Free outings in Paris? No, this is no urban legend: you can enjoy the French capital without breaking the bank! So, where do these good deals hide? We have gathered a few activity ideas to enjoy when you are broke. Let us hope it will inspire you some upcoming outings!
Free outings in August:
Jardin d'été at the musée du quai Branly, last days of free events
We're off to make the most of the last few days of Jardin d'été at the Musée du Quai Branly, the famous free, fun-filled program on the themes of nature, the environment and living things that delights us every summer. You still have until Sunday August 28 to spend a quiet, enriching moment just a stone's throw from the Seine and the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Free swimming pools and baths in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for summer 2024
The heat is on, and you are looking for a pool (with beach or deckchairs if possible) or a body of water to swim for free? To feel like you're on vacation without paying a cent, discover the great spots where it's good to bring family and friends in Paris and Ile de France. [Read more]
Paris: the Tuileries Tunnel transformed into a street art gallery until 2023 - our photos
The Tuileries Tunnel takes on colors! For two weeks, a dozen artists have covered the Parisian tunnel reserved for soft mobility with colorful frescoes, visible until July 2023. [Read more]
Jardins Ouverts 2024 in the parks and gardens of Île-de-France, 200 gardens open to you
Jardins Ouverts en Île-de-France returns for its seventh edition, this summer 2024. From June 29 to August 25, Parisians can enjoy two months of cultural events and original outings, many of them free of charge, in their local parks and gardens. [Read more]
Les Extatiques 2024 take over Ile Seguin with circus, street art and contemporary art
Les Extatiques, the free contemporary open-air exhibition, is heading for the Ïle des Arts this year. From September 21 to November 21, the spot is transformed into a free artistic promenade combining contemporary art and live performance. [Read more]
To go further:
Tips for the week of November 18 to 24, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings
A new week is upon us, and with it a whole range of things to do and things to discover in Paris and the Paris region! Click here to discover the cheapest deals for the week of November 18 to 24, 2024 in Paris and the Ile de France region. [Read more]
Tips for the weekend of November 22 to 24, 2024 in Paris: free or inexpensive outings
Sortiraparis has come up with the best ideas for free activities or cheap deals to do this weekend on November 22, 23 and 24, 2024 in Paris and the Ile de France region. [Read more]
Free outings and activities in and around Paris to do this summer 2024
Free activities in Paris this summer 2024? We've got just what you're looking for! We've got all the tips you need to get out and have fun for free this summer! [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in August 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
In August, we enjoy a Paris with fewer Parisians. But there's still plenty to do all summer long! Here are the free exhibitions that await you in Paris in August! Great ideas for outings during the summer vacations! [Read more]
Summer outdoor exhibitions in Paris and Île-de-France 2023
How about treating yourself to an open-air exhibition this summer 2023 in Paris? The best thing about summer in Paris and the surrounding region is the beautiful walks you can take through the streets and parks, discovering the open-air exhibitions of the moment. Here are the best places to enjoy art and sunshine this summer. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments: places to visit this Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Paris
Which free museum to visit in Paris this 1st Sunday of the month, Sunday December 1, 2024? We're delighted to return to our little ritual at the start of the month: discover a museum or monument for free! [Read more]
10 free or inexpensive rooftops for the best views in Paris
A great rooftop, free or almost? Whether you're looking for fresh air on sunny days, or simply in search of one of the best vantage points for admiring Paris without emptying your wallet, we've got 11 great ideas for the best spots overlooking the capital without breaking the bank. [Read more]
Free concerts and music festivals to discover this summer 2024 in Paris and Île-de-France
From June to September, the parks and gardens of Paris and all the departments of the Ile-de-France region, from Yvelines to Val de Marne, come alive with free concerts and music festivals. Jazz, classical, electro, rock or French variety, including a return to the 80s... there's something for everyone! Here's a roundup of free music events not to be missed this summer in Paris and the Paris region. [Read more]
