An indispensable criterion: family

Cider Festival in Beton-Bazoches (77), a Sunday devoted to apples with tastings and a flea market.

La Fête du Cidre de Beton-Bazoches returns on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77). In the village streets, this autumn celebration highlights the apple and its transformation around a monumental press dating back to 1850, featuring the pressing of fresh juice, tastings, demonstrations of traditional crafts, and a grand flea market.

The Taste Walk 2026: Île-de-France farms open their doors for a weekend of indulgence

La Balade du Goût 2026 returns on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026 across Île-de-France. For this 29th edition, more than 70 farms and workshops will welcome visitors with tastings, tours, workshops, farm-to-table meals, and meetings with producers. A wonderful opportunity to discover what’s grown and made on the doorstep of Paris.

Melun celebrates Brie 2026, the must-attend event for cheese lovers.

Brie de Melun is in the spotlight! Melun celebrates its Brie as it returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026 for its 24th edition. In the town centre, about 110 stalls—producers, tastings, guilds, street performances and family activities—make up this grand, free day of foodie delight.

Visiting the National Museum of Natural History with the family: all you need to know about the Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Can you visit the National Museum of Natural History with a stroller? What should you see with kids, and do you need a separate ticket for the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution, the Ménagerie, or the Galerie de Paléontologie? At the Jardin des Plantes, the Museum brings together several distinct sites to explore. For a first family outing, the Grande Galerie de l’Évolution is a great entry point. Stroller access, elevators, tickets, duration, and which visits to combine: here’s what to plan for both grown-ups and kids.

Niflette Festival 2026 in Provins: Pastry tastings, workshops, and a gourmet market

The niflette is Provins’ signature pastry, and on November 11, 2026, the medieval town pays tribute to it by hosting a fresh edition of its Niflette Festival. The program includes tastings and free workshops for the whole family!

The Flan Festival 2026: Flea market, free activities and sale of flans in Triel-sur-Seine (78)

The Triel-sur-Seine Flan Festival (78) returns on Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, for its 47th edition! On the banks of the Seine, nearly 500 exhibitors take over the venue for a huge flea market, accompanied by flans and kids’ activities.

All in the Forest 2026: explore Île-de-France's forests with the ONF's foresters.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the “Tous en Forêt” event returns for its sixth edition in Île-de-France. A day to meet the ONF foresters and explore the issues of forest management, with more than 40 participating forests across the region.

Bout Galeux 2026: Essonne’s biggest flea market this weekend

Deal-hunters gather in Palaiseau for the Brocante du Bout Galeux, the largest flea market in Essonne, boasting more than 500 stalls on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, with free admission.

Visiting the Orangerie Museum: everything you need to know to discover it with your family

Can you visit the Orangerie Museum with a stroller? Where to change a baby, do you need to book for kids, and how much time should you budget for Monet’s Water Lilies? Located in the Tuileries Garden, the museum is well suited for a family outing. Stroller access, elevator, baby spaces, family rates and activities: here are the practical details to know before you visit.

Visiting the Palais Garnier: everything you need to know to discover it with your family

Can you visit the Palais Garnier with a stroller? Do you have to climb a lot of stairs, is the auditorium still accessible, and what kid-friendly routes are offered? Before discovering the Paris Opera with the family, a few quirks of the monument are worth knowing. Stroller, accessibility, children's tickets, luggage, or a playful tour: here’s what to plan for with the little ones and the grown-ups.

SAGASDOM 2026 in Paris: the overseas cuisines trade show celebrates its 10th anniversary.

From October 2 to 4, 2026, SAGASDOM marks its 10-year milestone at Pavillon Gravelle in Paris, offering overseas cuisines, tastings, renowned chefs, contests, and showcases.

Fête de la Science 2026 at Université Paris Cité: the must-attend events you won’t want to miss!

From Thursday, October 1 to Monday, October 12, Université Paris Cité celebrates the Science Festival! This year’s theme, “Scholarly Flavors,” shines a light on a program that features no fewer than 80 free events—just as original and playful as they are educational: interactive workshops, lab tours, roundtables, and even a theatre performance!

Visiting the Palace of Versailles: everything you need to know to explore it with your family

Can you visit the Palace of Versailles with a stroller? Where to change a baby? Do you need to reserve a ticket for children, and how can you avoid turning the Hall of Mirrors into a family marathon? Strollers, baby carriers, restrooms, free admission, reservations and routes: here are the practicalities to know before discovering Versailles with children and adults.

Gardens Festival 2026 in the 19th arrondissement: workshops and activities in the new Îlot Riquet garden

La Fête des Jardins 2026 invests the garden of Îlot Riquet, in Paris's 19th arrondissement, on September 26 and 27. Freshly redesigned at the foot of the Orgues de Flandre, this green space will host repotting, plant creations, games, exhibitions, and meet-ups from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The 2026 Triporteur Race rolls into town this Sunday—don’t miss the 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.

Moon Festival in Paris’s 13th arrondissement 2026: free activities lineup

The Moon Festival settles into Paris's 13th arrondissement through September 26, 2026, around Place d'Italie. A France–Korea exhibition, the RICE Asian market, concerts, a literary evening, and stand-up compose a program that's completely free.

Cergy Soit 2026 : the free circus festival is back this weekend

Cergy Soit! is celebrating its 28th edition in the Cergy-Pontoise metropolitan area, in Val-d'Oise. This international festival of street arts and circus brings together more than 40 companies and 200 artists for a free-to-the-public showcase, on September 19 and 20, 2026.

Gardens Festival 2026 at Pré Catelan: climbing, nature games and a tour of the Shakespeare Garden

The 2026 Garden Festival sets up at Pré Catelan and the Shakespeare Garden in the Bois de Boulogne on September 26 and 27. Tree climbing, wildlife- and flora-themed games, drawing, discovering remarkable trees, and a tour of the Shakespeare Garden make up a varied program for families.

Garden Festival 2026 at Choisy Park: climbing, workshops, biodiversity and a bustling village fair

The 2026 Fête des Jardins will set up its big village at Parc de Choisy in Paris’s 13th arrondissement on September 26 and 27. Tree climbing, repotting, birdhouse-building, games, demonstrations and biodiversity workshops will punctuate a free weekend that’s especially rich for families.

Giant Game of the Goose at Trocadéro for Heritage Days this Saturday

A giant 200-square-meter Snakes and Ladders board is laid out on the Trocadéro forecourt, facing the Eiffel Tower, this Saturday, September 19, 2026. Dice in hand, you become the game piece yourself, with free and open access for Heritage Days.