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The Lights of Time 2026: Provins illuminated by candlelight for two evenings

The Lueurs du Temps lights up the medieval town of Provins (Seine-et-Marne) with thousands of candles, for two free evenings on July 4 and August 1, 2026, featuring fire performances and torch-lit strolls.

Mallory Gabsi: we tested 140°, his Belgian fry shop in Paris that opens with a smart deal

Mallory Gabsi’s fry shop 140° opens its doors this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in the Montorgueil district (Paris 2nd arrondissement). Note that the first 100 visitors at opening will receive a free cone of fries. We checked it out in advance and here’s the full scoop.

The Léo Lagrange free outdoor pool for Summer 2026 in Paris's 12th arrondissement

A free pool for everyone this summer 2026 in Paris? Throughout the summer period, many public swimming spots will be open to the public, notably at the heart of the Léo Lagrange sports center in the 12th arrondissement, from July 4 to August 30, 2026.

A Breton festival featuring specialties, dance and traditional music in Hauts-de-Seine.

You can almost hear the seagulls in Clichy! Brittany pays a visit to the Hauts-de-Seine town this Saturday, July 4, 2026, for a true festival that puts the region’s specialties in the spotlight, with dance, live music and gastronomy.

Clothing swap: refresh your wardrobe for free at this Val-de-Marne shopping centre

A hot tip to refresh your summer wardrobe at little cost! In a shopping mall in Val-de-Marne, take advantage of a clothes swap to exchange pieces you no longer wear for new ones, completely free!

Free '90s concert in Élancourt: Lucenzo, Helmut Fritz... in Yvelines

The free Élancourt en Fête concert on Saturday, June 27, 2026 goes ahead despite the heatwave, featuring Lucenzo, Jessy Matador, Helmut Fritz and Willy Denzey at Guy Boniface Stadium. The family activity park planned for the afternoon is canceled. Don’t forget to reserve your free tickets.

Paris Under the Stars: Free stargazing in the city’s parks this summer, 2026

Paris Under the Stars is back from June 27 to September 5, 2026. The French Astronomical Association organizes in the capital a series of stargazing evenings across various Parisian parks and gardens.

Canicule: The BNF Richelieu free to access and François-Mitterrand expands its capacity

As a heatwave grips Paris, the capital’s museums and monuments are adapting to welcome visitors as smoothly as possible. Rather than cutting hours, the two sites of the National Library of France are actually increasing capacity to stay cool.

Sannois Beach: water games, sports, and free activities this summer 2026 in the Val-d'Oise

Throughout July, the town of Sannois transforms into a free-leisure hub, with water play areas and sports facilities, giving this corner of the Val d’Oise a holiday vibe. A wide array of activities for the whole family awaits you this summer!

Heatwave: Paris’s 13th arrondissement’s grand Vietnamese parade has been postponed.

The much-anticipated Vietnamese cultural parade in Paris’s 13th arrondissement has been postponed due to the heatwave. The free event won’t take place this Saturday, June 27, but at a later date, sometime between September and October 2026.

A free festival of sports and nature activities in Hauts-de-Seine – CANCELLED

Meudon Forest is poised to become the perfect playground for young and old adventurers on Saturday, June 27, 2026. This free summer gathering blends outdoor sports activities with awareness workshops, set in a leafy green haven. The event has been canceled!

Heatwave: The History of Immigration Museum offers free admission to everyone through Friday.

Here's a surprisingly good plan: from June 23 to 26 inclusive, the National Museum of the History of Immigration, housed in the Palais de la Porte Dorée, invites you to cool off in its exhibition spaces—for free.

Outdoor pool and free sports activities in the 20th arrondissement for Summer 2026

The free swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement of Paris is back this summer, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, offering a wide range of sports activities. A refreshing outdoor option at the Louis Lumière Sports Center, on the Bagnolet side.

A free climbing wall goes up along the Seine quays for Paris Plages 2026

A little bit of climbing along the Seine, interested? For Paris Plages, you and your family can tackle a climbing wall during free, open-to-all sessions starting July 4, 2026.

A free outdoor cinema in the parks and gardens of Paris's 13th arrondissement

The 13th arrondissement goes full outdoor cinema, offering a lineup of crowd-pleasing films to rediscover in the district’s flagship parks and gardens, such as Parc de Choisy.

A manga festival with free activities and voice-acting sessions at a shopping mall in Essonne

Attention manga fans: the Brétigny-sur-Orge shopping center is once again hosting its Manga Festival, featuring plenty of free activities, from August 29 to September 5, 2026!

Ozoir Plage: games, outdoor cinema, a funfair, free summer activities in Seine-et-Marne

For a little over a month, this town in Seine-et-Marne transforms into a free leisure hub, a breath of vacation atmosphere. It’s a chance to bring together generations for cinema screenings, sports, attractions, and convivial moments.

Wheelbarrow Festival: free activities and tomato-picking at a farm in Yvelines

In Jouy-en-Josas, in Yvelines, the Wheelbarrow Festival will enliven the harvest at Ferme de Viltain! From August 18 to 21, 2026, enjoy free activities, family-friendly games, and pick tomatoes.

Outdoor cinema is back at Parc de Belleville with an open-air screening in July.

At the Amphitheater of Parc de Belleville, outdoor cinema rewinds for another evening dedicated to short films, on July 3, 2026. Free by reservation, this pay-what-you-can event unfurls its screen under the stars of the 20th arrondissement.

Morsang en Fête 2026: Sunday’s Music Day canceled

Morsang-en-Fête 2026 remains on for Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June at Château Park, but the Fête de la Musique scheduled for Sunday 21 June has been cancelled due to the orange heatwave alert.