Essonne

RTL2 Essonne en Scène 2024 Festival: how to get to the Domaine de Chamarande?

The RTL2 Essonne en Scène Festival is back! The back-to-school musical event takes over the Domaine départemental de Chamarande on Friday August 30 and Saturday August 31, 2024. So, how do you get to the site by public transport or by car? Here's what you need to know before you come, so you can get to the festival site with peace of mind.

RTL2 Essonne en Scène 2024 Festival: program by day and running order

The new and 5th edition of the "Essonne en Scène" festival, renamed since last year the "Festival RTL2 Essonne en scène", awaits you at the Domaine Départemental de Chamarande on Friday August 30 and Saturday August 31, 2024. The line-up includes live performances by Mika, Santa, Hoshi, Kyo, Clara Ysé and Etienne Daho. Here's the program for each day, and the order of appearance.

Parc Caillebotte, the large free landscaped park that inspired Gustave Caillebotte in Yerres (91)

Just 30 minutes from the Gare de Lyon railway station, on the Yerres side of the Essonne département, Maison Caillebotte is home to one of the region's most beautiful green spaces: Parc Caillebotte, the garden that inspired the famous Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte.

The best spots to admire shooting stars and the sky in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Numerous shooting star nights punctuate the year, as do astronomical events, which can be admired weather permitting, in places with less pollution. But where can you find these rare gems in Paris and the Ile-de-France region?

Heritage Days 2024 in Longjumeau (91), visits and events on the program

The 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) will be held on the weekend of September 21 and 22, 2024. Would you like to discover the program that awaits you in Longjumeau, Essonne? Follow the guide!

Olympic Games 2024: Where to see the Olympic Cycling races in Paris and the Île-de-France region on August 3 and 4

This weekend of August 3 and 4, 2024, the Paris 2024 Olympic road cycling events take place. Events that you'll be able to watch live if you wish, we reveal the women's and men's courses that will cross the capital but also the Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines and Essonne. Don't miss them!

Journées du Patrimoine 2024: take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda in Juvisy-sur-Orge

The Journées du Patrimoine 2024 also takes place in cinemas! On Saturday, September 21, you can take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda cinema in Juvisy-sur-Orge (91).

The Olympic flame in Essonne: Who are the torchbearers for Monday's relay?

Wondering who has the honor of carrying the Olympic flame this Monday, July 22, 2024 in Essonne? Ladji Doucouré, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Ophélie Meunier... these are just some of the famous torchbearers expected this Monday in 77, between Étampes and Évry-Courcouronnes.

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The detailed route of the Olympic flame in Essonne - cities, dates and times

As in other departments of the Paris region, the Olympic flame will pass through Essonne. See you on Monday July 22 in the 11 communes of the 91 region where the torchbearers will be passing through. Here's the program you won't want to miss.

Le Laboratoire Infesté, the 100% UFO escape game at Secret Jeegs in Draveil

Are you a fan of the Alien saga? You'll love Le Laboratoire Infesté, the creepy room at Secret Jeegs escape game in Draveil, Essonne. Ready to save the Observatory's team of scientists, folks?

Escape game Le Portail at Secret Jeegs: our test of the X-Files escape game

Fans of alien movies, we've found the perfect escape game for you! Head for Secret Jeegs, located in Draveil, Essonne, to discover Le Portail, one of our four escape rooms. This escape game immerses you in a laboratory, where you have to open a space portal and blow up an alien planet... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Unusual: take part in a soapbox race at the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

At the Domaine de Chamarande, in the Essonne department of France, it's great to cycle, walk or even hire a boat to tour the beautiful marshes on site. On Saturday, October 5, you can also take part in a festive and unusual soapbox race.

Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village

In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities.

Tip: go boating in the bucolic marshes of the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

Come aboard! The Domaine de Chamarande invites you to take a seat aboard one of its boats for a bucolic stroll along the water in the largest public garden in the Essonne department.

100 years of the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome (91): vintage car parade, car race and entertainment

Since its creation in 1924, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome has hosted numerous motor races (and with them, many records too): in 2024, the emblematic Essonne motor racing circuit celebrates its 100th anniversary with a brand-new event, on the weekend of October 12 and 13, 2024.

Bastille Day on July 14th in Massy (91): Popular ball and festive entertainment

In Essonne, the town of Massy is getting ready to celebrate the Fête Nationale in a festive way. Discover the program that awaits you this Sunday, July 14, 2024 in the city.

Essonne: where to find the best 2024 butter croissant in the department

Essonne residents and Viennese pastry lovers are invited to Orsay to taste the department's best butter croissant of 2024!

July 14, 2024: fireworks, ball, open-air cinema and picnic at Ris-Orangis (91)

For the Fête Nationale, Ris-Orangis is planning two days of festivities on July 13 and 14, 2024, with entertainment for the whole family. Fireworks, cinema, ball, picnic... Discover the program.

La guinguette de Viry-Châtillon (91): festive evenings, family entertainment and foodtrucks

In Viry-Châtillon, it's time for a summer guinguette: to mark the arrival of summer, a host of events are planned in the Parc Leblanc.

Fête nationale: fireworks, torchlight procession and ball on July 13, 2024 in Les Ulis (91)

Les Ulis celebrates Bastille Day on July 14 with spectacular family events, to be experienced this Saturday, July 13, 2024. Join us in the Essonne department for the traditional fireworks display and popular ball.