What to do this weekend - activities

The electric car show arrives in Paris this Sunday: book your test drive

The 100% electric car show is coming to Paris this Sunday, June 30, 2024, for an exceptional edition. Held in the beautiful setting of the Hippodrome de Paris Vincennes, this event promises to be a must-see for all car enthusiasts wishing to discover the latest innovations. Book a test drive for your future car!

Top 23 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets to discover

Escape around Paris with these 23 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital.

The Grande Parade with dancers and acrobats returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this weekend!

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement returns this Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

Cinéma en plein air de la Villette, no edition in 2024, the film festival will return in 2025

La Villette's open-air film festival won't be taking place in 2024 due to the Olympic Games. We'll have to wait until summer 2025 to discover a month of free, open-air film screenings to watch while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette.

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

La Fête des Pîtres: concert, treasure hunt and free exhibitions at La Monnaie de Paris

La Monnaie de Paris invites you to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, on June 15 and 16, 2024. Over an entire weekend, enjoy free events, exhibitions and concerts for the whole family.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

5 free castles around Paris to visit on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, July 7, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: Carnival and skateboarding on the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville (75)

Once again, the Parvis de l'Hôtel de Ville is the place to be for Nuit Blanche. On Saturday June 1, 2024, take a trip to the heart of the capital to discover the various performances organized for this unusual nocturne.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris: a funereal carnival in red and white at the Villa Belleville in the 20th arrondissement

Nuit Blanche opens the doors of cultural establishments to the general public, on the night of June 1 to 2, 2024. For the occasion, the Villa Belleville, in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, invites us to discover its artists in residence.

Nuit Blanche 2024 in the 13th arrondissement: street parade and dance on the Olympiades slab

For Nuit Blanche 2024, the Olympiades slab awaits you for a most unusual street parade on June 1, 2024. Discover this emblematic site in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, transformed into a unique artistic space!

Nuit Blanche 2024: a high-flying show at Hangar Y in Meudon (92)

For an atypical Nuit Blanche, we're off to Meudon, and more precisely to Hangar Y, which is welcoming us free of charge this Saturday, June 1, 2024. Discover the program for this very special evening.

Nuit Blanche 2024: an unusual soccer match at Stade Charléty in the 13th arrondissement

During the Nuit Blanche in Paris, contemporary art is everywhere... Everywhere! This Saturday, June 1, 2024, head to the Stade Charléty for a highly original sporting and artistic event.

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program of events

For the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024, the Château de Versailles is offering a wide range of events to help visitors discover the richness of the gardens of Versailles.

The Edge: a virtual reality experience with 4D sensations in Paris

THE EDGE offers a new generation of virtual reality. Take advantage of the fine weather in May and June to enjoy a 4D VR experience in the heart of Paris: surreal physical sensations guaranteed!

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?

Hotel Pilgrim's rooftop terrace for relaxing over the rooftops of Paris

Looking for a beautiful rooftop terrace, as if you were sitting on the rooftops of Paris? Then head for Hôtel Pilgrim, where you'll find a confidential terrace where you can relax in the evenings on sunny days, while admiring the whole of Paris and the Collège des Bernardins building just opposite.