Guide des bons plans - activities

Île Saint-Denis Plage 2023: free activities, concerts and family evenings all summer long

From July 8 to 30, 2023, Île Saint-Denis will be in vacation mode, with something for everyone from Wednesday to Sunday. Spend the day with family and friends, enjoying free activities on Île Saint-Denis Plage 2023!

Neuilly l'été 2023, free summer activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

This summer, it's time for summer vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you to a program of free activities on the banks of the Marne.

Clamart plage 2023: swimming, entertainment and water games at the Parisian garden in Clamart (92)

The town of Clamart unveils Clamart Plage from July 22 to August 13, 2023, an oasis in the heart of the Parisian garden district. Who wants to sunbathe and take a dip? Sports activities, a large pool, water games, swimming and a rest area await you for a real vacation!

Felfel, the festive event celebrating the Maghreb at the Institut du Monde Arabe

From July 12 to 14, 2023, the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Fondation Cartie pour l'art contemporain invite you to the very first edition of Felfel, a festival offering concerts, dances, meetings, karaoke, screenings and debates... to promote the cultural traditions of the Maghreb. With some free, open-air events, the festival is open to all, and closes with a grand ball on July 14th.

Le Bal de Virage: free disco, pop and variety on July 13

On Thursday July 13, 2023, we won't be celebrating the traditional firemen's ball at Virage, the festive venue located under the 17th arrondissement's ring road. Instead, it's a ball mixing variety and 80s sounds to keep you swinging all evening long!

The Kermesse de Javelle: a festive and free event for young and old at the Javelle guinguette

After having left the pretty quays of the Seine in the 15th arrondissement to settle in the heart of Bercy Beaucoup, the third place in the 12th arrondissement, the Javelle intends to bring back a beautiful festive atmosphere to the East of Paris, with the return of the good weather: so, every Sunday, it's a fair with family or friends, to have fun, dance (and forget about the Monday)

Free activities and sports classes at the Coloc' de l'Ourcq Summer Station (93)

Along the Canal de l'Ourcq, just opposite the Parc de la Bergère, the Coloc' de l'Ourcq is inaugurating its summer resort in July 2023, with an exciting program of sports, fun and summer activities, all free of charge!

Vrouuum, the free family party at Virage (17th arrondissement) this Saturday, July 8

The vacations start this Saturday, July 8, so to celebrate, the Vrouuum welcomes you and the kids for an afternoon of free entertainment.

Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2023, free activities for young and old

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 8 to September 3, 2023. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

A weekend of free family activities around Polichinelle at the Louvre

On the occasion of the Etés du Louvre, the open-air festival of the famous Parisian museum, on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023, families are invited to a weekend of free activities!

Paris under the stars, back in Paris parks this summer 2023

Paris under the stars returns from July 8 to September 9, 2023. In partnership with the Association Française d'Astronomie, the Mairie de Paris is organizing stargazing evenings from 9pm to 1am in various Paris parks and gardens. Free of charge and with no registration required, all you have to do is turn up to take advantage of the association's telescopes.

Free children's outing: 3 digital treasure hunts to discover in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis

Is it the summer vacations, the weekend or any other day and you're looking after the kids? If you've got nothing planned, don't panic, we've got just the idea for you! Completely free, all you need is a smartphone. Take your cap, water bottle and sun cream, and off you go!

La Fête des enfants, a children's paradise in Epinay-sur-Seine (93) this summer

In Epinay-sur-Seine, summer promises to be a busy one: between the Eté du Canal events and the town's summer vacation activities, there's plenty to keep young and old busy in July and August! For an afternoon of bouncy castle fun, head to the Presles gardens from July 8 to 21, 2023.

Noisy Plage, the must-see free summer spot in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach back to Paris Region? All bets are off! All summer long, particularly in July and August, there are numerous initiatives to bring the holiday atmosphere of beaches and seashores back to Paris and its suburbs. Noisy-le-grand is the place to be from July 8 to 30, 2023.

Beaches and water sports activities for the Canal Summer 2023

With the summer heat, what could be better than a dip in the pool, paddling pool or even, for the luckiest among us, the sea? Well, you can't be a Parisian, so l'Eté du Canal is bringing the beach back to Paris and the Ile-de-France region all summer long.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Livres en herbe, the free children's literature festival at 6b

On Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9, 2023, 6b will be staging its fourth Livres en herbe festival, an event aimed at the very young, with events, activities and readings for young and old all weekend long.

1997 Fashion Big Bang exhibition: a free folk and disco-pop evening at the Palais Galliera

The Palais Galliera is organizing an exceptional free evening to close the "1997 Fashion Big Bang" exhibition on Friday, July 7, 2023. In collaboration with Live me if you can, this hybrid fashion and music event offers night owls a stylish and festive experience in the heart of the museum! On the program: exhibition discovery, upcycling workshop and fiery showcases by Oracle Sisters and Corine.

Free exhibition of jewelry by Maison de Haute-Joaillerie Vever in Paris - Extensions

The Maison Joaillère Vever reveals its secrets through the free exhibition "Dans l'intimité de Vever", from June 1 to August 12, 2023 in Paris. Discover the creative world of Henri Vever, pioneer of Art Nouveau and central figure of the exhibition, through some fifty pieces of jewelry and objets d'art, on loan from friends and family of the Maison.

Rendezvous with Nature this summer, with family activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is a familiar sight when you've got kids. And yet, this cultural center never ceases to come up with new ideas to keep you, your children, nephews or grandchildren occupied throughout the summer vacations with its Nature Rendezvous.