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Fracothèque: the Frac announces free loans of artworks in Val-d’Oise

The Frac Île-de-France is launching the Fracothèque, a traveling program that will allow people to borrow artists’ posters and prints from media libraries. Another way to discover contemporary art, right at home.

Paris Loves Vinyl 2026: 100,000 records to dig through and DJ sets in Paris

Paris Loves Vinyl returns for its 17th edition, bringing together French and international record dealers. The lineup includes 100,000 vinyl records to browse and eight DJ sets to soundtrack the discoveries.

Foch Ronarc’h Challenge 2026: rugby and solidarity in Suresnes

The women’s and men’s teams from the French Army and the French Navy meet for a charity derby in support of injured service members and their loved ones. The matches will be accompanied by demonstrations and activities.

An alternative night out at the Naval Museum: a free late-night event exploring the depths

The National Maritime Museum is opening its collections and the exhibition The Call of the Deep free of charge on November 5, 2026. The program for this Contre-soirée includes slam poetry, linocut printing, a DJ set, and interpretation sessions around the artworks.

The Place: The Bradery brings its sales offline in Paris, with discounts of up to 60%, from November 3 to 5.

For three days, from November 3 to 5, 2026, The Bradery is moving from online to in-person shopping with a pop-up store on rue d’Uzès in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, in the Grands Boulevards district. Shoppers can browse three major brands—Schott, Deus Ex Machina and Rains—at special prices, with discounts of up to 60%. Admission to these private sales is free, with registration required (link in the article).

PhotoSaintGermain 2026: the grand Left Bank photography festival returns to Paris

It's back: take a stroll through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district in Paris to enjoy the PhotoSaintGermain festival, a free artistic event to experience from November 5 to 28, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at the Cité du Cinéma: Shaun the Sheep and horror films on the big screen

From October 28 to November 1, 2026, the Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis is screening Shaun the Sheep, Backrooms, Resident Evil, Obsession and The Fly. There are screenings for families and horror fans.

Christmas 2026 at Printemps Haussmann: the theme and the unveiling date for the store’s window displays.

There’s a quirky Christmas brewing at Printemps Haussmann! For the 2026 holiday season, the Parisian department store unfurls the thread of "Un Noël bien tricoté," a tale peopled with mischievous cats, crafty mice, and skeins that do as they please. Animated window displays, hand-sewn characters, and whimsical scenery: mark your calendars for early November to discover a story that promises to give its little heroes a real run for their money!

Faites de l’Escalade 2026: three days of climbing for €5 at 23 gyms across the Île-de-France region

From November 6 to 8, 2026, Faîtes de l’Escalade invites people to try climbing for €5 at 23 gyms across the Île-de-France region. Bouldering, roped climbing, introductory sessions and activities will feature at this fourth edition, which puts women in the spotlight.

Flea markets and yard sales in Paris: the best places to hunt for bargains this weekend, October 31 to November 1, 2026

A busy weekend lies ahead for bargain hunters. On October 31 and November 1, 2026, Paris will host several flea markets and yard sales, where visitors can browse the stalls and, with a little luck, head home with a great find.

Which châteaux in Île-de-France can you visit for free this public holiday, November 1, 2026?

Eleven châteaux in Île-de-France are opening their doors for free this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month and All Saints’ Day. Two more await just beyond the Île-de-France border, in Oise.

Free castles and museums in the 78 this Sunday, November 1, 2026, the first Sunday of the month

Museums and monuments in the Yvelines are opening their doors to us for free on the first Sunday of the month. This Sunday, November 1, 2026, several cultural sites in the 78 are free to visit. Here’s a rundown of the deals to snap up.

The Musée d'Orsay marks its 40th anniversary with a free weekend and a Boum put on by Thomas Jolly.

The Musée d’Orsay is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026 and unveiling a spectacular anniversary program in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, featuring a free weekend and, as the centerpiece, a Boum 1986 imagined by Thomas Jolly in December.

Halloween 2026: Free cruise for children in costume aboard the Bateaux-Mouches

On October 31, 2026, Bateaux-Mouches are offering free cruises to children aged 4 to 12 who come in costume, with a limit of two children per adult. Departures from Pont de l’Alma, candy giveaways and a roughly one-hour cruise along the Seine are all on the program.

Where to go bargain hunting in the Yvelines this weekend, October 31 and November 1, 2026?

A quiet All Saints’ Day weekend in the Yvelines on October 31 and November 1, 2026: a toy fair in Mézières-sur-Seine and two professional antiques markets in Paris await bargain hunters from the département.

Lulu Crêperie: the Enfants Rouges market counter is closed following a fire

Lulu Crêperie, located in the Marché des Enfants Rouges market hall in Paris, is closed following the fire that broke out on the night of October 11–12, 2026. No reopening date has been announced.

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.

A pop-up shop offering free products opens in Seine-et-Marne this weekend!

The Geev Shop Tour, a 100% free pop-up shop, makes its first stop in Île-de-France at the Eden shopping centre in Servon, in Seine-et-Marne. Dishes, toys, and books are waiting for new owners there from October 23 to 25, 2026.

Salon Idées Japon 2026: Japanese Christmas market returns to Bastille

The Salon Idées Japon returns to the Bastille Design Center in Paris’s 11th arrondissement from November 20 to 22, 2026. Sixty French-Japanese creators and 16 workshops are getting ready for a Japanese-themed Christmas, with free admission.

Christmas 2026 in Paris: a free illuminated parade with giant puppets at La Villette

The holidays take on the feel of a waking dream at La Villette! On Saturday, December 5, 2026, Les Allebrilles will parade their fantastical creatures, their floats and their giant puppets in a free illuminated parade in Paris.