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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.

Back in the Day #3: The exhibition on the origins of color photography at the Cité des sciences

From December 1, 2026 to October 2027, the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie presents Machine arrière #3: Autochrome. This exhibition offers a journey through the origins of color photography and the invention of Autochrome, the first commercially available color photographic process at the dawn of the 20th century.

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.

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.

Gally's Mazes: embark on the grand adventure at the Saint-Cyr-l'École Farm (78)

From spring through autumn, the Ferme de Gally in Saint-Cyr-l'École reopens its labyrinths: a word to budding adventurers—you might not find your way out.

This farm in the Yvelines region offers rustic evenings with barbecues, concerts and games.

From July through September 2026, the Gally Farm in Saint-Cyr-l'École unveils a vibrant lineup, with the return of its countryside evenings for families and friends to gather around a wood-fired barbecue and a selection of board games.

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.

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.

Relive the history of the Eiffel Tower with this new virtual reality tour in Paris

Découvrez la version anglaise idiomatique et journalistique, tout en conservant les balises HTML et la structure. Discover the immersive, virtual-reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step into the heart of the Champ de Mars and relive the construction and unveiling of the Iron Lady in 1889. A new, more faithful version than ever just dropped on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we’ve got a promo code for you! And to beat the heat, all of their tours are conducted in the shade.

Open-air cinema 2026: screenings under the stars at Georges-Valbon Park in La Courneuve

Georges-Valbon Departmental Park in La Courneuve hosts several open-air cinema sessions as part of Bel Été 2026. Free and open to all, these screenings take place on Friday evenings from July 17 to July 31, on a giant screen installed in the heart of the park.

The Lire dans l’herbe 2026 festival in Saint-Ouen: a free, open-to-all gathering around books.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Wangari Serre greenhouse in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine hosts a new edition of Lire dans l'herbe, a free festival dedicated to books and environmental issues. The program features author talks, workshops, readings, activities for children, and conferences on nature and ecology.