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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.
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Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025: Free visits to the superb Juliette Gardens in Elancourt - 78

The Rendez-vous aux Jardins also awaits you at Élancourt in the Yvelines over the weekend of June 7 and 8, 2025. Over two days, discover the different landscaped areas, from the English garden to the Japanese garden and the French garden.
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Japan at Barbizon 2025: a free weekend of Japanese escapism in the Seine-et-Marne region

The pretty village of Barbizon invites you to vicre to the rhythm of Japan and immerse yourself in Japanese culture, this Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Musée Théodore Rousseau and the Parc de la Mairie. Exhibitions, sake tasting, manga workshops and a tea ceremony are on the program, as part of the bicentenary of the École de Barbizon.
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Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)

Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department.
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Fête de la Nature 2025 at Jardin Partagé du Casque d'Or, a wealth of activities for everyone

The Fête de la Nature takes place at the Jardin partagé du Casque d'Or in the 20th arrondissement of Paris this Saturday, May 24, 2025. A host of fun activities are on the agenda for young and old alike.
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The "Tout à Fait Thaï" festival takes us on a journey this weekend in the Parc de Bagatelle

The Festival Tout à Fait Thaï lands at the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris on May 24 and 25, 2025, offering a plunge into Thai culture. The event celebrates the 340ᵉ anniversary of the first relations between the Kingdom of Siam and France, as well as the 170ᵉ anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. While admission to the park remains at €2.70, note that entertainment is free.
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Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs: A Historical and Cultural Journey in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux, Yvelines, open all year round. This historic and cultural site, which bears witness to the history of Jansenism, offers a unique visiting experience and a wonderful discovery walk.
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Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the free program

The Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 takes place from June 6 to 8 at the Château de Fontainebleau, with Austria as guest country and the theme "The real, the fake". Over 250 free events are scheduled, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, in an exceptional historic setting.
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The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green

The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine.
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Oliver Beer, the unusual and free exhibition at the Musée d'art Moderne de Paris

Oliver Beer's contemporary exhibition awaits you at the Musée d'Art Moderne in Paris: discover a free, immersive exhibition that runs from April 4 to July 13, 2025. More than 3,000 children will reinterpret four of the museum's landmark works in sound and animation. A poetic, collective project to be discovered in the heart of the 16th arrondissement, a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower.
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Grande marche Héritage olympique: a free 15km cultural walk around the Olympic Games

L'Eté du Canal is back this summer with a new feature, the Grande marche Héritage Olympique, on July 20, 2025, to relive the atmosphere of the Paris Olympic Games during a free 15-kilometre cultural walk!
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25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.
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Free rooftop, the Philharmonie Belvedere once again accessible with its exceptional view

Fancy a free rooftop? Head for the roof of the Philharmonie de Paris, overlooking the Parc de la Villette, which is once again open to us, from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday. This is your chance to enjoy a 360° view without paying a penny.
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International Day of Forests 2025 in Paris and Ile-de-France, free walks and events to discover

The International Day of Forests returns on March 21, 2025, accompanied by the Forêts en Scène festival, organized by the ONF from March 15 to 23. With almost 200 free events in France and overseas, this event invites young and old to explore forest biodiversity. Discover the program in Paris and Ile-de-France for this edition, which promises to be a rich one.
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Ile Charentonneau, a natural area on the outskirts of Paris where you can feel alone in the world.

Along the Marne River in Maisons-Alfort (94), Ile Charentonneau is an island territory in the Val-de-Marne department where you can stroll at your leisure for a change of scenery at the gateway to Paris.
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Fantastorique 2025: medieval and fantasy festival in the Val d'Oise - 95

The Fantastorique medieval festival returns on March 15 and 16, 2025 to the Cour des Arts in Vauréal, 95. Featuring a craftsmen's market, historical events and fantastic shows, this family-friendly event promises a unique immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages and the imaginary world.
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L'Île aux Cygnes: a pretty, tree-lined, bucolic stroll along the Seine with a view of the Eiffel Tower

A little-known island between the 15th and 16th arrondissements, the Île aux Cygnes offers a haven of calm and greenery right in the heart of Paris. With its shady alleyway, view of the Seine and replica of the Statue of Liberty, this stroll will appeal to walkers and the curious in search of tranquillity.
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IDF Nature's free events to help families discover the natural spaces of Ile-de-France

What do we do in spring? Take a deep breath of fresh air! So head to 6 of the departments in the Paris region to discover the most beautiful estates, forests and other natural areas with your family.
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Faites des vagues: the ocean festival with walks, yoga and film debates in Houilles (78)

From March 1 to 9, 2025, the Green'Houilles association in the Yvelines is staging its first ocean festival, with a wide range of events open to all, including screenings and debates, walks along the Seine and yoga.
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Interactive stroll in the forest of Méridon: "Mélida's tale, the spirit of the forest" in the Yvelines department

We're taking you to the Forêt de Chevreuse for a family-friendly stroll through the Forêt de Méridon. Discover two nature trails, accessible via an app or a booklet-game, that plunge you into a fantastic tale or an original forest exploration. A fun experience for the whole family or for adults.