Free release month guide

Celebrate Winter 2026 in Montreuil (93): A free Christmas market featuring more than 100 creators

Looking for original, handmade Christmas gifts? The Faites de l'hiver makers’ market returns to Montreuil, in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), on Saturday, November 28, 2026. More than 100 artists’ and craftspeople’s stalls will fill the Croix-de-Chavaux market hall for a day of discoveries, treats and Christmas shopping, with free admission!

2026 Christmas Market of Independent Creators in Montreuil (93): Handmade and Original Gifts

Want to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? On Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2026, ICI Montreuil is hosting a free Christmas market featuring independent makers in Seine-Saint-Denis (93). On offer: jewelry, ceramics, leather goods, home décor and other handmade creations, available directly from the people who make them.

La Scarlette: a free queer Christmas market in 2026 at Cité Fertile in Pantin

La Scarlette brings nearly 150 exhibitors to Cité Fertile in Pantin for a free Christmas market celebrating independent creativity and queer and FLINTA cultures. Vintage clothing, books, drag bingo and music workshops will share the stage on December 19 and 20, 2026.

Laure Murat: a free event at the Beaux-Arts de Paris on November 10

Laure Murat will take part in a free event at the Beaux-Arts de Paris on November 10, 2026. The program includes a discussion on rewriting the classics with Jean-Yves Jouannais and Audrey Illouz.

The Giant Farm of Nanterre 2026: Animals, Workshops and Free Family Activities

On November 27 and 28, 2026, the Ferme Géante returns to Nanterre. Animals, workshops focused on rural life, a local produce market and shows make up this free event for the whole family.

Nuits au Château 2026 in Asnières: Free torchlit tours in Hauts-de-Seine

The Nuits au Château return to Asnières-sur-Seine on November 6 and 7, 2026, from 7 to 10 p.m. Free theatrical tours, by reservation, take us through the monument’s salons and galleries by torchlight.

Fournaise 2026: Pré-Saint-Gervais’s free ceramics market returns

Fournaise brings together 34 ceramicists in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais for its second edition on Saturday, November 28, 2026. A free market where visitors can discover handmade pieces and meet their makers.

Roblox: a free workshop to create your own game at the Gaîté Lyrique on November 21

The Creators Academy invites 13- to 17-year-olds to design a Roblox game in Paris. A guided introduction, with discussions about digital habits for parents.

Cédric Doumbé and Jake Paul: a free press conference in Paris ahead of their fight

Cédric Doumbé and Jake Paul invite the public to meet them on November 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Pavillon Cambon in Paris. MVP has announced a free press conference open to fans ahead of their boxing match on December 24 in Dubai.

Hallyu Market 2026: Korean Christmas market, workshops and K-pop at Cité Fertile

Hallyu Market brings together creations, albums, cosmetics and photocard trading at Cité Fertile in Pantin. This Korean Christmas market, dreamed up by dear. korea, will also feature games, workshops and DJ sets, giving fans a chance to meet up.

Coming Together: a free photography exhibition at the Fondation Francès in Clichy

The Fondation Francès presents Faire Corps in Clichy, a photographic exhibition devoted to the body. Diane Arbus, Nan Goldin and Dorothea Lange feature in this exploration of portraits and human stories.

Pigeoncoq: a free workshop to make your own leather accessories in Paris

Pigeoncoq celebrates its 10th anniversary with a free leather accessories workshop on November 7, 2026, in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement. Advance registration is full, but walk-in spots will be available depending on attendance.

La Tech pour Toutes 2026: Workshops and meetups to explore the digital world in Paris

La Tech pour Toutes returns to 42 Paris from November 20 to 22, 2026. The program for this free event in the 17th arrondissement includes conferences, meetups and introductory workshops on artificial intelligence and the web.

Collectors’ Day 2026: Vinyl and cinema at Georges Brassens Park

Collectors’ Day returns on November 11, 2026, at Parc Georges Brassens in Paris’s 15th arrondissement. Around a hundred exhibitors will bring together records and movie memorabilia, with free admission.

Which châteaux in Île-de-France can you visit for free this public holiday, November 1, 2026?

Eleven châteaux in Île-de-France are opening their doors for free this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month and All Saints’ Day. Two more await just beyond the Île-de-France border, in Oise.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne (77) this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

This first Sunday of the month, which is a public holiday, several châteaux, museums and monuments in Seine-et-Marne are opening their doors for free. Here’s our pick of free things to do in the department this Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Toiles sous toile 2026: a free documentary film festival in Clichy-sous-Bois

From November 14 to 20, 2026, Toiles sous toile will showcase documentaries and host filmmaker meet-ups at the Gilbert Klein Conservatory in Clichy-sous-Bois. Admission is free, and reservations are now open.

The Selection: a free film club in Paris featuring Vermines and Thomas Deseur

France Télévisions launches La Sélection on October 27, 2026, featuring Vermines and Thomas Deseur. Complimentary tickets will be available starting October 20.

Taiwan Day in Levallois: a free, mouthwatering celebration this Sunday

Taiwan Day takes over the gardens of the Town Hall in Levallois-Perret on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free entry, Taiwanese specialties, performances and workshops compose this cultural getaway in the Hauts-de-Seine.

Mantes Medieval Festival 2026: the free Middle Ages celebration in Yvelines returns.

La Médiévale de Mantes transforms the city center of Mantes-la-Jolie, in Yvelines, into a medieval town on Saturday, October 17, 2026 for the 576th Onion Fair: knights, tales, encampments and an artisan market, all free of charge.