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La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos

From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor.

Inauguration of the Printemps Haussmann Christmas Showcase 2024 with Juliette Binoche - our photos

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann invites you on a magical adventure aboard the Printemps Express, bound for Christmas! From November 7 to December 31, 2024, let yourself be transported on a magical journey through the window carriages, brought to life by passengers in recycled fabrics. The inauguration is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 5pm, in the presence of Juliette Binoche.

BHV 2024 Christmas window displays with Léna, Marc Lavoine and Adriana Karembeu - photos

For Christmas 2024 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts us in the Christmas spirit. Discover the Christmas window displays and images of the inauguration, accompanied by a sound and light show featuring Marc Lavoine, Adriana Karembeu and Léna Mafhouf as master of ceremonies. Now's the time to take a stroll with the family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family for this year's ultra-colorful window displays.

Did you know? You can glean fruit and vegetables for free in Ile-de-France.

In Île-de-France, it's possible to collect fruit and vegetables free of charge thanks to an age-old practice: gleaning. Once reserved for the most needy, gleaning has been given a new lease of life, attracting a varied public concerned with reducing food waste. We tell you how.

Contes et Histoires 2024: activities based on La Fontaine's fables at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

With the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites young and old alike to enjoy gourmet and enchanting events during the Christmas vacations! Here's the program that awaits you from December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

Contes et Histoires 2024: create your own board game at the Maison des Jardies

For the 2024 Christmas vacations, the Maison de Jardies, located in Sèvres (92), is offering creative workshops for the whole family, as part of Contes et Histoires, an event organized within the Monuments Nationaux, from December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

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.

Mobility Night Ride: the 11km night ride celebrating all forms of mobility this Friday, October 4!

Get ready for a unique and inspiring experience. This Friday, October 4, Dassault Systèmes and Pari Roller are organizing the Mobility Night Ride, an all-inclusive 11 km night ride from Montparnasse to Bastille, alongside Taïg Khris, Kazuhiko Kanno, and cycling champion Laurent Jalabert. Whether you're on a bike, rollerblade, scooter, skateboard or gyroroue, come and enjoy the music!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Paris Commercial Court: an exceptional guided tour

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. Judge-lecturers will be on hand to offer exceptional guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865.

Tous en forêt 2024: explore the forests of Île-de-France with ONF foresters

On September 25, 2024, the annual Tous en forêt event returns for a 4th edition in the Île-de-France region. The event gives the public the chance to meet ONF foresters and find out more about the challenges of forest management. With over 40 forests in the region taking part, it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature through guided walks. These meetings are free and accessible without registration.

Fête de la Science 2024: visit the laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 4 to 14! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all.

Fête de la Science 2024 at the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, the program

The Muséum national d'Histoire Naturelle celebrates the Fête de la Science from October 6 to 13, 2024. On the program: workshops, mini-conferences and demonstrations to delight the young and the curious.

Paris 2024 Olympics: where to see the Paralympic events for free in Paris and the Île-de-France region?

On the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, some events can be seen for free without paying a penny. Here's how to position yourself to watch the triathlon from the Seine or the Paralympic marathon in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.

Free outdoor yoga classes in a garden a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower

It's the perfect time to get active, on the occasion of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! Right next to the Eiffel Tower, enjoy free yoga classes in a garden on the banks of the Seine.

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the prestigious Sorbonne University

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Sorbonne is organizing various events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Grand Rex in Paris: the program

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Grand Rex invites you to go behind the scenes on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22. Behind the scenes, anecdotes, you'll find out all about this legendary Paris cinema on the Grands Boulevards.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 21 and 22, 2024. This is an opportunity to discover the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours.

Grand Concert International Gratuit de Chant Choral à l'Église Saint Sulpice

This Friday, July 19, join the Barrett Vocal Arts Institute from Cedar Rapids USA at the Eglise Saint Sulpice for a free concert starting at 3pm. The Barrett Vocal Arts Institute choir from Cedar Rapids USA, on tour throughout France, comes to Paris!

Fête Nationale on July 14, 2024 in Gagny (93): guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks fired from the roof of the Hôtel de Ville, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set this Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Garges Plage 2024, the festival returns to the Fort de Stains leisure park this summer 2024

Join us at the Parc de loisirs du Fort de Stains from July 8 to July 21, 2024 for Garges Plage, the summer event not to be missed, with plenty of entertainment on the program. It's certain that young and old alike won't have time to get bored in Garges!