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A rustic country fair on a farm with workshops, a market and walks this weekend in Essonne

La Ferme de l'Envol, located on Base 217 in Essonne, is hosting the 5th edition of the Fête champêtre: two days of workshops, a producers' market, and scenic bike rides through the countryside, all free to enjoy on June 13–14, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Free swimming in Val-de-Marne: Jardin du Beach opens its doors.

Free swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: the Jardin du Beach, set along the water at La Varenne, will welcome swimmers from June 20 to July 19, 2026, with no reservation required, in a supervised and secure pool.

Brussels 1900 Exhibition at the Petit Palais: Belgian art in the spotlight in Paris

The Brussels 1900 exhibition at the Petit Palais invites us to step into the vibrant artistic scene of Belgium’s capital at the turn of the 20th century, through painting, architecture, jewellery and fashion. On view at the Petit Palais from 10 November 2026 to 25 April 2027.

Eva Gonzalès exhibition at the Petit Palais, the first major retrospective arrives

The exhibition devoted to the Impressionist painter Eva Gonzalès (1847–1883), the sole pupil of Édouard Manet, opens at the Petit Palais in Paris from 15 September 2026 to 24 January 2027. A first-ever global monograph of her work that you’d be wise not to miss.

At Parc Astérix, embrace a Gaulish Summer with longer days stretching into the evening, open until 10 p.m.

Experience Gaulish Summer from July 11 to August 30, 2026, with days extended until 10 p.m. and the big new feature: a nighttime show. Just 35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix invites kids and adults alike on a true journey of discovery and thrills, featuring 50 rides and performances spread across five realms: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Vikings. A day out designed to pack in adventures for family or friends, with a varied program to delight visitors of every age.

Art History Festival 2026: Fashion and Morocco, 300 free events in Fontainebleau

The 15th edition of the History of Art Festival invites you to Fontainebleau Castle, the town’s municipal theater, and throughout the city, from June 5 to 7, 2026, with fashion as the theme and Morocco as the guest country of honor. More than 300 free events are on the program. A must-see plan you won’t want to miss—here’s everything you need to know.

The Villarceaux Castle Historiques 2026: a free, medieval and costumed celebration captured in photos

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d’Oise department, invites us to step back into the Middle Ages and the Second Empire this weekend, Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, 2026. Ready to travel through time? A parade, a picnic, reenactments, performances and an artisans’ market are on the program. And it’s free to access, so why not take advantage? We went to discover it and we’ll tell you everything.

We Cirk ! 2026, the free circus festival in Seine-et-Marne

We Cirk! is back for its 8th edition in the grounds of the Château de Quincy-Voisins, in Seine-et-Marne, with a public day on June 27, 2026, entirely free and open to everyone.

MegaWATT 2026: the free performances festival in Paris and Seine-et-Marne

Le festival MégaWATT takes over public spaces in Paris's 13th arrondissement and in Seine-et-Marne with free circus, dance, and theatre performances. An outdoor program to experience this spring-summer through June 27, 2026.

Compans' free Medieval Festival 2026, featuring a market, performances and a fireworks display on the program.

The Compans Medieval Festival is back on July 11–12, 2026, in the Biberonne valley in Seine-et-Marne (77), for a free, immersive weekend at the heart of the Middle Ages, featuring performances, a market and activities for all.

Night of the Forests 2026 in Sonchamp and Clairefontaine, Yvelines

Nights of the Forests 2026 are returning to the Rambouillet area in Yvelines from June 5 to 21, 2026, with nature walks, artistic performances, and free evening outings for all ages. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy these free activities.

La Fête des Tuileries returns for summer 2026 in the heart of Paris, dates and what's new

The Fête des Tuileries, the only fairground right in the heart of Paris, takes over the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement for the entire summer, from June 20 to August 23, 2026, with rides, a Ferris wheel, and the Olympic basin. Here's everything you need to know.

PSG crowned champions: schedule for the celebrations planned at the Champ de Mars, then at the Parc des Princes

The celebration of PSG's European title will take place this Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Paris. The Paris Saint-Germain players, crowned Champions League winners after defeating Arsenal, will greet their supporters at the Champ de Mars and then at the Parc des Princes for a free event open to everyone.

The Night of the Forests 2026 in the Forest of Versailles, featuring workshops, games, and free walks.

For Nuits des Forêts 2026, the Pachamama association invites you to a festive, nature-filled immersion in the Forest of Versailles, in Porchefontaine, featuring workshops, strolls, and free activities for everyone, from June 9 to 21, 2026.

Nights of the Forests 2026 in Fontainebleau: the free program blending performances, workshops and walks

Nuits des Forêts brings Fontainebleau forest and Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne to life from June 5 to 22, 2026: nocturnal walks, performances, talks, workshops and exhibitions, all free or nearly so. Don’t forget to book what you like—we’ll share the full program with you.

Saint-Maur Medieval 2026: a free festival this weekend in Val-de-Marne

Saint-Maur Médiéval returns to Parc de l’Abbaye in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés for a weekend of free shows, workshops and activities on May 30 and 31, 2026. Want to travel back in time? A host of demonstrations, hands-on workshops and a craft market promise plenty of discoveries.

Tous au Restaurant 2026 in Paris: the return of the great deal — buy one menu, get one free

Tous au Restaurant makes its big return in 2026 after a seven-year hiatus: from June 1 to 14, nearly 1,000 restaurants across France, including Paris, are offering a free menu with the purchase of a menu, by reservation. We’ve got all the details.

Jardins, Jardin 2026 in Paris, the garden and plant fair awaits you, photos

Jardins, Jardin festival marks its 20th anniversary at Parc de la Villa Windsor, in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. The 2026 edition opened its doors on May 28 and runs through May 31, 2026. Here’s a preview of the gardens and stands that await gardening and plant enthusiasts this year.

The Dilemma of Choice at the Gaîté Montparnasse in 2026

L’Embarras du choix, interactive comedy by Sébastien Azzopardi and Sacha Danino, is on at the Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris in 2026. The audience decides the rest of the story.

The 2-to-6-year-old City of Children reopens its doors in Paris for a playful, immersive experience.

After a year of renovations, the Children's City for ages 2–6 reopens on June 9, 2026 at the City of Science and Industry, with a redesigned space to accompany the youngest visitors in their first discoveries.