Guide des bons plans - activities

Olympic Games 2024: free sporting events in some of the region's shopping centers

This year, everyone is gearing up for the sporting event that is sure to mark this decade in Paris: the Olympic and Paralympic Games promise great spectacle, wild sporting performances, millions of tourists in the capital and, above all, lots and lots of sport. That's why some Westfield shopping centers in the Paris region are going into "Olympic Games" mode, with free programming throughout January.

Pop Meufs, the feminist festival taking place throughout March at the Pavillon des Canaux

From March 1 to 31, the Pavillon des Canaux organizes Pop Meufs, the new edition of a free festival focusing on feminist struggles. Exhibitions, round tables... The Pavillon des Canaux offers a multi-disciplinary program to exchange, share and celebrate women.

Aux Beaux Carrés, Daniel Buren's free, monumental and immersive exhibition at Le Bon Marché

For its latest carte blanche, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche welcomes Daniel Buren's free exhibition "Aux Beaux Carrés : travaux in situ". The installation, conceived in 2 acts from January 9 to February 18, 2024, then from June 29 to August 15, 2024, transcends the space of the department store to offer new luminous and colorful perspectives to visitors.

The People Bercy, the hostel with rooftop in the 12th arrondissement, for a budget Parisian break

In the 12th arrondissement, not far from Parc de Bercy, you'll find one of the cheapest places to stay in Paris, in a dormitory or private room.

Family fun: a free treasure hunt to discover Hangar Y and its new exhibition

As Hangar Y has just inaugurated its new exhibition, Prendre le Soleil, Paris Mômes is concocting a new free game trail to introduce children to contemporary art in a particularly fun way.

Paris Déco Off 2024: interior decorators, creators and designers open their doors to you

Paris Déco Off/Home, the must-attend event for decorating enthusiasts, is back from January 17 to 21, 2024 for a new edition under the banner of art, culture and the symbol of the Tree of Life.

MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)

The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement.

Féerie d'Hiver: a magical free event for children at Parc de la Poudrerie (93)

During the 2023 Christmas vacations, immerse yourself in a magical event at the Parc de la Poudrerie in Sevran-Livry, Seine-Saint-Denis. What's on the program? Come and take part in free creative or culinary workshops for all ages.

Family fun: a free party for kids at the MOB Hôtel in Saint-Ouen (93)

For the festive season, the MOB Hôtel in Saint-Ouen is offering its winter program, with a gourmet chalet and special events, such as the elf dance, during the vacations.

Braderie de la Bibliothèque du Musée des Arts Décoratifs: fashion, design & deco books at low prices

The Bibliothèque des Arts Décoratifs is organizing another edition of its famous braderie on Friday, December 1, 2023. Come to 111 rue de Rivoli to pick up books at low prices on the themes of decorative arts, design and fashion, just in time for your Christmas gift ideas! Don't forget your bags and boxes for transporting your future paper roommates!

Montrouge: a free street art exhibition, November 28 to December 3

From Saturday November 28, Montrouge opens the retrospective exhibition of the Hublot, an urban art project that has been emblematic of the town since 2022.

Good deals: the Pouce festival, a weekend of free activities for the whole family at MAC VAL

In Vitry-sur-Seine, in the Val-de-Marne département of France, the Musée d'art contemporain has a reputation for being particularly family-friendly. A promise that the cultural center is keeping once again with its Pouce festival, on the weekend of December 2 and 3, 2023.

Christmas 2023: a village of free automatons sets up in Aulnay-sous-Bois for the vacations

From December 2, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the magic of Christmas takes over the O'Parinor shopping center in Aulnay-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, with a village of automatons to keep young and old dreaming in the run-up to Christmas.

Special offers: free workshops for children this Saturday at the Clavé Fine Art Gallery

On Saturday November 18, 2023, bring the whole family to Galerie Clavé Fine Art, in the 14th arrondissement, for free guided tours and workshops around the exhibition devoted to artist Pauline Guerrier.

The European Youth Card, the key to good deals in Europe for under-30s

While most discounts, reduced rates and other advantages stop at the age of 26, the European youth card extends to the age of 30: here are the best deals, discounts and bargains, in France and throughout Europe.

Students: which university restaurants are close to your campus?

Hot food in summer, cool food in winter and low prices all year round: that's what university restaurants offer, located all over Paris and its suburbs, as close as possible to student campuses. Discover the cafeterias and university restaurants closest to your student residence or campus!

Special offers: free mountain immersion from Ground Control, November 17-19

From November 17 to 19, 2023, come to Ground Control for a one-way trip to the snowy peaks and ski slopes. On the program? Immersive entertainment, mountain street-food and special evenings!

Good deals: PasseTonBillet, the platform for reselling and buying tickets at low prices

You've booked a ticket for that concert, train or plane, and now you can't or don't want to go? There's now a platform where you can resell your ticket without losing too much money!

Family events: a weekend of free activities for children at the Bourse de Commerce

On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2023, bring the kids to the Bourse de Commerce, Châtelet's cultural hub, for the second edition of the Family Weekend! On the program? Free entertainment, games and surprises for all ages.

Paris+ by Art Basel 2023: visit a dismountable house by Jean Prouvé in the Jardin des Tuileries

This autumn, Paris+ by Art Basel celebrates contemporary art throughout the capital! From the Grand Palais Éphémère to the most emblematic sites, discover open-air exhibitions, performances, sculptures and much more. From October 17 to November 6, 2023, don't miss Jean Prouvé's BBC demountable house, during free visits to the Jardin des Tuileries. A must for Paris+ 2023!