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Houses of the First 1,000 Days: Two Free Destinations in Paris for Young Parents and Families

To support new parents during their child's first days, Paris has opened its first 'Houses of the 1000 Days,' offering free welcome spaces in the 18th and 20th districts.

A Magical Christmas Village to Discover in an Essonne Garden

For the past seven years, Vincent Costa Da Cunha has been turning his garden in Limours into a magical Christmas Village. Standing tall at 7 meters, the Christmas tree is adorned with hundreds of sparkling lights, transforming the space into a breathtaking sound and light show. This free holiday spectacle welcomes visitors every evening throughout December 2025 and until January 4, 2026, from Monday to Sunday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Curious about what he’s created, we went to explore his garden filled with a thousand colors.

"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones

Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below).

Paris’s Aquaboulevard unveils a magical Christmas experience at affordable prices

As the holiday season approaches, Paris’s Aquaboulevard invites visitors of all ages to experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive offer available throughout the winter break. During any visit from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, enjoy special rates of €12 for children and €25 for adults (reservation link included in the article).

Free cookies handed out to celebrate the grand opening of this new bakery in Hauts-de-Seine

Pastry chef Aurélien Cohen is opening his second shop this Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 42 Rue Voltaire in Levallois-Perret (92). To celebrate the launch, he’ll be giving away a free cookie to each visitor starting at 10 a.m.—but only while supplies last. A sweet event that’s definitely worth checking out.

Val Brunoy: ice rink, sledding, and carousel for fun during the Christmas holidays

The town of Brunoy, in Essonne, is transforming into a winter sports resort for the holiday season! Well, almost... Come and enjoy the ice rink, toboggan run, and carousel from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

Christmas has come to the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack... and it's magical!

This winter, experience an unexpected and magical Christmas at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack: thrilling races, magical entertainment, and the holiday spirit like you've never experienced before in Paris!

A big medieval festival in the Yvelines this Saturday: craft market, shows, and entertainment

If you're looking for a great idea for a free and original outing in the Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie will be transformed into a medieval city on Saturday, November 22, 2025. For the 575th Onion Fair, the city center will offer entertainment, shows, and period craftsmen.

The winter season at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: Sundays when Paris trots with pleasure

When the cold weather sets in over Paris, Sundays come alive again at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack. From November 16 to February 22, the winter season returns with a simple promise: to enjoy unique moments to the rhythm of the world's most spectacular trotting races, in a festive, gourmet and warm atmosphere. Download your free tickets!

Japanese Festival and Martial Arts Night: immerse yourself in Japan and discover Pantin's hidden gems.

On November 15 and 16, 2025, Pantin will host the third edition of the Japanese Festival and its Martial Arts Night for two days of immersion in Japanese cuisine, creative workshops, and spectacular martial arts demonstrations.

Martin Squelette: the mysterious musical for children at the Opéra Bastille

From December 1 to 6, 2025, the Opéra Bastille brings musical theater to young audiences with Martin Squelette, a one-hour family show that revisits the mysterious world of "The Disappeared of Saint-Agil."

Bodega XXL: horse races and free regional festival at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack

On November 16, 2025, the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse will open its racing season with a big regional festival combining gastronomy, music, and trotting races. The program includes free entertainment for the whole family, local flavors, and the first stage of the Sulky World Championship.

Paris: electric bikes with child seats are coming for families. Where can you find them?

500 self-service electric bikes with child seats are available for families in Paris, an initiative by Lime to make short trips with young children in the capital easier.

Special offer: potatoes at 40 ct per kilo from Producteurs français in Ile-de-France

Did you know? Growers in northern France sell their potatoes directly to the Paris region at 40 centimes per kilo. The Demassiet family has been selling up to 30 tonnes a day throughout the region since 2020. We tell you where and when!

Star's Up 2025, the space and science fiction festival returns to Hangar Y

Dive into the universe of space, between science and science fiction, with the free Star's Up festival, a family event to be discovered at Hangar Y on October 11 and 12, 2025. Here's the program.

Heritage Days 2025 at the Khánh-Anh Pagoda in Essonne - 91, the program

The Khánh-Anh pagoda in Évry-Courcouronnes opens its doors for the Journées Européennes du Patrimoine 2025 on September 20 and 21. Traditional performances, Mandala ceremonies and vegetarian dishes on the program.

Christmas vacations: train ticket sales open at Trenitalia and Eurostar

Trenitalia and Eurostar opened their Christmas 2025 train ticket sales on September 15. Passengers can now book their journeys to Italy, London, Amsterdam or Brussels for the festive season, from December 14, 2025 to spring 2026. SNCF will follow on October 1.

Did you know? You can glean and collect fruit and vegetables for free in Ile-de-France.

In Île-de-France, it's possible to collect fruit and vegetables free of charge thanks to an age-old practice: gleaning. Once reserved for the most needy, gleaning has been given a new lease of life, attracting a varied public concerned with reducing food waste. We tell you how.

School supplies at rock-bottom prices at Emmaüs Bougival and Longjumeau until August 30

School supplies at rock-bottom prices: the Emmaüs communities of Port-Marly/Bougival and Emmaüs Longjumeau are offering notebooks, pens and schoolbags for as little as one euro until August 30, 2025. Every year, this special back-to-school sale attracts hundreds of families in the Paris region looking to equip their children without breaking the bank, with items sold at a third of supermarket prices.