite you to join them for the Journées du Patrimoine, on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024, with a program of visits for young and old!

Heritage Days 2024: tours and events planned in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

There's no shortage of great places to go out in Corbeil-Essonnes this Heritage Days weekend! Discover the places to visit on September 21 and 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 in Orsay (91): the program of visits in the town

On the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024, head to Orsay, in Essonne, for the European Heritage Days. It's an opportunity to discover this small town, but above all, to get behind the scenes and into the secret places of the town's scientific and heritage treasures!

Pop Central: the museum for fans of vintage movie cars and arcade games

Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore.