Essonne - activities

Escape game Le Portail at Secret Jeegs: our test of the X-Files escape game

Fans of alien movies, we've found the perfect escape game for you! Head for Secret Jeegs, located in Draveil, Essonne, to discover Le Portail, one of our four escape rooms. This escape game immerses you in a laboratory, where you have to open a space portal and blow up an alien planet... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

France-Spain broadcast and RMC "After Foot" live from the Léo Lagrange stadium

Are you a fan of RMC's After Foot program? For the match between France and Spain, the studio is relocating to the Léo Lagrange stadium in Bondy, Kylian Mbappé's training club, this Tuesday, July 9, 2024!

Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village

In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities.

Autumn Plant Festival at the Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard (91)

The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard estate welcomes you from September 27 to 29, 2024, for its traditional autumn plant festival, alongside 200 exhibitors.

100 years of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (91): vintage car parade, car race and entertainment

Since its creation in 1924, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome has hosted numerous motor races (and with them, many records too): in 2024, the emblematic Essonne motor racing circuit celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand-new event, on the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2024.

Tip: go boating in the bucolic marshes of the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

Come aboard! The Domaine de Chamarande invites you to take a seat aboard one of its boats for a bucolic stroll along the water in the largest public garden in the Essonne department.

Essonne: where to find the best 2024 butter croissant in the department

Essonne residents and Viennese pastry lovers are invited to Orsay to taste the department's best butter croissant of 2024!

July 14th national holiday in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois (91): entertainment and light show

The town of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois is changing its formula for the Fête nationale 2024. Join us on Saturday July 13, 2024 on the esplanade du Donjon for free entertainment, a republican banquet, a guinguette and, of course, a light show!

Did you know? A century-old autodrome track is located in Essonne.

Near the towns of Linas and Monlhéry, in the Essonne department, you'll find an autodrome track, designed for motor racing and car-related events.

Bastille Day on July 14th in Massy (91): Popular ball and festive entertainment

In Essonne, the town of Massy is getting ready to celebrate the Fête Nationale in a festive way. Discover the program that awaits you this Sunday, July 14, 2024 in the city.

Bastille Day in Athis-Mons (91), "Barbie" fireworks but no firemen's ball

It's party time in Athis-Mons! This Saturday, July 13, 2024, to celebrate the French national holiday, a Barbie-themed fireworks display, after the Star Wars and Back to the Future themes! Unfortunately, the firemen's ball has been exceptionally cancelled this year due to vigipirate measures.

July 14 in Corbeil-Essonnes (91): popular ball and fireworks on July 13, 2024

The town of Corbeil-Essonnes is celebrating the Fête Nationale this year with a popular ball followed by the traditional July 14 fireworks display on Saturday July 13, 2024.

July 14, 2024: fireworks, ball, open-air cinema and picnic at Ris-Orangis (91)

For the Fête Nationale, Ris-Orangis is planning two days of festivities on July 13 and 14, 2024, with entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks, cinema, ball, picnic... Discover the program.

Fête nationale: fireworks, torchlight procession and ball on July 13, 2024 in Les Ulis (91)

Les Ulis celebrates Bastille Day on July 14 with spectacular family events, to be experienced this Saturday, July 13, 2024. Join us in the Essonne department for the traditional fireworks display and popular ball.

Fête Nationale: fireworks, picnic and ball on July 13, 2024 in Gif sur Yvette (91)

For the Fête Nationale on July 14, 2024, the town of Gif-sur-Yvette is organizing its traditional fireworks display, preceded by a Republican picnic and dance, on Saturday July 13.

July 14, 2024 in Etampes (91): fireworks, ball and commemorative ceremony

To celebrate the Fête Nationale 2024, the town of Etampes is offering a full day of commemoration and festivities on Sunday, July 14, 2024. On the program: commemorative ceremony, ball and fireworks!

Bastille Day on July 14, 2024 in Chilly Mazarin (91): ball with live orchestra and fireworks display

The town of Chilly Mazarin, near Paris, is preparing a wonderful program to celebrate July 14th. A ball with live orchestra and fireworks!

La guinguette de Viry-Châtillon (91): festive evenings, family entertainment and foodtrucks

In Viry-Châtillon, it's time for a summer guinguette: to mark the arrival of summer, a host of events are planned in the Parc Leblanc.

The Domaine de Chamarande, Essonne's largest public garden, for a day in the fresh air

The Domaine de Chamarande is one of the most beautiful gardens in Essonne, and only an hour's ride by public transport, or just as much by car. Located in the town whose name it bears, we'll take you on a stroll to discover it.

Fête Nationale 2024 in Vigneux-sur-Seine (91): fireworks, dance and family entertainment

The town of Vigneux-sur-Seine invites you to join us on Saturday July 13, 2024 to celebrate the Fête Nationale in style, with fireworks, dancing and entertainment for the little ones. Discover the program!