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Paris Boat Club: Private Cruises on the Seine – Black Friday Deal

Paris Boat Club offers private cruises on the Seine to discover Paris, its landmarks and historic bridges from the river. Now offering 15% off all cruises! PROMO CODE PBC15

What to Do in Paris in November 2026: Guided Tours by Explore Paris

What is there to do in Paris and the Greater Paris area in October? Guided tours, urban walks led by specialist guides or residents passionate about their neighbourhood, and cruises on the Marne are still on offer. There’s plenty on the programme, and some activities are free.

Espace Rambouillet: hectares of forest to observe deer, fallow deer, wild boars, wolves, and birds of prey

For a day deep in the forest and in close contact with wildlife, head to Espace Rambouillet in the Yvelines, where you can observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar, wolves, and birds of prey, roaming freely. Reopening on April 4, 2026 for the new season.

Discover the Versailles-Chèvreloup Arboretum and its Remarkable Garden

The Arboretum de Versailles-Chèvreloup awaits you all year round in its remarkable 200-hectare park! Come and stroll, picnic or play sport in complete freedom amidst 10,000 trees of over 2,500 different varieties.

2026 All Saints’ school holidays at the Cité de l’Économie: games, workshops and Halloween with the family in Paris

From October 17 to November 1, 2026, the Cité de l'Économie in Paris’s 17th arrondissement offers games, workshops, immersive tours and Halloween activities for families with children aged 6 and up.

Autumn half-term holidays 2026 at the City of Architecture: workshops and family tours

During the All Saints' Day holidays, the Cité de l'architecture in Paris offers workshops, storytelling tours, camps, and detective-style activities for children and families from October 17 to November 1, 2026.

Contemporary art takes over the Cité de l'architecture: four exhibitions to discover at the Trocadéro

From October 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Cité de l'architecture in Paris hosts four exhibitions spanning contemporary art, sculpture, and sustainable architecture.

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.

October in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis: autumn makes its way to the great outdoors!

Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you!

All in the Forest 2026: explore Île-de-France's forests with the ONF's foresters.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the “Tous en Forêt” event returns for its sixth edition in Île-de-France. A day to meet the ONF foresters and explore the issues of forest management, with more than 40 participating forests across the region.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, photos of the Viking encampment

The Endesumar Medieval Festival transforms the grounds of Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville (Yvelines), into a full-scale Viking encampment and continues its journey this Sunday, September 13, 2026. We stopped by on Saturday—here’s what to expect on site.

Welcome to Paris! Your Practical Guide "Paris, I Love You"

Discover a personalized concierge with Paris je t'aime: a dedicated platform to plan activities, find restaurants, or discover events!

Places not to be missed for a bucolic stroll in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the footsteps of Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets...

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : une balade sur les pas de Georges Méliès, pionnier du cinéma, à Montreuil

A l'occasion des Journées du Patrimoine 2026, les 19 et 20 septembre prochains, la ville de Montreuil et son célèbre cinéma d'art et d'essai, le Méliès, vous invitent à découvrir le pionnier du cinéma, Georges Méliès, à travers une déambulation dans les rues de la ville qui a vu son talent éclore.

Heritage Days 2026: Discover Paris's most famous necropolis in a new light

Discover one of the world’s most famous cemeteries through an offbeat guided tour during Heritage Days 2026 in Paris. Here is the schedule for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.

Randos des Terroirs: gourmet strolls with tastings of local products in Seine-et-Marne - POSTPONED

Les Randos des Terroirs invite les Franciliens à lace up their sneakers to explore the landscapes and flavors of Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Choose one of the 9 itineraries punctuated by gourmet stops right at the producers to discover the department! POSTPONED

This historic château in Essonne, now the town hall, hides a remarkable botanical park that’s free to visit.

In Lardy, the castle park—now the town hall—runs along the Juine for six hectares and features remarkable century-old trees in Essonne, freely accessible year-round. We treated ourselves to a quick outing to reveal this surprising green space and its castle.

Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.

The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you.

Rose Weekend at Bagatelle: activities and tours in the heart of the rose garden, the smart pick

At Bagatelle Park, nestled in the Bois de Boulogne, the rose takes center stage for a weekend on June 6–7, 2026, with festive animations and tours through the heart of Paris’s rose garden. Discover the program!