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Paris 2024 Olympics: why did a man isolate himself in a giant bottle near the Stade de France?

Have you seen a giant inhabited bottle on the outskirts of the Stade de France? To mark the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, performance artist Abraham Poincheval isolated himself in his glass cocoon for 10 days, until August 3. Called "La Bouteille", this performance, though totally offbeat, calls for a deeper reflection on today's society ...

Heritage Days 2024 at Château de Villiers - Draveil (91): free guided tours

The town of Draveil and its Château de Villiers invite you to join them for the Journées du Patrimoine, on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2024, with a program of visits for young and old!

Paris 2024 Olympics: 9th arrondissement town hall celebrates the Games with Club 2024

The 9th arrondissement is celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics, and you're invited to the festivities organized by Club 2024! From July 26 to September 8, the Town Hall will be transformed into an Olympic village where you can watch the events, relax and take part in a wide range of activities.

Free swimming on the Canal Saint-Martin every Sunday in summer 2024

Take a free dip in Paris's Canal Saint-Martin? It's possible every Sunday from July 7 to September 1ᵉʳ, 2024. Put on your bathing suit or shorts and go for a free dip on Sunday afternoons.

Paris 2024: how to see some Olympic sports for free, on site?

Tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have been snapped up like hotcakes. But luckily, some of them will be accessible for free, if you do it right!

Giant swimming pool, virtual reality: a free immersive space by EDF at the Pavillon Gabriel

During the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Pavillon Gabriel on the Champs-Elysées will be transformed into an immersive space thanks to EDF. It's a free, interactive experience open to all!

Heritage Days 2024 in Paris: visit the prestigious Sorbonne University

For the Journées du Patrimoine, the Sorbonne is organizing various events around this historic and cultural monument over the weekend of Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024.

Heritage Days 2024 at the Grand Rex in Paris: the program

On the occasion of the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Grand Rex invites you to go behind the scenes on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22. Behind the scenes, anecdotes, you'll find out all about this legendary Paris cinema on the Grands Boulevards.

Free cabaret dance lessons with Crazy Horse on the Terrasse des Jeux

For a few days, the Crazy Horse will be teaching you how to become a cabaret dancer, during free introductory sessions on the Terrasse des Jeux, at the Hôtel de Ville!

Heritage Days 2024 at the Paris Commercial Court: the exceptional guided tour

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, the Paris Commercial Court will be opening its doors to visitors on Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024. Lecturers will be on hand to give guided tours of the court, built between 1860 and 1865.

L'Été de la Toile Filante: the free open-air film festival in Seine-et-Marne

Residents of Seine-et-Marne, enjoy an open-air film festival from August 22 to 31, 2024, in the communes of Fosses, Othis, Survilliers, Moussy-le-Vieux, Dammartin-en-Goële and Louvres.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation

For the 41st edition of the Journées du Patrimoine, the Fondation Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé is opening its doors free of charge on September 21 and 22, 2024. This is an opportunity to discover the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, attend silent film screenings and take part in guided tours.

Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Jardin Fertile in Montrouge (92)

For the Nuits des Etoiles 2024, the City of Montrouge is inviting the curious to the Fertile Garden for a free night of stargazing, on the night of August 10-11, 2024.

Playground Festival: free gourmet entertainment on the Gare de Lyon forecourt

Join us on the forecourt of the Gare de Lyon until August 4, 2024 to enjoy free, festive entertainment, between gourmet delights and sport, on nearly 1,500m2, from 8am to 8pm, every day!

Pari Roller celebrates the Games: 3 free, festive rollerblade rides for the arrival of the flame

Between the Olympic flame and the Fête Nationale, it's sure to be a busy weekend! Join Pari Roller and mingle with the others for three free rides, to discover the capital from another point of view and enjoy the festivities!

Road Tour Sports pour Tous: free sports activities throughout the Paris Region

The Sports pour Tous Road Tour is back across the Ile-de-France region, from July 23 to September 7, 2024, to promote the benefits of sporting activities with a host of free activities to try out in a number of towns across the region.

Giant brunch and food tasting at Rungis Market as the Olympic flame passes through

To celebrate the passage of the Olympic flame through Val-de-Marne, Rungis Market welcomes you to the largest brunch table of French products on July 21, 2024!

Paris, bouge ton esprit: free 100% women's sports sessions to help each other out

Since November 9, 2023, Parisians of all ages can enjoy free sports classes and events to improve their mental and physical health, thanks to a partnership between the city of Paris and the ASICS brand.

Open-air cinema at the Shoah Memorial: sports programming in August

This summer, the Shoah Memorial's open-air cinema program revolves around sport and the Olympic Games, with three films being screened, from August 22 to 25, 2024.

French Flower Day: bouquet hunt and free events in the Paris region

To celebrate French, local and seasonal flowers, on September 21 and 22, 2024, a collective action invites you to take part in numerous events and bouquet hunts all over the country, with horticulturists and florists near you.