Guide des bons plans - activities

A free salsa, bachata and kizomba evening at Rosa Bonheur in Asnières (92) every Sunday.

For us, there's only one way to beat the Sunday night blues: dance. So come aboard the barge Rosa à l'Ouest for a lively evening!

Naturoscope, the free museum of biodiversity and its large aquariums, in Puteaux (92)

On the island of Puteaux, in the heart of the Parc Lebaudy, you'll find Naturoscope, a place dedicated to the environment that aims to raise awareness among young and old through educational exhibitions and events.

Parc Montreau, one of the oldest landscaped parks in the Paris region, in Montreuil (93)

During a walk in Montreuil, discover the Parc Montreau, a huge 15-hectare park where you can enjoy a stroll all year round, as well as an outdoor picnic in fine weather.

Beaugrenelle celebrates spring: zip-line, green roof tour, thrift shop ...

Beaugrenelle Paris welcomes spring with Green in the City, a free immersive experience under the sign of nature, to be discovered from March 21 to May 5, 2024. The program includes a series of fun and educational activities designed to raise visitors' awareness of ecology and responsible consumption. The highlight? A zip-line suspended right in the heart of the store, for a George of the Jungle experience!

Robinson Island Park, a riverside stroll in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

If you follow the Seine from Paris, you'll arrive (after a few kilometers) in Asnières-sur-Seine, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. Still on the water's edge, you can opt for a family stroll or a break to watch the boats go by from the Île Robinson park.

Lac des Minimes, for a bucolic stroll or boat trip in the Bois de Vincennes.

Did you know? The Bois de Vincennes boasts not one, but several lakes: the largest and best-known, the Lac de Daumesnil, and more secretive ones like the Lac des Minimes, near Fontenay-sous-Bois and Nogent-sur-Marne.

One Piece: a free action game in selected shopping malls in the Paris region

One Piece, the best-selling manga in France, invites you to plunge into the world of the Straw Hat crew, with an action game at several shopping centers in the Paris region.

The Olympiades Chevaleresques, a day of free medieval entertainment in Saint-Ouen (93)

On the weekend of April 20th and 21st, Saint-Ouen goes back several centuries and organizes its Grand Chivalric Olympics, a festive day of sport and sharing, to be enjoyed by the whole family!

Summer vacations: the first SNCF train tickets go on sale this Wednesday

Ready to start planning your summer vacation? Then... Off you go! The very first tickets go on sale in mid-March, on Wednesday 13th, for the period July to December.

Archaeology: free guided tours of remains unearthed on a building site in Sartrouville (78)

In Sartrouville, Yvelines (78), preventive excavations on the site of the future Vieux-Pays/Union school complex have unearthed archaeological remains dating back to the 17th century. To mark the occasion, Inrap archaeologists invite you to a free guided tour of the site on Saturday, March 2, from 2pm to 6pm!

Easter 2024: a Miffy pop-up and free workshops at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

Galeries Lafayette welcomes Miffy for Easter! The famous rabbit beloved by young and old alike will be the star of two exclusive pop-ups, punctuated by free workshops open to all.

Olympic Games 2024: an athletics track is installed under the canopy of the Westield Forum des Halles

The Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center is gearing up for the Paris 2024 Olympics, starting on Saturday, March 2, 2024, with the installation of an athletics track under its canopy. A free sporting event accessible to all right in the heart of the capital, which will see €1 donated to an association for each sprint, on this first weekend of the opening.

IKEA+ the free event bringing together design, fashion, exhibitions, DJ sets and food, near Bastille

IKEA+ is coming to Paris from February 29 to March 3, 2024, right in the middle of Paris Fashion Week! The exhibition event will feature a variety of free events focusing on design, music, fashion, photography and food, all just a stone's throw from the Bastille. The full program and tickets will be available from February 14, 2024.

If you were born on February 29, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is free for your birthday!

Are you one of the few people born on February 29 who don't celebrate your birthday every year? This year, the Jardin d'Acclimatation welcomes you and your family for an unforgettable day, free of charge!

Jardin Bonheur 2024, a magical family event in Levallois, May 25-26

Jardin Bonheur is the fairytale-like nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret every year. For this 18th edition, the rose is in the spotlight: guaranteed immersion in a fairytale garden from the Parc de la Planchette, from May 25 to 26, 2024.

A Sunday in the snow: a day in the mountains without leaving Rambouillet (78)

After the great cold snap of January 2024, which saw the Île-de-France region covered in a blanket of white for a few days, it looks like the mountain atmosphere will be back in Rambouillet at the beginning of March!

A free immersive investigation game to discover the Grand Paris Express at the Fabrique du Métro

In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, the Fabrique du Métro is offering a brand new activity for the February vacation period, taking you right to the heart of the Grand Paris Express project. Welcome to an immersive investigative game (accessible to all), to find out everything there is to know about France's biggest public transport project.

Paris's largest ephemeral Vintage thrift store returns February 16-18 at Bastille!

The world's largest traveling Vintage thrift store returns to Paris, from February 16 to 18 at the Bastille Design Center, with over 8,000 vintage & second-hand clothes on display over 600 m². Book your privileged shopping slot for free!

A free fashion exhibition at a unique art gallery in Paris

Fashion designer Jérôme Blin unveils his creations at 59 Rivoli in Paris, from March 4 to 18, 2024. Five pieces worn during a fashion show on the Île Saint-Louis will be presented at the heart of a free fashion exhibition, including a hologram of Marguerite de Provence, Queen of France.

Chinese New Year - Lunar: free dragon dance and calligraphy workshop at la Samaritaine

The Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, takes over La Samaritaine on Saturday February 10, 2024. Let yourself be carried away by the traditional dragon dance that will parade in front of and through the floors of the department store, and discover the art of calligraphy during free workshops with calligrapher Jianfei. Come and enjoy this unique day with family and friends under the sign of the Dragon!