Essonne - activities

Victor Hugo's literary home, a country house lost in the Bièvre valley (91)

You've heard of the house of writer Victor Hugo, located on the Place Vosges, but have you heard of Victor Hugo's literary home? Far from Paris, this exceptional residence is well worth a visit. Shall we take you there?

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, Ferme du Bel Air invites you to meet its little furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air.

Avatar in exclusive concert at Le Plan in Ris-Orangis in March 2024

The heavy metal of the eccentric members of Avatar returns to France in 2024 with a new tour entitled "Great Metal Circus Tour". On the program? No fewer than 11 concerts in France, including an exceptional, intimate show at Le Plan in Ris-Orangis on Saturday, March 16, 2024!

E-sport: a stadium dedicated entirely to video game competition is coming to Essonne

E-sport will soon have its own stadium in France! A first in Europe, made possible thanks to Karmine Corp, the discipline's reference team, in the heart of Essonne, at Évry-Courcouronnes, from summer 2024.

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

Essonne residents and viennoiserie fans are invited to Gometz-la-Ville to taste the department's best butter croissant of 2023!

Heritage Days 2023 at the Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard (91)

For the 40th edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Château Saint-Jean de Beauregard awaits you on September 16 and 17, 2023. The program for these days of discovery includes guided tours of the château and gardens. Please note that admission is free for children under 18.

Heritage Days 2023 in Dourdan (91): discover the town's remarkable sites

For the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), the fortified town of Dourdan has put together an attractive program on September 16 and 17, 2023, featuring guided tours and a plunge into the world of the Middle Ages.

Heritage Days 2023: visit the Ecole Polytechnique in Palaiseau (91)

Ecole Polytechnique is also taking part in the Journées du Patrimoine 2023, with guided tours on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023. Registration required!

Heritage Days 2023 at the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres (91)

To mark the 40th Journées du Patrimoine, the Musée français de la photographie in Bièvres, near Paris, welcomes children and parents on September 16 and 17, 2023. Visits and workshops let you find out more about the art and techniques of photography!

Journées du Patrimoine 2023: take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda in Juvisy-sur-Orge

The Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) also take place in cinemas! On Saturday, September 16, take a behind-the-scenes look at the Salle Agnès Varda cinema in Juvisy-sur-Orge (91).

Heritage Days 2023: visit and gourmet market at Château de Mesnil-Voysin (91)

The Château de Mesnil-Voysin, located in Bouray-sur-Juine, is offering a wide range of activities on September 17 and 18, 2022, to mark the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Discover this special program.

Heritage Days 2023: visits and events planned in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)

There's no shortage of great places to go out in Corbeil-Essonnes this Heritage Days weekend! Discover the places to visit on September 16 and 17, 2023.

Fête de l'Huma 2023: disruptions expected on Essonne roads this weekend

Due to the new edition of the Fête de l'Huma this weekend in Essonne, the department's prefecture is announcing disruptions on the roads, with heavy crowds expected around Base 217 and "severely impacted" traffic conditions.

Heritage Days 2023 in Orsay (91): between science and the history of the town

On the weekend of September 16 and 17, 2023, head to Orsay, in the Essonne region of France, for the European Heritage Days. It's an opportunity to discover this small town, but above all, to get behind the scenes and into the secret places of the town's scientific and heritage treasures!

Heritage Days 2023 in Athis-Mons (91): program of guided tours and events

This year, the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days) take place on the weekend of September 16th and 17th all over Europe: in the Île-de-France region, a great program awaits you, especially in Athis-Mons, in the Essonne département.

Heritage Days 2023 in Etampes (91): the program of special guided tours

On Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023, the European Heritage Days offer you the chance to discover local heritage, like here in Etampes, in the Essonne département.

Les Echappées Vertes, a free event to discover local heritage near Orsay (91)

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, the Echappées Vertes will be held for the second time in Orsay, Essonne, with a great sports, leisure and cultural program, all free of charge!

Magic: the Harry Potter VR experience at Terragame - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Attention fans of witchcraft and virtual reality! Terragame invites you to discover its new VR experience, Magic: les apprentis sorciers, at its center in Corbeil-Essonnes. Equipped with a VR headset and a connected wand, come and face the necromancer Kraken and save the world from magical creatures! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!

Manor of the Damned: Terragame's hyper-virtual reality experience - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Fans of big thrills are coming to Terragame to discover the two adventures within the Île-de-France VR park, Le Manoir des Damnés and La Route des Damnés, in a single experience, from the end of 2019. A hyper-virtual reality experience that has evolved over time, and that will undoubtedly give you the chills... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!

Terragame, the virtual hyper-reality center in Corbeil-Essonnes - DEFINITIVE CLOSING

Virtual reality enthusiasts can meet up at Terragame, a new kind of VR center in Corbeil-Essonnes. What makes it special? Two adventures in hyper-virtual reality, Le Manoir des Damnés and La Route des Damnés. It's the perfect opportunity to scare the bejesus out of your friends and enjoy one of the most immersive VR experiences you'll ever have! DEFINITIVE CLOSURE!