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The Lion King: Four neurodivergent performances at Théâtre Mogador

The Lion King is offering four inclusive performances for neurodiverse audiences at the Mogador Theatre, starting October 11, 2026. The season also includes shows adapted for blind and visually impaired, deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.

Eva Gonzalès exhibition at the Petit Palais: our photos from the retrospective

The Petit Palais presents Eva Gonzalès’s first major retrospective, in Paris’s 8th arrondissement. Nearly 100 works by Manet’s sole pupil are on view until January 24, 2027, and we take you there in photos.

Flea markets and garage sales in Yvelines on September 19–20, 2026 — 78

Fifteen flea markets and yard sales line up in Yvelines (78) this weekend of September 19–20, 2026, tucked between Versailles’s merchants’ braderie and the return of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine’s brocante.

Vietnamese Parade in the 13th arrondissement: we were there, the sunlit parade in photos and video

The Vietnamese parade in Paris's 13th arrondissement rolled out its áo dài and drums along the stretch from Avenue d'Ivry to Place d'Italie this Saturday, September 12, 2026. We were along the route of this free parade—here's what we saw.

An immersive, costume-filled garden party is in the works at this château in the Yvelines.

An immersive garden party, titled "The Enchanted Garden of Pompadour," sweeps onto the Dampierre-en-Yvelines estate this Saturday, September 26, 2026, featuring entertainment, activities for children, and an equestrian show in the spirit of Madame de Pompadour.

Val d'Oise: a new light trail planned on the Cergy-Pontoise leisure island

An immersive light festival in Val-d’Oise? That’s what awaits us from All Saints’ Day 2026 through the February 2027 holidays at the Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise. Here’s the full scoop.

The Dominique Case by Françoise Dolto at Théâtre du Chariot

Le Cas Dominique, adapted and directed by Nathalie Boutefeu from Françoise Dolto, is on at Théâtre du Chariot in Paris from September 3 to 20, 2026, starring Lucas Bottini and Bernadette Le Saché.

Île-de-France Nature marks its 50th anniversary with a free weekend focused on sport and well-being

To celebrate Île-de-France Nature’s 50th anniversary, the region is hosting numerous free, outdoor sports activities open to everyone.

Mountain & Music Festival: International lumberjack competition and free concerts in Palaiseau

The mountain comes to Palaiseau for the weekend of 26 and 27 September 2026. An international lumberjack competition, family-friendly activities, Savoy specialties, and free concerts will shape the 29th edition of the Montagne & Musique Festival.

Le Large opens its doors on Île Seguin with the Imaginary Engine exhibition.

The Imaginary Engine exhibition opens Large, the new contemporary art center on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt. Masterpieces from the Renault collection and brand-new creations respond to one another from October 17, 2026, to March 7, 2027.

Restaurant Cléo: Gastronomic cuisine in the heart of Paris's 7th arrondissement.

With the new season underway, discover Cléo, the gourmet restaurant in Paris’s 7th arrondissement: seasonal cuisine from Chef Alexandre Semperé, tasting menus, a tree-lined terrace, and a cocktail bar near the Invalides.

7 free castles to visit around Paris this Sunday, September 6, 2026

Seven Île-de-France castles open to the public for free this Sunday, September 6, 2026, the first Sunday of the month. A perfect chance to explore our regional heritage without spending a penny, between sumptuous state rooms and sprawling gardens.

Italian Meeting 2026: a gathering of Italian cars at the Linas Autodrome (91)

Attention Italian car enthusiasts: the Linas-Montlhéry race track is bringing back its flagship September event, the Italian Meeting. See you on September 26, 2026, to take part in this gathering brimming with Italy’s colors.

Square Séverine, the 20th arrondissement’s green lung and a must-visit space at Porte de Bagnolet.

Porte de Bagnolet district, in the 20th arrondissement, Square Séverine has become the neighborhood’s go-to park: a place to live, to play, to dream, to stroll...

Essonne: up to 200 exhibitors at this weekend's huge village flea market

A giant flea market brings together between 100 and 200 exhibitors in this small lakeside village on the Essonne’s leisure base. On Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, shoppers can browse antiques, clothing, toys and home decor at bargain prices.

Unusual: in Port Cergy, a tray race puts kids and adults to the test

Run as fast as you can with a tray full of water glasses: that’s the premise of the Tray Race held in Port Cergy. It’s a free event open to kids as young as three and to adults alike.

Wheelbarrow Festival in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93): a floral parade and free activities for the start of the school year

Sunday, September 6, 2026, the flower-filled wheelbarrows take to the streets of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine. This event, organized by the Jardins Ouvriers des Joncherolles, blends gardening, floral decorations, and a parade to the Town Hall.

Montmorency Fireworks: New date set for Friday, August 28, 2026.

Montmorency's fireworks, postponed this summer due to the drought, finally has a new date: the Val-d'Oise town has scheduled it for August 28, 2026, with a torch-lit parade and an evening of dancing, free admission.

Montlhéry's free medieval festival 2026: the program in Essonne

The Montlhéry Medieval Festival is back for its 9th edition on September 19–20, 2026, under the theme “Around the World” to mark Heritage Days. Expect equestrian shows, a medieval market, and fire-breathers, all free to attend in Essonne, at the foot of the famous Tower.

The Panache of the Enlightenment: Henri IV Exhibition at Fontainebleau Castle

The Château de Fontainebleau is dedicating a new exhibition, “The Panache of the Enlightenment,” to the figure of Henry IV revived under Louis XVI, to be on view from 19 September 2026 to 25 January 2027 in Seine-et-Marne. Here’s everything you need to know.