Guide des bons plans - activities

Shopping tip: two new Action stores open in Paris!

Good news for bargain-hunting Parisians! Two new Action stores are coming to the capital. The first opened in the 19th arrondissement at the end of 2023, followed by another in the 15th arrondissement this Saturday, April 27, 2024. Action, recently voted France's favorite retailer, has no intention of stopping there, and is continuing its expansion in the City of Light, with products at unbeatable prices!

Knights' tournaments, shows and period costumes for the Dourdan Medieval Festival (91)

The Fête Médiévale de Dourdan, a not-to-be-missed event in southern Essonne, returns on June 1 and 2, 2024 for two days of entertainment on the theme of the Middle Ages. Embark on a two-day journey to the heart of the Middle Ages!

Onze Bouge 2024, the 11th arrondissement's festival of free shows, is back!

The very cool Onze Bouge festival returns for another edition in the streets of Paris' 11th arrondissement, from May 16 to 20, 2024. On the program: dance, theater, music and comedy shows, all presented free of charge for all our enjoyment - we're running, of course.

The Musée des Transports Urbains, a deep dive into the history of our means of locomotion in Chelles.

What were the first metro trains like? What did public transport look like 150 years ago? Immerse yourself in the history of urban transport at the dedicated museum in Chelles (77).

Watch the haymaking at the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93).

In the cultivation calendar, June is the month of haymaking: so the Clinamen association, based in the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93), invites you to join in.

Châtenay-Malabry (92): the city of green treasures, from the Arboretum to the Chateaubriand house

Embark on a day in the open air with your Navigo pass as your only passport: everyone gets off at the Robinson terminus, for a beautiful stroll to discover Châtenay-Malabry and its magnificent gardens.

Layout by Sarah Andelman, the exhibition for book fans at Le Bon Marché - last day

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche invites you to explore the world of books at its new free exhibition from February 24 to April 21, 2024. Orchestrated by Sarah Andelman, co-founder of the iconic colette and publisher of "Just An Idea Books", the "Mise en Page" installation unveils items from bookshops around the world, alongside exclusive collaborations, exhibitions and literary animations.

Emmaüs Solidarité 2024 Festival: jumble sale, fashion show, exhibition, concerts... all in the name of mutual aid!

Emmaüs launches the second edition of its Emmaüs Solidarité Festival on Saturday June 8, 2024 at the Point Fort in Aubervilliers. Come and celebrate culture and mutual aid with extra-cool entertainment and a huge garage sale, not to mention a 5-star line-up of music and comedy from committed artists. One for all, all for one!

The 3 valleys trail, an open-air hike from Massy (91) to Ile Saint-Germain (92)

Fancy a hike through some of the most beautiful parts of Hauts-de-Seine? Get your shoes ready and set off on the PR7, the Alto-sequanese hiking trail that links the town of Massy (91) to the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, near Issy-les-Moulineaux (92).

A weekend on the grass: relaxation and free entertainment in Rambouillet (78)

Just before the start of the summer vacations, the town of Rambouillet invites you to take a sneak preview of its big "feet in the grass" weekend.

The Belleville Latin Ball, the great outdoor dance party, returns to the park on May 9, 2024

Right through Ascension weekend, on Thursday, May 9, 2024, the Latin ball makes its grand return to the eponymous park and offers you the chance to dance in a lovely setting until 7pm.

The garden of the Ecole du Breuil, a remarkable walk in the Bois de Vincennes

In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, the garden of the Ecole du Breuil welcomes visitors all year round for a stroll through the pretty English garden, the rose garden...

Unusual: take part in a soapbox race near Fontainebleau on May 19, 2024

On May 19, 2024, get ready for an unusual race in Fontainebleau (77): welcome to the traditional Chartrettes soapbox race, 2024 edition!

Parc de l'île Saint-Germain, the magnificent floating garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

Did you know? Issy-les-Moulineaux's surface area includes an island, Ile Saint-Germain, known for its magnificent park where you can take a stroll.

Seconde main: Emmaüs Alternatives is back with a new sale by the kilo in Paris!

Solidarity shopping returns to Paris with a new edition of the Emmaüs Alternatives kilo sale on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13, 2024. Head for the Salle des fêtes in the 14th arrondissement to find clothes & accessories for the whole family!

The Scary Trip - Sans un bruit: the ultimate ephemeral horror adventure in Paris - PROMO CODE

The Scary Trip team returns with a deadly mission, WITHOUT A SOUND! In this adventure, you'll once again have to infiltrate a secret complex to eliminate a very dangerous threat... Want to try out the adventure? We've got a promo code: SORTIRAPARIS

Issy botanical garden, the countryside at Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

Just south of the capital, on the Issy-les-Moulineaux side, lies a pretty spot of greenery: this garden is the city's Botanical Garden, where you can come for a walk with a change of scenery, without even leaving Issy.

Spend a night on the ice to the sound of DJ sets, at the Neuilly-sur-Marne skating rink (93)

Has been all-nighters dancing the night away at nightclubs, now you can skate the night away at the Nuit de la patinoire in Neuilly-sur-Marne, a unique event in the Paris region!

Good plans for families: the P'tit festival and its free children's shows return on June 8

On Saturday, June 8, 2024, a family and cultural event is coming to Paris: it's the P'tit Festival, taking place in the 18th arrondissement of Paris, all day Saturday with completely free shows, from 10am to 6pm for children aged 0 to 3.

Parc de la Butte Pinson, the green spot to feel like you're in the forest, in Villetaneuse (93)

Just north of Saint-Denis, in the town of Villetaneuse, lies a lovely wooded park that makes you feel like you're strolling through a forest. Welcome to the Parc de la Butte Pinson, a favorite haunt of Impressionists and city dwellers in search of greenery.