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Balade du Goût 2025: farm weekend in the Paris region

The Balade du Goût is back on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19, 2015. For one festive weekend, come and discover the farms of Ile-de-France. Taste farm produce, chat with farmers, introduce children to farm animals... treat yourself!

Did you know? You can glean and collect fruit and vegetables for free in Ile-de-France.

In Île-de-France, it's possible to collect fruit and vegetables free of charge thanks to an age-old practice: gleaning. Once reserved for the most needy, gleaning has been given a new lease of life, attracting a varied public concerned with reducing food waste. We tell you how.

What religious treasures can you discover in the Pays de Fontainebleau?

Looking for a cultural and spiritual getaway near Paris? The Pays de Fontainebleau (77) reveals its little-known religious treasures through 3 original discovery trails. From the hermitage of Franchard to the churches along the Seine, explore chapels and steeples all year round.

Meaux celebrates the Liberation: 3 days of free events to mark the 81st anniversary

Meaux in Seine-et-Marne offers an exceptional program to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Liberation on the weekend of August 23 and 24 and on Wednesday August 27, 2025. Re-enacted combat, a military parade and a historic camp will plunge you into the history of that day on August 27, 1944.

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France

Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history.

Claude Monet in Paris and Ile-de-France, a walk in the footsteps of the Impressionist painter

Between the banks of the Seine in Argenteuil, the peaceful shores of Vétheuil and the smoke of the Saint-Lazare train station, Claude Monet, master Impressionist, left behind a living heritage. Let's follow in his footsteps, from house museums to unspoilt landscapes, to rediscover the emotion of his canvases, some of the most famous in the world.

In the footsteps of Louis XIV, a tour of the Sun King's legacy in Paris and the Yvelines region

Louis XIV shaped Paris and the Île-de-France region in his own image, leaving behind an exceptional architectural legacy. From Versailles to Place Vendôme, from the splendor of Marly to the golden domes of Les Invalides, the Sun King transformed the region into a jewel box of prestige and grandeur, which you are invited to rediscover on a stroll in his footsteps!

In the footsteps of Victor Baltard, a walk around the legacy of the Second Empire architect

An architect of iron and glass during the Second Empire, Victor Baltard shaped modern Paris with his monumental pavilions and bold churches. While his Les Halles masterpiece has disappeared, his legacy lives on in the Île-de-France region, from Parisian domes to the metal structures of Nogent-sur-Marne.

Heritage Days 2025: Walk in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, pioneer of cinema, in Montreuil (93)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, the city of Montreuil and its famous art house cinema, the Méliès, invite you to discover the pioneer of cinema, Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the city that saw his talent blossom.

In the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, a stroll through Paris in the footsteps of the accursed poet

From the Latin Quarter, where he spent his childhood, to the Île Saint-Louis, to the Montparnasse cemetery where he is buried, follow in the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, the cursed poet whose verses still touch people today.

Les Médiévales et Fantastiques du Vexin 2025 at Avernes in Val d'Oise (95)

Les Médiévales et fantastiques du Vexin returns this Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2025. Medieval village, knights' tournaments, concerts, fire shows, craftsmen and fencing await you in Avernes, Val-d'Oise.

Free exhibition Dancing the Earth at the Couvent de l'Annonciation

Marina Balain, aka Dancing The Earth on Instagram, unveils her first exhibition in a mystical, hidden location in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. Until Sunday, July 20, 2025, don't miss this free photo exhibition that takes you dancing around the world.

Bourron-Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne: discover the artistic nugget and historical gem of a village

Bourron-Marlotte, a charming village in Seine-et-Marne, reveals its rich artistic and architectural past. Between cobbled streets and sandstone walls, embark on a singular exploration of nature, history and culture.

Valvins-les-Bains: the historic port is reborn in the Fontainebleau region of Seine-et-Marne

Located between Avon and Samois-sur-Seine, the newly renovated port of Valvins-les-Bains is a new tourist gateway in the heart of the Pays de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne (77). With its modern pontoons, cultural panels and strolls along the banks of the Seine, this charming site will be welcoming visitors from summer 2025.

Les Médiévales De Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne 2025, the free program

From July 4 to 6, 2025, Moret-Loing-et-Orvanne (77) hosts the Médiévales de Moret-sur-Loing 2025, a festive weekend of horse shows, water jousting, a craftsmen's market and a medieval banquet. A total immersion in the medieval world, just a stone's throw from Fontainebleau.

Welcome to Paris: Your Practical Guide!

Discover a personalized Conciergerie with Paris je t'aime: a dedicated platform for planning activities, finding restaurants or discovering events!

Free summer concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris 16th arrondissement

The free Summer Concerts at the Jardin d'Acclimatation await you from June 11 to July 29, 2025. This summer, the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement will host no fewer than 20 free concerts featuring 1,500 musicians and choristers from the USA, the UK and France.

La Rando du Val de Seine: four nature trails from 5 to 25km in Seine-et-Marne

Looking for fresh air and discovery? On September 28, 2025, the Rando du Val de Seine will be back for a second edition, taking you through landscapes, heritage and nature, with four free routes accessible from Melun.

Grandeur Nature 2025: the free festival with zip line, farm, horse-drawn carriage ... in Sartrouville (78)

Journée Grandeur Nature returns to Sartrouville this Sunday, June 15, 2025 with an edition entirely dedicated to gardens. Activities, workshops and bucolic strolls await you from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between the Parc du Dispensaire and the banks of the Seine. A festive open-air escapade, free of charge and full of chlorophyll for the whole family!