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Nice tip: spend a Sunday paddleboarding or canoeing at the Champigny nautical base (94).

From June 7 to August 23, 2026, on select summer Sundays, the Roland-Bouchier Water Sports Center invites you to explore the Marne by canoe, kayak, rowboat, or stand-up paddleboard, along a safe and supervised route.

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.

My gut microbes: a fun, free exhibition for families to explore their microbiome together

From June 10 to 15, 2026, the free exhibition “My Gut Microbes” invites families to discover the gut microbiome at Galerie Saint-Joseph in Paris, via an immersive route that blends games, videos, augmented reality and interactive experiences.

A festival in Moroccan colors takes over the Jardin du Luxembourg for the 2026 Moroccan Cultural Days.

Morocco lands at the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris with a pop-up village running from June 26 to July 7, 2026, as part of the Moroccan Cultural Days. Expect crafts, food, and engaging activities.

The Belle Époque guinguette festival in the 92 offers free carousel rides, concerts, and fireworks.

The Guinguette Festival 2026 returns June 11, 13 and 14 in Le Plessis-Robinson (92), featuring concerts, a children's carnival, fireworks, and the big return of Montmartre. A free Belle Époque weekend for all audiences.

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.

Villarceaux Castle’s Historiques 2026: the free, medieval and costumed festival is on its way.

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d’Oise department, invites you to step back to the Middle Ages and the Second Empire this weekend, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. Ready to travel back in time? A parade, a picnic, reenactments, performances, and an artisan market are on the schedule. And admission is free, so make the most of it!

Jardin Bonheur 2026: the garden and nature festival in Levallois – our photos

Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026.

Ayden's World, the inclusive indoor playground for all children in Asnières-sur-Seine

Le Monde d'Ayden opens its very first indoor playground in France, in Asnières-sur-Seine. A space designed for all children, including those with special needs. In short, a playground for all families, and above all, accessible to every child.

Escale à Paris : free activities for kids around cruise ships

On May 30 and 31, then June 6 and 7, 2026, MSC Cruises will set up at Port de la Tournelle for “L’Escale à Paris,” a free outdoor event with activities for kids, remote-controlled mini ships, and an introduction to the maritime world.

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

5 free castles this Sunday, June 7, 2026, around Paris, on the first Sunday of the month.

Châteaux in the Île-de-France region open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month, and June is no exception. A fantastic chance to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, June 7, 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.

Ocean Dreams at the Natural History Museum: a free, immersive dive into life under the sea

From June 6 to 8, 2026, the National Museum of Natural History puts the Ocean in the spotlight with Dreams of the Ocean, a free event featuring films, exploration stories, a photo exhibition and an immersive screening.

La Fête des Loges 2026, the Yvelines fair in Saint-Germain-en-Laye — dates and opening hours.

The Fête des Loges returns to the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in Yvelines, from June 26 to August 16, 2026. More than 200 attractions and activities are on offer, and entry remains free! This year, the park is shortening its hours and will no longer close at 2 a.m.

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.

The French MTB Cup in Yvelines this weekend, free admission.

The Élancourt Hill, in Yvelines, will host the third round of the French MTB cross-country Cup from May 29 to 31, 2026. France's best mountain bikers are set to be there, and the event is free and open to everyone.

Family-friendly deal: the kids’ scene is booming at Virage, a free night out to party like the grown-ups.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, the kids' party scene is back at Virage: on the agenda, a family-friendly celebration with a DJ, activities, and a bouncy castle...

Open house at the Chemin de Fer des Chanteraines: a free day focused on trains

On Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Chemin de Fer des Chanteraines will open its depot to the public for a weekend of tours, activities, and train rides in the Chanteraines Regional Park.