Essonne news

The Gardens Festival of Soisy-sur-Seine in Essonne, 2026

The 16th Soisy-sur-Seine Gardens Festival is returning to Grand Veneur Park on May 9 and 10, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a variety of plant exhibits, artisan stalls, plant swaps, and free activities—all part of this celebration of nature in Essonne. The event is open to everyone and free of charge.

Essonne: TZen 4 Strike Causes Complete Service Disruption

Just one week after its launch, the TZen 4 service connecting Viry-Chatillon to Corbeil-Essonnes is completely shut down this Tuesday. Union activists from Force Ouvrière are blocking the bus depot to protest layoffs and the elimination of bonuses.

Essonne: Free Vintage Vehicle Exhibit to Be Featured This Saturday—Come Discover It

The Place du Comte Haymon in Corbeil-Essonnes will host a vintage car exhibition on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event offers a free morning dedicated to showcasing iconic classic vehicles, perfect for a family outing or a get-together with friends.

Île-de-France: Which are the Top 10 Cities to Live in 2026?

In which Île-de-France cities will it be best to live in 2026? The annual ranking of French municipalities, based on 197 criteria, highlights the top ten Île-de-France towns that are best positioned at the national level.

Vigicrues Boosts Monitoring in Île-de-France: Four More Watercourses Placed Under Surveillance

Since early November, Vigicrues has expanded its monitoring efforts in Île-de-France, now tracking four additional rivers: the Mauldre, the Yerres, the Almont, and the Petit Morin. This extension grants 78 more localities in the region access to detailed and reliable flood risk updates through an enhanced flood warning system.

Snow and ice: the N118 closed in both directions on January 7, 2026

The N118 is closed in both directions between the Pont de Sèvres and Janvry this Wednesday, January 7, 2026, due to winter weather conditions. The Paris police prefecture made this decision to ensure the safety of all road users.

A Magical Christmas Village to Discover in an Essonne Garden

For the past seven years, Vincent Costa Da Cunha has been turning his garden in Limours into a magical Christmas Village. Standing tall at 7 meters, the Christmas tree is adorned with hundreds of sparkling lights, transforming the space into a breathtaking sound and light show. This free holiday spectacle welcomes visitors every evening throughout December 2025 and until January 4, 2026, from Monday to Sunday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Curious about what he’s created, we went to explore his garden filled with a thousand colors.

A charming Christmas market in Essonne promises pony rides and free snacks.

Let's go and discover a craft Christmas market in Essonne. Located in Breuillet, between Arpajon and Dourdan, this event will be held on December 13 and 14, 2025, with 85 exhibitors, pony rides, and free snacks for children.

This Christmas Market in Essonne promises hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus with his reindeer.

The Champcueil Christmas Market returns on December 6 and 7, 2025, in this town in Essonne. The program includes numerous artisan exhibitors, activities for children, and a visit from Santa Claus with his reindeer for a festive family atmosphere.

N118 closed in Essonne for emergency works

The N118 will be closed in both directions at Orsay from Monday August 25 at 10am to Friday August 29 at 5am for emergency work to rehabilitate the sewage network. This exceptional 5-day closure concerns a strategic section of this major Essonne road.