Essonne (91)

Explore this botanical conservatory as part of the 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins.

In the heart of Essonne, in Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of aromatic, medicinal and industrial plants invites you to a special weekend for the 23rd edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026, from June 5 to 7, 2026.

World of Supercars: a car event featuring supercars and exceptional vehicles in Essonne (department 91) in September 2026

Supercars, speed and a mythical circuit... On Sunday, September 6, 2026, World of Supercars lands at UTAC Linas-Montlhéry in Essonne (91). For this maiden edition, more than 300 supercars and hypercars will be unveiled in the paddock and will take to the track for a sequence of runs.

World Chase Tag: the world championship of tag and chase in Essonne

Keen to see an offbeat sport—the cat-and-mouse chase? The Chase Tag World Championship is headed to the Arènes d’Evry on June 6 and 7, 2026, with spectacular duels lined up!

Bric à Brac Jardin en fête 2026: the Plant Festival in Essonne (91)

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Auvers Saint-Georges stadium in Essonne, for a celebration of gardens and nature. Individuals, associations and professionals come together around plants, local products, and workshops for children.

Rendezvous at the Gardens 2026: Bike tours at the Chamarande Departmental Estate (91)

From June 5 to 7, 2026, they’re back: the Rendez-vous aux Jardins return with a flourish! A chance to (re)discover, with family, friends, or solo, the exquisite gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region, along with the activities on offer. So what’s happening at the Domaine de Chamarande for this occasion? Check out the program!

This former hunting pavilion at the Garden of Monumental Sculptures invites you to a special weekend!

Looking for a perfect blend of art and nature for Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026? Nestled in an old hunting lodge, this garden with monumental and contemporary sculptures invites you to a special program for the weekend of June 5–7, 2026.

Ze Next Convention: the pop culture festival centered on Pokémon in Essonne

Gaming and pop culture fans are invited to the Evry-Courcouronnes geek festival on May 16–17, 2026, where you can meet actors and cosplayers, and enjoy activities and video games, with Pokémon as this year’s theme!

Jap'n'Car: the meetup for fans of Japanese cars

The weekend of May 30–31, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome will host Jap'n'Car, a must-attend event if you love Japanese cars.

This building in the Paris region is the last surviving remnant of the world's first airfield.

In Viry-Châtillon, in the Essonne department, the Port-Aviation Officers' Mess hides an astonishing tale: the story of the world's first organized airfield, inaugurated in 1909, where aviation pioneers let their quirky flying machines roar.

La ferme du Bel Air, for a family outing in the countryside near Villiers-le-Bacle (91)

At Villiers-le-Bâcle, in the Essonne département, the Bel Air farm invites you to meet its furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air.

Are you familiar with the Lady of the Lake, that stunning climbing sculpture in the Paris region?

In Évry-Courcouronnes, a strange sculpture seems to rise from the water. It’s known as the Lady of the Lake, and it marks France’s very first artificial climbing structure.

A festival dedicated to craftsmanship lands in the gardens of this Renaissance palace.

A festival dedicated to craftsmanship takes over a historic estate in Essonne from June 12 to 14, 2026. For the occasion, 80 creators reveal their know‑how amid the gardens of this Renaissance château.

Essonne: a château with remarkable gardens you absolutely must discover to go green

The Domaine de Courson, a château classified as a Historic Monument and a park labelled Jardin Remarquable in Courson-Monteloup, Essonne, opens its doors to visitors until November 1. Now is the time to discover its sublime green spaces and, perhaps, delve into the castle’s history through a guided tour.

Jardins 2026: Château de Courances (91) — the program

We’re off to discover the Château de Courances and its magnificent park for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026. Ready for a bucolic outing? Here’s the program for the weekend of June 5–7, 2026! On the menu this year: a picnic, vintage cars, and guided tours of the château!

Ink & Beer: tattoo sessions and craft beers at a château in Essonne

On May 16 and 17, 2026, the Château de Dourdan sheds its centuries-old quiet for the fourth edition of Ink & Beer. This unconventional festival transforms the medieval grounds into a temple of urban culture, where top tattoo artists and piercing specialists set up shop amid free activities and tastings of craft beers.

Ninho, Joé Dwèt Filé, Oli and Nâdiya set to perform in Essonne this spring for a charity festival

For its new, third edition, the charity festival Cœur de Sillery goes all out and welcomes Ninho, Joé Dwèt Filé, Oli, Nâdiya, and Mokobé. Organized by the Sillery Franco-British Foundation, this musical event should not be missed on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Essonne.

Songkran Festival 2026 at Wat Pho Paris in Essonne: the free Thai New Year program

Heading to Breux-Jouy, in Essonne, to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, at the Wat Pho Paris temple. A free, festive, immersive day to enjoy this Sunday, April 19, 2026 — let’s go!

Admire Gallo-Roman ruins at Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes during the 2026 Night of Museums.

Night of Museums is back! Join us this Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a new edition packed with exceptional late openings and other surprises. Looking for a cultural outing in Essonne? Here’s the program for Salle Saint-Antoine in Étampes.

Gulli Parc opens a new playground in Sainte-Genevière-des-Bois (91)

Attention, Île-de-France families! Gulli Parc has opened a brand-new venue on February 5, 2022 in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, in Essonne, inviting children to discover a fresh new play area for fun on Wednesdays and weekends.

Attend a historic air event, May 23–24 in Essonne

On Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24, 2026, the Cerny-la-Ferté-Alais airfield (91) will host Le Temps des Hélices, a historic air show with a host of activities.