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10 Free Outings and Activities to Enjoy in Paris in March 2026

Wondering what to do in Paris in March 2026 without spending a dime? To recharge your batteries ahead of the imminent arrival of spring, we've picked out 10 completely free activities. Whether the weather is sunny or not, these excursions will help you enjoy the month to the fullest.

Seine-et-Marne: The Larchant Plant Fair 2026 — Market, Swap, and Family Activities - 77

The Larchant Plant Fair is making a return on Sunday, April 5, 2026, in the charming village of Seine-et-Marne. Visitors can look forward to a floral market, plant exchanges, gourmet food stalls, and cultural activities — all part of a free, family-friendly day out.

Night of Museums 2026: An Nighttime Visit at the Elsa Triolet - Aragon House in Yvelines (78)

The Night of Museums 2026 will also take place at the Elsa Triolet - Aragon House in Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines (78)! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, come explore this stunning venue and its sculpture garden after hours. Check out the full program here!

Did you turn 35 this year and were born in 1991? Then the entrance to this park is on the house for you!

If you're turning 35 in 2026, get ready for a giant surprise… in a miniature world! France Miniature is also celebrating its 35th birthday, and to mark the occasion, entrance will be free for all visitors born in 1991 starting from the park’s reopening in Élancourt (Yvelines, 78) on April 4, 2026.

Night of Museums 2026 at the Legion of Honor Museum: a special evening in Paris

The Musée de la Légion d'Honneur is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23rd. Throughout the evening, visitors will have the chance to wander through the museum and explore stunning artworks, costumes, and medals during guided tours—an exceptional nocturnal event not to be missed!

Night of Museums 2026 at the Rambolitrain Museum: What to Expect from this Evening Event in Rambouillet (78)

On the occasion of the 22nd Night of Museums, the Rambolitrain Museum in Rambouillet, Yvelines, will open its collection of toy trains for an evening exhibition on May 23, 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the event.

Science and cinema session: Les Rêves dansants — where dance meets neuroscience

In celebration of Brain Awareness Week 2026, CNRS and Inserm are teaming up to give your mind a workout! Join us for a unique sci-film session featuring the documentary Les Rêves dansants on March 21st from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lavoir Numérique (Gentilly). Step behind the scenes of the brain to uncover the secrets behind the mechanisms that control and shape every move we make. Admission is free, but registration is required.

A theatrical family investigation at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77) for the Night of the Museums in 2026

The Château of Brie-Comte-Robert will open its doors for Museums Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A playful, theatrical quiz designed for both children and adults awaits visitors within this historic site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening that’s both unusual and culturally enriching.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, March 1, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of each month, many castles, museums, and historic sites across Île-de-France open their doors to visitors free of charge. So, what’s the situation in Seine-et-Marne? Some venues offer free entry every first Sunday of the month all year round, while others hold special free days on particular dates. Here's a quick update for Sunday, March 1, 2026.

MedInTechs Fair: the premier gathering at the forefront of healthcare innovation at Parc Floral!

Come experience an unprecedented and free immersion into the innovations of today and tomorrow on March 9 and 10, 2026, at the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us at France’s largest gathering dedicated to innovative and inclusive medicine—open to everyone.

Essonne: Free Vintage Vehicle Exhibit to Be Featured This Saturday—Come Discover It

The Place du Comte Haymon in Corbeil-Essonnes will host a vintage car exhibition on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event offers a free morning dedicated to showcasing iconic classic vehicles, perfect for a family outing or a get-together with friends.

Lunar New Year Celebrations in Houilles, Yvelines, Featuring Free Events

Chinese New Year arrives in Houilles on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with a full day of festivities hosted by the Culture Chine France association and the town council at Place Michelet. Here's everything you need to know.

A charming medieval festival awaits in Seine-et-Marne, featuring tournaments and a handcrafted market.

Moussy-le-Neuf in Seine-et-Marne gears up for its 13th Medieval Festival on May 23 and 24, 2026. The event promises a stunning historical camp, a chivalry tournament, craft market stalls, and lively entertainment—perfect for families eager to step back into the Middle Ages.

Super Hér'Oz 2026: The free manga convention and Pokémon trading fair in Seine-et-Marne

The manga and Pokémon trading fair is set to take place in Ozoir-la-Ferrière, Seine-et-Marne, on January 17 and 18, 2026. Join us at Ferme Pereire for two days dedicated to pop culture, manga, and comics, with free entry.

10 Free Events and Activities to Enjoy in Paris this January 2026 — Great Ideas to Kick Off the Year

Looking to get out and explore without spending a single euro in Paris and Île-de-France? This January 2026, enjoy free exhibitions, museums open to all, dazzling light displays, and cultural events happening across the region.

"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones

Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below).

A charming Christmas village in Val d'Oise this weekend, featuring a free ice skating rink

The Montlignon Christmas Village will take over the Val-d'Oise from December 12 to 14, 2025, featuring a free ice skating rink at the Media Library park. Visitors can enjoy pony rides, meet Santa Claus, and sample festive holiday treats.

Heritage Days 2025 at Château de Villiers - Draveil (91): weekend events

The town of Draveil and its Château de Villiers invite you to join them for the 42nd Journées du Patrimoine, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September 2025, with a programme of visits for young and old!

Heritage Days 2025 Neuilly-sur-Seine: at the heart of cinema history at the Gaumont Museum (92)

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the Gaumont Museum is opening its doors for the Journées du Patrimoine on Saturday September 20 and Sunday September 21, 2025. This usually private museum preserves and restores the Gaumont company's film collections.