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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.

You can pick free fruit and vegetables in Île-de-France.

Picking free fruits and vegetables in Île-de-France is possible all year round, in towns and in the countryside. We'll show you where and how to glean through the seasons in 2026, without breaking the rules.

Brie-Comte-Robert Medieval Festival 2026: our photos and video from the celebration

La Médiévale de Brie-Comte-Robert drew crowds under sunny Seine-et-Marne skies for its 27th free edition, held October 3–4, 2026. Troubadours, druids and minstrels flooded the town center: we were there, and here’s a visual snapshot.

Tout à Fait Thaï 2026: the free Thai festival at Bagatelle Park, serving up street food and live concerts.

Craving a trip to Thailand without leaving Paris? The Tout à Fait Thaï 2026 festival returns to Bagatelle Park on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4. Thai gastronomy, concerts, traditional dances, Muay Thai, and a host of activities will mark a free-entry weekend.

October in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis: autumn makes its way to the great outdoors!

Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you!

Free Castles and Museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, October 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month.

This 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 to enjoy this Sunday, October 4, 2026, across the department.

Paris Sausage Walk 2026: Kick-off for the grand dachshund parade on the Champs-Élysées

The Paris Sausage Walk 2026 is officially underway! This Sunday, October 4, the dachshunds will take to the Champs-Élysées, with a start time of 11:00 and a 1.4-kilometer stroll right in the heart of Paris.

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

Club Belleville Festival celebrates the Moon Festival with activities and street food

The Belleville Festival Club celebrates the famed Lantern Festival: the Moon Festival along Rue de Belleville, straddling Paris’ 19th and 20th arrondissements, for a free weekend filled with dragon dances, concerts, and street food. Don’t miss the chance to travel through Asia on October 3–4, 2026.

The Medieval Festival in Houssaye-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, is waiting for you this weekend!

The free medieval festival in La Houssaye-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, recreates an early 15th-century encampment in the village’s orchards. Knights, craftsmen and reenactors will greet you on 26 and 27 September 2026.

All in the Forest 2026: explore Île-de-France's forests with the ONF's foresters.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the “Tous en Forêt” event returns for its sixth edition in Île-de-France. A day to meet the ONF foresters and explore the issues of forest management, with more than 40 participating forests across the region.

Moon Festival in Paris’s 13th arrondissement 2026: free activities lineup

The Moon Festival settles into Paris's 13th arrondissement through September 26, 2026, around Place d'Italie. A France–Korea exhibition, the RICE Asian market, concerts, a literary evening, and stand-up compose a program that's completely free.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: we were there, the sunlit parade in photos and video

The Vietnamese parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement rolled out its áo dài and drums along the stretch from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie this Saturday, September 12, 2026. We were along the route of this free parade—here's what we saw.

The 17th’s Retro Days: vintage cars face the Arc de Triomphe this Saturday

The 17 Retro Show transforms Carnot Avenue into a showroom of vintage cars and collectible motorcycles, with the Arc de Triomphe as a backdrop, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in Paris’s 17th arrondissement.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks are set to light up the sky on September 12, 2026.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks display, postponed this summer at the prefecture’s request, has finally been rescheduled: the Seine-Saint-Denis commune will light up the sky again for a free event this fall 2026.

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The Val de Seine Hike: four routes from 7 to 27 km through nature in Seine-et-Marne

Craving fresh air and discovery? On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the Val de Seine Hike is back, offering four free routes departing from Melun, weaving through heritage sites and natural scenery.

La Grande Rando: a free stroll along the Grand Chemin in the heights of Seine-Saint-Denis

Do you love walking? Perfect — we’re off for 6 or 12 kilometers this Sunday, September 27, 2026, tackling the heights of Seine-Saint-Denis along the Grand Path to discover fascinating places.

What is this huge canine march set to sweep the Champs-Élysées this autumn?

Hundreds of tiny paws are set to tread the Champs-Élysées this fall. On Sunday, October 4, 2026, a large solidarity march dedicated to dachshunds will for the first time sweep along the famous Parisian avenue, which will be closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians for the occasion.

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 : une balade sur les pas de Georges Méliès, pionnier du cinéma, à Montreuil

A l'occasion des Journées du Patrimoine 2026, les 19 et 20 septembre prochains, la ville de Montreuil et son célèbre cinéma d'art et d'essai, le Méliès, vous invitent à découvrir le pionnier du cinéma, Georges Méliès, à travers une déambulation dans les rues de la ville qui a vu son talent éclore.