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Violin Phonix's flashmob takes over the Eiffel Tower — sign up!

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the Violin Phonix duo is launching a new sunrise flashmob at dawn on Friday, July 31, 2026. And good news: you can attend, but registration is mandatory, as space is limited.

France vs England fan zones in Yvelines: where to catch the match this Saturday? The confirmed spots.

Some fan zones in Yvelines are turning their big screens back on for France vs England (though not all of them) for the 2026 World Cup bronze final, played this Saturday, July 18, 2026: here’s a roundup of the free spots confirmed in the 78.

France vs England in the Yvelines: Mesnil-Saint-Denis’ guinguette fan zone (78) this Saturday.

The Guinguette des Ateliers du Mesnil-Saint-Denis (78) fires up its big screen again for France vs England, the 2026 World Cup third-place match, this Saturday, July 18, then the final on Sunday. Free-entry fan zone.

5 hikes in the Rambouillet Forest and the Chevreuse Valley, accessible by public transport

To the west of Paris, the Rambouillet forest hides treasures and, even better, hiking trails just waiting to be explored. We take you into this Île-de-France forest, accessible by public transport, for a few scenic outings.

Flea markets and garage sales in Seine-et-Marne on July 18–19, 2026 - 77

Three flea markets and rummage sales bring Seine-et-Marne (77) to life this Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Fontainebleau, Hondevilliers, and La Celle-sur-Morin, following a Saturday with no events recorded.

Flea markets and yard sales in Yvelines, July 18–19, 2026 - 78

Only two flea markets and garage sales are on the agenda in Yvelines (78) this weekend, July 18–19, 2026, in Bréval and Buchelay, as the heatwave from the previous days finally eases.

Seine Commune 2026: a watersports center, swimming and free activities on Île-Saint-Denis (93)

With Seine Commune, the City of L'Île-Saint-Denis is turning the banks of the Seine into a summertime hub for leisure and social life. The event runs from July 8 to August 1, 2026 at the nautical base of the riverfront eco-district, a waterfront site that regularly hosts boating and water-sports activities. The program welcomes both residents and passing visitors.

Summer vacations at the Musée d'Orsay in 2026: free activities for the whole family

Until August 30, 2026, the Orsay Museum is offering "Vacances à Orsay," a program of playful and creative activities for children and families. Installed in the museum's reception hall, this initiative is free with an admission ticket to the museum.

Free France–Spain fan zone at the Dampierre Castle guinguette in the Yvelines

The Château de Dampierre will open its gates free of charge to watch the France–Spain semifinal of the 2026 World Cup in its guinguette, this Tuesday, July 14, in the heart of the Chevreuse Valley (78). Limited spots.

Outdoor cinema screenings in Saint-Ouen 2026: free screenings throughout the summer

During the summer of 2026, the City of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is staging several open-air cinema screenings as part of its summer lineup. Free and open to everyone, these screenings will take place in different neighborhoods to allow residents to enjoy a movie outdoors during the holidays.

A free fireworks display in Saint-Ouen (93) this August to celebrate the end of summer.

It's the end of the holidays, yes, but certainly not the end of the festivities. After a summer packed with activities and events, we take stock of this summer season in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, where the town is hosting a grand fireworks display before the new school year begins.

Street Art Madeleine II, the free exhibition featuring more than 100 artists at the Madeleine Church

The free Street Art Madeleine II exhibition takes over the crypt of the Church of La Madeleine in Paris, from October 1 to 11, 2026. More than 100 street artists and nearly 200 original works come together underground to celebrate the release of Codex Urbanus’s Petit Atlas du Street Art.

France-Spain: the semifinal in the biggest fan zone in the Yvelines.

The Yvelines’ biggest fan zone relights its giant screen for France vs. Spain, the 2026 World Cup semifinal, this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Carrières-sous-Poissy. Entertainment, food trucks, and a beverage stand will welcome 2,000 supporters, free of charge.

France–Spain: Maisons-Laffitte fan zone for the semi-final

The Maisons-Laffitte fan zone switches on its big screen for France vs. Spain, the 2026 World Cup semifinal to be played on Tuesday, July 14. In Yvelines, access to Place du Maréchal-Juin remains conditional on wearing a wristband.

France vs. Spain on a giant screen: Perray’s free fan zone (78) this July 14

France-Spain will be broadcast on a giant screen at the Parc municipal du Perray-en-Yvelines this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The town is setting up a free outdoor fan zone so fans can watch the 2026 World Cup semi-final together.

Free France–Spain fan zone in Mantes-la-Jolie: semifinal shown on a giant screen

The Mantes-la-Jolie fan zone (78) lights up its giant screen for France vs. Spain, the 2026 World Cup semifinal, this Tuesday, July 14, 2026. A free gathering at the Jean-Paul-David Stadium, with activities and on-site food and drinks.

France vs Spain: Trappes hosts a free fan zone for the semifinal

The free Trappes fan zone rekindles its giant screens for the France–Spain semifinal of the 2026 World Cup, this Tuesday, July 14, at Stade Chansac. Free entry, two big screens, volunteer-run refreshment stands and a festive national-celebration atmosphere.

Patrouille de France and the air parade, the best spots to watch them clearly this July 14.

The Patrouille de France and the July 14, 2026 air show deliver a free spectacle in the Paris sky, and not all viewing spots are equal for looking up. Here are our best vantage points, from the Champs-Élysées to the Tuileries, via La Défense.

Beyond the Streets at the Grande Halle de la Villette: free entry for everyone on July 14.

What are you planning for this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Paris? How about taking advantage of free access to "Beyond the Streets" at the Grande Halle de la Villette? On the occasion of the National Day, the exhibition dedicated to graffiti, street art, and contemporary urban cultures is offering free admission for everyone!

National Day 2026 in Linas (Essonne): a sound-and-light show on July 13, fireworks postponed.

The City of Linas will celebrate Bastille Day on Monday, July 13, 2026, with a sound-and-light show. Organised at the Cosom Stadium, this free evening is open to all and starts at 10:15 PM. The fireworks, initially planned to follow the show, have been cancelled and postponed following the prefectural order.