The summer vacations in Paris are synonymous with sunny days! So if you're planning a trip to the capital or just want to enjoy your beloved city, here's some inspiration for your program. Here's a list of the free things to do in Paris this summer!
Here's an XXL selection to keep you busy all summer long in Paris! Here you'll find 100% free ideas for enjoying the capital without spending a cent. Enough to keep even the tightest budgets happy! Between exhibitions, sunny strolls and other good deals, this summer's challenge will be to treat yourself while saving money. Whether you're a couple, a family, a group of friends or a solo traveler, Paris' free summer outings are waiting for you!
In fact, don't hesitate to consult this page regularly: the selection evolves with each new announcement and discovery. To make sure you don't miss out on any good deals, we recommend you keep this guide to hand!
Are you ready? Let's get ready for free summer outings in Paris!
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2025 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Foamstars: Square Enix's Splatoon-like free-to-play - our review
Released on PS4 and PS5 on February 6, 2024, Foamstars offers a unique combat experience using foam as a strategic tool, rather like a certain... Splatoon (with paint, of course). The game is now free-to-play. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Poker: what are the best Cash Game spots in Paris?
Over the past few years, Paris has become one of France's poker hotspots. The capital is home to several gaming clubs offering a wide range of cash games. Discover our favourite addresses! [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo
You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Did you know? One of Paris's most secret gardens is hidden in the 19th arrondissement.
In the heart of the 19th arrondissement, it's a well-kept secret, but one that we invite you to discover every day during the summer months. Le Centquatre's secret garden is a discreet little island, hidden from view, where you can take refuge all summer long. [Read more]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available
Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is. [Read more]
Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions
Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024. [Read more]
Exhibition 'Des Jeux et des lieux: à la découverte l'héritage urbain des JOP' in Saint-Denis!
Sponsored - The Des Jeux et des lieux, l'héritage urbain en Seine-Saint-Denis (Games and Places, Urban Legacy in Seine-Saint-Denis) exhibition, covering almost 170m2, highlights the legacy of the Games: from urban transformations to relics of the Games such as an Olympic torch, or the outfits of torchbearers and the opening ceremony. On view until November 25, 2024. [Read more]
Gold Rush: our photos from the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations - last days
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its summer exhibition, La Ruée vers l'or, from June 22 to September 1, 2024. An artistic leisure park with free, open access, imagined by students in the vocational stream at the Lycée Alfred Nobel in Clichy-sous-Bois, also on offer at the Atelier Médicis in Clichy-sous-Bois from June 1 to July 27, 2024. We visited this artistic park, and tell you all about it (and take advantage of the last few days to have a look around)! [Read more]
Championnes: the photo exhibition honoring women's sport unveiled at Galerie Roger-Viollet
Come and admire the female sporting champions of the inter-war years by discovering the free photo exhibition organized by the Roger-Viollet gallery and L'Equipe, from June 13 to September 21, 2024. [Read more]
Discover Saint-Quentin en Yvelines' free Ninja course in the fan zone
Sports enthusiasts and kids with peachy appetites beware, the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park is installing a free obstacle course from June 29 to July 21, 2024. Now's the time to take up the challenge! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Cité Audacieuse's "women and sport" program
La Cité Audacieuse unveils a "women and sport" program, from May 14 to July 3, to coincide with the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Made in Paris: an event combining art and sport at Beaugrenelle this summer
This summer, from June 27 to August 11, the Beaugrenelle shopping center is bringing the Olympic festivities to life in a whole new way, with a popular program combining art and sport. [Read more]
The free exhibition "Bijoux de scène de la Comédie Française" extended at Hôtel Mercy-Argenteau
The Hôtel de Mercy-Argenteau, a magnificent 18th-century town house on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, opens its doors to visitors for the first time. Listed as a Monument Historique, this architectural gem has been given a facelift to house the École des Arts Joailliers, a school founded with the support of Van Cleef & Arpels. From June 13 to October 13, 2024, the first free exhibition of the Comédie-Française's "Stage Jewels" is on show. We take you on a journey of discovery. Don't forget to book your free tickets! [Read more]
A giant food court and festive sports bar opens at Les Invalides in Paris this summer
The Coca-Cola Food Fest opens its doors in Paris, bringing us the cuisine of 10 world-renowned chefs. From June 21 to September 8, 2024, we're off to the Invalides terminal to treat ourselves and our taste buds, have fun with festive and musical entertainment and enjoy sports broadcasts, whether of Euro matches or the Paris 2024 Olympics afterwards. [Read more]
The Kermesse de Javelle: a festive and free event for young and old at the Javelle guinguette
Having moved from the pretty banks of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement to the heart of Bercy Beaucoup, the third-tier venue in the 12th arrondissement, La Javelle aims to bring a festive atmosphere back to the east of Paris, with the return of fine weather: so, every Sunday, it's kermesse with family and friends, to have fun, dance (and forget about Monday). [Read more]
Failures: a Britney Spears group show at Les filles du calvaire gallery
For its new exhibition, the Les Filles du Calvaire gallery in Paris turns its attention to Britney Spears. On view until September 21, 2024, this free installation, entitled "Failures", unveils a series of works imagined around the famous American icon, whose life is paralleled by the universe and story of Alice in Wonderland. [Read more]
L'Héritage des Vicomtes, the sound and light show at Château de Blandy-les-Tours 2024 in photos (77)
From June 28 to August 31, 2024, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours will be telling its story with l'Héritage des Vicomtes, a sound and light show to take you through the centuries and discover this medieval castle. We're off to discover the castle, and here's a sneak preview of what's in store. [Read more]
Vétheuil (95), discover this picturesque village on the banks of the Seine, cradle of Monet's art.
How about discovering Vétheuil, one of France's most beautiful villages and the inspiration of artist Claude Monet? Located in the French Vexin regional nature park, this is a real treasure trove to be discovered, as you stroll along the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
Le Cabinet de l'Oracle: our photos of the esoteric exhibition at Galerie La Lison
Le Cabinet de l'Oracle is the group exhibition on view at Galerie La Lison from June 20 to July 20, 2024. Produced by Astra Artem, this exhibition brings together nearly 30 contemporary artists around mystical and sacred themes. Immerse yourself in strange and mysterious worlds! [Read more]
An unusual, arty skatepark at the Centre Pompidou for the Paris 2024 Olympics
A one-of-a-kind skatepark has set up shop at the Centre Pompidou for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The "Cycloïde Piazza", created by artist Raphaël Zarka, is accessible from July 26 to September 15, 2024. [Read more]
La guinguette de Viry-Châtillon (91): festive evenings, family entertainment and foodtrucks
In Viry-Châtillon, it's time for a summer guinguette: to mark the arrival of summer, a host of events are planned in the Parc Leblanc. [Read more]
Jean Paul Gaultier celebrates Pride Month with an arty mural in his own image - last day
Jean-Paul Gaultier is celebrating Pride Month by inviting artist Pepo Moreno to paint a committed mural in the Marais district. The work, in the colors of the fashion label and its designer, can be viewed until June 30, 2024. [Read more]
Did you know? The largest dolmen in Île-de-France is hidden in the Rambouillet forest.
You don't have to go all the way to Brocéliande forest to find real mysteries! Our forests in the Paris region also have their secrets, and the Rambouillet forest is home to the region's largest dolmen! [Read more]
Elections: BHV Marais invites you to a free cocktail after your visit to the polling station
On the occasion of the legislative elections this Sunday, June 30, 2024, BHV Marais invites committed Parisians to a free, convivial cocktail party. After you've cast your vote, join us for an aperitif at the BHV Marais, located in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
The electric car show arrives in Paris this Sunday: book your test drive
Sponsored - 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! [Read more]
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2025 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to be discovered free of charge this summer in the 13th arrondissement - photos
A castle in the heart of Paris? In the capital's 13th arrondissement, hidden from view, a royal manor house has been in hiding since the end of the 13th century. And you can discover it for free with guided tours this summer! [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Foamstars: Square Enix's Splatoon-like free-to-play - our review
Released on PS4 and PS5 on February 6, 2024, Foamstars offers a unique combat experience using foam as a strategic tool, rather like a certain... Splatoon (with paint, of course). The game is now free-to-play. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Poker: what are the best Cash Game spots in Paris?
Over the past few years, Paris has become one of France's poker hotspots. The capital is home to several gaming clubs offering a wide range of cash games. Discover our favourite addresses! [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo
You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Did you know? One of Paris's most secret gardens is hidden in the 19th arrondissement.
In the heart of the 19th arrondissement, it's a well-kept secret, but one that we invite you to discover every day during the summer months. Le Centquatre's secret garden is a discreet little island, hidden from view, where you can take refuge all summer long. [Read more]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available
Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is. [Read more]
Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions
Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024. [Read more]
Free screenings at the open-air cinema in Clichy-la-Garenne (92)
During the summer vacations, the town of Clichy-la-Garenne invites you to attend open-air screenings, free of charge and open to all. [Read more]
Exhibition 'Des Jeux et des lieux: à la découverte l'héritage urbain des JOP' in Saint-Denis!
Sponsored - The Des Jeux et des lieux, l'héritage urbain en Seine-Saint-Denis (Games and Places, Urban Legacy in Seine-Saint-Denis) exhibition, covering almost 170m2, highlights the legacy of the Games: from urban transformations to relics of the Games such as an Olympic torch, or the outfits of torchbearers and the opening ceremony. On view until November 25, 2024. [Read more]
Parc Astérix: people with these first names will benefit from free tickets until September
Parc Astérix is offering free tickets until September 29, 2024 to anyone named Romain, Romane or Romaine! A great deal for those chosen few, who can pass it on to their loved ones! [Read more]
The former Versailles post office transformed into a living space - photos
A new cultural and events space has opened in Versailles, in the heart of the town's former post office. Discover this festive new spot featuring Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions and events. [Read more]
Paralympic Games: GroundParis, free sport and disabled sport under the Canopée des Halles
From July 27 to September 1, 2024, for the duration of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, Adidas is taking up residence under the Canopy of the Westfield Forum des Halles to offer sports and cultural activities for Parisians! [Read more]
Gold Rush: our photos from the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations - last days
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its summer exhibition, La Ruée vers l'or, from June 22 to September 1, 2024. An artistic leisure park with free, open access, imagined by students in the vocational stream at the Lycée Alfred Nobel in Clichy-sous-Bois, also on offer at the Atelier Médicis in Clichy-sous-Bois from June 1 to July 27, 2024. We visited this artistic park, and tell you all about it (and take advantage of the last few days to have a look around)! [Read more]
Club France: the program for the largest fan zone of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Ready to celebrate our French athletes during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? Join us at Club France for the duration of the competition to meet the medal winners, and party, with many artists on the program. [Read more]
Paris Plages 2024 settles on the Canal Saint-Martin, the program of events
This year, Paris Plages adds a new play and swimming area. In addition to La Villette and the Rives de Seine, the Canal Saint-Martin is the place to enjoy summer in Paris this year. Here's the program. [Read more]
Championnes: the photo exhibition honoring women's sport unveiled at Galerie Roger-Viollet
Come and admire the female sporting champions of the inter-war years by discovering the free photo exhibition organized by the Roger-Viollet gallery and L'Equipe, from June 13 to September 21, 2024. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: the Place de la bataille Stalingrad is transformed into a fan zone in the 19th arrondissement
The Olympics are finally here, and every arrondissement has one or more fan zones to celebrate the Games! In the 19th arrondissement, the festivities will take place on Place de la Bataille Stalingrad, in front of La Rotonde Stalingrad. [Read more]
La Terrasse des Jeux at Hôtel de Ville: the sports and party spot for the Olympics in the heart of Paris
It's in the heart of the capital, on the Hôtel de Ville forecourt, that the Terrasse des Jeux is setting up to bring you the festivities of summer 2024, from July 14 to September 8, 2024. This site, branded "Club 2024" by the Paris Olympic Games organizing committee, promises competitions and celebrations, offering a free platform accessible to all. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: a Playground with giant screen sports activities and beach in Saint-Denis
From July 27 to September 8, the city of Saint-Denis is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with numerous events, live broadcasts and dedicated fan zones, such as at the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur, where the Playground opens its doors on this date. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: fan zone and music festival at the Bassin de la Maltournée, near the Stade de France (93)
At the foot of the Stade de France, the Bassin de la Maltournée is the place to come to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a host of events, entertainment and an electronic music festival! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: the Parc des Nations, the huge celebration site not to be missed at La Villette
Are you ready to experience these Paris 2024 Olympic Games by supporting our French athletes? Then make your voice heard in the stadiums, but also in the fan zones, like in the Parc des Nations at La Villette! [Read more]
Decathlon Playground: DJ sets, concerts and sport, the free spot for the 2024 Olympics at La Villette
For the duration of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, La Villette is likely to be the place to be! Between Club France and the Decathlon Playground, the 19th arrondissement will be buzzing with sport! [Read more]
2024 Paris Olympics, a fan zone at the foot of Saint-Sulpice church in the 6th arrondissement
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, iconic locations in the capital are being transformed into fan zones. In Paris's 6th arrondissement, a giant screen will be set up on Place Saint-Sulpice, at the foot of the eponymous church, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. It's an opportunity to experience the Olympic Games to the full, while admiring the view of this sublime monument. [Read more]
Olympic Games 2024: celebrate the medallists at the Parc des Champions du Trocadéro - the program
Like Club France, the Parc des Champions located on the Trocadero, in front of the Eiffel Tower, aims to welcome supporters and medal-winning athletes from all countries, during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with a great artistic program to boot! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics, a fan zone on the edge of the Jardin de Reuilly, a hidden spot on the Coulée Verte
On the outskirts of the Jardins de Reuilly in Paris's 12th arrondissement, a secret spot on the coulée verte, a fan zone awaits spectators to follow the events of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2025 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to be discovered free of charge this summer in the 13th arrondissement - photos
A castle in the heart of Paris? In the capital's 13th arrondissement, hidden from view, a royal manor house has been in hiding since the end of the 13th century. And you can discover it for free with guided tours this summer! [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Paris Paris, Le Bon Marché's new exhibition combining culture, fashion & gastronomy - final days
Paris reinvents itself under a surreal sky with the "Paris Paris!" exhibition at the Bon Marché Rive Gauche from August 24 to October 20, 2024. On the program? Fashion, iconic cafés, culinary delights and hip culture, the best clichés are respected to unveil a postcard Paris, stylish version! [Read more]
Foamstars: Square Enix's Splatoon-like free-to-play - our review
Released on PS4 and PS5 on February 6, 2024, Foamstars offers a unique combat experience using foam as a strategic tool, rather like a certain... Splatoon (with paint, of course). The game is now free-to-play. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Poker: what are the best Cash Game spots in Paris?
Over the past few years, Paris has become one of France's poker hotspots. The capital is home to several gaming clubs offering a wide range of cash games. Discover our favourite addresses! [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo
You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Did you know? One of Paris's most secret gardens is hidden in the 19th arrondissement.
In the heart of the 19th arrondissement, it's a well-kept secret, but one that we invite you to discover every day during the summer months. Le Centquatre's secret garden is a discreet little island, hidden from view, where you can take refuge all summer long. [Read more]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition at Hôtel de Ville, new slots available
Discover the many facets of Paris at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? Until October 19, 2024, we're off to discover the Paris City Hall event exhibition named: "Paris!" the capital presents itself to the world! New slots are available, so it's time to (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes it who it is. [Read more]
Shepard Fairey, a.k.a. Obey: "Swan Song" exhibition at Galerie Itinerrance in Paris, extensions
Attention Shepard Fairey fans! The famous American street artist, also known as Obey, returns to the Itinerrance gallery in Paris's 13th arrondissement to unveil "Swan Song". In view of its success, this free solo exhibition by Shepard Fairey has been extended until Saturday, October 12, 2024. [Read more]
Exhibition 'Des Jeux et des lieux: à la découverte l'héritage urbain des JOP' in Saint-Denis!
Sponsored - The Des Jeux et des lieux, l'héritage urbain en Seine-Saint-Denis (Games and Places, Urban Legacy in Seine-Saint-Denis) exhibition, covering almost 170m2, highlights the legacy of the Games: from urban transformations to relics of the Games such as an Olympic torch, or the outfits of torchbearers and the opening ceremony. On view until November 25, 2024. [Read more]
Paralympic Games: what time will the cauldron rise into the sky today? Last days
Want to see the balloon rise into the air before the end of the Paralympic Games? If you don't have a ticket for the Jardin des Tuileries, you can always find a spot around it to watch the Paralympic hot-air balloon rise into the air, and with just a few days to go before the end of the Games, it would be foolish not to take advantage. But you still need to know when to watch it take flight... What's the best time to see the balloon in the sky? Here are some answers... [Read more]
Paralympic Games: a hunt for pins in the capital's iconic locations
You're probably familiar with this tradition of pin exchange, but for these Paris 2024 Games, new ones are making their appearance, to be picked up as you stroll around the capital! [Read more]
Sweet Expulsion: our photos of Katherina Olschbaur's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin presents Sweet Expulsion, Katherina Olschbaur's first major European exhibition in France, from August 31 to September 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where color and form redefine space and time, and explore works blending abstract expressionism and personal mythologies. [Read more]
Isle of Thanet: our photos from Nick Goss's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Galerie Perrotin invites you to discover "Isle of Thanet", Nick Goss's first solo exhibition in the capital, from August 31 to October 21, 2024. Immerse yourself in a universe where insularity and memory mingle through eleven new works presented to visitors! [Read more]
Lake Margrethe: our photos of Koak's exhibition at Galerie Perrotin
Attention contemporary art lovers... We're off to Galerie Perrotin to discover the new exhibition by American artist Koak, entitled Lake Margrethe, from August 31 to October 5, 2024. The exhibition offers an immersion into profound themes combining nature, family relationships and introspection, through works as enigmatic as they are personal. [Read more]
Paralympic Games: the House of Korea moves into the Marais Showrooms
After Korea House in the 7th arrondissement, the Maison de la Corée is moving to a new location for the Paralympic Games until September 6, 2024, in the heart of the Réaumur area of the Marais Showrooms, with many exciting events on the program. [Read more]
Parc Astérix: people with these first names will benefit from free tickets until September
Parc Astérix is offering free tickets until September 29, 2024 to anyone named Romain, Romane or Romaine! A great deal for those chosen few, who can pass it on to their loved ones! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Zeus, the metal horse for the opening ceremony, on display at Hôtel de Ville
The world's most famous horse, ZEUS, is making a comeback! After lighting up the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this majestic steel steed will be on free display at Paris City Hall from August 29 to September 8, 2024. [Read more]
Free Dictations for All in September in shopping malls across Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Are you ready? Get writing! La Grande dictée pour tous is back for the autumn season in numerous shopping centers across the capital and the Paris region. It's an opportunity to test your spelling and challenge yourself to a free challenge! [Read more]
L'Obélisque de la Concorde: discover a historic treasure donated by Egypt just a stone's throw from the Louvre
The Obélisque de la Concorde is probably one of the most popular monuments in Paris, along with the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées and the Louvre. In any case, it has been enthroned on Place de la Concorde since 1836, donated by the Egyptian government as a sign of goodwill towards France, and is a source of wonder to visitors passing through, whether they're heading for the Champs-Élysées or the Louvre. Want to know everything there is to know about the monument? We've got you covered! [Read more]
The former Versailles post office transformed into a living space - photos
A new cultural and events space has opened in Versailles, in the heart of the town's former post office. Discover this festive new spot featuring Sept Lieux food court, exhibitions and events. [Read more]
Ile Charentonneau, a natural area on the outskirts of Paris where you can feel alone in the world.
Along the Marne River in Maisons-Alfort (94), Ile Charentonneau is an island territory in the Val-de-Marne department where you can stroll at your leisure for a change of scenery at the gateway to Paris. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games opening ceremony broadcast in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)
Asnières-sur-Seine (92) is getting ready to vibrate once again, this time to the rhythm of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games! To make sure you don't miss a thing of the opening ceremony, join us on August 28, 2024 at the Halle Flachat for a live broadcast on a giant screen, in a festive and friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
Square du Vert-Galant, a bucolic park at the tip of the Île de la Cité
Strolling through the historic heart of the capital, just before Notre-Dame, the Ile de la Cité features a square unique to Paris, located at the tip of this pretty floating territory. [Read more]
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Bal de l'Afrique enchantée and Divertimento this Saturday in Saint-Denis
This Saturday, August 31, 2024, it's party day at the Stadium in Saint-Denis! The famous fan zone set up on the Bassin de la Maltournée is organizing a big, free, festive day to mark the Paralympic Games. On the program? The Enchanted Africa Ball, a concert-show by the Divertimento orchestra, breakdance and BMX demonstrations, not forgetting street arts and circus activities. [Read more]
Different is beautiful: the outdoor exhibition during the Paralympics at Buttes-Chaumont
Until September 8, 2024, take advantage of the Paris Paralympic Games to discover an outdoor exhibition in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, featuring striking works on disability. [Read more]
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2025 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
The Château de la Reine Blanche, a curiosity to be discovered free of charge this summer in the 13th arrondissement - photos
A castle in the heart of Paris? In the capital's 13th arrondissement, hidden from view, a royal manor house has been in hiding since the end of the 13th century. And you can discover it for free with guided tours this summer! [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
Lesage, 100 years of fashion and decoration: the free couture exhibition at Galerie du 19M
Lesage celebrates its centenary with a free retrospective exhibition in Paris! From September 26, 2024 to January 26, 2025, visit the Galerie du 19M to go behind the scenes of this famous embroidery and weaving house, with haute couture creations and immersive installations, not to mention workshops to introduce you to the art of thread! [Read more]
The Glasswalk at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, the hot photo spot under the store's Cupola
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann unveils the Glasswalk, a 9-metre-long glass walkway on the 3rd floor of the Coupole store, suspended 16 metres above the ground. Perfect for an unforgettable shot, this spot offers a unique perspective on 120 years of history. A must for lovers of architecture and quality Instagram spots! [Read more]
Nuit électrique: Pierre & Gilles' neon-lit photo exhibition at Galerie Templon - final days
The Pierre et Gilles duo return with a new free photo exhibition at Galerie Templon, from September 3 to October 26, 2024. Here, the kings of kitsch-sublime explore night from every angle in a new series of portraits entitled "Nuit électrique". [Read more]
Paris Paris, Le Bon Marché's new exhibition combining culture, fashion & gastronomy - final days
Paris reinvents itself under a surreal sky with the "Paris Paris!" exhibition at the Bon Marché Rive Gauche from August 24 to October 20, 2024. On the program? Fashion, iconic cafés, culinary delights and hip culture, the best clichés are respected to unveil a postcard Paris, stylish version! [Read more]
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty opens an immersive pop-up dedicated to its new fragrances - last day
To coincide with Paris Fashion Week, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty is taking up residence under the Canopée du Forum des Halles from September 27 to October 6, 2024. The House opens an immersive pop-up showcasing its two new fragrances: Libre Flowers & Flames and MYSLF, in an Instagrammable setting punctuated by interactive animations. [Read more]
Foamstars: Square Enix's Splatoon-like free-to-play - our review
Released on PS4 and PS5 on February 6, 2024, Foamstars offers a unique combat experience using foam as a strategic tool, rather like a certain... Splatoon (with paint, of course). The game is now free-to-play. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Treasures: a free exhibition exploring the thousand-year-old history of Argenteuil (95)
Until March 2, 2025, the town of Argenteuil has brought out its archives and its finest artistic and historical treasures to present them to you in an exhibition that traces the fascinating history of this Val-d'Oise commune. [Read more]
Rue Montorgueil transformed into Gotham to celebrate The Penguin series on Max with purple umbrellas
Purple umbrellas on rue Montorgueil? From September 29 to October 7, the iconic street will be transformed to plunge Paris into the world of The Penguin, broadcast on Max. These unusual purple umbrellas will invade the skyline of the famous Parisian street, near Les Halles. [Read more]
A free fashion and haute couture exhibition at a famous Paris auction house - last day
The Quidam de Revel Collection takes up residence at Bohnams Cornette de Saint Cyr for a free fashion and haute couture exhibition! On September 28, 30 and October 1, 2024, join us at the Maison de Ventes in Paris's 8th arrondissement to stroll among emblematic creations from the 1920s to 2000, from Chanel to Yves Saint Laurent. [Read more]
Fashion Week: Million Gold, Rabanne's immersive, golden & fragrant pop-up - SOLD OUT
Rabanne opens the doors to its golden universe with the immersive Million Gold pop-up, from September 27 to 29, 2024. Right at the heart of Paris Fashion Week, the House promises you a free, glamorous interactive experience among its new olfactory creations, in a glittering atmosphere. [Read more]
London Grammar in exclusive free showcase in Paris
London Grammar celebrate the release of their new album "The Greatest Love" with a free showcase at Fnac Paris Ternes! Join us on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 6pm, to discover the British indie-pop trio's new electro-planing tracks! [Read more]
Domenico Notarangelo - Pasolini in Matera: the film exhibition at the Italian Cultural Institute
Attention Italian film buffs... The Italian Cultural Institute in Paris invites you to discover the exhibition Domenico Notarangelo: Pasolini in Matera, from September 24 to November 2, 2024. Through 35 never-before-seen photos, take a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Pier Paolo Pasolini's "The Gospel According to Matthew", immortalized in 1964 in Matera. [Read more]
Salon de la Gastronomie with farmers' market and fireworks at Méréville (91)
Méréville, in Essonne, France, hosts the 8th Salon de la Gastronomie from September 27 to 29, 2024, an unmissable, free event for local food lovers. Under the 16th-century covered market, producers and artisans come together to share their know-how, in a festive atmosphere culminating in a fireworks display on Saturday, September 28. [Read more]
Video of the l'Oréal Paris 2024 fashion show on Place de l'Opéra
L'Oréal Paris was back for the 7ᵉ edition of its annual Fashion Show, this September 23, 2024, kicking off Paris Fashion Week! It was on the mythical Place de l'Opéra that the beauty brand's emblematic ambassadors walked the catwalk in fabulous outfits signed by leading Maisons. Here's a look back! [Read more]
Poker: what are the best Cash Game spots in Paris?
Over the past few years, Paris has become one of France's poker hotspots. The capital is home to several gaming clubs offering a wide range of cash games. Discover our favourite addresses! [Read more]
Fête des Puces 2024: the Graff'Art association organizes a festive weekend at Galerie Amarrage!
Sponsored - Free exhibition, creations, DJ sets, Bingo Drag and many other surprises await you from Thursday September 26 to Sunday September 29 at the AMARRAGE CLUB. Enjoy an eclectic program all weekend long at the Fête des Puces! [Read more]
Paris Fashion Week: signing sessions with Kate Moss and Mario Sorrenti at Saint Laurent Babylone
As Fashion Week returns to light up Paris, the Saint Laurent Babylone bookshop is establishing itself as the new hangout for fashion addicts. On September 25, 2024, photographer Mario Sorrenti and legendary model Kate Moss will take over the premises for i-co-ni-ques signing sessions! [Read more]
Douceur Animale, Michel Bassompierre's free exhibition in the heart of a grand Parisian hotel
Just a stone's throw from the Opéra Garnier, the Hôtel Intercontinental Paris le Grand welcomes 17 works by Michel Bassompierre, including two monumental sculptures, as part of the Douceur Animale exhibition running until October 16, 2024. [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition is extended at the Petit Palais - photo
You'd never expect to see urban art in a fine arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition offers, on view free of charge from June 12, 2024 to January 19, 2025. [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: a free tour of the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine
For the Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris, discover the sublime Bibliothèque Mazarine. Facing the Seine, this majestic venue welcomes visitors free of charge on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2024 for a free tour of France's oldest public library during this 41st edition. [Read more]
The Eiffel Tower sparkles in gold this Saturday evening in support of the fight against pediatric cancer
Exceptionally, this Saturday evening, September 21, the Eiffel Tower will sparkle in gold at 8:30 p.m. to raise awareness of pediatric cancers, as part of the Septembre en Or initiative. The campaign, spearheaded by the Gravir collective and the Société française des cancers de l'Enfant, highlights a reality that affects more than 2,500 children and teenagers in France every year. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024 at the Molitor swimming pool in Paris: Visit the artists' cabins
The Molitor swimming pool, nestled in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, is taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2024. Join us on Sunday, September 22, 2024 to visit the 70 cabins newly graffitied by artists. Discover the program! [Read more]
The cabins of the Molitor swimming pool by 70 international artists! Unusual street-art exhibition
Did you know that street art reigned supreme in the cabins of Molitor's indoor pool? After a successful first edition in 2018, the Molitor swimming pool in Paris is offering us a second and even bigger edition of the artists' cabins. From floor to ceiling, 70 international artists have transformed these former cabins into works of art, to be discovered from Sunday, September 22, 2024 for the Heritage Days, then on guided tours or free of charge by reservation. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2024: a sweet and savory visit to Confiserie Kubli in Morangis (91)
For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Kubli confectionery in Morangis is opening the doors of its factory on September 21, 2024. An opportunity to combine heritage and delicacies... [Read more]
Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at the Musée de la Libération de Paris, a dive into history
For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin is offering free tours and other events on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. [Read more]
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Summer 2025 free exhibitions in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: cultural highlights
The Parisian summer promises to be rich in good deals. Here's a list of free exhibitions to discover all summer long in Paris, so you can get your culture on without breaking the bank! [Read more]
Looking for a free museum in Paris? The Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Musée d'Art Moderne, the Musée de l'Aviation, the Musée des Arts Asiatiques - over 20 museums are free all year round, and we've got some great ideas for getting out and learning something new. [Read more]
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]
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