Free of charge - activities

Attend the changeover of the Garde Républicaine every first Tuesday of the month in front of the Élysée Palace.

A tradition abandoned 27 years ago is back this Tuesday, November 7, 2023. At 9 a.m., watch the free changing of the Republican Guard in front of the Élysée Palace, every first Tuesday of the month.

Harry Potter: hunt for horcruxes and become a wizard in Les Mureaux

The Yvelines town of Les Mureaux is offering youngsters the chance to make their dreams come true and transform themselves into wizards for a few days, thanks to a host of free Harry Potter-themed events!

Cuisines et descendances, the free culinary exhibition at the Écomusée du Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre

The Paris region's culinary heritage is highly varied, thanks to the differences of its inhabitants. The Écomusée du Grand-Orly Seine Bièvre explores this multiculturalism through cuisine, in a free, participatory exhibition.

Travel to Tokyo at a free event at Forum des Halles, combining cinema and gastronomy

If you're dreaming of Tokyo, come and discover the Japanese capital's gastronomic, artistic and cinematic specialties at a free event at the Forum des Halles on November 17, 2023.

99 Cameras Museum: a free museum dedicated to legendary cameras, at Studio Harcourt

In the heart of Studio Harcourt, come and discover a brand-new museum showcasing the history of photography, through iconic cameras from a unique collection, to be admired free of charge!

Did you know? Model trains lurk beneath the Gare de l'Est!

There's no shortage of hidden places in Paris. Under the Gare de l'Est train station, you can walk along tracks 4 and 5 on a world of miniature trains, run by the Association Française des Amis des Chemins de Fer.

Traditional dance show and film club at the Korean Cultural Center

As October draws to a close, the Korean Cultural Center invites you to immerse yourself in South Korean culture, with an exceptional line-up of dance performances, film clubs and exhibitions.

Halloween 2023: shiver with fear in a free haunted house at Disney Village

Discover the "Fun & Frissons" Haunted House at Disney Village from October 21 to November 5! A free Halloween experience that promises thrills and treats. From terrifying challenges to delicious rewards, plunge into a universe where chills meet chocolate magic!

Free guided tours for children at the National Assembly

Having already opened its doors to the public, the National Assembly continues to invite citizens to discover this mecca of democracy, from an early age, with a dedicated children's trail!

Journées nationales de la Réparation: give your objects a second life this weekend in Paris

For the first time, we're dedicating a weekend to repair, from October 20 to 22, 2023, to reduce our waste and avoid throwing things away. Learn how to refurbish your stuff, and give it a second life!

Escape from the Ikea escape game on the forecourt of Saint-Lazare station - REPORTED

If you've never got lost in an Ikea store, come and test your skills on October 20 and 21, 2023 in a brand-new escape game, set up on the forecourt of Saint-Lazare station. POSTPONED.

Take a free tour of Station K, Noisy-le-Grand's abandoned metro station, before it disappeared.

Beneath the ground of Noisy-le-Grand lies an abandoned metro station, Station K, which was supposed to be futuristic when it was created in 1991. It will never see the light of day, but will soon be rehabilitated into a superb living third-location. This Saturday, October 21, 2023, is the last chance to visit it as it is!

Treasures of the Baltic Sea, a precious and free amber exhibition at Galerie Kugel

For an up-close look at superb amber stones, visit Galerie Kugel from October 18 to December 16, 2023. This new free exhibition offers an opportunity to admire this golden-hued material, used since Antiquity in all its forms.

Le Maghreb des livres 2023, the literary fair showcasing Tunisian literature

The Maghreb des livres returns to Paris for its 29th edition on October 28 and 29, 2023, at the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, and this year it will feature Tunisian literature, with book signings, debates and literary cafés.

Fantaisies Animales, the free Murano glass exhibition at the Domaine de Sceaux

Discover original Murano glass pieces, free of charge, at the Pavillon de préfiguration du musée du Grand Siècle in Sceaux, from October 13, 2023. As fragile as they are beautiful, these sculptures take the form of real-life animals!

20 cult films to (re)discover for free in MK2 cinemas for Halloween 2023

MK2 cinemas are organizing a major competition in partnership with BNP Paribas to win 5,000 cinema tickets. The program includes 20 cult fantasy and horror films, including "The Exorcist", "Paranormal Activity", "Ça" and many others, which will be shown free of charge in several MK2 cinemas in Paris on Halloween evening, October 31.

Amélie Nothomb meets and signs at Fnac Montparnasse in Paris

To mark the release of her new novel, "Psychopompe", Fnac Montparnasse in Paris is organizing an exclusive meeting with Amélie Nothomb on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This meeting will be followed by a signing session with the author.

Paris 2024: free events and initiations for Paralympic Day in Paris

With the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games just a year away, a new Paralympic Day is taking place on October 8, 2023, to celebrate this unique event with free events and initiations, on Place de la République!

Explor'Espace: a free immersive astronomy festival under the stars in Montrouge

From November 3 to 5, 2023 at the Beffroi de Montrouge, fans of astronomy and space will be treated to an exceptional, immersive festival open to all, as we conquer the sky and the stars!

Vikings set up camp just outside Paris at Château de la Madeleine

Watch out for Vikings if you're hanging around the Chevreuse Valley this weekend! To close the Rendez-vous de la Madeleine, they're setting up camp at the foot of the château, and awaiting you and your family for a whole host of free activities!