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Vincennes Mineral, Gem, Jewellery and Fossil Show

On February 14 and 15, 2025, gemstone enthusiasts will find a wealth of exceptional crystals and fossils just a stone's throw from the Château de Vincennes, with demonstrations and entertainment for the whole family.

L'Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 plunges us into tales and legends from around the world

For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. From November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, L'Odyssée Lumineuse transports us this year to tales and legends from all over the world, with dinosaurs, circus shows and laser effects to boot. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, whether you're with friends, loved ones or family.

Christmas 2024 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025! On the program? The traditional Christmas Market and its unique gift ideas, an ice rink to show off your best tricks, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols.

Christmas 2024-2025 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2024, Vincennes is delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice skating rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025!

Contes et Histoires 2024: Santa's secrets revealed at Château de Vincennes

For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and January 3 to 5, 2025.

The 2025 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles

Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for its 25th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes!

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days

Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: back to the Middle Ages at Château de Vincennes

Head to the Château de Vincennes for the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event on October 19 and 20, 2024. On the program for these two days are various workshops and games to help you discover the château in a fun way!

Odysséa Paris 2024, the race against breast cancer returns to the Château de Vincennes

Come and run for a good cause at the Château de Vincennes: the Odyssée race returns on October 5 and 6, 2024, to launch the Pink October campaign. Sports enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in this race, which supports the fight against breast cancer. Profits will be donated to the Gustave Roussy Institute, a research center.

Heritage Days 2024 in Île-de-France: the program at Château de Vincennes (94)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 (Heritage Days 2024), the Château de Vincennes, home to Europe's tallest keep, awaits you for a cultural discovery of this medieval monument on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024.

Quilles & coquilles, the seafood bar where you can enjoy oysters in Vincennes (94)

Feel like setting sail? The Quilles & coquilles restaurant awaits seafaring gourmets to sample seafood in its convivial Iode cellar in Vincennes. On the menu: oysters, whelks, razor clams and other seafood delights for a good value.

Phénomèn'Art 2024: the street-art festival in Val-de-Marne and Paris

Phénomèn'Art is the street art festival taking place in several towns in the Val-de-Marne and in Paris, from October 11 to 13, 2024. On the program: workshops, walks, exhibitions, street art initiations and meetings with artists!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: secret plans on display at the Service Historique de la Défense (94)

The military archives of the French Ministry of the Armed Forces are opening their doors to us on September 21 and 22, 2024, on the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), to reveal some of the secrets of history...

Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes returns in September 2024

If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration.

Festival America 2024: the North American literature and culture fair in Vincennes

The Festival America returns to Vincennes from September 26 to 29, 2024, with a program of debates, meetings and a book fair, to honor the cultures of North America.

Heritage Days 2024 in Vincennes (94): tours and events in the city

The town of Vincennes invites you to discover its treasures during the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. This weekend, September 21 and 22, set off to discover the nuggets of this Val-de-Marne town on the outskirts of Paris, with a program of visits and events.

The Olympic flame in Val-de-Marne: Who are the torchbearers for Sunday's relay?

Jason Lamy-Chappuis, Estelle Mossely and Gauvain Sers... Many of them, both anonymous and well-known, will be carrying the Olympic flame this Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the Val-de-Marne region between Orly and Créteil. Discover the list of torchbearers expected in the 94 region for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games!

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Olympic Torch Relay in Val-de-Marne, the full programme

Like every other département in the Paris region, Val-de-Marne is preparing to host the Olympic torch relay. In 94, the date is Sunday July 21, 2024. And for this exceptional day, the département has thought big. To make sure you don't miss any of the stages of this historic event, find out more about the towns and sites along the route, as well as the various timetables.

Olympic Games Paris 2024, Olympic Torch Relay in Vincennes on July 21st, entertainment on the programme

The Olympic Flame crosses the Val-de-Marne this Sunday, July 21, 2024. In the charming town of Vincennes, at the gateway to Paris, we discover a program of festive events for this special day.

Paris 2024 Olympics: the Château de Vincennes is transformed into a festive Fan Zone

A free fan zone within the Château de Vincennes to enjoy the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? That's what awaits us from the evening of July 26 to August 11, 2024. Retransmission, food but also sports and exceptional visits are on the program.