Guide des bons plans - activities

Grand Paris Express: a free immersive installation at the Forum des Halles

From October 12 to November 6, 2023, the Forum des Halles shopping center will exceptionally host a free immersive installation, giving the general public an experience at the heart of the Grand Paris Express. Are you ready?

The incredible free educational farm at Parc des Chanterraines, Gennevilliers (92)

The Parc des Chanteraines needs no introduction, as it's a must-see address in the Hauts-de-Seine towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne. As well as being a beautifully landscaped green space, the site includes a beautiful educational farm, entirely free of charge!

Parc des Chanteraines, the huge green space in Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)

Created in 1975, the Parc des Chanteraines offers an exotic setting, perfect for a jog, a stroll or a day out with the kids. Located in the towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, come and discover this great park!

Montreuil: discover the Parc des Beaumonts and its breathtaking view over Paris

East of Paris, the town of Montreuil boasts a number of green spaces, perfect for a stroll, a picnic in the sun or a jog: discover the largest of them all, the Parc des Beaumonts.

Avenue Verte London-Paris, the 470-kilometre cycle path from Paris to London

To get to London, you've probably already taken the Eurostar, the plane, the bus or, perhaps, the car. But have you thought about cycling? In any case, that's what the Avenue Verte offers, linking Paris to London (or vice versa) over a distance of almost 500 kilometers!

National Dog Week 2023: Events in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

The very first Semaine Nationale du Chien (National Dog Week) is being organized in Paris and the Ile-de-France region from October 1 to 8, 2023, with a wide range of activities and events on the programme for doggies and their owners!

The Grand Bazar du Brésil, a free event celebrating Brazilian culture in Aubervilliers

Samba! On Sunday October 15, 2023, Point Fort d'Aubervilliers is offering you a one-way ticket to Brazil from Seine-Saint-Denis with its Grand Bazar du Brésil, immersing you in the culture of this South American country.

A stroll along the banks of the Marne in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to admire the colors of autumn

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 lend an air of Canada to the landscape.

A festive event for young girls, with a free concert by Eva Queen

This Saturday, October 14 in Paris, the non-governmental organization (NGO) Inspiring Girls is organizing a major event aimed entirely at girls aged 6 to 17. On the program? Exclusive concerts, workshops and talks by female entrepreneurs and top sportswomen!

Beaugrenelle celebrates its 10th anniversary with a shopping party and Kendji Girac showcase

Beaugrenelle celebrates its 10th anniversary from October 2 to 15, 2023 in the heart of Paris, with an exclusive Shopping Party and an exceptional Kendji Girac Showcase on Thursday, October 12.

Bons plans: a free classic car show at Château d'Asnières (92) this Sunday

This Sunday, October 1, 2023, we're off to Asnières-sur-Seine to discover the beautiful vintage cars on display in front of the town's completely renovated château. For a cultural family outing, click here!

Take part in the free Dictée pour Tous challenge at Ateliers Gaîté, this Saturday, October 7

If you're a lover of literature, spelling and the French language, join us at the Ateliers Gaîté, in the 14th arrondissement, to take part in the great dictation, free and open to all, this Saturday, October 7, 2023!

Design: free exhibition of Virgil Abloh's original creations at Galerie kreo

Galerie kreo pays tribute to Virgil Abloh, the late ex-Artistic Director of Louis Vuitton who passed away 2 years ago, with a free design exhibition from September 21 to November 1, 2023. Entitled "VIRGIL ABLOH: ECHOSYSTEMS", it will unveil the designer's latest creations alongside works by major artists who influenced his universe, such as Basquiat, Keith Haring and Marcel Duchamp!

The Bibliothèque Publique d'Information, the huge library in the Centre Georges Pompidou

The Bibliothèque publique d'information, or BPI, is located in the Centre Georges Pompidou, in the Marais district of Paris. With the longest opening hours in France, it's a popular place for students, teleworkers and other curious visitors to find sources of information, training and information on a wide range of subjects. We'll take you on a tour of one of the biggest libraries in Paris!

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Paris Express with a free tour of the Fabrique du Métro.

In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, among the various warehouses of the Docks industrial zone, you'll find the Fabrique du Métro. The Fabrique du Métro is a genuine laboratory for experimenting and testing the future metro lines of the Grand Paris Express, and offers free tours of what our future public transport systems will look like.

La Fête de la Vigne 2023, a free outing to Parc du Sausset (93)

On Sunday, October 1, Parc du Sausset celebrates vines and local produce at a free event for the whole family!

Good tips: Affluences, the free app to find out waiting times in Paris

After queuing for an hour or two to get into a monument or a major Parisian library, perhaps you've already thought of it: what if you could have real-time access to the waiting times in some of the capital's most sought-after places? This is the concept behind Affluences, a free application.

Sisters Astro at the Marta Paris Rooftop: card drawing, music and cocktails on top of Fouquet's

A blend of astrology, fashion and spirituality, immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of the Sisters Astro pop-up in the heart of Paris! On September 16, 2023, head to the Marta Paris Rooftop cocktail bar for a "Hypnotic Summer" featuring a star chart, card drawing and intentions for the New Moon in Gemini.

The Oxfam Festival, a free, festive event in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, October 7 and 8, 2023

On Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023, Oxfam is organizing the very first edition of its festival just outside Paris, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93). It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy concerts, screenings and free entertainment during this festive weekend!

Paris Design Week 2023: visit the workshop of the designer of the Olympic torch for the 2024 Games

Paris Design Week returns to the capital with its multitude of design addresses to discover free of charge from September 7 to 16, 2023. During this exceptional week, a visit to the Factory of Mathieu Lehanneur, the famous designer behind the Olympic torch for the 2024 Olympics, is a must. Come and take a closer look on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 10am to 7pm. Registration is now open!