Mother's day free outings

Fête de la Nature 2026 at the National Museum of Natural History, free activities at the Jardin des Plantes

The Nature Festival 2026 takes over the Jardin des Plantes on May 23 and 24, 2026, featuring a Nature Village, workshops, guided tours, performances, and free activities for the whole family in the heart of Paris’s 5th arrondissement.

Scenes along the Seine 2026 in Sartrouville: a free festival featuring concerts and performances by the river

The quays of Sartrouville are set to steal the spotlight once again with Scènes en Seine, the lively event that combines celebration, culture, and the great outdoors on Sunday, May 24, 2026. With concerts, performances, and a variety of entertainment, the town invites you to enjoy an car-free afternoon full of surprises!

Le Grand Week-End de la Beauté 2025 at la Samaritaine: 4 days of free events in Paris

La Samaritaine celebrates the return of the sun with Le Grand Week-End Beauté, from May 22 to 25, 2025. Four days of free events, exclusive treatments and sensory discoveries in the smallest of Parisian department stores!

The superb Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux

We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden.

The beautiful Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.

Fête de la Bretagne 2025 in Paris, the program of festivities

The Fête de la Bretagne returns to Paris from May 16 to 25, 2025, in the 14th and 15th arrondissements. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event for friends of Brittany, which this year offers a rich program of music, dance, gastronomy, storytelling and, of course, Fest-noz!

Les kiosques en fête, launch of free events in squares and gardens around Paris

Every year, the Mairie de Paris organizes Kiosques en fête, a program of free events in the gardens of Paris. With 40 kiosks offering music, shows, readings, DJ sets and more, from May to December, you're in for a treat! And the new season gets underway at the beginning of May 2025!

Noli, Korean games: the free, fun exhibition at the Korean Cultural Centre

The Korean Cultural Center offers a fascinating and entertaining tour of Korean games, from the 18th century to the present day, from vintage toys to video games, in a free exhibition from May 24 to October 5, 2024!

The Musée Lambinet in Versailles, free on the last Sunday of the month

Discover the Musée Lambinet in Versailles, free of charge every last Sunday of the month. Housed in an 18th-century mansion, this art and history museum presents a rich collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and objets d'art, from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Recently renovated, the museum has been reorganized for an even more immersive experience. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to explore the treasures of Versailles free of charge, including the temporary exhibitions. Upcoming dates: May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29 and October 27, 2024.

Château en scène, an open-air music and theater festival in Asnières

Chateau en scène is back for another edition from May 24 to May 30, 2024. The festival, featuring outdoor plays and concerts, takes place in Asnières and is free of charge!

Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

The Fête de la Nature awaits you at the Parc Zoologique de Paris on May 25 and 26, 2024 to celebrate, among other things, its 10th anniversary of reopening. Discover fascinating species and take part in free activities for the whole family. Learn about the importance of biodiversity from experts and educational shows.

Printemps de la Seine à vélo: free events and demonstrations in Seine-Saint-Denis

On the weekend of May 25 and 26, we're celebrating the Printemps de la Seine à vélo, the major cycling itinerary linking Paris to Deauville along the Seine. On the program? Free events and demonstrations in Aubervilliers and Gennevilliers.

The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...