Que faire à paris en été guide - activities

Top Chef's Danny extends Quai 96, the festive guinguette overlooking the Eiffel Tower

Danny Khezzar, Top Chef season 14 finalist, is extending his festive guinguette, his ephemeral restaurant-bar facing the Eiffel Tower, until mid-October 2023. Quai 96 is the name of the bar-restaurant that awaits you again this Indian summer.

Festival Silhouette 2023: a festival of free outdoor short films and concerts

The Silhouette festival returns for its 22nd edition to the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 25 to September 2, 2023. On the program? 9 evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates.

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.

Fête de la Moisson 2023 in Provins: Activities for children and adults

The Harvest Festival 2023 returns to Provins, this Sunday, August 27, 2023. This unique event in France will take place in the old city and will unveil a program of animations for the young and the old.

Fête des Tuileries 2023, the funfair at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris: last days!

La Fête des Tuileries, the famous family funfair on a human scale in the heart of Paris, in the Jardin des Tuileries, awaits you from July 1 to August 27, 2023. Don't miss out on the last few days to enjoy the chichis, pomme d'amour and rides for young and old.

Tonight on TV: Danny Boyle's Yesterday - Rediscover our review

The talented British director Danny Boyle has directed "Yesterday", in 2019. The film can be seen on TV this Sunday, August 13, on W9.

Quai Sauvage, a festive, plant-based summer getaway at the Port de Bercy

For the whole month of August, a new festive spot is coming to the Port de Bercy, where you can enjoy a wide range of sporting and cultural activities on the banks of the Seine.

Free summer events at One Nation Paris (78), for a family shopping session

Until September 24, 2023, the One Nation Paris Outlet shopping mall in Clayes-sous-Bois (78) is going into summer mode with free events and a terrace: to combine shopping and lounging, click here!

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

Summer: what fruits, vegetables and herbs can you pick in Île de France?

Summer is all about colorful, vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables. So what better way than to pick them yourself, right in the field, at one of the region's pick-your-own orchards? *

A free, eco-friendly catamaran to link three towns in the Hauts-de-Seine region this summer

Fancy a bit of sightseeing in the Hauts-de-Seine this summer? The département is experimenting with a free, electro-solar river shuttle between Issy-les-Moulineaux, Sèvres and Boulogne-Billancourt, from August 19 to September 30, 2023.

Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage

Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine.

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Grandeur Nature exhibition at the Château de Fontainebleau: Contemporary Art in the Gardens

This summer, until September 17, 2023, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. For the very first time, the château is presenting a special exhibition of contemporary art in the Jardin Anglais. 18 artists and some 40 unusual works await your discovery.

Country evenings at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78): barbecue, concerts and vintage games

From May to October 2023, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole will be transformed into a veritable adventure playground, with the return of its incredible maze until the All Saints' Day vacations. So, for a memorable summer evening, come and discover the country evenings at the farm!

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Gelateria La Romana, the delicious Italian ice-cream parlour opens in Paris

Gelateria La Romana, the famous Italian ice cream parlour, unveils its first tea room in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the touristy Saint-Michel district, this oasis of frozen treats is sure to tempt gourmands. We tested it and tell you all about it.

Where can you dance for free outdoors this summer in Paris?

Ahhh summer, with its guinguettes, sunshine, vacation atmosphere and late-night dance parties on the quays, at Bastille or at the BNF... Whether you're a dancefloor aficionado or an amateur, here are the free open-air dance evenings in Paris this week!

What to do in Paris with toddlers Our favorite outings with 0-3 year-olds

While the capital is becoming more and more kid-friendly, there's still a long way to go to find addresses that are equipped and, above all, adapted to the little ones! Children's cafés, kid-friendly restaurants or activities specially designed for the youngest, aged 0 to 3.

L'Eté audonien: fill up on free events all summer long, near Saint-Ouen (93)

From Saturday, July 8 to Sunday, August 27, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, in Seine-Saint-Denis, gets into "summer" mode with a great program to please young and old alike: open-air cinema, popular dance, swimming pool and water games, urban beach...