Free activities

Fête de la Science 2025: exclusive tour of laboratories and workshops at the Collège de France

The Fête de la Science runs from October 3 to 13, 2025! Everywhere in France, numerous free events for all ages will be promoting scientific culture, including the Collège de France, whose doors will be open to all on October 11.

Tous en Forêt 2025, explore the forests of Île-de-France with ONF foresters

On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, the Tous en Forêt event returns for a 5th edition in the Île-de-France region. A day to meet ONF foresters and find out more about the challenges of forest management, at over 40 participating forests in the region.

Germinations, the new free arts festival that transforms a Yvelines village

GERMINATIONS is the name of the first ecological arts festival to transform Raizeux (Yvelines) into an open-air gallery. 24 French and international artists will take over 4 sites in the village from September 13 to 28, 2025, all with free access.

Festival Terre Avenir 2025: the free eco-festival in Seine-et-Marne at Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne

This weekend, September 13 and 14, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne hosts the 18th edition of Terre Avenir. Over 50 eco-responsible exhibitors, DIY workshops, an educational farm and horse-drawn carriage rides await you free of charge in the Seine-et-Marne region. Make the most of it!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation for film fans

For the 42nd edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 20 and 21, 2025. It's an opportunity to discover the building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours. A great deal for film buffs!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025: guided tours of the Grand Rex in Paris

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Grand Rex invites you to go behind the scenes on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21. Behind the scenes, anecdotes, you'll find out all about this legendary Paris cinema on the Grands Boulevards. Reserve your tickets now!

Festival Atmosphères 2025: the free cultural program for the Fête de la Science

The Atmosphères Festival returns to Courbevoie for its 15th edition from October 8 to 12, 2025, offering free cinema, arts and science around the theme of sustainable development.

Heritage Days 2025 in Paris: visit the famous Sorbonne University

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Sorbonne is organizing various events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Here's the program for this year's event.

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 at the Paris Commercial Court: exceptional guided tours

For the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. Judge-lecturers will be on hand to offer exceptional guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865.

Fête de la Carotte 2025: two festive days in Croissy-sur-Seine with fireworks display

The Carrot Festival returns to Croissy-sur-Seine (78) on September 6 and 7, 2025. Shows, fireworks and association forum in Parc Chanorier. A century-old tradition of good eating.

Balade du Goût 2025: farm weekend in the Paris region

The Balade du Goût is back on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2015. For one festive weekend, come and discover the farms of Ile-de-France. Taste farm produce, chat with farmers, introduce children to farm animals... treat yourself!

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.

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary

Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944.

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

Heritage Days 2025: Walk in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, pioneer of cinema, in Montreuil (93)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, the city of Montreuil and its famous art house cinema, the Méliès, invite you to discover the pioneer of cinema, Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the city that saw his talent blossom.

Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2025, this Sunday

The Traversée de Paris estivale in classic and vintage cars returns this Sunday, July 20, 2025. For this summer edition, 700 vehicles over 30 years old from 11 European countries are expected to take to the streets of Paris, discovering a number of historic places!

Garges Plage 2025, the festival returns to the Fort de Stains leisure park in the summer of 2025

Join us at the Parc de loisirs du Fort de Stains from July 8 to July 21, 2024 for Garges Plage, the summer event not to be missed, with plenty of entertainment on the program. It's certain that young and old alike won't have time to get bored in Garges!

Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program

From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau.

Family tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92) this summer 2025

The Parc des Chanteraines, located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, offers free water games for children and their parents all summer long. This verdant park on the banks of the Seine in Hauts-de-Seine (92) is the ideal place to cool off when the weather gets too hot.

Jardin d'été 2025: the free, festive festival returns to the Musée du Quai Branly

The Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac invites you to plunge into the enchanting world of Japanese summer festivals with its summer event, Jardin d'été, from July 5 to August 31, 2025. This edition features a particularly gourmet program of world flavors and cuisines, all summer long.