Essonne

Christmas 2025: family movies, Christmas stories, and free sound effects workshop at the Méréville Cultural Center (91)

This Christmas, a wonderful festive and cultural program awaits families at the Méréville cultural center in Essonne. Film screenings for young and old, storytelling, and a sound effects workshop await you for the occasion! See you on December 3, 2025, to enjoy these free activities (reservation required!).

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.

The 2025 Christmas Market in Montlhéry (91): Santa Claus, concerts, and magical strolls

The Montlhéry Christmas Market is coming this weekend, from November 28 to 30, 2025, at Parc de la Souche in Essonne (91)! For this second edition, the city promises a magical atmosphere where artisans, enchanting entertainment, and gourmet treats compete for your attention.

The 2025 Christmas Market in Évry-Courcouronnes (91): dates

The Évry-Courcouronnes Christmas Market returns to spread its magic in Essonne (91) on December 5 and 6, 2025! With artisan chalets, gourmet food trucks, and magical entertainment, everything is in place to immerse young and old alike in the holiday spirit.

November 11, 2025: commemorations organized in the towns of Essonne

Would you like to take part in the November 11, 2025 commemorations organized near you in Essonne? Here are the programs for the major cities in the 91 department for this national holiday.

The 2025 Christmas Market in Épinay-sur-Orge (91): creative workshops and free entertainment in Essonne

The Épinay-sur-Orge Christmas Market is back on Sunday, December 14, 2025! Once again this year, the Town Hall esplanade will be transformed into a winter village with stalls, free entertainment, and magical moments for the whole family. Forget the hustle and bustle of Paris and let yourself be charmed by the warm atmosphere of Essonne (91)!

The 2025 Christmas Market in Morsang-sur-Orge (91): designers, delicacies, and music

The Morsang-sur-Orge Christmas Market returns on December 6-7, 2025, for a magical weekend at the foot of the castle! Crafts, delicacies, workshops, musical entertainment, and selfies with Santa Claus will immerse you in the holiday spirit, all sprinkled with solidarity thanks to the presence of various associations. An unmissable event for young and old alike in Essonne!

The 2025 Palaiseau Christmas Market: dates and events (91)

The Palaiseau Christmas market will be held at Place de la Victoire from December 3 to 7, 2025. This festive event in Essonne brings together artisans, gourmet products, and family entertainment in a warm and friendly atmosphere in the heart of the city center.

The 2025 Christmas Market at the Château de Chamarande, the authentic craft market made in Essonne

The Chamarande Christmas Market returns to the château in Essonne on November 22 and 23, 2025. More than 60 local artisans and producers will showcase their handmade creations and local products at this Made in Essonne market, with demonstrations.

Mystery Time: the artisanal escape game founded by two teenagers in Essonne

Founded by two 17-year-old enthusiasts, Mystery Time offers four immersive, handmade escape rooms in Essonne, combining adventure, horror, and storytelling. A lively, artisanal experience, designed by young creators for all audiences.

The mystery of the Pierres Frittes de Brunoy, mysterious menhirs in Essonne (91)

In the heart of Brunoy, in Essonne, stand the mysterious Pierres Frittes, ancient Neolithic menhirs whose origins still fascinate. Between legend, history, and a stroll along the Yerres, discover this little-known site, open to the public, a true prehistoric treasure in the Paris region.

Unusual: In Île-de-France, this leaning tower is nicknamed the Pisa of the North (91).

Did you know that in the Île-de-France region, more specifically in Essonne, there is a tower whose tilt is reminiscent of the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Here is the story of the Church of Saint-Martin d'Étampes and its astonishing leaning bell tower.

Essonne: the department's best pastry shop 2025

The Essonne Chamber of Trades and Crafts has crowned the winners of the 2025 departmental competition. Chocolate eclairs and operas were the winners in three separate categories. Who were the winners of the Meilleure Pâtisserie de l'Essonne 2025? We give you the top 3 by category.

The 2025 Floating Lantern Festival at Wat Pho temple in Paris

The Festival des Lanternes Flottantes returns for a 3rd edition on October 19, 2025 at the Pagode Wat Pho Paris, located in Essonne. Organized in conjunction with Thailand's tourist office, the event celebrates Thai culture with shows and entertainment open to all, free of charge.

Fête de la Science 2025: the full program of events in Palaiseau (91)

The Fête de la Science is back from October 3 to 13, 2025 for ten days of workshops, events, festivals and exhibitions on science and research. In Palaiseau, there are plenty of activities on offer for everyone, free of charge and accessible from the age of 3.

Christmas Market 2025 in Chilly-Mazarin (Essonne 91)

The Chilly-Mazarin Christmas market returns to the Parc de l'Hôtel-de-Ville on November 29 and 30, 2025. Around thirty exhibitors, enchanting events, a meeting with Santa Claus and a fund-raising drive will punctuate this festive weekend.

Past and present vegetable garden festival: autumn activities at Domaine de Méréville (91)

Discover the fruits and vegetables of yesterday and today in a historic kitchen garden in the heart of the Domaine de Méréville, Essonne, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, with a host of events.

Fête de la Science 2025: become a superhero at the Pileu mediatheque in Palaiseau

The Fête de la Science 2025 returns on October 4 at the Pileu media library in Palaiseau. Workshops, activities and free discoveries around superheroes await young and old alike, on the theme of "Intelligence(s)".

Fête de la Science 2025: the sense of smell in all its states at Saclay's Espace Lino Ventura (91)

The Fête de la Science 2025 offers workshops, meetings and activities for all at Saclay's Espace Lino Ventura, a family-friendly event not to be missed on October 8, 2025.

Halloween 2025: CNRS launches its frightfully scientific evening at Button Castle

For Halloween, the CNRS is transforming the Château de Button in Gif-sur-Yvette into a theater of shadows and mysteries for a "frighteningly scientific evening", on Friday October 31, 2025, from 7pm to 11pm. With an escape game, photo exhibition and round-table discussions, fear becomes an object of study and curiosity a tool for discovery.