What to do this saturday in île de france

The enchanted Christmas bar and tea salon at the George V 2025

The Four Seasons George V in Paris is turning its bar into a festive tea lounge and cocktail bar this December 2025. Guests can indulge in the creations of Michael Bartocetti alongside tapas by Alan Taudon, all complemented by inventive cocktails in a cozy, fireside setting.

A charming Christmas village in Val d'Oise this weekend, featuring a free ice skating rink

The Montlignon Christmas Village will take over the Val-d'Oise from December 12 to 14, 2025, featuring a free ice skating rink at the Media Library park. Visitors can enjoy pony rides, meet Santa Claus, and sample festive holiday treats.

This Hauts-de-Seine (92) Christmas Market showcases local crafts, regional specialties, and festive entertainment

The Asnières-sur-Seine Christmas market is back on the town hall square from December 12 to 21, 2025. This year, 53 exhibitors welcome you for a double festive event: a gourmet market from December 12 to 14, followed by a creative craft market from December 17 to 21, in the Hauts-de-Seine (92).

Le Petit Bouillon de la Gare d'Asnières-sur-Seine reveals itself, photos and review

The first Bouillon des Hauts-de-Seine opened its doors in Asnières-sur-Seine, right next to the Hauts-de-Seine train station. This new address is sure to delight foodies in search of traditional French dishes at affordable prices, who will no longer need to cross Paris to find one. We tried it out and we'll tell you all about it.

Miami Boulevard: Brunch on weekends, Bar & Club during the week

Miami Boulevard, located in Paris's 1st arrondissement, is already the talk of the town. If you haven't heard of it yet, now's the time! One of Paris's most famous festive restaurants, it offers a fantastic all-you-can-eat brunch every weekend.

Christmas Market in Crécy-la-Chapelle 2025: An authentic and magical getaway in Seine-et-Marne (77)

The Crécy-la-Chapelle Christmas market returns from December 5 to 7, 2025, in Seine-et-Marne. In this village nicknamed the Venice of Briarde, you can discover artisans, entertainment, and a festive atmosphere in a picturesque setting.

The gourmet Italian brunch at Pépé Ronchon Paris 9th

How about an Italian brunch this weekend? Pépé Ronchon, the neighborhood Italian restaurant in the 9th arrondissement, is launching its new gourmet brunch at €29, to be enjoyed on Saturdays and Sundays. We tested it and tell you all about it.

La Halle des Victoires in Asnières-sur-Seine opens its doors, discover the gourmet food court

In Asnières-sur-Seine, Halle des Victoires, a new food court located a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, opens its doors with 6 gourmet kiosks and a bar. An address that focuses on homemade quality at affordable prices. We set off to discover it and tell you all about it.

Free exhibition by Christian Lapie at the Domaine de Saint Cloud

Un temps infini, Christian Lapie's free exhibition at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, France, unveils fifteen monumental sculptures on a 460-hectare site. This contemporary art trail runs from September 12, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

Cergy Soit! 2025: the free circus arts festival returns

From September 12 to 21, 2025, Cergy-Pontoise hosts the 27th edition of the Cergy Soit! festival. This year's international festival of circus and street arts features Pitt Ocha from Les Ogres de Barback and artists from Benin, with over 40 companies giving nearly 160 free performances.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Khánh-Anh Pagoda in Essonne - 91, the program

The Khánh-Anh pagoda in Évry-Courcouronnes opens its doors for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025 on September 20 and 21. Traditional performances, Mandala ceremonies and vegetarian dishes on the program.

Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, back-to-school edition postponed!

Attention, this edition is postponed! For fans of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, 2025, to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, via Thailand and China of course. It's a gourmet and convivial festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. Admission is free with registration.

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

Les Étangs de Corot tea time: a bucolic, locavore snack to discover

In Ville-d'Avray, the Étangs de Corot tea time invites you to a sweet interlude in the heart of a green setting. Served every weekend in the listed Paillotes, this snack, imagined by new pastry chef Baptiste Vial, revisits Parisian classics with poetry and local Île-de-France produce. A gourmet getaway that celebrates nature and creativity.

Pierre Hermé's gourmet ice creams for summer 2025

This summer, Pierre Hermé unveils a collection of daringly flavored ice creams and sorbets, combining original creations and emblematic fragrances. Available until August 27, 2025, these sweet treats can be enjoyed in pots, scoops or ice cream cups, particularly in tea rooms like Beaupassage.

Christophe Louie's unusual panettone ice cream to discover in Paris this summer

How about panettone ice cream? In Paris, Christophe Louie offers an ice-cream version of his famous panettone. An original creation to be found all summer 2025 in his Haut-Marais boutique, with flavors such as vanilla and pistachio.

Chapon opens its 100% chocolate popsicle bar in Paris: 17 frozen recipes to discover

Maison Chapon unveils a 100% chocolate eskimo bar in Paris to be enjoyed all summer long. The program includes 17 ice-cream recipes inspired by the company's emblematic candies and tablets, all the rage for what promises to be a hot summer season. Feel like some ice cream? Why not try the parfumps? The hardest part is choosing...

Grandeur Nature II: free contemporary art exhibition 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau

Grandeur Nature II is the name of the contemporary open-air exhibition on display in the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau from May 25 to September 21, 2025. And since it's free, you'd be wrong to miss out.

Cherry Festival 2025 in Montmorency (95): tastings, parade, music, popular dance ...

The Fête des Cerises returns to Montmorency, Val-d'Oise (95), on Saturday June 14, 2025, after an absence of more than half a century. It's a day full of flavors, music and entertainment to celebrate the famous Morello cherry from Montmorency, a fruity star with a long history. Tradition, festivities and a village atmosphere: the heart of the town will be beating to the rhythm of the cherry this weekend!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025: Free visits to the superb Juliette Gardens in Elancourt - 78

The Rendez-vous aux Jardins also awaits you at Élancourt in the Yvelines over the weekend of June 7 and 8, 2025. Over two days, discover the different landscaped areas, from the English garden to the Japanese garden and the French garden.