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

From September 24, 2026, through January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over le défilé renault®, at 53 avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Bringing together historic works, new digital creations and automobiles, this free exhibition features artists including Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Also on display is the brand-new Renault 8 Gordini Concept show car, unveiled as a world premiere.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne (77) this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

This first Sunday of the month, which is a public holiday, several châteaux, museums and monuments in Seine-et-Marne are opening their doors for free. Here’s our pick of free things to do in the department this Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Paris Audio Video Show 2026: Get your free tickets to the music and image show!

The Paris Audio Video Show returns to the Palais des Congrès de Paris on October 24 and 25, 2026, for a weekend dedicated to sound, images and music. With the latest technology, concerts, DJ sets and a world tour of audio innovations, the show promises plenty of exciting discoveries for enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. Best of all, get free access to the show with Sortir à Paris via the link in the article.

Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths Free This Weekend

The Enghien-les-Bains Thermal Baths are opening their doors for free in Val-d'Oise for the inaugural edition of Thermal Immersions. In need of some comfort? It’s a chance to go behind the scenes of a spa cure on the edge of Paris, on October 24 and 25, 2026. Be sure to register for free.

Mondriaan Fund x Atelier Néerlandais: The Space Between Breaths, new exhibition by contemporary artists

During Art Basel Week Paris, the Mondriaan Fund and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Paris present “The Space between Breaths” at the Atelier Néerlandais, a showcase of contemporary Dutch artists under the artistic direction of Julia Geerlings. Admission is free.

KHADI : a CANVAS, the free exhibition on Indian art and craftsmanship

KHADI : a CANVAS is an exhibition that probes the ongoing dialogue between khadi, art, and India's cultural heritage, weaving in the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Raja Ravi Varma. Don’t miss it—it's right in the heart of Paris, in the 7th arrondissement. Best of all, admission is free.

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.

150th Anniversary Expo and StreetArt Denfert: the massive free street-art exhibition unfolds.

The 150th Expo and StreetArt Denfert reveal themselves in the former Zara store at Denfert-Rochereau, Paris 14th arrondissement. We caught a sneak preview of this enormous, free street-art exhibition, on offer from October 3 to 25, 2026. Note that access requires free registration—book your tickets now!

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!

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.

IAgora: what does this free AI festival in Paris's 13th arrondissement have in store?

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic everywhere, yet it's not always understood. The IAgora festival plans to address this on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the 13th arrondissement town hall, with a day of free workshops for all ages.

Heritage Days 2026 at Chaillot - National Dance Theatre in Paris, the program

Meet at the Chaillot National Dance Theatre in Paris for Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026. It’s a great chance to take a closer look at this temple of live performance.

BACK TO MR CUTE : the season’s opening exhibition that will have all pop culture and street art lovers swooning.

What if your fondest childhood memories came to life in the heart of Paris? With BACK TO MR CUTE, discover the very first pop-up gallery dedicated to the world of artist Mr Cute. This immersive exhibit blends pop art and street art to playfully reimagine the iconic figures of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Goldorak, Candy, Marilyn, Amicalement Votre, Daft Punk, and many more await for a journey that’s as nostalgic as it is surprising… on view for only a few weeks.

Heritage Days 2026 in Neuilly-sur-Seine: exceptional opening of the Gaumont Museum (92)

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the Gaumont Museum will exceptionally open its doors for Heritage Days on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 20th of September 2026. This museum, usually private, preserves and restores Gaumont’s film collections.

Heritage Days 2026: A stroll in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, cinema pioneer, in Montreuil

On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, September 19 and 20, the city of Montreuil and its renowned art-house cinema, Le Méliès, invite you to discover the pioneer of cinema, Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the town where his talent first blossomed.

European Heritage Days 2026: discover the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris

For Heritage Days, the Sorbonne will host a range of events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026: Explore the Paris Commercial Court during guided tours

On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, the Paris Commercial Court invites you to join us this weekend, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September 2026. A panel of judging guides will be on hand for exceptional guided tours of the courthouse, built between 1860 and 1865.

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

A rustic country fair on a farm with workshops, a market and walks this weekend in Essonne

La Ferme de l'Envol, located on Base 217 in Essonne, is hosting the 5th edition of the Fête champêtre: two days of workshops, a producers' market, and scenic bike rides through the countryside, all free to enjoy on June 13–14, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Villarceaux Estate and Its Two Castles

The Villarceaux estate, open to the public free of charge in Chaussy, Val d'Oise (95), houses two classified châteaux set in a 70-hectare park and offers, through November 2026, a program of free activities: concerts, night-time strolls, performances and nature. We went to explore the site and here’s everything.