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!
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. [Read more]
Montfort l'Amaury: discover the charming village, a medieval treasure of the Yvelines region
On the edge of the Rambouillet forest, Montfort l'Amaury reveals 1000 years of history. Discover this medieval village, its historic monuments and the charm of its cobbled streets. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
Marche des Fiertés 2024 in Paris: the program for the Grand Podium at République
Eddy de Pretto, Bilal Hassani, Desire, Louïz and Piche await you on the Place de la République in Paris this Saturday, June 29, 2024, for the return of the Grand Podium organized as part of the Marche des Fiertés. [Read more]
The Parc du peuple de l'herbe, the largest nature park in the Yvelines, with its flora and fauna
The Parc du Peuple de l'herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy in the Yvelines region, open all year round, offers a fascinating immersion in nature. This 113-hectare park, the largest in the Yvelines region, is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers and families in search of discovery. Insects and flowers abound. [Read more]
Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views
The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes. [Read more]
La Braderie Asmodée, games at bargain prices in Yvelines
Bonus alert! Asmodée, the board game giant known for its Pokémon cards and games such as Dixit, Dobble, Jungle Speed and Time's Up, is back again this Saturday, June 29, at Guyancourt in the Yvelines region (78). Imagine discounts of up to 80% and thousands of game boxes on sale... you'll have to get up early! [Read more]
La Défense Jazz Festival 2024: complete program and concert times
La Défense Jazz Festival returns to the Place de La Défense from Monday June 24 to Sunday June 30, 2024. The opportunity to enjoy new free concerts offered outdoors not far from the Grande Arche de La Défense. On the program this summer? Gregory Porter, Imany, Jeff Mills, Tigran Hamasyan and Nubya Garcia. [Read more]
K-Street Festival 2024 at Parc André Citroën: Korean food and culture at its best
On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024, the Primetime association and the Mairie du 15e arrondissement are joining forces once again for the K-Street Festival. To be discovered in the Parc André Citroën, this event celebrates Korean street culture. Food, concept stores, workshops, artistic performances... get ready to travel to the Land of the Morning Calm without leaving the capital! [Read more]
Asian Street Food Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes 2024, the gourmet treat returns
If you're a fan of Asian cuisine and street food in particular, head to the Grande Pagode de Paris Vincennes on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024 to fill up on exotic dishes from Japan to Vietnam, Thailand and China. A convivial gourmet festival to take your taste buds on a journey to Asia. [Read more]
Pop up The Ordinary: cult skincare products, photobooth and free surprises - last days
The Ordinary opens a pop-up in Paris from June 20 to 23, 2024! Head to the Marais district to discover the ultra-accessible skincare brand's cult products, its brand-new lip balm and a free surprise (while stocks last). [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Dugny (93) with La Compagnie créole this Saturday
This year, the town of Dugny, in Seine-Saint-Denis, is celebrating music this Saturday, June 22, 2024. On the program? The famous Compagnie créole in free concert from 9pm on the Parvis Edith Piaf. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2024 in Rambouillet this Saturday, June 22 (78): jazz, pop and classical music
The Fête de la Musique 2024 in Rambouillet is taking place again this year. See you on Saturday, June 22. Hundreds of musicians and numerous groups celebrate music throughout the town. Every year, over 15,000 people take part in this popular event! [Read more]
Paris 2024: The Gold Rush, our photos of the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new 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! [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]
Cross the Seine from Val-d'Oise to Yvelines on the Vétheuil ferry
Along the river Seine, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, a boat links Vétheuil, the village that inspired the Impressionists, to the opposite bank in the village of Lavacourt. Come aboard this little boat, which offers you a quick - and free - crossing of the Seine. [Read more]
Festival Métis Plaine Commune 2024: 9 free concerts in Plaine Commune towns from June 30 to July 13!
Sponsored - From June 30 to July 13, the free Festival Métis Plaine Commune takes place in the parks (and in some venues) of Plaine Commune. A program of 9 free concerts featuring classical, world and jazz music, plus numerous workshops for young and old! [Read more]
Free street art and music festival in a Paris chapel: At the crossroads of the arts
À la croisée des arts is the name of this street art festival, which takes place in the heart of a chapel in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. From June 21 to 23, 2024, the Sainte Jeanne d'Arc chapel in the Village Reille will be the setting for some 50 street-art works, shows and food. For the Fête de la Musique, concerts are also on the bill! And since admission is free, we're not going to miss out. [Read more]
Air'genteuil 2024: the free, magical kite festival in Argenteuil
This Sunday, June 23, 2024, watch hundreds of kites take to the skies over the Butte d'Orgemont in Argenteuil! A veritable festival of colors in the Val d'Oise sky! [Read more]
Open-air cinema: free screenings for the whole family at Levallois Town Hall
An exceptional evening awaits you on the gardens of Levallois Town Hall, where open-air cinema makes its grand return on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Two sessions are planned: the first, reserved for children, at 6pm, and the second, for the general public, at 8:30pm. Admission to each session is free, subject to availability. [Read more]
The fruit garden at Château de la Roche-Guyon (95), a remarkable garden for a country stroll
At the foot of the troglodyte château of La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département, nestles a large vegetable and fruit garden, designated a Remarkable Garden. [Read more]
Cultures en Jeux, a photo exhibition on the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games at Unesco
From June 24 to September 15, 2024, Unesco is exhibiting photographic archives of Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies over the decades, outdoors. [Read more]
The artistic 100-meter race: a sporting work of art suspended in the skies above Bercy Village
After umbrellas, kites and butterflies, it's a sporting work, in reference to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, that's taking up residence above our heads, in the skies above Bercy Village, until September 15. [Read more]
Concorde Atlantique: the festive open-air guinguette boat moored at the Port de Solférino, Paris
The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand! [Read more]
Le Cabinet de l'Oracle: the esoteric exhibition at Galerie La Lison
Discover the group exhibition "Le Cabinet de l'Oracle" 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. Don't miss the opening on June 20 at 7.30pm, and plunge into strange and mysterious worlds! [Read more]
Emmenez-moi 2024: the program of events, visits and shows in Chelles (77)
From June 28 to July 14, the Seine-et-Marne département is hosting another edition of the Emmenez-moi festival, offering a wide range of walks, tours, concerts and other activities for young and old alike. [Read more]
Emmenez-moi 2024 Festival: a weekend of free events at the Château de Jossigny (77)
For the Emmenez-Moi festival, get ready for a weekend of special events at Château de Jossigny. [Read more]
The free exhibition of a myriad of Louis Vuitton trunks in a prestigious auction house
Christie's invites you to its new free exhibition of over 100 iconic Louis Vuitton trunks! From June 19 to 24, 2024, "Legendary Trunks: A European Private Collection" will be on view at the Maison de Ventes on avenue Matignon, unveiling travel models from 1858 to the present day in an inspired scenography. [Read more]
Montreuil: concerts by Werenoi, Angélique Kidjo, Christophe Maé and fireworks this weekend
Montreuil awaits you on Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, 2024 for its "weekend of ouf!". On the program? Fireworks and a host of concerts, including those by rapper Werenoi, the talented Angélique Kidjo and artist Christophe Maé. All free of charge at Parc Montreau, in the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis! [Read more]
Les Bleus meets Yves Klein: the free exhibition at Artcurial - our photos
Les Bleus are exhibiting at a free event, from June 18 to July 26, 2024, at Artcurial. Emblematic objects by our French sportsmen and women, magnified by Yves Klein's blue, will be on display before a charity auction! [Read more]
July 14: fireworks, ball and military parade on July 13, 2024 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (78)
The traditional fête nationale will be celebrated on Saturday July 13, 2024 at the Domaine national de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. A military parade, a ball and fireworks are planned, to the delight of local residents. [Read more]
Bastille Day in Bagnolet (93): Fireworks on July 13, 2024
What's on the program for Fête Nationale 2024 in Bagnolet? The small-ring town in Seine-Saint-Denis is preparing a fireworks display for the eve of July 14. [Read more]
Bajo Plage 2024, Bagnolet's free beach and family activities all summer long
Bajo Plage, Bagnolet's free beach, is back from June 28 to July 24, 2024, at the Parc des Sports de la Briquerie. Head for Rio de Bajo, with its beach and relaxation areas designed for families to enjoy without even having to leave Bagnolet! [Read more]
La guinguette du Grand Parquet, free games for children and DJ sets at Jardins d'Éole
Head for the Grand Parquet to enjoy its bucolic guinguette, from July 10 to 12, 2024. The program includes free games for children and DJ sets in the Jardins d'Éole! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Montfort l'Amaury: discover the charming village, a medieval treasure of the Yvelines region
On the edge of the Rambouillet forest, Montfort l'Amaury reveals 1000 years of history. Discover this medieval village, its historic monuments and the charm of its cobbled streets. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
Les PolyKromies de Sarcelles 2024: two free musical evenings in Val-d'Oise
The PolyKromies are once again taking over the town of Sarcelles with a musical program fusing artists from different backgrounds and cultural fields. Join us on Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6, 2024 on the Place de France for a series of free concerts and shows featuring Serge Kakudji, the Triwat company and Jean-Philippe Rykiel and Lansiné Kouyaté. [Read more]
Seine Canada Festival: music programming during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
This summer, to coincide with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, French-Canadian urban culture will be celebrated on the water at the Seine Canada Festival. In addition to sports and fashion, the event will also host a series of free concerts. Join us from July 27 to September 8, 2024 on the Fluctuart barge in Paris for live performances by Cœur de Pirate, Robert Charlebois and FouKi. [Read more]
Decoding Korea: Korean digital and contemporary art on show at the Grand Palais Immersif
The Grand Palais Immersif plunges us into Korea's contemporary digital art, with the free exhibition Decoding Korea, on view from July 26 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
July 14, 2024: fireworks and festive entertainment on July 13 in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)
Celebrate Bastille Day on July 14 in Asnières-sur-Seine, with a lively evening and fireworks display to experience on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Come to Parc Robinson to enjoy this festive, free evening. [Read more]
Military parade on July 14, 2024 in Paris moved to Avenue Foch: the full program
France's traditional Fête Nationale military parade returns to Paris on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Exceptionally this year, it will not take place on the Champs-Elysées. Find out more about the program. [Read more]
The Parc du peuple de l'herbe, the largest nature park in the Yvelines, with its flora and fauna
The Parc du Peuple de l'herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy in the Yvelines region, open all year round, offers a fascinating immersion in nature. This 113-hectare park, the largest in the Yvelines region, is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers and families in search of discovery. Insects and flowers abound. [Read more]
Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views
The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes. [Read more]
Bastille Day: Firemen's Ball in Montreuil (93) on July 13, 2024
To celebrate the Fête Nationale, this July 13, 2024, the city of Montreuil invites you to take part in the traditional firemen's ball, to dance the night away! [Read more]
Noisy Plage, the must-see free summer spot in Noisy-le-Grand (93)
Bringing the beach back to Paris Region? All bets are off! All summer long, particularly in July and August, there are numerous initiatives to bring the holiday atmosphere of beaches and seashores back to Paris and its suburbs. Noisy-le-grand is the place to be from July 6 to 31, 2024. [Read more]
Fête Nationale in Clamart (92): Fireworks on the lake and popular ball on July 14, 2024
The Fête Nationale will be celebrated in Clamart on July 14, 2024. The program includes a wildly popular ball and a fireworks display that will amaze young and old alike! [Read more]
July 14th fireworks and ball in Garges-lès-Gonesse (95) - The program
For the July 14 festivities, the town of Garges-lès-Gonesse awaits you for an unforgettable Fête nationale on Saturday, July 13, 2024. On the program: the traditional fireworks display, of course, but also workshops for young and old, and a popular ball. [Read more]
Fête Nationale du 14 juillet: Bal populaire by Radio Nova in Saint-Ouen (93) on July 13, 2024
Want to get your party on for the Fête Nationale? Join us in Saint-Ouen on July 13, 2024 for a popular ball hosted by Radio Nova. [Read more]
Summer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93): fill up on free events this summer!
From Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, August 25, 2024, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, is going into "summer" mode with a great program to please young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular ball, swimming pool and water games, urban beach... [Read more]
Houilles Plages 2024, the seaside resort where you can have fun and swim all summer long in Houilles (78)
From July 6 to August 18, 2024, the town of Houilles goes into "summer" mode and transforms its Charles de Gaulle park into a veritable seaside resort, offering a variety of activities for young and old alike. [Read more]
July 14, 2024 in the royal park of Marly-le-Roi, fireworks and ball on the program (78)
The towns of Marly-le-Roi, Louveciennes and Port-Marly are celebrating the Fête Nationale on July 14th this Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the sublime royal park of Marly-le-Roi. A ball and fireworks display await you in this verdant, historic setting. [Read more]
July 14, 2024 in Rambouillet (78): fireworks and ball in the Château park
The town of Rambouillet, in the Yvelines department, is offering several highlights to celebrate the national holiday. Join us on Saturday July 13, 2024 to enjoy these popular events. [Read more]
July 14, 2024: the Concert de Paris lands on the Hôtel de Ville square
To round off the Fête nationale 2024 in style, the Orchestre National de France, the Maîtrise and the Choeur de Radio France are organizing a grand symphony concert on Sunday July 14. This year, to coincide with the Paris Olympics, the free concert has been moved from the Champ-de-Mars, opposite the Eiffel Tower, to the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville. See you soon to discover the detailed program and guests of this 2024 edition of the now legendary "Concert de Paris". [Read more]
Paris 2024: The Gold Rush, our photos of the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new 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! [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]
Cross the Seine from Val-d'Oise to Yvelines on the Vétheuil ferry
Along the river Seine, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, a boat links Vétheuil, the village that inspired the Impressionists, to the opposite bank in the village of Lavacourt. Come aboard this little boat, which offers you a quick - and free - crossing of the Seine. [Read more]
Festival Métis Plaine Commune 2024: 9 free concerts in Plaine Commune towns from June 30 to July 13!
Sponsored - From June 30 to July 13, the free Festival Métis Plaine Commune takes place in the parks (and in some venues) of Plaine Commune. A program of 9 free concerts featuring classical, world and jazz music, plus numerous workshops for young and old! [Read more]
Fête nationale 2024 in Aulnay-sous-Bois (93): firemen's ball on July 13
The town of Aulnay-sous-Bois celebrates the Fête nationale on July 13, 2024, with a firemen's ball. Discover the program! [Read more]
Fête Nationale 2024 in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93): Fireworks and Firemen's Ball on July 13
The town of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine celebrates the Fête Nationale this Saturday, July 13, 2024. For the occasion, this Seine-Saint-Denis commune invites you to enjoy a firemen's ball as well as a fireworks display! [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Montfort l'Amaury: discover the charming village, a medieval treasure of the Yvelines region
On the edge of the Rambouillet forest, Montfort l'Amaury reveals 1000 years of history. Discover this medieval village, its historic monuments and the charm of its cobbled streets. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
Seine Canada Festival: music programming during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
This summer, to coincide with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, French-Canadian urban culture will be celebrated on the water at the Seine Canada Festival. In addition to sports and fashion, the event will also host a series of free concerts. Join us from July 27 to September 8, 2024 on the Fluctuart barge in Paris for live performances by Cœur de Pirate, Robert Charlebois and FouKi. [Read more]
Decoding Korea: Korean digital and contemporary art on show at the Grand Palais Immersif
The Grand Palais Immersif plunges us into Korea's contemporary digital art, with the free exhibition Decoding Korea, on view from July 26 to August 25, 2024. [Read more]
The Parc du peuple de l'herbe, the largest nature park in the Yvelines, with its flora and fauna
The Parc du Peuple de l'herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy in the Yvelines region, open all year round, offers a fascinating immersion in nature. This 113-hectare park, the largest in the Yvelines region, is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers and families in search of discovery. Insects and flowers abound. [Read more]
Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views
The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes. [Read more]
Summer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93): fill up on free events this summer!
From Saturday, July 6 to Sunday, August 25, 2024, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, is going into "summer" mode with a great program to please young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular ball, swimming pool and water games, urban beach... [Read more]
Houilles Plages 2024, the seaside resort where you can have fun and swim all summer long in Houilles (78)
From July 6 to August 18, 2024, the town of Houilles goes into "summer" mode and transforms its Charles de Gaulle park into a veritable seaside resort, offering a variety of activities for young and old alike. [Read more]
Paris 2024: The Gold Rush, our photos of the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new 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! [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]
Cross the Seine from Val-d'Oise to Yvelines on the Vétheuil ferry
Along the river Seine, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, a boat links Vétheuil, the village that inspired the Impressionists, to the opposite bank in the village of Lavacourt. Come aboard this little boat, which offers you a quick - and free - crossing of the Seine. [Read more]
The fruit garden at Château de la Roche-Guyon (95), a remarkable garden for a country stroll
At the foot of the troglodyte château of La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département, nestles a large vegetable and fruit garden, designated a Remarkable Garden. [Read more]
Le monde est à tous.tes: the multicultural exhibition at the Maison de la Conversation
Contemporary art meets sport in a multi-faceted exhibition spanning France's 13 administrative regions, with a topical theme in the Île-de-France region. "Le monde est à tous.tes" is an ode to multiculturalism, at the heart of the Maison de la Conversation. [Read more]
Cultures en Jeux, a photo exhibition on the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games at Unesco
From June 24 to September 15, 2024, Unesco is exhibiting photographic archives of Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies over the decades, outdoors. [Read more]
The artistic 100-meter race: a sporting work of art suspended in the skies above Bercy Village
After umbrellas, kites and butterflies, it's a sporting work, in reference to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, that's taking up residence above our heads, in the skies above Bercy Village, until September 15. [Read more]
Concorde Atlantique: the festive open-air guinguette boat moored at the Port de Solférino, Paris
The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand! [Read more]
Paris 2024 Olympics: Concert by Offenbach, Magic System, Broken Back in the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines fan zone
For the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Île de loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is transformed into one of the main fan zones, open from July 27 to August 11, promising free access and festivities for all. The program includes an exceptional opening night with DJ Ofenbach and a drone show, followed by Vincent Vinel and Broken Back, and Magic System later in the season. Don't forget to book your free tickets for the inauguration. [Read more]
Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)
Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department. [Read more]
Les Musicales du Châtel in Provins: free concerts and medieval dance initiations this summer
Les Musicales du Châtel liven up the summer season in the medieval town of Provins with a series of free concerts every Saturday evening. Come and relax in the historic setting of the Place du Châtel, between June 8 and August 31, 2024. [Read more]
Free exhibition of the Comédie Française's stage jewelry unveiled 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 September 1, 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]
Paris Sport Dimanches Randonnées, free Olympic walks on the GR75 route
For the third year running, Paris Sport Dimanches, an initiative of the City of Paris, is going hiking! In addition to the other sports on offer, come and walk the GR75 circuit, free of charge! [Read more]
Paris Sport Dimanches 2024, free outdoor sports classes resume
Want to take advantage of free sports classes? Paris Sport Dimanches awaits you every Sunday until October for free sports sessions without registration! [Read more]
Archi-Folies 2024: architecture on full display at La Villette - our photos
La Villette puts architecture and sport in the spotlight at Archi-Folies 2024, an exhibition to be discovered from June 14 to July 7, then from August 28 to September 3, 2024. [Read more]
Championnes: the photo exhibition exploring 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 14, 2024. [Read more]
Les Prises De La Bastille: bouldering on a new Climbing District creation
Now there's a concept with a good name! Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, a landmark in history, come and try your hand at climbing in a Climbing District, and attempt the Prises de la Bastille! [Read more]
Festival Paradisio 2024: drive-in, cine-concert and film sets in Moret-sur-Loing
For cinema and heritage enthusiasts, come and discover the Paradisio festival, with the region's only drive-in, cine-concerts, and a host of entertainment, in real film sets, from August 30 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Meaux Plage 2024: the summer beach with free swimming and entertainment at Meaux-les-Bains - 77
Meaux Plage in Seine-et-Marne, is back in action from July 6 to August 25, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program: free swimming in the Marne and a variety of activities. [Read more]
Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)
During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town. [Read more]
Paris-Meaux by bike: 50 kilometers along the Canal de l'Ourcq to reach the Brie region
We've heard of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brest, but not yet Paris-Meaux. And yet the race is accessible to all levels, including complete beginners, and allows you to start from the capital's cycle paths. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
Montfort l'Amaury: discover the charming village, a medieval treasure of the Yvelines region
On the edge of the Rambouillet forest, Montfort l'Amaury reveals 1000 years of history. Discover this medieval village, its historic monuments and the charm of its cobbled streets. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
Seine Canada Festival: music programming during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
This summer, to coincide with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, French-Canadian urban culture will be celebrated on the water at the Seine Canada Festival. In addition to sports and fashion, the event will also host a series of free concerts. Join us from July 27 to September 8, 2024 on the Fluctuart barge in Paris for live performances by Cœur de Pirate, Robert Charlebois and FouKi. [Read more]
The Parc du peuple de l'herbe, the largest nature park in the Yvelines, with its flora and fauna
The Parc du Peuple de l'herbe at Carrières-sous-Poissy in the Yvelines region, open all year round, offers a fascinating immersion in nature. This 113-hectare park, the largest in the Yvelines region, is home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, providing an ideal setting for nature lovers and families in search of discovery. Insects and flowers abound. [Read more]
Where to picnic in the Yvelines, 11 great spots with superb views
The fine weather is here and you're looking for somewhere to sit down for a lovely picnic in the Yvelines? We've come up with 11 great spots with breathtaking views, some well-known and others less so, where you can relax with friends or lovers and feast your eyes. [Read more]
Paris 2024: The Gold Rush, our photos of the free amusement park at Lafayette Anticipations
To coincide with the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Lafayette Anticipations invites you to discover its new 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! [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]
Cross the Seine from Val-d'Oise to Yvelines on the Vétheuil ferry
Along the river Seine, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, a boat links Vétheuil, the village that inspired the Impressionists, to the opposite bank in the village of Lavacourt. Come aboard this little boat, which offers you a quick - and free - crossing of the Seine. [Read more]
The fruit garden at Château de la Roche-Guyon (95), a remarkable garden for a country stroll
At the foot of the troglodyte château of La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département, nestles a large vegetable and fruit garden, designated a Remarkable Garden. [Read more]
Le monde est à tous.tes: the multicultural exhibition at the Maison de la Conversation
Contemporary art meets sport in a multi-faceted exhibition spanning France's 13 administrative regions, with a topical theme in the Île-de-France region. "Le monde est à tous.tes" is an ode to multiculturalism, at the heart of the Maison de la Conversation. [Read more]
Cultures en Jeux, a photo exhibition on the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games at Unesco
From June 24 to September 15, 2024, Unesco is exhibiting photographic archives of Olympic Games opening and closing ceremonies over the decades, outdoors. [Read more]
The artistic 100-meter race: a sporting work of art suspended in the skies above Bercy Village
After umbrellas, kites and butterflies, it's a sporting work, in reference to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, that's taking up residence above our heads, in the skies above Bercy Village, until September 15. [Read more]
Concorde Atlantique: the festive open-air guinguette boat moored at the Port de Solférino, Paris
The Concorde Atlantique is the ultimate spot for your Parisian nights on the water! This XXL vessel, moored at the foot of the Assemblée Nationale and Musée d'Orsay, welcomes partygoers for afterwork and clubbing evenings, featuring DJ sets, a stage for shows and concerts, a cocktail bar, and even a food stand! [Read more]
Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)
Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department. [Read more]
Parcours des mondes, the international exhibition of primitive and Asian arts returns to Paris
This autumn, head for the Saint-Germain-des-Près district for the new edition of Parcours des mondes, the international art fair for Africa, Oceania, the Americas, Asia and Archaeology. See you from September 10 to 15, 2024. [Read more]
Tournoi de Chevalets: free artistic competition in the medieval town of Provins
The medieval city of Provins invites you to take part in the "Tournoi de chevalets" on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Free and open to all amateur artists, this competition invites you to reveal your creativity! [Read more]
Free exhibition of the Comédie Française's stage jewelry unveiled 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 September 1, 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]
Press Start 2024: the free festival about fear in video games at the Centre Pompidou
The festival dedicated to video games Press Start returns to the BPI at the Centre Pompidou, for its 12th edition, from September 25 to 30, 2024. This year, the free festival takes a look at fear in video games. On the program: workshops, encounters and wild games, of course! [Read more]
Paris Sport Dimanches Randonnées, free Olympic walks on the GR75 route
For the third year running, Paris Sport Dimanches, an initiative of the City of Paris, is going hiking! In addition to the other sports on offer, come and walk the GR75 circuit, free of charge! [Read more]
Paris Sport Dimanches 2024, free outdoor sports classes resume
Want to take advantage of free sports classes? Paris Sport Dimanches awaits you every Sunday until October for free sports sessions without registration! [Read more]
Archi-Folies 2024: architecture on full display at La Villette - our photos
La Villette puts architecture and sport in the spotlight at Archi-Folies 2024, an exhibition to be discovered from June 14 to July 7, then from August 28 to September 3, 2024. [Read more]
Championnes: the photo exhibition exploring 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 14, 2024. [Read more]
Les Prises De La Bastille: bouldering on a new Climbing District creation
Now there's a concept with a good name! Just a stone's throw from the Bastille, a landmark in history, come and try your hand at climbing in a Climbing District, and attempt the Prises de la Bastille! [Read more]
Festival Paradisio 2024: drive-in, cine-concert and film sets in Moret-sur-Loing
For cinema and heritage enthusiasts, come and discover the Paradisio festival, with the region's only drive-in, cine-concerts, and a host of entertainment, in real film sets, from August 30 to September 1, 2024. [Read more]
Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)
During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town. [Read more]
Paris-Meaux by bike: 50 kilometers along the Canal de l'Ourcq to reach the Brie region
We've heard of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brest, but not yet Paris-Meaux. And yet the race is accessible to all levels, including complete beginners, and allows you to start from the capital's cycle paths. [Read more]
We are here: the free urban art exhibition invades the Petit Palais collections - photo
We didn't expect to see urban art in a Fine Arts museum... And yet that's exactly what the We are here exhibition, on view free of charge from June 12 to November 17, 2024, offers us. [Read more]
Did you know? There's an unusual troglodyte church in the Val d'Oise, just waiting to be discovered.
Did you know that in the Val d'Oise, the Church of the Annunciation at Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the entire region? Carved directly into a chalk cliff and listed as a historic monument, it's an unusual nugget to discover. [Read more]
"Paris!" the free immersive exhibition celebrating the capital at Hôtel de Ville
Paris reveals all its facets at an exceptional exhibition at the Hôtel de Ville? From May 25 to November 16, 2024, discover Paris City Hall's event exhibition for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: "Paris! the capital presents itself to the world! Come and (re)discover Paris, its wealth, its culture, its events, its tragedies and everything that makes up its identity. [Read more]
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Summer 2024 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? Musée des Beaux-Arts, Musée d'Art Moderne, Musée de l'Aviation, Musée des Arts Asiatiques, more than 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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