Guide des bons plans

Biennale d'architecture et de paysage 2025 in Versailles: free exhibitions and workshops

The Biennale d'Architecture et de Paysage returns to Versailles with a green thumb! For this 3rd edition, from May 7 to July 13, 2025, "La Vi(ll)e vivante" will be germinating ideas, exhibitions and encounters to rethink the city in terms of living things. An arty breath of fresh air, where construction, roots and creativity make common cause.

Open-air exhibition of monumental works by Andrea Roggi, Faubourg Saint-Honoré district

Art takes to the skies (and the air) in Paris's 8ᵉ arrondissement with Élan Vital, the monumental exhibition by Italian artist Andrea Roggi, in partnership with the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. Seven bronze sculptures, aerial and XXL, take over the public space between Madeleine and Concorde from April 17 to July 12, 2025.

Easter 2025: Papa Pique et Maman Coud launches its free Chouchous Hunt

Why not try something a little different this Easter? Papa Pique et Maman Coud, the famous brand of creative fabrics and haberdashery, is launching its Chouchous Hunt in the vicinity of its Paris and Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78) stores, from Friday April 18 to Monday April 21, 2025. Find out more about the rules.

Chella: a Coachella-inspired festival at the Belle Epine shopping center (94) for the vacations

During the Easter vacations, immerse yourself in the heart of the famous Coachella festival without even leaving the Paris region! Head to the Belle Epine shopping center in Thiais (94) to discover the festive program designed for the Chella Festival.

Paris fire department open house dates in 2025

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

Lancôme Skin Science Club: the free beauty pop-up for everything you need to know about your skin, in Paris

Lancôme opens the doors of its Skin Science Club from April 3 to 30, 2025, a futuristic, free pop-up dedicated to cosmetic innovation, skincare expertise and cutting-edge skincare technology. High-precision skin diagnosis, immersive experiences, workshops, surprises... Skin science has found its HQ on the Champs-Élysées!

The Montparnasse Tower Observatory has a free plan for families

Want to see Paris from above with your kids? Until October 29, 2025, admission to the Montparnasse Tower Observatory is free for children under 12, every Wednesday and Sunday. It's a great way to get away from it all!

Nina Rouge Crush: the free, sensory & intoxicating pop-up of the new Nina Ricci perfume in Paris - last day

Maison Nina Ricci is set to melt Paris with a pop-up that's as tangy as it is addictive! From April 4 to 6, 2025, Nina Rouge Crush takes up residence on Boulevard Haussmann for an intoxicating sensory experience, where the cherry is king.

Free exhibition and sale of iconic objects from the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Torches from the torch relay, Paris Games flags, opening ceremony costumes, Phryge ... On the weekend of April 12-13, 2025, the Maison du sport français opens its doors for a free exhibition of over 200 iconic objects that have marked the history of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A last opportunity to admire them before bidding for them at auction on April 13 at 2pm!

C.A.P.S 2025: the urban art festival returns to Clichy for an artistic summer

The town of Clichy is transformed into a giant museum, for the new edition of C.A.P.S, the urban art festival. Join us from June 27, 2025 for an even more incredible 5th edition!

A walk along the banks of the Marne in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to admire nature

In the Val-de-Marne department, the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés boasts beautiful riverbanks along the Marne that are a pleasure to stroll along all year round, especially in autumn when the colorful leaves give the landscape an air of Canada.

La Fête des Tulipes 2025, the free, flower-filled event not to be missed in Saint-Denis (93)

The Tulip Festival returns to the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur in Saint Denis on the weekend of April 11-13, 2025, for a new edition of the event! The program includes events, workshops, concerts and shows for young and old, all free of charge and open to all.

Les Médiévales de Saint-Ouen 2025: demonstrations, procession and entertainment as in the Middle Ages

On the weekend of April 5 and 6, 2025, Saint-Ouen goes back in time a few centuries and organizes its Great Chivalric Olympics, a festive day combining sport and sharing, to be enjoyed by the whole family!

A free exhibition of sports memorabilia from champions in Paris - last day

Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr puts sports on show! From March 24 to 26, 2025, visit the 8th arrondissement for a free exhibition featuring 55 legendary pieces, from Messi to Jordan to Djokovic.

Unusual: a 100% free pop-up, part ice-cream bar, part arcade game bar, right in the heart of Paris

From March 26 to 29, 2025, a pop-up ice-cream and games bar will be opening in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. On the program? Flashy neon lights, retro kiosks and free ice cream cones! You're sure to melt ...

La Grande Brocante Japonaise takes up residence at La REcyclerie: kimonos, kokeshi, vintage objects,...

La Grande Brocante Japonaise comes to the REcyclerie for a new edition, on the weekend of April 11-13, 2025. Come and find rare objects among the vintage Japanese treasures gathered by Koji Fukushima, the best Japanese secondhand dealer in Paris!

Mental Health Month: rapper Ichon gives a free concert at Paris City Hall

How about a free Ichon concert at Hôtel de Ville? This Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the rapper takes over the majestic Salle des fêtes at 7:30 p.m. to close an event dedicated to mental health.

Magasins Généraux: Valentine Gardiennet's free, zany, offbeat exhibition in Pantin (93)

The Magasins Généraux in Pantin (93) are opening their doors to Valentine Gardiennet for a free exhibition from March 22 to May 18, 2025. With "It Takes a Village", the artist transforms the space into a fantasy village, oscillating between dream and weirdness, for a unique immersion experience.

Green in the City at Beaugrenelle: suspended labyrinth 19 meters above ground & eco-responsible workshops

Beaugrenelle Paris welcomes spring with Green in the City, a free immersive nature experience to be discovered from March 6 to April 20, 2025. The program includes a series of fun and educational activities designed to raise visitors' awareness of ecology and responsible consumption, and above all a suspended aerial labyrinth in the heart of the store, for a vertiginous walk with the whole family!

Charivari au Village, Cergy's popular back-to-school festival (95)

From September 23 to 24, 2023, Charivari, the city of Cergy's festive event, is back! With its blend of tradition, local festivities and conviviality, it's a not-to-be-missed back-to-school event!