Grand événement paris ile de france guide

Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris, the route

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, announces its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. This year, the parade will set off from the Porte de la Villette to the Place de la République, where the traditional Podium will be held.

Jardins Ouverts 2024 in the parks and gardens of Île-de-France, 200 gardens open to you

Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns for its seventh edition, this summer 2024. From June 29 to August 25, Parisians can enjoy two months of cultural events and original outings, many of them free of charge, in their local parks and gardens.

Les Bains Numériques 2024, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets

Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 11th edition from June 12 to 14, 2024. For three days, the digital arts take over the town through installation trails, exhibitions, performances as well as DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

We Love Green 2024: program, access, opening times... what you need to know about the Paris festival

We Love Green returns to the Bois de Vincennes to combine music and respect for the environment. Not to be missed on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024, the festival intends to enchant us with exclusive concerts, good food cooked with love, humor, but also debates and conferences. Program, access, opening hours... Here's everything you need to know about the legendary Parisian festival!

Nuits des Forêts 2024 at the Jardin d'agronomie tropicale in Paris, free events

Nuit des Forêts returns this year from June 7 to 16, 2024 with a lovely program, including at the Jardin d'agronomie tropical, which for 10 days will be transformed into the Cité du développement durable, with around 15 free events and activities open to all. Don't forget to register for certain events.

Printemps des Cimetières 2024 in Paris, free events

Printemps des Cimetières returns from May 24 to 26, 2024, for a weekend dedicated to funerary heritage. This year's theme is women in cemeteries.

The Pardon National de la Batellerie, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine's big nautical festival (78)

From June 14 to 16, 2024, come and discover the Pardon National de la Batellerie, an unmissable tradition in the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78).

Kiosks celebrate the Games with free events in squares and gardens around Paris

Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. For this special year, the kiosks are getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games, with a rich program of free events. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat!

Where to see the most beautiful wisteria in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Are you fascinated by the beauty of wisteria? From April to May, they reveal all their beauty. To make the most beautiful discoveries and take the most beautiful photos of these famous blue-purple flowers, we reveal the must-see and sometimes hidden and secret spots.

Camel, dromedary and llama parade finally confirmed at Bois de Vincennes

Camels, but also dromedaries, llamas and alpacas in Paris? This weekend, camelids were to take to the streets of the capital to mark the world year of these artiodactyl mammals. To celebrate the event, a large camelid parade was scheduled to take place in the heart of Paris this Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the participation of some thirty foreign delegations. However, the Prefecture de Police issued an order banning the event from the streets of Paris, proposing an alternative route through the Bois de Vincennes. The parade will therefore start this Saturday afternoon from the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.

Bal des Parisiennes 2024: the magic of a real Viennese ball at the Pavillon Dauphine in Paris - reservations

Saturday June 8, 2024, get out your ball gowns and elegant costumes to take part in the new edition of the Bal des Parisiennes! The Bal Viennois de Paris takes place this year at the Pavillon Dauphine, at the entrance to the Bois de Boulogne. It's the perfect opportunity to bring out your inner Cinderella!

Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Korean village on the programme, the guests

Pop culture fans, this festival is for you! Between exhibitions and animations, meet your favorite movie and video game heroes at the Paris Fan Festival, April 27 and 28, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

A weekend of historical re-enactment at the Château de Fontainebleau 2024, a journey through time

Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau brings Napoleon 1ᵉʳ and Marie-Louise back to life during a weekend of historical re-enactment to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Napoleon Iᵉʳ's abdication. On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, nearly 250 history buffs will take us back to the life of Napoleon's court, with a host of events in the gardens and within the château. Journey back to 1810!

Paris Marathon 2025: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025. Once again, runners will cross the capital, passing through some of its most beautiful spots.

Sabay Festival 2024: Cambodian New Year at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes with street food and entertainment

Celebrate the Cambodian New Year at the Sabay Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024. On the program: live entertainment, street food and more. With free admission, this festival is sure to take you on a voyage of discovery!

Techno Parade 2023 in Paris: route, floats, djs and artists... everything you need to know

The streets of Paris will be alive with electronic music this Saturday, September 23, 2023, as the long-awaited Techno Parade returns. So what can we expect from this 25th edition? Confirmed artists and DJs, floats, route, official after-party, history of this great festive gathering... here's everything you need to know about the Techno Parade in Paris.

La Fête des Jardins 2023 in Paris: Rediscovering nature in the heart of the city

La Fête des Jardins is back from Wednesday September 20 to Sunday September 24, 2023! Something to delight all lovers of nature and green spaces. During these 5 days, workshops, educational games and exceptional openings await you in and around Paris.

Lollapalooza Paris 2023: the complete line-up and concert times

Lollapalooza Paris is back! Join us at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp on Friday, July 21, Saturday, July 22 and Sunday, July 23, 2023 for live performances by Kendrick Lamar, Aya Nakamura, Damso, Kygo, Rosalía, Lil Nas X, as well as Stray Kids, OneRepublic, Central Cee, John Butler, Kaleo, Ava Max and Royal Republic! Click here for the full program and concert times!