Grand événement paris ile de france guide - activities

L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.

Free Muffin Day, free muffin distribution all over France!

Calling all muffin lovers: free muffin distribution galore this Wednesday, April 3, 2024. This year, the event is taking place all over France. So head to one of the 80 Columbus Cafés in the Paris region and elsewhere in France for a treat.

La Fête des Petits Pois 2024, the big party celebrating Mexican culture, in Clamart (92)

Every year in early June, the town of Clamart organizes the Fête des Petits Pois, the town's traditional festival celebrating cultures from all over the world.

Printemps du Cinéma 2024: last day of the €5 cinema specials

Printemps du Cinéma is back soon. See you in the black theaters from March 24 to 26, 2024 for film screenings at just five euros.

The Songkran 2024 festival at Wat Thammapatip, the unusual pagoda in Moissy-Cramayel (77)

Before its transformation into a pagoda, the Château de Lugny in Moissy Cramayel was abandoned. Now it's home to an immense garden decorated with hundreds of gilded Buddha statues, a pagoda and a Buddhist temple: Wat Thammapatip, an unusual place where we'd love to spend every Sunday and Saturday. This Sunday, April 14, 2024, Songkran will be celebrated here: an opportunity to discover this extraordinary place, less than an hour from Paris!

Sabay Festival 2024: Cambodian New Year at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes with street food and entertainment

Celebrate the Cambodian New Year at the Sabay Festival at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024. On the program: live entertainment, street food and more. With free admission, this festival is sure to take you on a voyage of discovery!

Foire du Trône 2024, the funfair returns, dates

The Foire du Trône is back earlier than expected on the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris, from Friday March 22 to April 21, 2024. It's a shortened edition this year due to the occupation of the lawn for the Olympic Games. So make sure you don't miss out on this not-to-be-missed event for young and old alike.

Marche des Fiertés 2024: the LGBTQI+ parade returns to Paris this summer

The Marche des Fiertés lesbiennes, gays, bis, trans, queers, intersexes (LGBTQI+), formerly known as Gay Pride, has announced its return to Paris this summer, with the 2024 edition scheduled for Saturday June 29. See you soon for details of the parade route.

International Forest Day 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: free walks and events

Activities and forest walks await us on International Forest Day 2024! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, conferences, workshops and, of course, walks are being organized to raise public awareness of the sustainable management of this ecosystem, from March 16 to 24, 2024.

Les Historiques de Villarceaux 2024: costumed parade and free historical re-enactment at the château

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d'Oise département of France, will be taking you back to the time of the Renaissance, on the weekend of Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024. Ready to step back in time?

Solidays 2024 in Paris: Mika, Laurent Garnier... join the line-up

Solidays returns to Paris in 2024 for a new edition that's as festive and supportive as ever! Mark your calendars, the world-famous music festival is coming to the Hippodrome de ParisLongchamp from Friday June 28 to Sunday June 30, 2024 with a new series of tasty and memorable concerts. On the program? British artist Sam Smith, rappers Gazo & Tiakola, Louise Attaque and electro artist Martin Garrix, not to mention Mika, Diplo, Adèle Castillon, Werenoi, Charlotte Cardin, Laurent Garnier, Sam Quealy and So La Lune... Here's the line-up for each day!

Foire de Chatou 2024, the meeting place for antique dealers, second-hand dealers and vintage enthusiasts

The Foire de Chatou returns from March 8 to 17, 2024 on the Île des Impressionnistes (78). A not-to-be-missed event for antique dealers and art galleries, the 300 exhibitors from all over France invite you to browse through a selection of antique furniture, haute couture fashion accessories, jewelry, vintage toys and other trinkets, treasures of a bygone era.

Carnaval des Femmes à Paris 2024, la Fête des blanchisseuses: the itinerary

The Carnaval des Femmes, also known as the Fête des Blanchisseuses, is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2024. This year, women are once again proclaimed queens. And as always, men are required to dress as women to join in the fun!

Grandma's Day 2024: activities and outings with grandma in and around Paris

Grandma's Day is this Sunday, March 3, 2024. Because every occasion is a good one for spending time with grandma, Sortir à Paris gives you some ideas for this special day between grandma and her grandchildren.

Free weekend at the Musée du Quai Branly: "Ethnology will surprise you".

This weekend, admission is free to the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac for "L'ethnologie va vous surprendre!", a free exploration of the wealth of ethnology on March 2 and 3, 2024. Conferences, tours, a festive evening and film screenings are on the program.

Salon de l'Agriculture 2024 in Paris: our photos of the 60th edition

The Salon de l'Agriculture returns to the Parc des Expositions de Paris Porte de Versailles from February 24 to March 3, 2024 for its 60th edition. Despite a delayed opening and a hectic opening day at the show on Saturday February 24, the agricultural world's not-to-be-missed event should continue as normal over the next few days.

La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15.

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2024 at the Château de Versailles: a magical trail with fireworks

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes returns every Saturday evening from June 8 to September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, as well as on July 14. As night falls, musicians and technicians join forces to bring back to life the evenings of Louis XIV, with large luminous jets of water and fireworks... It's a show you've got to see at least once! Bonus: this year, four exceptional evenings await us: June 28, 2024, July 14, 2024, the Nocturnes de feu on August 15 and the Nocturnes Electro on Saturday, September 21.

Les Grandes Eaux Musicales du Château de Versailles 2024: a poetic stroll not to be missed

The Grandes Eaux Musicales and Jardins Musicaux at the Château de Versailles return to embellish the garden's basins and fountains for a new season. From March 29 to October 31, 2024, enjoy strolls around the estate's groves and fountains in a magical atmosphere worthy of Louis XIV.

Paris Manga et Sci-Fi Show 2024 by TGS, dates and guests of the next edition

The Paris Manga & Sci-Fi Show returns for a new, 35th edition at Paris Nord Villepinte on March 16 and 17, 2024, in its TGS version. For a whole weekend, pop culture fans will be able to meet up and enjoy the latest manga, series and cosplay with family and friends.