Essonne

The Orsay swimming pool, the place to swim laps on the Saclay plateau

How about a splash around Orsay (91)? Then head for the town's large swimming pool and its many pools for swimming, fun and exercise.

Gâtinais honey, one of the culinary treasures of Essonne and Seine-et-Marne

Gâtinais honey, produced in Essonne and Seine-et-Marne, fascinates with its sweetness, medieval history and authentic craftsmanship. Discover this liquid gold from the Paris region.

Coupes Auto Légende: the motor rally with parade at the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome

On Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome hosts another edition of the Coupes Auto Légende, a great weekend for car enthusiasts.

L'Avant-Gare, a convivial living space in the former Massy-Palaiseau RER station (91)

The former Massy Palaiseau RER station has a new face: the Avant-Gare, a friendly place open to all.

Fête de la Saint-Fiacre 2025: a free, festive event at La Ville-du-Bois (91)

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, the Ville-du-Bois organizes the 2025 edition of the Saint-Fiacre festival, a popular celebration with a pirate theme this year.

La fête de la Vigne 2025 in Vauhallan (91): concerts and guinguette at the start of the new school year

On Saturday August 30, 2025, Vauhallan celebrates the vine with its 3rd annual Fête de la Vigne. On the program? Free entertainment and a festive atmosphere!

A Manga Festival with free entertainment at the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center (91)

Manga fans take note: the Aushopping shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge is once again organizing its Manga Festival, with a host of events on the program, from August 30 to September 6, 2025!

Khánh-Anh, the immense pagoda at Evry-Courcouronnes (91)

With its large, colorful walls, the Evry-Courcouronnes pagoda is the largest in Europe. Located at the gateway to Paris, it is open to the public on certain days of the week.

Heritage Days 2025: Guided tour of the astonishing Cyclop in Milly-la-Forêt (91)

During the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, you'll discover a whole host of interesting sights in the Ile-de-France region, including Essonne, where Cyclop, a huge sculpture by Jean Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle, lies hidden in the heart of the Milly forest.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Tour Trajane (91): discover Méréville's ancient column

Did you know that a Roman monument overlooks Essonne? Take advantage of the Heritage Days on September 20 and 21, 2025 to discover the Tour Trajane, a curiosity in the town of Méréville! Here's everything you need to know for this year's event!

Heritage Days 2025 in Corbeil-Essonnes, at the departmental fire and rescue center

The Corbeil-Essonnes departmental fire and rescue center opens its doors to the public on September 20, 2025, to mark the 42nd Heritage Days.

Back-to-school fireworks in Orsay (91)

The town of Orsay is organizing a huge fireworks display to mark the end of summer: see you in September for a real treat!

Italian Meeting: the Italian motoring event at the Linas Autodrome

Attention Italian car enthusiasts: on September 27, the Linas-Montlhéry Autodrome will be putting them in the spotlight at the Autodrome Italian Meeting.

US Motor Show: a weekend for American car enthusiasts at the Linas Autodrome

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome, located in the Essonne département, will host the 2025 edition of the US Motor Show.

France's largest Buddhist temple destroyed by fire in Breux-Jouy (91)

On the night of Friday July 11 to Saturday July 12, a major fire engulfed the Wat Pho temple in Breux-Jouy.

Autodrome Drivers Days 2025: the gathering of classic and historic cars in Linas (91)

The first weekend in September is back to work at the Linas Autodrome. To mark the occasion, the site is hosting a special event: Autodrome Drivers Days.

Festi'Vallée 2025: the popular festival returns to Igny (91) this autumn

On the weekend of September 13 and 14, 2025, come to Igny, in the Essonne department, for the 2025 edition of Festi'Vallée.

Mini-golf at Floréval Adventure Park: a course for the whole family

Fancy some outdoor mini-golf for the whole family? If you're passing through Essonne, head for the Floréval Adventure Park, for a timeless experience (so to speak), surrounded by dinosaurs! Ready to become the king of the prehistoric putter?

National holiday on July 14th: popular ball and fireworks in Brétigny-sur-Orge (91)

This year, the commune of Brétigny-sur-Orge celebrates its national holiday on Sunday July 13, 2025, with a fireworks display and a popular family ball.

Fete nationale 2025 in Saintry-sur-Seine (91): torchlight procession and fireworks on July 14

With July 14th fast approaching, Saintry-sur-Seine celebrates the Fête Nationale with its traditional program. Torchlight processions, brass bands and fireworks punctuate the evening of July 13, 2025 in this commune of Essonne (91). A local festival for all ages, under the stars.