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Halloween 2026: letter scavenger hunt and costume parade on Rue de la Folie-Méricourt.

Merchants on Rue de la Folie-Méricourt are hosting an alphabet scavenger hunt and a costume parade on October 31, 2026. The game booklet costs €3.

KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship

KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free.

Flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines on October 17–18, 2026 - 78

The flea markets and garage sales across Yvelines (78) are betting big on Sunday, October 18, 2026, led by Andrésy’s grand brocante with more than 300 exhibitors along the Seine, a collectibles fair in Magnanville, and the Buchelay flea market.

Mantes Medieval Festival 2026: the free Middle Ages celebration in Yvelines returns.

La Médiévale de Mantes transforms the city center of Mantes-la-Jolie, in Yvelines, into a medieval town on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 576th Onion Fair: knights, tales, encampments and an artisan market, all free of charge.

Versailles goes dark this Saturday for Night Day 2026.

The Night of Darkness 2026 plunges a slice of Versailles into darkness this Saturday, October 10. On the Place d’Armes, facing the château, astronomy clubs set up their telescopes for a free viewing of the starry sky.

Journées Particulières 2026: The Gustave Fayet exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton is free to visit.

From October 16 to 18, 2026, Journées Particulières offers a twofold look at Gustave Fayet at the Fondation Louis Vuitton: the exhibition itself and the behind-the-scenes story of its making.

The street artist Sax presents a free Land Art exhibition at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon

The free exhibition "Imprints" by SAX brings together painting, photography, and Land Art at the Fondation Eugène Napoléon, a little-known heritage site in Paris's 12th arrondissement, to be discovered from October 29 to November 1, 2026. Three good reasons to go!

Halloween 2026 at La Défense: a haunted maze and free workshops

Halloween comes to Paris La Défense with a zombie‑filled haunted maze, pumpkin‑carving workshops, and a free makeup booth, to be enjoyed with the family on October 30 and 31, 2026 in Hauts-de-Seine.

You can pick free fruit and vegetables in Île-de-France.

Picking free fruits and vegetables in Île-de-France is possible all year round, in towns and in the countryside. We'll show you where and how to glean through the seasons in 2026, without breaking the rules.

Brie-Comte-Robert Medieval Festival 2026: our photos and video from the celebration

La Médiévale de Brie-Comte-Robert drew crowds under sunny Seine-et-Marne skies for its 27th free edition, held October 3–4, 2026. Troubadours, druids and minstrels flooded the town center: we were there, and here’s a visual snapshot.

Special Days 2026: Louis Vuitton opens up its historic workshops and its family home

Behind the Louis Vuitton trunks lies a historic address just outside Paris. From October 16 to 18, 2026, the workshops in Asnières-sur-Seine will open to the public free of charge as part of LVMH’s Journées Particulières.

Orientation Night: an event to explore careers and shape your future

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nuit de l’orientation moves into the new premises of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, near République: a free, open-to-all afternoon to meet professionals, explore different careers, and even try adaptive sport. Free entry, registration recommended.

The Photo & Video Fair 2026 in Paris: snag your free invitations with our code

The Salon de la Photo returns under the name Salon Photo & Vidéo. This major annual event is a must-attend for photographers, videographers, enthusiasts and professionals. Discover the program for this event, taking place from October 8 to 11, 2026 at the Grande Halle de la Villette. Admission is free with our code SORTIR26, to be entered at the time of online booking.

150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.

The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now!

Guerlain at 68 Champs-Élysées: Behind the Scenes of the Perfume During Journées Particulières 2026

The 2026 Journées Particulières put Guerlain's craftsmanship in the public spotlight. Raw materials, techniques, and the art of composition are on the agenda for this free tour on the Champs-Élysées.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Cheval Blanc's workshops exploring Japanese cuisine

Tea, futomakis and mochi headline the menu for Journées Particulières 2026 at Cheval Blanc Paris, October 16–18. At the Michelin-starred Hakuba restaurant, the chefs reveal the techniques, textures and precision that define Japanese culinary art, during public workshops.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Fred opens his doors and dusts off his archival pieces

This year, Fred has a prime opportunity to put his archives in the spotlight. From October 16 to 18, 2026, LVMH’s Journées Particulières coincide with the Maison’s 90th anniversary, and the store on Rue de la Paix will open to the public free of charge.

Exhibition Islands of Freedom at the Polish Library in Paris

The free exhibition "Islands of Freedom" at the Bibliothèque Polonaise de Paris from September 11 to November 7, 2026, will explore two centuries of Polish culture in France, through works, publications, correspondence and archives.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Chaumet opens its private townhouse and unveils its tiaras

Chaumet lifts the veil on the art of the diadem. From October 16 to 18, 2026, a free tour will allow visitors to explore its townhouse on Place Vendôme and its jewellery-making know-how, as part of the LVMH Journées Particulières.

Berluti: from leather to the finished shoe, a special tour for Journées Particulières 2026

Berluti brings its craftsmanship within reach for visitors during Journées Particulières 2026. Over three days, the public can follow the journey of a bespoke shoe through the Paris workshop of the House.