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Six castles with free admission this Sunday, July 5, 2026, around Paris — the first Sunday of the month.

Châteaux of Île-de-France open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, and this June is no exception. Here’s a great chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Open-air cinema in Saint-Denis 2026: free screenings in neighborhoods throughout the summer

From July 4 to September 4, 2026, the City of Saint-Denis will host several outdoor cinema screenings in various neighborhoods across the municipality. Free and open to all, these screenings form part of the Bel Été summer program and are organized in partnership with the L'Écran cinema.

Rendezvous at Mozart Square in Joinville-le-Pont: four evenings of entertainment in July 2026

The Rendezvous at Mozart Square return to Joinville-le-Pont in July 2026. Organized by the city, this free event transforms Mozart Square, in the Polangis district, into a lively hub with concerts, activities for kids, and food stalls.

The swimming pool at Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement reopens for the summer of 2026.

From July 4 to August 16, 2026, the Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement of Paris will host a free summer swimming area. Implemented by the City of Paris, this temporary outdoor pool lets people swim all summer and take part in various sports and leisure activities.

National Day 2026 in Orsay (Essonne): a public dance at Charles-Boucher Park

The town of Orsay celebrates Bastille Day on Monday, July 13, 2026 with a popular dance at Charles-Boucher Park. Open to everyone and free of charge, the event offers a dance workshop, a demonstration, and an evening of dancing powered by a live orchestra.

Heemang Festival: Korean culture takes center stage at this free event in the heart of Paris

The Heemang Festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, to the Pont Saint-Louis in Paris, for a major cultural gathering marking 140 years of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. On the menu: performances, workshops, gastronomy, crafts, and encounters in an iconic, must-see Parisian setting. Admission is free and open to all.

Twingo makes its summer home in the heart of Paris with free events (exhibitions, stand-up, DJ sets...)

From June 26 to September 20, 2026, Twingo takes over the Champs-Élysées with the House of Frog experience at the Renault® show. The lineup includes an immersive exhibit, stand-up, DJ sets, talks, and other activities and entertainment. Admission is free and open to all, with access to the events by prior registration (link in the article).

The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.

The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December.

Strawberry Moon 2026: the micromoon to be seen tonight over Paris

The Strawberry Full Moon graces the skies over Paris and Île-de-France tonight, from Monday, June 29 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The year’s last micromoon, low on the horizon, it can be admired for free with the naked eye, as the sky finally clears for the occasion.

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Free outdoor cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly: the 2026 lineup

Outdoor cinema returns for free at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 9 to August 2, 2026, with a program exploring the animal world, as part of Jardin d’été.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Moroccan Cultural Days 2026: the free-admission village returns to Paris

Near the Luxembourg Gardens, Morocco is the guest of honor at the Moroccan Cultural Days. For the occasion, a free-entry village with plenty of activities and stalls welcomes visitors from June 26 to July 7, 2026.

Mallory Gabsi: we tested 140°, his Belgian fry shop in Paris that opens with a smart deal

Mallory Gabsi’s fry shop 140° opens its doors this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Montorgueil district (Paris 2nd arrondissement). Note that the first 100 visitors at opening will receive a free cone of fries. We checked it out in advance and here’s the full scoop.

Free '90s concert in Élancourt: Lucenzo, Helmut Fritz... in Yvelines

The free Élancourt en Fête concert on Saturday, June 27, 2026 goes ahead despite the heatwave, featuring Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz and Willy Denzey at Guy Boniface Stadium. The family activity park planned for the afternoon is canceled. Don’t forget to reserve your free tickets.

One Piece makes its debut at the Grévin Museum with 10 life-size statues in an immersive cabaret!

Wax statues of the One Piece crew are heading to the Grévin Museum in Paris’s 9th arrondissement, opening on June 26, 2026. A first for a Japanese animation universe in the temple of the Grands Boulevards. We went to check out the crew’s immersive Sun Cabaret, and here’s everything you need to know.

Walking your dog in Paris: 13 new parks and squares where dogs on leashes are welcome

The City of Paris now has 13 parks open to our four-legged companions: scattered across the capital, here’s a look at these green spaces now accessible to dogs.

Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris

The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought.

Giant asteroid: a colossal rock will skim past Earth this Saturday, June 27.

A giant asteroid, named (152637) 1997 NC1, will pass closer to Earth than at any time in its orbit this Saturday, June 27, 2026. A rare celestial rendezvous that curious observers can try to spot with binoculars or a small telescope. Here’s everything you need to know.