Free release month guide

9 castles to visit for free around Paris this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

The castles of Île-de-France open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to discover our regional heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne, this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month.

On the first Sunday of every month, many châteaux, museums, and monuments in the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge. What about in Seine-et-Marne? Some are free on the first Sunday of every month throughout the year, while others are free on specific dates. Here's what's on offer this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

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.

Concerts et jeux d'eau 2025: the free outdoor festival returns to the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

This year, the Concerts et Jeux d'eau du Domaine de Saint-Cloud will be back on Saturday June 14 and Thursday June 15, 2025. The program for the 19th edition of this festival includes a musical stroll through these historic gardens, enhanced by waterfalls and water features. It's an opportunity to meet a selection of artists from around the world beneath the park's fountains and waterfalls.

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.

Exceptional free opening of the Opéra Royal de Versailles for All at Opéra 2025

The Royal Opera House at the Château de Versailles will be open to you free of charge for the Tous à l'Opéra event on May 10 and 11, 2025. Don't miss this golden opportunity to discover this restored heritage treasure.

Hanami at Parc de Sceaux 2025: great entertainment this weekend with cherry blossoms in bloom!

Hanami, the famous springtime cherry blossom festival, is being celebrated in the Parc de Sceaux from April 5 to 21, 2025, with a bonus exhibition at the Château from March 29. To mark the occasion, the Domaine départemental de Sceaux promises a rich program of events for the whole family. And on the weekend of April 19 and 20, the trees are in full bloom and the entertainment is in full swing. A great way to immerse yourself in this Japanese celebration.

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.

France Miniature: free admission for children at the 2025 reopening, take advantage of this special offer

France Miniature reopens its doors on April 5, 2025, with an unmissable offer: buy one adult ticket and get one child's ticket for free. This offer is valid from April 5 to May 4, 2025, provided you book online up to the day before your visit.

Chinese New Year at Houilles 2025 in Yvelines

Chinese New Year 2025 is coming to Houilles for an afternoon of entertainment on Saturday February 8. Organized for the second year running by the association Culture Chine France, with the support of the City of Houilles, this day offers a genuine journey to the heart of Chinese traditions, accessible to all and free of charge.