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In Val-d'Oise, this estate hides two castles and free activities year-round.

The Villarceaux estate, open to the public free of charge in Chaussy, Val d'Oise (95), houses two classified châteaux set in a 70-hectare park and offers, through November 2026, a program of free activities: concerts, night-time strolls, performances and nature. We went to explore the site and here’s everything.

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In June, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub tucked along the Canal de l’Ourcq in the 19th arrondissement—keeps the season going with a rich, varied lineup. Make the most of these sunny days: meaningful initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session… It’s all there to escape without leaving Paris! Free entry.

Thailand comes to Paris's doorstep for an exceptional weekend!

Craving a trip to Thailand without leaving Île-de-France? On June 27–28, 2026, discover the Sawasdee Thailand Festival at Wat Pho Paris in Breux-Jouy (Essonne 91), for a weekend of street food, traditional performances, Muay Thai, crafts and immersive activities. Admission is free.

Flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines, the weekend program for June 13–14, 2026

Antique and second-hand enthusiasts have a date in Yvelines (78) this weekend of June 13–14, 2026. Flea markets and rummage sales will pop up in around fifteen municipalities across the department, from Rambouillet to Fourqueux, along the Seine Valley.

Grandeur Nature 2026: Sartrouville’s free festival with workshops, performances and kayaking - 78

Grandeur Nature, the free festival in Sartrouville (78), makes its return on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with kayaking on the Seine, tree climbing, open-air performances, creative workshops and local produce to sample, all centered on urban farming and food. A plan you won’t want to miss.

Art History Festival 2026: Fashion and Morocco, 300 free events in Fontainebleau

The 15th edition of the History of Art Festival invites you to Fontainebleau Castle, the town’s municipal theater, and throughout the city, from June 5 to 7, 2026, with fashion as the theme and Morocco as the guest country of honor. More than 300 free events are on the program. A must-see plan you won’t want to miss—here’s everything you need to know.

The Villarceaux Castle Historiques 2026: a free, medieval and costumed celebration captured in photos

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d’Oise department, invites us to step back into the Middle Ages and the Second Empire this weekend, Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, 2026. Ready to travel through time? A parade, a picnic, reenactments, performances and an artisans’ market are on the program. And it’s free to access, so why not take advantage? We went to discover it and we’ll tell you everything.

We Cirk ! 2026, the free circus festival in Seine-et-Marne

We Cirk! is back for its 8th edition in the grounds of the Château de Quincy-Voisins, in Seine-et-Marne, with a public day on June 27, 2026, entirely free and open to everyone.

Free 90s concert in the Yvelines featuring Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz and Willy Denzey

A free 90s-themed concert is returning to Stade Guy Boniface in Élancourt, and we’re in for a treat this Saturday, June 27, 2026, with a great lineup. Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz, and Willy Denzey will be on hand to light up the evening. Note that the show is free, but reservations are mandatory—don’t miss your chance.

Jour de Fête 2026 and Music Day in Créteil, featuring circus, concerts and fireworks - 94

Music Day and circus arts come together in Créteil on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for Day of Celebration, featuring aerial acts, concerts, equestrian performances and a fireworks display on the town hall plaza.

Morsang-en-Fête 2026: World Festival and Music Day free in Essonne

The World Festival and Fête de la Musique are set to take over the park at the Château de Morsang-sur-Orge for three days of free, open-air celebrations from June 19 to 21, 2026, in Essonne.

Compans' free Medieval Festival 2026, featuring a market, performances and a fireworks display on the program.

The Compans Medieval Festival is back on July 11–12, 2026, in the Biberonne valley in Seine-et-Marne (77), for a free, immersive weekend at the heart of the Middle Ages, featuring performances, a market and activities for all.

A big, free Vietnamese parade lands in Paris's 13th arrondissement.

A grand Vietnamese cultural parade will take over the Asian quarter of Paris’s 13th arrondissement this Saturday, June 27, 2026. Traditional costumes, martial arts and folk dances are on the lineup, free and outdoors. It’s a wonderfully immersive escape you won’t want to miss! Here’s a full rundown of the program.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78): what's on.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening.

The 2026 Festival of Flowers and Plant Craft is coming to Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77).

For the 2nd edition of the Festival of Flowers and Plant Craft, the Medieval Château of Brie-Comte-Robert in Seine-et-Marne will host horticulturists, nurseries and artisans this weekend, June 6–7, 2026. Note that admission is free, so make the most of it.

Night of the Forests 2026 in Sonchamp and Clairefontaine, Yvelines

Nights of the Forests 2026 are returning to the Rambouillet area in Yvelines from June 5 to 21, 2026, with nature walks, artistic performances, and free evening outings for all ages. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy these free activities.

A free festival celebrating Spain, featuring fireworks, paella, and flamenco in the Val d'Oise.

The Iberian Peninsula comes to the gates of the capital! A free festival settles in Saint-Gratien, in Val-d'Oise, blending street performances, film screenings, blazing rhythms and traditional flavors. A summer rendezvous, ideal for a lively, family-friendly escape with a rich program that's accessible to all.

The Belle Époque guinguette festival in the 92 offers free carousel rides, concerts, and fireworks.

The Guinguette Festival 2026 returns June 11, 13 and 14 in Le Plessis-Robinson (92), featuring concerts, a children's carnival, fireworks, and the big return of Montmartre. A free Belle Époque weekend for all audiences.

La Fête des Tuileries returns for summer 2026 in the heart of Paris, dates and what's new

The Fête des Tuileries, the only fairground right in the heart of Paris, takes over the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement for the entire summer, from June 20 to August 23, 2026, with rides, a Ferris wheel, and the Olympic basin. Here's everything you need to know.

Fun, freebies and energy savings: Octopus opens its pop-up store in Paris!

You’re looking for a quirky, free, family‑friendly outing in Paris in early June? From June 4 to 7, head to the Marais! To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Octopus Energy is making waves by opening its very first pop-up store at 80 Rue de Turenne. Forget everything you think you know about energy: here you learn while you have fun! Free entry and open to all (the workshops are free but require reservations).