Free of charge - activities

Paris 2024 opening ceremony: the number of spectators on the quays of the Seine has finally been reduced

In the end, there won't be 500,000 people on the quays of the Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The capacity has been revised downwards to almost 200,000 fewer!

Free introductory golf courses for the whole family in the Paris region

From March 15 to April 28, 2024, many golf courses in the Île-de-France region will be opening their doors to you for free lessons, accompanied by professionals, on 9- or 18-hole courses!

An afternoon dedicated to pets with free entertainment in Montmorency

Dog, cat and bird lovers, the town of Montmorency, in the Val d'Oise, invites you to enjoy an afternoon alongside your pet on March 9, 2024, for a 100% pet-friendly event!

Forêt en scène, free events at the Académie du Climat for Forest Day 2024

On March 23 and 24, 2024, we're off to reconnect with nature with the "Forêt en Scène" event at the Académie du Climat, located in the 4th arrondissement. This free event, orchestrated by the Office National des Forêts (ONF) in collaboration with the Académie du Climat and the City of Paris, promises a fascinating immersion in the world of forests, true treasures of biodiversity and essential pillars in the fight against global warming.

International Forest Day 2024: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17, 2024.

Marathoon's: the free marathon for kids to run like grown-ups

On April 6, 2024, the day before the Paris Marathon, it's children who will have the pleasure of running in the heart of Parc Montsouris, thanks to the Marathoon's event. Four free races and a medal await the little ones!

A free day of sport: fitness, English boxing and tai chi on the Champs-Elysées

To mark Women's Rights Day, the City of Paris is offering a free sports day for all, on the Champs-Elysées, with a host of events and sports sessions!

Chess and math, brain-boosting workshops at the Cité des sciences

Are your neurons feeling a bit neglected at the moment? Join us at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie from March 5 to 9, 2024, to measure your brains against those of other participants in mathematical workshops and a chess tournament!

All aboard: free sculpture exhibition at the Josephine Baker pool

The Joséphine Baker swimming pool hosts a new exhibition of sculptures by François Pernette. During the month of March, come aboard the barge to admire some thirty of his creations, free of charge.

Le Printemps des Poètes 2024: dates and program in libraries across the Paris region

The 25th Printemps des Poètes returns to libraries across the region, from March 9 to 25, 2024. On the program: painting, poetry, readings, music and song!

Paris-Nice 2024: a large village of free events in Les Mureaux for the start of the race

The start of the Paris-Nice race is this weekend, March 2 and 3, 2024, and it's taking place in Les Mureaux, in the Yvelines department! For the occasion, a large village of free events welcomes young and old around cycling.

Freestyle Football: performances, initiations and small-bridge duels at Westfield Velizy 2

Want to learn how to do tricks with a soccer ball? This Sunday, February 25, 2024, the Vélizy 2 shopping center is offering a 100% freestyle afternoon, with artist performances, initiations and challenges!

Hors limites, the free literary festival throughout Seine-Saint-Denis

From March 15 to March 30, 2024, the free literary festival "Hors limites" will be visiting libraries, media libraries and partner cultural venues in the Seine-Saint-Denis département. On the program: musical readings, children's activities and shows!

If you were born on February 29, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is free for your birthday!

Are you one of the few people born on February 29 who don't celebrate your birthday every year? This year, the Jardin d'Acclimatation welcomes you and your family for an unforgettable day, free of charge!

Acting for a feminist world: the Empow'Her NGO festival at the CENTQUATRE

For the fourth year, the Empow'her festival celebrates the women who shape the world, from April 19 to 21, 2024, but this time at the CENTQUATRE! On the program: reflections on feminism, including conferences, workshops, meetings, concerts and exhibitions.

Salon du Livre Africain de Paris: book signings and conferences in the 6th arrondissement

On the weekend of March 15 to 17, 2024, the third edition of the Salon du Livre Africain de Paris will be held in the town hall of the 6th arrondissement. An opportunity to discover the richness of the continent's literature!

Jardin Bonheur 2024, a magical family event in Levallois, May 25-26

Jardin Bonheur is the fairytale-like nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret every year. For this 18th edition, the rose is in the spotlight: guaranteed immersion in a fairytale garden from the Parc de la Planchette, from May 25 to 26, 2024.

Printemps des Sports Equestres: show jumping and free events in Fontainebleau

Come and experience a great celebration of equestrian sports in Fontainebleau, from April 22 to 28, 2024! On the program: exceptional show jumping, family entertainment, and all for free!

Chinese Lunar New Year at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, parade and lion dance

The Jardin d'Acclimatation will be hosting a wide range of events on Saturday and Sunday, February 10 and 11, 2024, to celebrate the Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year in particular. Shows, dances, creative stands and a parade in traditional dress are all on the program.

Livre comme l'air: the children's literature and illustration festival in the Paris region

The "Livre comme l'air" literature festival returns to the Roissy Pays de France conurbation from February 28 to March 23, 2024, to celebrate children's literature and illustration in media libraries.