Free release month guide

Everyone to the Opera 2026: Free opening of the Royal Opera at the Palace of Versailles, the program

As part of the annual "Tous à l'Opéra" event, the Royal Opera House opens its doors to you for free this Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, 2026. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to admire this heritage treasure, tucked inside the sublime Palace of Versailles. Here's the program!

5 free-entry castles this Sunday, May 3, 2026 around Paris, the first Sunday of the month

Île-de-France castles open their doors for free on the first Sunday of every month. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover our Île-de-France heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Free entry to castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, May 3, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.

On the first Sunday of each month, many castles, museums, and monuments in Île-de-France open their doors for free. How does that look in Seine-et-Marne? Some sites are free every first Sunday of the month year-round, while others, on specific dates, we break down what's happening this Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Hanami at Parc de Sceaux 2026, the program and free-access activities - photos and video

Hanami, the famed cherry blossom festival, returns this season to the Domaine de Sceaux in the Hauts-de-Seine, from April 4 to 19, 2026. This year, note that you must reserve to access the lawns. That won’t stop you from admiring the blossoms along the avenues and from the viewing platform that overlooks the trees. We unveil the program available throughout the estate.

Concerts and fountain shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns.

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns on June 13–14, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international program open to everyone.

Lunar New Year Celebrations in Houilles, Yvelines, Featuring Free Events

Chinese New Year arrives in Houilles on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with a full day of festivities hosted by the Culture Chine France association and the town council at Place Michelet. Here's everything you need to know.

Shellfish and Saint Vincent Festival 2026 to take over Montmartre this weekend

The Saint-Jacques Shell Festival in Montmartre is a cherished annual event that no Parisians would dream of missing. This year, on January 24th and 25th, 2026, the spotlight will shine brightly on the acclaimed shell from Saint-Brieuc Bay. Come and experience it!

This medieval festival and craft market in the Val d'Oise promises fire shows and free entertainment.

The VauréYule medieval festival returns to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal in the Val-d'Oise on December 6 and 7, 2025. On the program for this 7th edition: fire shows, combat, a 100% artisanal medieval market, and open workshops. How about stepping back in time?

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 2025 Floating Lantern Festival at Wat Pho temple in Paris

The Festival des Lanternes Flottantes returns for a 3rd edition on October 19, 2025 at the Pagode Wat Pho Paris, located in Essonne. Organized in conjunction with Thailand's tourist office, the event celebrates Thai culture with shows and entertainment open to all, free of charge.

Free exhibition by Christian Lapie at the Domaine de Saint Cloud

Un temps infini, Christian Lapie's free exhibition at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, France, unveils fifteen monumental sculptures on a 460-hectare site. This contemporary art trail runs from September 12, 2025 to September 30, 2026.

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.

Alien Earth: an immersive experience at the Forum des Halles for the release of the series on Disney+.

Immerse yourself in the world of Alien: Earth! On July 19 and 20, 2025, enjoy an immersive experience based on the Disney+ series on the terrace of the Westfield Forum des Halles. A free experience open to everyone aged 12 and over... Ready to investigate?

Free Fête des Lumières at the Butte aux Cailles swimming pool, entertainment and DJ set

The Butte aux Cailles swimming pool awaits you this Saturday, June 21, 2025, for the Fête des Lumières. For the occasion, the pool will be open to the public free of charge, with family entertainment and a DJ set until midnight.

Saint-Cyr-l'École 2025 festival: skydiving, hot-air ballooning and fireworks in Yvelines

In Saint-Cyr-l'École (Yvelines), on June 13 and 14, 2025, the town celebrates its aeronautical history with an exceptional festival. Hot-air ballooning, skydiving, fireworks, concerts and free entertainment await young and old alike.

Festival Escales d'Ailleurs 2025 at Château de Plaisir, free concerts and entertainment

The Escales d'Ailleurs Festival awaits you this Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Château de Plaisir in Yvelines. Over 10,000 people are expected to attend this free open-air cultural event. The program includes concerts by Olivia Ruiz, shows, strolls and dance.

La Fête de la Nature à l'Isle Adam 2025, a free event in the Val d'Oise

The Fête de la nature is back to delight us all. Head for the charming village of l'Isle-Adam in the Val d'Oise to discover a whole program of free events this Saturday, May 24, 2025.

Printemps des Cimetières 2025 in Paris: the program of free events

Printemps des Cimetières returns from May 16 to 18, 2025, for a weekend dedicated to funerary heritage. This year's theme is the fauna, flora and biodiversity of these memorial sites.

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise 2025 in the Val d'Oise, the program

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise awaits you on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Val d'Oise (95). This free event invites you to take a leap into the past and explore the cultural exchanges between East and West through a variety of events and shows.