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Le Center Tree Festival, un weekend de nature et de jeux à Paris

Center Tree Festival: creative workshops and XXL nature games at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

Center Parcs is launching its first European "Center Tree Festival" from May 31 to June 2, 2024, at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. The event brings together nature and creativity in the heart of an ephemeral urban garden, with a host of free workshops and XXL games for the whole family!

Little Sportif: free sports initiation for toddlers at Little Villette

If we had to give just one theme to this summer of 2024, it would undoubtedly be sport. And with good reason: with Paris hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year, everyone's getting into the swing of sport, including Little Villette, which is offering some great entertainment for children to mark the occasion.

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The Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary with a free weekend of events in May.

This year, on Ascension weekend 2024, a major event is taking place in Gennevilliers' Parc des Chanteraines: and with good reason, it's a special occasion, as the Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary that weekend.

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Bois-Préau Park, a forest in the city, Rueil-Malmaison (92)

Just a few minutes' walk from the Château de Malmaison is a lovely park planted with trees: welcome to the Parc de Bois-Préau, Rueil's beautiful green space, where you'll feel like you're in a forest.

Journées du Patrimoine 2022 : des balades à vélo dans les villes de Plaine Commune (93)

Printemps de la Seine à vélo: free events and demonstrations in Seine-Saint-Denis

On the weekend of May 25 and 26, we're celebrating the Printemps de la Seine à vélo, the major cycling itinerary linking Paris to Deauville along the Seine. On the program? Free events and demonstrations in Aubervilliers and Gennevilliers.

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The Villemin garden, a bucolic park on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin

Right next to the Canal Saint-Martin, in the 10th arrondissement, is the Jardin Villemin, a pretty, tree-lined spot with sports fields and playground.

Nouvelle vente au kilo solidaire Emmaüs Alternatives à la Halle des Blancs Manteaux

Second-hand: Emmaüs Alternatives launches a new sale by the kilo in Paris!

Solidarity shopping returns to Paris with a new edition of the Emmaüs Alternatives kilo sale on Friday May 3, Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5, 2024. Head for the Halle des Blancs Manteaux to find clothes & accessories for the whole family!

Deux magasins Action vont ouvrir à Paris

Shopping tip: two new Action stores open in Paris!

Good news for bargain-hunting Parisians! Two new Action stores are coming to the capital. The first opened in the 19th arrondissement at the end of 2023, followed by another in the 15th arrondissement this Saturday, April 27, 2024. Action, recently voted France's favorite retailer, has no intention of stopping there, and is continuing its expansion in the City of Light, with products at unbeatable prices!

Knights' tournaments, shows and period costumes for the Dourdan Medieval Festival (91)

The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on June 1 and 2, 2024 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey to the heart of the Middle Ages!

Onze Bouge 2023, le festival de spectacles gratuits du 11ème arrondissement

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

Le musée des transports urbains, une plongée au cœur de l'histoire de nos moyens de locomotion

The Musée des Transports Urbains, a deep dive into the history of our means of locomotion in Chelles.

What were the first metro trains like? What did public transport look like 150 years ago? Immerse yourself in the history of urban transport at the dedicated museum in Chelles (77).

Insolite : assistez à la fauche des foins, au parc Georges-Valbon de la Courneuve (93)

Watch the haymaking at the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93).

In the cultivation calendar, June is the month of haymaking: so the Clinamen association, based in the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93), invites you to join in.

Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups, une balade au milieu des arbres remarquables

Châtenay-Malabry (92): the city of green treasures, from the Arboretum to the Chateaubriand house

Embark on a day in the open air with your Navigo pass as your only passport: everyone gets off at the Robinson terminus, for a beautiful stroll to discover Châtenay-Malabry and its magnificent gardens.

Mise en page par Sarah Andelman, la nouvelle exposition pour les fans de livres au Bon Marché

Layout by Sarah Andelman, the exhibition for book fans at Le Bon Marché - last day

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites you to explore the world of books at its new free exhibition from February 24 to April 21, 2024. Orchestrated by Sarah Andelman, co-founder of the iconic colette and publisher of "Just An Idea Books", the "Mise en Page" installation unveils items from bookshops around the world, alongside exclusive collaborations, exhibitions and literary animations.

Emmaüs Solidarité 2024 Festival: jumble sale, fashion show, exhibition, concerts... all in the name of mutual aid!

Emmaüs Solidarité launches the second edition of its Emmaüs Solidarité Festival on Saturday June 8, 2024 at the Point Fort in Aubervilliers. Come and celebrate culture and mutual aid with extra-cool entertainment and a great garage sale, not to mention a 5-star line-up of music and comedy from committed artists. One for all, all for one!

La Maison de Chateaubriand, un havre de paix en région parisienne