Essonne - activities

Dourdan municipal campsite (91): unusual lodges and pitches for a weekend in the great outdoors

At the terminus of the RER C, in the direction of Dourdan la forêt, embark on a weekend of camping in the great outdoors and a nature getaway without having to leave the Île-de-France region.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: visit the park and stroll through Victor Hugo's Literary House

Victor Hugo's literary home in the Bièvre valley invites you to discover its lovely park during outdoor events on June 1 and 2, 2024, as part of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins festival.

Knights' tournaments, shows and period costumes for the Dourdan Medieval Festival (91)

The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on June 1 and 2, 2024 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey to the heart of the Middle Ages!

Festival de Jazz de Longjumeau 2024: Ibrahim Maalouf, Rhoda Scott... here's the line-up

The Festival de Jazz de Longjumeau returns to Essonne from May 12 to 19, 2024. For this 6th edition, the festival welcomes Ibrahim Maalouf, Rhoda Scott, Cédric Hanriot and Richard Galliano.

The Château de Dourdan, an ancient fortified castle to discover in Essonne (91)

In the Essonne department, near Dourdan, you'll find a 13th-century fortified castle. Although you can't visit the interior, you can visit the ramparts on a walking tour!

Parc Lejars-Rouillon, for a bucolic stroll in Dourdan (91)

Just a few minutes' walk from Dourdan town center, nestles a pretty tree-lined square. With its tall trees, playground and pretty flowerbeds, discover the Parc Lejars-Rouillon!

Nuit des Musées 2024: treasure hunt and tattoos at Château de Dourdan (91)

Every year, the Château-Musée de Dourdan takes part in the Nuit des Musées. A great opportunity to visit this Ile-de-France château for free! Join us on Saturday, May 18, 2024 for a fun and unusual evening of tattooing!

Songkhan 2024: the water festival at the Wat Pho pagoda in Breux-Jouy (91)

On Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024, the Wat Pho pagoda celebrates water at Songkhan 2024, a major gathering to discover!

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: sunset visit to Domaine de Méréville (91)

The Domaine de Méréville invites you to discover its gardens during free outdoor events on June 1 and 2, as part of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: visit the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard (91)

In early June, on June 1 and 2, 2024, Rendez-vous aux Jardins invites you to discover, explore and immerse yourself in the most beautiful gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region! In Essonne, the château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard offers free admission to its entire grounds.

L'Île de loisirs d'Étampes (91), the spot for sports and water sports in Essonne

The Île de loisirs d'Étampes, in the Essonne region of France, offers a wide range of outdoor activities for fun and exercise with friends and family. Tobogganing, mini-golf, tree climbing, pony club, PumpTrack... Discover all that awaits you on the Île de loisirs!

Port aux Cerises leisure island in Draveil (91): swimming, water sports and tree climbing

The leisure island of Port aux Cerises welcomes the inhabitants of Ile-de-France in a green setting on the banks of the Seine, on a 175-hectare area 20 minutes from Paris. The opportunity to relax in the fresh air with your family, and to enjoy new activities!

Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres

The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater at its leisure resorts from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required).

Nuit des Musées 2024: a movie night at Jean Tinguely's Cyclop in Essonne (91)

La Nuit des Musées will once again be taking over the museums and cultural venues of Paris and the Île-de-France region on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This exceptional nocturne also unveils some surprising addresses, such as Le Cyclop, the monumental sculpture created by Jen Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle and hidden in the woods of Milly-la-Forêt.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Théâtre Intercommunal d'Etampes (91): the evening program

This Saturday, May 18, 2024, the Théâtre intercommunal d'Etampes is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, offering a cultural program accessible free of charge to all.

Chase Tag: a free-access cat-and-mouse arena in Evry (91)

Have you heard of Chase Tag? This sport, inspired by the famous game of cat and mouse, combines obstacles, jumps, speed and feints. Discover the discipline and test your aptitutudes from April 2024, in Evry!

Parc Boussard, the art deco garden awarded remarkable garden status in Lardy (91)

In Lardy, in the Essonne département, the Parc Boussard has just been awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label by the French Ministry of Culture. A good reason to come and discover it, less than an hour from Paris!

Nuit des Musées 2024: a mystical evening at the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum in Brunoy (91)

The Nuit des Musées 2024 is coming to the Musée Robert Dubois - Corneau in Brunoy (91), for a unique and unusual evening. Discover the museum free of charge on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.