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Qu'est-ce que cette micro pleine lune rose, visible dans la nuit du 12 au 13 avril 2025 ?

What makes the April Pink Moon special, and how and when is it best viewed?

The rose full Moon of the night of April 1–2, 2026 is poised to light up the night sky. This year, it’s also a supermoon, larger and brighter than usual. Here’s the explanation of its poetic name and how to observe it from Paris.

Château de Fontainebleau - jardin du parc du Château de Fontainebleau - A7C02362

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, March 1, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of each month, many castles, museums, and historic sites across Île-de-France open their doors to visitors free of charge. So, what’s the situation in Seine-et-Marne? Some venues offer free entry every first Sunday of the month all year round, while others hold special free days on particular dates. Here's a quick update for Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Château d'Écouen - Musée national de la Renaissance - A7C8658

4 free castles around Paris this Sunday, April 5, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

The castles of the Île-de-France region open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month. Here’s a great chance to discover our regional heritage without spending a euro this Easter weekend, Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Marché aux plantes et fleurs à Argenteuil 2023: Découvrez la Vallée aux plantes et aux fleurs

The Valley of Plants and Flowers 2026: Argenteuil’s premier botanical event

This weekend, Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2026, come discover the 30th edition of Vallée aux plantes et aux fleurs in Argenteuil. A perfect chance to stock up on flowers and plants as spring gets underway!

L'Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés, le cœur du Quartier Latin

Paris Gallery Weekend 2026, a free, contemporary weekend across Paris's art galleries

A festive weekend at the heart of art is on offer with the Paris Gallery Weekend, from May 29 to 31, 2026. Exhibitions, encounters, cocktails, and performances: discover what awaits you free of charge.

Tulipes et coquelicots, des floraisons exceptionnelles pour les 400 ans du Jardin des plantes

Tulips and poppies, extraordinary blooms for the 400th anniversary of the Jardin des Plantes

To mark its 400th anniversary in 2026, the Jardin des Plantes is unveiling two waves of extraordinary blooms along its Grand Perspective, pairing tulips, anemones, and poppies from spring into summer. Already in bloom, the parterres are stunning right now and deserve a quick visit.

Les Voix Célestes de Harvard – Concert exceptionnel au Marais

Les Voix Célestes de Harvard : An Extraordinary Concert in the Marais

Sponsored - Special concert on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. at Notre-Dame des Blancs-Manteaux Church: Saint Paul’s Boys Choir (Boston) directed by Brandon Straub, with the Chœur de Paris in the opening slot.

Les Voix Célestes de Harvard à La Madeleine

Harvard's Celestial Voices: an exceptional concert at La Madeleine

Sponsored - Join us on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 4:00 PM, for a showcase of the esteemed Harvard choir in an exceptional concert held in the majestic setting of the Église de la Madeleine.

La Mail de Bièvre et ses cerisiers en fleurs, le spot Hanami caché à Paris

La Mail de Bièvre and its flowering cherry trees, the hidden Hanami spot in Paris’s 13th arrondissement

In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, the Mail de Bièvre is a quiet, tucked-away stroll lined with blooming cherry trees. A discreet Hanami spot to discover in March and early April 2026, as the sakura fashion a pink-tinted avenue, far from the crowds.

Le cerisier du Japon 'Shirotae' du Jardin des Plantes : l'arbre remarquable au blanc éclatant en fleurs

Japanese cherry Shirotae at the Jardin des Plantes: the remarkable tree with dazzling white blossoms

At the Jardin des Plantes in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, the celebrated Shirotae Japanese cherry tree is blooming this spring 2026. This remarkable tree, with its immaculate white blossoms and delicate fragrance, is drawing admirers earlier than usual this year and is currently in full bloom.