Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening.
For the 2nd edition of the Festival of Flowers and Plant Craft, the Medieval Château of Brie-Comte-Robert in Seine-et-Marne will host horticulturists, nurseries and artisans this weekend, June 6–7, 2026. Note that admission is free, so make the most of it.
Nights of the Forests 2026 are returning to the Rambouillet area in Yvelines from June 5 to 21, 2026, with nature walks, artistic performances, and free evening outings for all ages. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy these free activities.
The Fête des Tuileries, the only fairground right in the heart of Paris, takes over the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement for the entire summer, from June 20 to August 23, 2026, with rides, a Ferris wheel, and the Olympic basin. Here's everything you need to know.
For Nuits des Forêts 2026, the Pachamama association invites you to a festive, nature-filled immersion in the Forest of Versailles, in Porchefontaine, featuring workshops, strolls, and free activities for everyone, from June 9 to 21, 2026.
Nuits des Forêts brings Fontainebleau forest and Barbizon in Seine-et-Marne to life from June 5 to 22, 2026: nocturnal walks, performances, talks, workshops and exhibitions, all free or nearly so. Don’t forget to book what you like—we’ll share the full program with you.
The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you.
Saint-Maur Médiéval returns to Parc de l’Abbaye in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés for a weekend of free shows, workshops and activities on May 30 and 31, 2026. Want to travel back in time? A host of demonstrations, hands-on workshops and a craft market promise plenty of discoveries.
An elegant boat, gastronomy, and breathtaking panorama, this unique experience invites you to savor refined dishes while admiring Paris's most illuminated landmarks. Enjoy 10% off your dinner cruise aboard the Diamant Bleu! (link in the article)
Tous au Restaurant makes its big return in 2026 after a seven-year hiatus: from June 1 to 14, nearly 1,000 restaurants across France, including Paris, are offering a free menu with the purchase of a menu, by reservation. We’ve got all the details.
The Lafayette Anticipations Foundation, located in Paris’s Marais district (4th arrondissement), opens its doors to curious little ones on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with a Super Kids Party and artistic activities for children and adults alike.
The Bonjour Vietnam festival is back for its third free edition at the Centre Culturel du Vietnam in Paris’s 13th arrondissement. Music, gastronomy, crafts and photography are on the program on 13 and 14 June 2026.
Rueil-Malmaison’s Parc des Bords-de-Seine (92) turns into a mini-festival for Nuit Blanche 2026 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The lineup includes music, creative workshops and a pop-art exhibition exploring the theme of love, with free entry.
The town of Fresnes, in Val-de-Marne, is celebrating spring, frogs and water, and is organizing a festive, free day dedicated to nature, water and biodiversity. Workshops, a scavenger hunt, and a lecture are on the program for May 23, 2026.
The Par has'Art! festival returns from June 26 to July 4, 2026 for its 8th edition across 12 towns in Seine-et-Marne. Fifteen free performances—circus, dance, street theatre and music—will bring public spaces to life.
Essarts-le-Roi, a town in Yvelines, will celebrate the Nature Festival on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with a hedgehog theme. Free activities, workshops, music and a market: all day at Market Square.
The Festival of Nature marks its 20th anniversary in the Yvelines from May 20 to 25, 2026. Guided walks, wildlife photography sessions, a hive visit ... here are the free activities open to everyone in the 78.
Nature Festival 2026 comes to La Rosière Park in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, this Saturday, May 23, 2026. On the program: nature stalls, biodiversity discovery, and activities for children, all free of charge.
The Day // Night Festival returns to Essonne for its 15th edition, presenting 18 free open-air performances, blending street theatre, dance and circus across 14 towns from May 22–25 and May 29–31, 2026.
The Ici Vietnam festival returns for its sixth edition on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Place Monge in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. On the program: Vietnamese gastronomy, literature, roundtables, and a DJ set, with free admission.
