Milly la foret

A rally of vintage cars and motorcycles passes through Milly-la-Forêt (91) in September.

Cars, Solex, motorized bicycles and motorcycles aged over 30 years are set to gather in Milly-la-Forêt on September 6, 2026 for the 15th edition of this retro rally.

Heritage Days 2026 in Île-de-France: discover the historic treasures of Milly-la-Forêt

Join us on September 19 and 20, 2026 in Milly-la-Forêt to explore a heritage of exceptional character, where Essonne’s natural landscapes meet the history of art.

Uncover the secrets of medicinal herbs at the Plant Conservatory during Heritage Days 2026.

Step into the footsteps of bygone herbalists on September 19 and 20, 2026. The National Conservatory of Plants invites you to rediscover the wonders of the plant world in Essonne (department 91).

Heritage Days 2026: explore the Saint-Blaise des Simples chapel, Jean Cocteau’s final resting place

On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, journey to Milly-la-Forêt in Essonne to discover the Saint-Blaise des Simples chapel, decorated by Jean Cocteau. A poetic and unconventional getaway in Île-de-France!

European Heritage Days 2026: activities at the Jean Cocteau House in Essonne (91)

Heritage Days arrive this weekend, September 19-20, 2026, in Paris and Île-de-France. In Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne, the Maison de Jean Cocteau presents a family-friendly, musical lineup.

Camping la Musardière, the pool-equipped campsite for a night in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest

With its pitches and fully equipped mobile homes, the Musardière campsite welcomes nature lovers and climbers alike, set in an exceptional backdrop in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest.

World Music Day 2026 at the Jean Cocteau House-Museum: an afternoon of music in Milly-la-Forêt

The Jean Cocteau House-Museum in Milly-la-Forêt invites us to celebrate Music Day this Sunday, June 21, 2026, with a pastoral concert in the museum’s gardens.

A nighttime performance at Jean Tinguely's Cyclop for the Night of Museums 2026 in Essonne (91)

The Night of Museums is returning to Paris and Île-de-France’s museums and cultural sites this Saturday, May 23, 2026. This special evening also reveals surprising addresses, such as Le Cyclop—the monumental sculpture by Jean Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle—hiding in the woods near Milly-la-Forêt.

This hidden garden in the Île-de-France region conceals more than 1,500 plants with astonishing powers.

In the heart of the French Gâtinais, an extraordinary garden invites visitors to rediscover the power of plants. In Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of Perfume, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants offers a unique sensory immersion into botanical secrets and ancestral know-how.

National Agriculture Days 2026: a biodiversity walk through the fields in Essonne

Fancy a stroll through the fields? That’s what a family-run farm in Essonne is offering for the National Agriculture Days on June 5, 2026 — a chance to explore the places that feed us.

Rendez-vous in the Gardens 2026 at Jean Cocteau’s House (91): the activity program

The Ministry of Culture invites you to Rendez-Vous in the Gardens for the annual, free, nature-focused event open to all over the weekend of June 5–7, 2026. In Essonne, the Maison de Jean Cocteau has planned activities for this very special occasion.

Explore this botanical conservatory as part of the 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins.

In the heart of Essonne, in Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of aromatic, medicinal and industrial plants invites you to a special weekend for the 23rd edition of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026, from June 5 to 7, 2026.

In the Paris region, this former boys’ school has become a remarkable art center.

In Milly-la-Forêt, in the Essonne department, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space hides a beautiful transformation: behind this arts venue sits a former boys’ school that has been converted into a cultural center.

An escape game at the heart of an art center in the Paris region for the 2026 Night of Museums

In Milly-la-Forêt, the Paul Bédu Cultural Space is gearing up for a Night of Museums that will be unlike any other this Saturday, May 23, 2026. Housed in a former boys’ school transformed into an art center, this distinctive cultural venue invites visitors to rediscover art and heritage in a spirit that is friendly, curious, and playful.

This steel giant is one of the wildest curiosities in Île-de-France, and you can visit it — reviews & photos.

In the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt woods, a strange steel creature awaits walkers. Monumental, immersive, and framed by cultural events, this extraordinary work invites visitors to a surprising and transportive artistic pause in Essonne. It reopens for a new season on Sunday, April 4, 2026.

In Essonne, this crypt, now serving as a cultural center, stands as the last remaining remnant of a former monastery.

In the heart of Essonne, a modest exhibition space conceals a history far older than one might suspect. This crypt, now transformed into a cultural venue, stands as one of the few remaining traces of a vast medieval monastery that once covered a large part of the city.

Atout Branches: the adventure park featuring treetop courses, climbing walls, laser tag, and escape rooms in Essonne (91)

In Milly-la-Forêt, Essonne, Atout Branches Park offers a variety of activities including tree climbing, rock climbing, escape rooms, laser tag, andUpcoming new additions in 2026 such as mini golf and forest treasure hunts. Opening on March 14, 2026, the park welcomes visitors from the age of 2 and up.

In the heart of Milly-La-Forêt, this dovecote stands as a remarkable remnant of the town’s medieval history.

In the tranquil village of Milly‑La‑Forêt, the Moustier dovecote stands as a remarkable surviving relic from the late Middle Ages, an uncommon sight in the region. Granted the “Regional Heritage” label in 2025, it highlights the historical significance of this type of structure in the medieval economy and landscape of Île-de-France.

Good Deal: A free light trail awaits us this Christmas 2025 in Essonne (91)

For Christmas 2025, there's a great plan for families in Milly-la-Forêt in Essonne. As soon as night falls, you can explore a free illuminated trail from December 3, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

In Essonne, this unusual chapel was decorated by Jean Cocteau... before he was buried here.

In the heart of Essonne, in Milly-La-Forêt, a mysterious XIIᵉ century chapel becomes, thanks to Jean Cocteau, a showcase of simplicity and resurrection - a real heritage jewel to (re)discover. In fact, it was the famous French artist's last home. Here's the story of Chapelle Saint-Blaise des Simples.