Good plan weekend

Essonne: up to 200 exhibitors at this weekend's huge village flea market

A giant flea market brings together between 100 and 200 exhibitors in this small lakeside village on the Essonne’s leisure base. On Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, shoppers can browse antiques, clothing, toys and home decor at bargain prices.

Salon Zen Paris from September 24 to 28, 2026 at Espace Champerret (17th arrondissement of Paris)

The Zen Fair returns to Paris from September 24 to 28, 2026! Nearly 300 exhibitors, 160 sessions, and 5 themed areas await you at Espace Champerret. Download your free ticket.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks are set to light up the sky on September 12, 2026.

The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks display, postponed this summer at the prefecture’s request, has finally been rescheduled: the Seine-Saint-Denis commune will light up the sky again for a free event this fall 2026.

Fireworks in Élancourt (78): mark your calendar for September 5, 2026.

The intercommunal fireworks display in Élancourt, blocked on Bastille Day 2026 by a prefectural order, awaits you in the skies over Yvelines for this rentrée. The free event takes place along the Coulée Verte on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

Montmorency Fireworks: New date set for Friday, August 28, 2026.

Montmorency's fireworks, postponed this summer due to the drought, finally has a new date: the Val-d'Oise town has scheduled it for August 28, 2026, with a torch-lit parade and an evening of dancing, free admission.

In Essonne, a giant flea market is taking over this supermarket this Sunday, August 23.

A major flea market gathers over 300 exhibitors on the covered car park of the E.Leclerc hypermarket in Viry-Châtillon, Essonne, this Sunday, August 23, 2026, with vintage decor, clothing, toys, and antiques to discover.

Yvelines: free distribution of school supplies with no strings attached and free haircuts

Free school supplies, no questions asked, await families in Mantes-la-Ville (Yvelines), where the Ensemble association is holding its back-to-school distribution at Parc de la Vallée this Saturday, August 29, 2026. Between free haircuts and fun activities, it’s the go-to plan not to miss when money is tight—here’s everything you need to know.

Cinema at €5 in Essonne: the Cin'estival 2026 festival returns

The Cin’estival festival is back at CinéPal’ in Palaiseau, Essonne, bringing 26 films, more than 100 screenings and eight Cannes 2026-highlighted premieres, all at affordable prices, from Monday, August 24 to Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Montmartre Festival 2026: carnival, free concerts and activities on the Butte - the dates

Montmartre kicks off the season with a bang! The Montmartre Festival returns from September 25 to 27, 2026, offering three days of concerts, a carnival, exhibitions, performances, workshops and artistic happenings, most of them free, between Pigalle and the Butte.

Figaro Étudiant's Post-Bac Fair in Paris 2026: the big guidance event is back on October 3–4!

Le Figaro Étudiant is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Espace Champerret for its Post Bac Paris fair. A free student fair designed as a three-universe journey to help high school students and undergraduates, along with their parents, better choose their post-bac studies, discover professions, and chart the path to their dream career.

Hot tip: Free activities at Domaine de Villarceaux in 2026

The Villarceaux estate, in Chaussy in the Val-d'Oise, is running a season of free activities through November 1, 2026: family tours, evening strolls, concerts and performances set in a 70-hectare park. From summer holidays to autumn, don’t miss these free events and remember to sign up for some of them.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: Cheval Blanc's workshops exploring Japanese cuisine

Tea, futomakis and mochi headline the menu for Journées Particulières 2026 at Cheval Blanc Paris, October 16–18. At the Michelin-starred Hakuba restaurant, the chefs reveal the techniques, textures and precision that define Japanese culinary art, during public workshops.

Les Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: the editorial team of the Les Échos-Le Parisien Group opens its doors

What goes on before a story hits the front page? From October 16 to 18, 2026, the Les Échos-Le Parisien Group invites the public into its Paris newsroom for Journées Particulières, to discover the roles, methods, and conversations that shape the news.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: go behind the scenes of the Babel show at Le Bon Marché

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche opens Babel’s backstage for Journées Particulières 2026, October 16–18. Around this nocturnal spectacle, the department store offers the public an unprecedented chance to meet the people who conceived and bring this creation to life.

The Journées Particulières 2026 in Paris: a perfume masterclass at Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maison Francis Kurkdjian opens the doors to its new Paris headquarters during the Journées Particulières, from October 16 to 18, 2026. Conceived as a perfume museum, the space invites visitors to trace the different stages of fragrance creation and to uncover some of its secrets during a masterclass dedicated to working with ingredients and the art of composing a perfume.

Fan zones Spain-Argentina in the Yvelines: where to watch the final this Sunday?

Certain fan zones in Yvelines switch on their giant screens, but not all, for Spain-Argentina, the 2026 World Cup final to be played this Sunday, July 19, 2026: here's a rundown of the free spots confirmed in the 78.

The City of Economics offers free weekends in July and August: Paris's summer insider tip

Here's a real treat: the Cité de l'Économie opens its doors for free every weekend from July 4 to August 16. A great deal that lets us rediscover this museum all summer.

Eiffel Tower lit in the colors of the USA this Friday, and free activities this weekend

La tour Eiffel will light up in the colors of the United States on the evening of Friday, July 3, 2026. It will mark the kick-off of the America 250 celebrations in Paris, which promise free sports clinics, open-air exhibitions, and a New Orleans brass band. Here’s the program you won’t want to miss.

Heemang Festival: Korean culture takes center stage at this free event in the heart of Paris

The Heemang Festival returns on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 2026, to the Pont Saint-Louis in Paris, for a major cultural gathering marking 140 years of Franco-Korean diplomatic relations. On the menu: performances, workshops, gastronomy, crafts, and encounters in an iconic, must-see Parisian setting. Admission is free and open to all.

Orientation Night 2026 at the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry: an event to explore careers and shape your future, free admission

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nuit de l’orientation moves into the new premises of the Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry, near République: a free, open-to-all afternoon to meet professionals, explore different careers, and even try adaptive sport. Free entry, registration recommended.