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October Rose 2026 in Essonne: the BriisCars, a charity soapbox derby that's both heartwarming and offbeat.

Craving something unexpected and fun, with a dash of solidarity? For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the town of Briis-sous-Forges in Essonne hosts a quirky, family-friendly soapbox derby. Join us on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the fifth edition of the "BriisCars."
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Eden: The Plant Festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon in 2026, Val-d'Oise — in pictures

The inaugural edition of Eden, the new Plant Festival at the Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val d'Oise, took place on May 2–3, 2026. We were there, and here’s our take on this green, contemporary weekend.
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La Serre aux Papillons in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, a tropical jungle near Paris

Forty kilometers from Paris, in the Yvelines, nestles an atypical and exciting place for the whole family, a butterfly greenhouse! Located in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, it was the very first tropical greenhouse in France to welcome these colorful and exotic insects, particularly graceful.