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Smart tip for August 15, 2026, a public holiday: 15 free outings to make the most of the Assumption weekend

For this August 15, 2026, we’ve lined up about ten great ideas to go out and have fun without spending a dime during the Assumption weekend in Paris and Île-de-France. All that’s left is to choose from a whole slew of free events!

Science Festival 2026 at the Musée des Arts et Métiers: workshops and experiments in Paris

The Musée des Arts et Métiers in Paris offers free admission for Science Festival 2026, featuring tours, demonstrations and workshops for both kids and adults, from October 2 to 4, 2026. A science program designed to explore the museum’s collections and illuminate the great inventions.

Paris Sport Sundays 2026: Free fitness classes this summer in Paris parks

Want to enjoy free sports classes? Paris Sport Dimanches welcomes you every Sunday through September 13, 2026 for free, no-registration-required sessions.

Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities at École Polytechnique (91)

Science Festival is back for its 2026 edition, running from October 2 to 12. To mark the occasion, École Polytechnique opens its doors to the public for a day packed with activities and discoveries.

Science Festival 2026 at the Climate Academy: weather-themed activities.

For the 2026 Science Festival, the Climate Academy will welcome the public from October 2 to 12 with conferences, exhibitions, readings, and events focused on water, weather, and ecosystems.

Science Festival 2026 at the Sorbonne: the schedule of activities across the campuses

The Science Festival 2026 runs from October 2 to 12 across Sorbonne University's various campuses. Workshops, lectures, tours, and activities invite the public to explore science and research in multiple formats.

Science Festival 2026: a journey to the heart of flavors in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)

From October 2 to 12, 2026, Vitry-sur-Seine will take part in the Science Festival with a family‑friendly program of activities. Workshops, talks and demonstrations make research and science accessible.

Vinci Mixed Cup 2026: the mixed-gender football tournament for the next generation of hopefuls in Hauts-de-Seine

Come along for free to the Vinci Mixed Cup, the mixed-gender football tournament, on August 26 and 27, 2026, at the Meudon sports complex, to see the best teams emerging from professional clubs’ academies go head-to-head!

Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!

Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.

Heritage Days 2026: A stroll in the footsteps of Georges Méliès in Montreuil (93)

On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, this coming Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, the town of Montreuil invites you to discover the cinema pioneer Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the town where his talent first blossomed.

Ménilmontant Open Studios 2026: discover the artists of the 20th arrondissement

Les Ateliers de Ménilmontant opens its doors to the public from September 24 to 27, 2026: come meet the painters, sculptors, photographers, engravers, ceramicists, draftsmen, visual artists and videographers from Paris’s 20th arrondissement.

Thermalies 2027: the free-entry expo on water and well-being at the Carrousel du Louvre

From January 21 to 24, 2027, the Carrousel du Louvre will host another edition of Thermalies, the fair dedicated to water-based well-being, helping you discover your next thalassotherapy treatments or the next spa to try.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 à Paris : visit the prestigious Sorbonne University

For Heritage Days, the Sorbonne is staging a range of events around this historic and cultural landmark over the weekend of Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Starry Nights 2026 in Paris: observe the sky in Montmartre's Square Louise Michel

Head to Square Louise Michel in Montmartre on the night of August 9, 2026, for a free stargazing evening as part of the Nights of the Stars. A perfect chance to become an aspiring astronomer at the highest point in Paris!

Starry Nights 2026 in Paris: sky-watching in the heart of the city at Parc Montsouris

The French Astronomical Association invites young and old to Montsouris Park on August 7, 2026, to celebrate Nuits des Etoiles. A great opportunity to learn more about the night sky, thanks to an installation that’s been filling Paris’s parks and gardens all summer long!

Heritage Days 2026 at the Paris Commercial Court: an exceptional guided tour

On the occasion of the 2026 Heritage Days, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Judge-guides will be on hand for exceptional guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865.

European Heritage Days 2026: In the heart of the cinema world at the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation in Paris

Attention film fans: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation is opening its doors to you for free on September 19 and 20, 2026, and inviting you to enjoy a program at the heart of cinema.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

European Heritage Days 2026: Behind the scenes at the Grand Rex, an icon of Parisian cinema

For Heritage Days 2026, the Grand Rex will open its backstage areas to the public on Saturday, 19 September and Sunday, 20 September.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne, this Sunday, July 5, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.

On the first Sunday of the month, several castles, museums and monuments in Seine-et-Marne open their doors free of charge. Here is our pick of free outings for this Sunday, July 5, 2026, in the department.