Activités gratuites - activities

Free Escape Game : The Eure-et-Loir is back at Ground Control!

Because 2 is never the same as 3, the Eure-et-Loir is coming to the heart of Paris with "Escape toi de Paris", taking over Ground Control for 3 days for the second year running! Discover a free escape game to find out more about Eure-et-Loir!

Family tip: a free climbing wall for kids at Bercy Village

During the Easter vacations, Bercy Village invites children to climb a 6.5-meter wall during the free "Tous au sommet!" event, from April 15 to 21, 2024. Climb up, admire the view over Bercy Village and share some exciting family moments. On your marks, get set, climb!

Playin'Paris 2024: 3×3 basketball tournament, DJ, graffiti and breaking under the Canopée des Halles

Playin'Paris is back for a third edition! This sport, dance and music event, which combines 3x3 basketball, DJ and hip-hop competitions, takes place this summer under the Canopée des Halles.

Museum Night 2024 at the Musée de la Préhistoire d'Ile de France in Nemours (77)

On the occasion of Museum Night this Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Musée de la Préhistoire d'Ile de France in Nemours (77) unveils its program! Ready to step back in time?

Free rooftop, the Philharmonie's Belvedere reopens with an exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us from April to October. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.

La Fête de la Pêche et de la Nature: workshops, activities and aquariums on Île de la Jatte (92)

Did you know? Levallois-Perret has... an island! Yes, it's the Île de la Jatte, a family-friendly area where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll or make new discoveries, especially during the Fête de la Pêche et de la Nature, a free event to be held on the weekend of September 30 to October 1, 2023 at the Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature.

Marathoon's: the free marathon for kids to run like grown-ups

On April 6, 2024, the day before the Paris Marathon, it's children who will have the pleasure of running in the heart of Parc Montsouris, thanks to the Marathoon's event. Four free races and a medal await the little ones!

Jardin Bonheur 2024, a magical family event in Levallois, May 25-26

Jardin Bonheur is the fairytale-like nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret every year. For this 18th edition, the rose is in the spotlight: guaranteed immersion in a fairytale garden from the Parc de la Planchette, from May 25 to 26, 2024.

Paris: free sports classes in museums, theaters and libraries this Saturday

Now there's an original way to discover the capital's cultural attractions! This Saturday, January 27, 2024, the city of Paris is offering free sports classes in unusual locations, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet or the Museum of Modern Art!

Ceci n'est pas un rêve (This is not a dream): free exhibition and events on the imaginary at Ground Control

From January 17 to March 24, 2024, Ground Control invites you to examine the power of the imagination through their new theme "Ceci n'est pas un rêve", an exhibition and numerous free events.

The Curie Museum: In the footsteps of Marie Curie and her family

At the heart of the Curie campus, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris near the Panthéon, lies the Musée Curie. Open from Wednesday to Saturday, this free place of memory and knowledge offers an insight into the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.

Un Autre Noël at the Musée du Quai Branly 2023, a toy collection and free workshops in Paris

Un Autre Noël at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, invites you to take part in the 17th edition of its toy drive this Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Sharing and free workshops from 2pm to 6pm, combining culture and solidarity, are on the program.

Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire

Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season!

Le Bon Marché's 2023 Christmas window displays: XXL teddy bears and a magical, gourmet world

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 10, 2023, from 5pm. This year, the department store is inviting giant bears to join in the festivities on the rue de Sèvres side, through gourmet scenes, from the bakery to the kitchen garden, via the scullery!

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

Les Vitrines de Noël du Printemps 2023 unveils, discover the inauguration with Catherine Deneuve

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann unveiled its fabulous Christmas windows this Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the presence of iconic actress Catherine Deneuve! This year, greetings from all over the world, carried by messenger birds, will adorn the famous windows of the famous Parisian department store.

The BHV Marais 2023 Christmas window displays are unveiled, discover the inauguration in pictures

For Christmas 2023 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts the forest in the spotlight. From this November 8, 2023, you can discover the Christmas windows that bring the Rue de Rivoli to life during a stroll with your family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family. Find out what's in store.

Harry Potter: hunt for horcruxes and become a wizard in Les Mureaux

The Yvelines town of Les Mureaux is offering youngsters the chance to make their dreams come true and transform themselves into wizards for a few days, thanks to a host of free Harry Potter-themed events!

Contes et Histoires 2023: discover Alsatian legends at the Maison des Jardies

For the 2023 Christmas vacations, the Maison de Jardies, located in Sèvres (92), is offering a number of activities for the whole family, as part of Contes et Histoires, an event organized within the Monuments Nationaux, from January 4 to 6, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: activities based on La Fontaine's fables at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

With the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites young and old alike to relive the history of its vanished château through magical activities during the Christmas vacations! Here's the program for December 27 to 29 and January 3 to 5.