Grand événement paris ile de france guide - activities

Paris Fan Festival 2024, comics, manga and Korean village on the programme, the guests

Pop culture fans, this festival is for you! Between exhibitions and animations, meet your favorite movie and video game heroes at the Paris Fan Festival, April 27 and 28, 2024, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

Hanami: the cherry blossom festival in the Parc de Sceaux

Hanami, the famous springtime cherry blossom festival, is being celebrated in the Parc de Sceaux from March 30 to April 28, 2024. To mark the occasion, the Domaine départemental de Sceaux is unveiling a rich program of events for the whole family. A great way to immerse yourself in this Japanese celebration.

A weekend of historical re-enactment at the Château de Fontainebleau 2024, a journey through time

Every year, the Château de Fontainebleau brings Napoleon 1ᵉʳ and Marie-Louise back to life during a weekend of historical re-enactment to celebrate the 210th anniversary of Napoleon Iᵉʳ's abdication. On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024, nearly 250 history buffs will take us back to the life of Napoleon's court, with a host of events in the gardens and within the château. Journey back to 1810!

Songkhan 2024: the water festival at the Wat Pho pagoda in Breux-Jouy (91)

On Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024, the Wat Pho pagoda celebrates water at Songkhan 2024, a major gathering to discover!

Tour Auto 2024 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles

The Tour Auto 2024 celebrates its 33ᵉ edition from Paris to Biarritz. As every year and to our great delight, classic cars await us on Sunday April 21 and Monday April 22, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Foire de Paris 2024 and Lépine competition at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

The Foire de Paris returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from May 1 to 12, 2024. This flagship event in the Paris trade show calendar promises good times, great deals and innovative discoveries, thanks in particular to the Lépine competition.

Paris Marathon 2025: registration opens for the famous race in the capital

The 48th edition of the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris will be held on Sunday April 13, 2025. Once again, runners will cross the capital, passing through some of its most beautiful spots.

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?

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!