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Belle Époque guinguette festival this weekend featuring rides, a concert and free fireworks – 92

The Guinguette Festival 2026 returns June 11, 13 and 14 in Le Plessis-Robinson (92), featuring concerts, a children's carnival, fireworks, and the big return of Montmartre. A free Belle Époque weekend for all audiences.

World Cup: Where to watch France vs. Senegal without a reservation in Paris? Terraces, rooftops, fan zones

On June 16, the French team kicks off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a highly anticipated opener against Senegal. Broadcast at 9 p.m., the match is expected to draw thousands of fans to bars, rooftops, terraces, food courts, and other fan zones across Paris, where several venues will show the game without requiring reservations.

Polpo Plage 2026: a beachfront terrace and boats on the Seine in Levallois

Polpo Plage is coming to Levallois-Perret for summer 2026, inviting you to put your feet in the sand along the Seine, with a Fever-Tree–designed bar, bonfire nights, and rides on permit-free electric boats.

Noisy Plage 2026: Free activities and summer swimming in Noisy-le-Grand (93)

Bringing the beach to Île-de-France? The bets are on! This summer, the action centers on Noisy-le-Grand for Noisy Plage, a summer venue offering free activities to enjoy throughout the long holidays.

Food markets and producer markets, Île-de-France's gourmet rendezvous

Stock up on quality produce at the food markets and gourmet halls of Île-de-France, and also at the stalls of producers' markets that pop up periodically across the Île-de-France region.

Shwi, the new Lebanese restaurant specializing in grilled chicken along the Canal Saint-Martin

Le poulet grillé libanais finally finds its Paris home with Shwi, the new street-food hotspot dreamed up by the Kubri team, to be discovered along the Canal Saint-Martin (Paris 10th) since spring 2026. We tried it and here’s everything.

Set course for the South: bar-hop across France and dine in Provence on the Lancaster’s patio.

Summer settles in at the Lancaster, bringing with it an irresistible urge to escape. This June, let the lavender-scented air and sunlit plates from our terrace—transformed into a genuine Provençal patio—carry you away; embark on a nationwide tour of French spirits with CopperBay’s brand-new cocktail menu; and celebrate the sunny days with exclusive festive events that blend haute cuisine and music.

The Nature & Découvertes Farm in Versailles, a city farm to reconnect with nature

In Versailles, the Nature & Discoveries Farm offers a space devoted to urban agriculture, biodiversity, and knowledge-sharing around natural gardening, just a few minutes from Versailles-Chantiers station.

The Porte de Montreuil flea market, Paris’s haven for bargain-priced finds.

Le marché aux puces de la Porte de Montreuil is one of the capital's largest second-hand markets. Located between the 20th arrondissement of Paris and Montreuil, it welcomes treasure hunters, collectors, and bargain hunters every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday year-round.

Noiseau Festival (94): free activities and a free torchlight procession

June 19 and 20, 2026, Noiseau’s Festival returns to the area around the community hall, featuring a bingo on Friday night, followed by activities and a torchlit procession on Saturday.

Thiais celebrates summer 2026 with free summer activities at Parc de l'Europe.

On Sundays July 12 and 26, then August 9 and 23, 2026, Thiais offers free summer activities at Parc de l’Europe. A public-friendly gathering to enjoy summer in the city, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Swimming in the Marne at Maisons-Alfort, in Val-de-Marne, is set to reopen.

Swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Maisons-Alfort, in Val-de-Marne: the site set at the foot of the Charentonneau footbridge will reopen its pools from June 20 to the end of August 2026, featuring a festive and free inauguration day.

Barbès Market, the bustling, cosmopolitan hub beneath the elevated metro.

Situated beneath the metro's elevated line, Barbès Market is one of Paris's busiest. Between world products, affordable prices and a lively atmosphere, it embodies the popular, multicultural face of the north of the capital.

Clichy Gaming: a free day to play, discover, and talk about video games

Clichy Gaming is back at the Camille Muffat Center in Clichy with a free day devoted to video games, tournaments, and family activities, on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Registration is mandatory to participate in the event and the competitions.

The Ternes Covered Market, a discreet yet gourmet hall in the 17th arrondissement

In Paris’s 17th arrondissement, the Ternes Covered Market hides away on Rue Lebon, just off Place des Ternes. Compact and human-scale, this neighborhood Hall blends food shops with a village-like vibe.

Baignade dans la Marne : Les Rives de Neuilly ouvre à Neuilly-sur-Marne en Seine-Saint-Denis

Swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Seine-Saint-Denis with the opening of the Les Rives de Paris site in Neuilly-sur-Marne, a supervised natural swimming area that will be open from July 4 to August 30, 2026. We’ve got all the details.

Summer 2026 at the Jardin des Plantes: nature encounters to marvel at as a family

In July and August 2026, the Jardin des Plantes in Paris hosts its Nature Rendezvous, a summer program of activities centered on biodiversity, gardens, and the museum’s crafts. In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, this event lets you enjoy the Paris summer holidays while discovering urban nature through tours, workshops, storytelling, and encounters with the site’s teams.

Saint-Lambert Square, a green oasis with a carousel and playgrounds in the 15th arrondissement.

Located between the Commerce and Vaugirard districts, Saint-Lambert Square reveals a wealth of secrets, with lush lawns, a carousel, and several playgrounds...

Le Grand Atelier Leroy Merlin au CENTQUATRE-PARIS : 3 jours pour apprendre à bricoler Leroy Merlin's Grand Workshop at CENTQUATRE-PARIS: three days to learn DIY skills

Leroy Merlin unveils its Grand Workshop at CENTQUATRE-PARIS, from Friday 12 to Sunday 14 June 2026: free DIY workshops, challenges and a solidarity flea market. Free admission, with some activities requiring reservations!

La Chapelle-L'Olive Covered Market, a foodie hall at the heart of the lively working-class neighborhood

In the 18th arrondissement, La Chapelle covered market, also known as the Olive Market, reveals, beneath its cast-iron and wrought-iron hall, fresh produce and world-spanning caterers, open Tuesday through Sunday.