Nuit Blanche: a special code makes Vélib' available free of charge all night long

Every year, lovers ofcontemporary art and party-goers in Paris and thegreater Paris region gather around a very special date. On the first Saturday in June, Nuit Blanche transforms every corner of Paris into an open-air art gallery. In the streets, squares, museums, monuments and gardens, hundreds of free artistic events are on hand to enchant and surprise us, and make for an unforgettable evening.

• To be read
• The Nuit Blanche in Paris, history and origins
• Nuit Blanche 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region: what time does night fall this Saturday?
• Tips for the week of December 23 - 29, 2024 in Paris: free or cheap outings

This major cultural event lives up to its name: you can enjoy all kinds of entertainment from 5pm to 6am. In theory, that is... Although Nuit Blanche keeps Paris buzzing all night long, the subways don't work overtime. Without public transport, it's harder to get from museum to gallery until the wee hours of the morning.

Nuit Blanche 2024: no metros open all night, how to get around Paris?
Nuit Blanche takes place this Saturday, June 1, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. While the metros won't be running all night, what are the alternatives for getting around easily from one event to the next? Here are our tips! [Read more]

Fortunately, to make up for this lack of transport, Vélib' Métropole has come up with a special offer. During the night of June 1 to 2, for the Nuit Blanche, Vélib' are free and available to all visitors. To take advantage of a free Vélib', go to the official application or the Vélib' Métropole website, select the"Vélib' Ticket-V" package, then enter the promo code "MGP2024". This guarantees you a free 45-minute trip.

So you'll have to keep your calves warm during this Nuit Blanche 2024! But the Nuit Blanche events are well worth a little physical effort...

Nuit Blanche 2024: the date of the 2025 edition of this artistic evening in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Nuit Blanche 2025 in and around Paris takes place on Saturday, June 7, 2025. With a multitude of free events spread over different routes, this new edition has some great surprises in store for us. Find out all about the program that awaits you for this exceptional free nocturne in and around Paris. [Read more]