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Bodega XXL: horse races and free regional festival at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack

On November 16, 2025, the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse will open its racing season with a big regional festival combining gastronomy, music, and trotting races. The program includes free entertainment for the whole family, local flavors, and the first stage of the Sulky World Championship.

Salon du Chocolat in Paris 2025 for children, the 30th anniversary program

The Salon du Chocolat welcomes children from October 29 to November 2, 2025, at Porte de Versailles. Gourmet workshops, a Pastry Show, and tastings await little foodies in Paris's 15th arrondissement.

An exceptional drone show for Lueurs de Mantes 3 in the Yvelines

For the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes, a fantastic drone show awaits us on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Disneyland Paris' official partner, Dronisos, will be piloting the show that inaugurates the dazzling light trail in Mantes-la-Jolie in the Yvelines.

Lueurs de Mantes: return of the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2026

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly again this winter with the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes in the Yvelines. This free light show is back in a smaller format from Thursday, January 15, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a drone show to kick things off. Here's a rundown of the details.

La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Halloween takes over Parc Astérix, Peur sur le Parc 2025 sets the park alight!

The Halloween monsters are returning to Parc Astérix from October 4 to November 11, 2025, with Peur sur le Parc, the flagship event of the fall. This season promises unprecedented thrills with a new terrifying area exclusively open at night: Le Camp des Lames d'Acier and its two shows, Le Dernier Brasier and Brakkor: L'Affrontement. Twelve exceptional nighttime events await you this year, lasting until 1 a.m.

La Grande Fête des Enfants: the must-attend family event at the Cité des Sciences

This Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Cité des Sciences is organizing a big party for kids! On the program? Entertainment galore and workshops for the whole family!

Show at the Centre Pompidou: spectacular farewell fireworks by Cai Guo-Qiang

The Centre Pompidou continues to bid farewell in style with a spectacular fireworks display by Cai Guo-Qiang on October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm. This free pyrotechnic performance created with artificial intelligence marks the building's closure for renovation.

Les Mystères de l'Argent: a fun family exhibition-game at the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco

From October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco presents a fun, interactive exhibition on money, specially designed for families and children aged 6 to 12.

The 2025 Floating Lantern Festival at Wat Pho temple in Paris

The Festival des Lanternes Flottantes returns for a 3rd edition on October 19, 2025 at the Pagode Wat Pho Paris, located in Essonne. Organized in conjunction with Thailand's tourist office, the event celebrates Thai culture with shows and entertainment open to all, free of charge.

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre 2025 in Paris: the festival program

Montmartre's not-to-be-missed Fête des Vendanges returns this week to the heights of the hilltop, with a program as enticing as ever, including a taste trail, grand parade, Decibels Vendanges concerts, closing ball and tours of the famous vineyards. Discover the festivities that await you from Wednesday October 8 to Sunday October 12, 2025.

The Banh Mi Women Festival at Ground Control and in the 13th arrondissement with exhibition, market, DJ sets...

The Banh Mi Women Festival, the first French event dedicated to asio-descendant women, takes over Paris from October 9 to 31, 2025. The program includes exhibitions, designer markets, DJ sets, screenings and wellness workshops, including a festive day at Ground Control on October 11.

Free street art and textile festival in a chapel: À la croisée des arts 2025 reveals itself

Village Reille hosts the second edition of À la croisée des arts, a free street art and textile festival to be held from October 10 to 12, 2025 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. This year's event takes up the theme of textile recycling, with some twenty urban artists teaming up with fashion designers for an exhibition, live painting and fashion show. We tell you all about it...

Festival de la Lune 2025 in Belleville: street food and entertainment this weekend

The Belleville district is getting ready to celebrate the thousand-year-old tradition of the Moon Festival this weekend, October 11 and 12, 2025. The program includes Asian street food, workshops, entertainment, spectacular lion dancing and colorful lanterns for a free weekend of festivities in the 20th and 11th arrondissements.

Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2025: 30 years of passion and an anniversary full of surprises

The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie celebrates its 30th anniversary from October 29 to November 2, 2025 at the Parc des Expositions, Porte de Versailles. A gourmet, festive immersion full of chocolate surprises not to be missed! Get your tickets now!

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77) in December 2025

This Christmas 2025, in Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, Santa Claus is said to have swapped his sleigh for a train. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this event promises an afternoon of enchantment, to say the least. Are you with us?

Rice Market Paris 13e: the street food rendezvous of the Moon Festival

The Rice Market returns to Paris for its third edition this Saturday, October 4, 2025, on boulevard Auguste Blanqui in the 13th arrondissement. Over 50 Asian street food stalls, cultural events, concerts and shows make up this free festival celebrating the Moon Festival.

DroneArt Show: luminous drones and classical music at the Hippodrome de Vincennes

The skies over the Bois de Vincennes will become a stage on October 8, 9 and 11, 2025: hundreds of drones will dance above the Hippodrome, accompanied by a live classical music concert. A sensory experience combining technology and poetry.

Play in Paris: the toy fair for families at the Parc Floral de Paris

Play in Paris, the play and toy fair, will be taking place at the Parc Floral de Paris from October 24 to 26, 2025, giving families the chance to try out new products, discover playful worlds and share unforgettable moments with their children!

Moon Festival at Jardin Yili: Chinese celebration in Yvelines

Jardin Yili in Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré celebrates the Moon Festival this Sunday, October 5, 2025, with storytelling, Taichi, tea ceremony and traditional cake tasting. Free entertainment included with garden admission.