An indispensable criterion: family

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Unusual: in Port Cergy, a tray race puts kids and adults to the test

Run as fast as you can with a tray full of water glasses: that’s the premise of the Tray Race held in Port Cergy. It’s a free event open to kids as young as three and to adults alike.
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Fête à Neuneu 2026: The funfair returns to the Bois de Boulogne starting this Friday.

La Fête à Neuneu returns to the Bois de Boulogne in Paris, from August 28 to October 11, 2026. Thrill rides, attractions for kids, and free parades bring this back-to-school fair to life, opening with a charity evening in support of the firefighters.
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Fête à NeuNeu 2026: a solidarity-driven inauguration for firefighters with an unlimited pass

La Fête à NeuNeu 2026 returns to the Bois de Boulogne in Paris’s 16th arrondissement with a charity launch party this Friday, August 28, with proceeds going to the Paris Fire Brigade’s social welfare initiatives.
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The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks are set to light up the sky on September 12, 2026.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks display, postponed this summer at the prefecture’s request, has finally been rescheduled: the Seine-Saint-Denis commune will light up the sky again for a free event this fall 2026.
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Fireworks in Élancourt (78): mark your calendar for September 5, 2026.

The intercommunal fireworks display in Élancourt, blocked on Bastille Day 2026 by a prefectural order, awaits you in the skies over Yvelines for this rentrée. The free event takes place along the Coulée Verte on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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The Eiffel Tower lit in blue and yellow for Ukraine on Monday, August 24.

Why is the Eiffel Tower lighting up in the colors of Ukraine this Monday, August 24, 2026, on the Trocadéro Esplanade (Paris 16th Arrondissement)? The City of Paris marks Ukraine's national day with a ceremony featuring speeches and songs, as a sign of solidarity with a country still at war.
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Lavage de la Madeleine 2026: the Brazilian festival and parade returns to Paris

Le Lavage de la Madeleine returns to Paris for a historic 25th edition, from September 10 to 13, 2026. The gathering takes place on Sunday for the grand free Brazilian festival that whirls samba, batucadas, and Bahian performers as it marches from Place de la République to the Madeleine Church.
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Montmorency Fireworks: New date set for Friday, August 28, 2026.

Montmorency's fireworks, postponed this summer due to the drought, finally has a new date: the Val-d'Oise town has scheduled it for August 28, 2026, with a torch-lit parade and an evening of dancing, free admission.
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The magic of childhood: the family funfair returns to Rueil-Malmaison (92) this September.

From September 4 to 27, 2026, the Féerie des Enfants comes to Rueil-Malmaison. For several weeks, rides and activities will welcome families on the forecourt of the Town Hall and on Place du 11-Novembre.
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The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: relive its construction and the 1889 World's Fair

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 the 1889 inauguration of the Iron Lady. A brand-new version, truer to history than ever, launched on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we have a promo code for you!
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Montlhéry's free medieval festival 2026: the program in Essonne

The Montlhéry Medieval Festival is back for its 9th edition on September 19–20, 2026, under the theme “Around the World” to mark Heritage Days. Expect equestrian shows, a medieval market, and fire-breathers, all free to attend in Essonne, at the foot of the famous Tower.
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A Christmas of the Ages: the immersive show at Champs-sur-Marne Castle for the holidays

From November 20 to December 13, 2026, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne dresses its halls in their brightest Christmas colors to carry you into the festive spirit with an immersive show, right in the heart of the château.
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The Real Story of Santa Claus: the immersive show returns to the Grand Hotel of Dreams

From November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Grand Hôtel des Rêves welcomes a very special guest... Santa Claus! Experience an immersion into the heart of the story of the most beloved bearded figure among children this winter in Paris.
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The Triporteur Race returns to Paris at the end of September 2026, a quirky parade.

The Triporteur Race returns to the Cours de Vincennes in Paris on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for its third edition. These prewar delivery tricycles take on a 28.4 km course this time, and registration is free.
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Yvelines: free distribution of school supplies with no strings attached and free haircuts

Free school supplies, no questions asked, await families in Mantes-la-Ville (Yvelines), where the Ensemble association is holding its back-to-school distribution at Parc de la Vallée this Saturday, August 29, 2026. Between free haircuts and fun activities, it’s the go-to plan not to miss when money is tight—here’s everything you need to know.
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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.
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The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a weekend of free events.

The Carnavalet Museum marks its 160th anniversary with a fully free, festive weekend in the heart of the Marais, on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026, featuring quirky tours, a nocturnal opening, and surprises for the whole family.
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Cinema at €5 in Essonne: the Cin'estival 2026 festival returns

The Cin’estival festival is back at CinéPal’ in Palaiseau, Essonne, bringing 26 films, more than 100 screenings and eight Cannes 2026-highlighted premieres, all at affordable prices, from Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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Smart deal in Yvelines: 5 tonnes of French fruit and vegetables on sale at affordable prices

A solidarity market of French fruits and vegetables takes root in Yvelines this Thursday, August 27, 2026: the agricultural union MODEF is offering five tons of produce at affordable prices, sold directly by the growers. Find out where and when to stock up on this great deal.
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Vietnamese parade in the 13th arrondissement: the September 2026 gathering in Paris

The Vietnamese cultural parade in Paris’s 13th arrondissement finally goes ahead after a heatwave-related postponement. This free, high-spirited procession will run from Avenue d’Ivry to Place d’Italie on Saturday, September 12, 2026. So we’re pulling out the calendar for this festive, immersive outing.