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From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte by bike: a pastoral ride and a tour of the château

From Paris to Maisons-Laffitte, it only takes one pedal stroke: with a sunny day ahead, set off to discover this chic town in the Yvelines, without a car or the metro!

Concerts and Water Fountain Shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud this weekend

For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns this weekend, June 13–14, 2026, to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international lineup open to all. And with the weather set to be perfect, it’s the moment to enjoy it!

Nero, the black cat: Pixar unveils its latest animated film in Venice.

Nero, a noir cat, Disney-Pixar’s new film directed by Enrico Casarosa, is unveiled with its first trailer. The animated feature is slated for a spring 2027 theatrical release.

Free swimming in Val-de-Marne: Jardin du Beach opens its doors.

Free swimming in the Marne is making a comeback in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés: the Jardin du Beach, set along the water at La Varenne, will welcome swimmers from June 20 to July 19, 2026, with no reservation required, in a supervised and secure pool.

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...

The Secours populaire’s solidarity guinguette: a community fair with free activities in Paris

On June 12 and 13, Secours Populaire is hosting a solidarity guinguette at the Espace Périphérique de la Villette in Paris, to defend the right to holidays and raise funds for summer getaways.

The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal

The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26.

Two Hours of Detention: the teen-movie cine-club lands in Paris

The 2H DE COLLE film club is staging five screenings of cult teen movies at Pathé Les Fauvettes in Paris, running until September 2026, with talks, quizzes and meetups centered on adolescent cinema.

At Parc Astérix, embrace a Gaulish Summer with longer days stretching into the evening, open until 10 p.m.

Experience Gaulish Summer from July 11 to August 30, 2026, with days extended until 10 p.m. and the big new feature: a nighttime show. Just 35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix invites kids and adults alike on a true journey of discovery and thrills, featuring 50 rides and performances spread across five realms: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Vikings. A day out designed to pack in adventures for family or friends, with a varied program to delight visitors of every age.

We Cirk ! 2026, the free circus festival in Seine-et-Marne

We Cirk! is back for its 8th edition in the grounds of the Château de Quincy-Voisins, in Seine-et-Marne, with a public day on June 27, 2026, entirely free and open to everyone.

Beauty and the Beast, the sound-and-light show returns to Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

From June 25 to 28, 2026, Montfermeil will host its show Son & Lumière, inspired by Beauty and the Beast, featuring 3D mapping, dancers, riders, extras, and outdoor holographic technology.

We checked out an all-you-can-eat Italian brunch in Boulogne!

Pizzas made in-house, pasta, burrata and tiramisu—unlimited for 30 euros: every Sunday, the Italian trattoria Dopo in Boulogne-Billancourt serves up a generous, no-frills brunch for a relaxed moment for two, with family, or with friends.

First Man: Ryan Gosling on Prime Video and at Ciné Tarmac

First Man, Damien Chazelle’s biopic starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, lands on Prime Video on June 16, 2026, ahead of its screening at Ciné Tarmac on July 4, 2026 in Le Bourget.

World Music Day 2026 in Rambouillet (78): world music in the spotlight

The Fête de la Musique arrives in Rambouillet (78) and takes over the town center on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rock, jazz, gospel, electronic music and family-friendly performances: a free, eclectic evening not to be missed.

La Fête des Tuileries returns for summer 2026 in the heart of Paris, dates and what's new

The Fête des Tuileries, the only fairground right in the heart of Paris, takes over the Jardin des Tuileries in the 1st arrondissement for the entire summer, from June 20 to August 23, 2026, with rides, a Ferris wheel, and the Olympic basin. Here's everything you need to know.

Saint-Maur Medieval 2026: a free festival this weekend in Val-de-Marne

Saint-Maur Médiéval returns to Parc de l’Abbaye in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés for a weekend of free shows, workshops and activities on May 30 and 31, 2026. Want to travel back in time? A host of demonstrations, hands-on workshops and a craft market promise plenty of discoveries.

The Grand Métèque Parade: a procession, concerts and activities in Les Lilas and Romainville

Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Grande Parade Métèque returns to Seine-Saint-Denis with a festive, popular, and engaged procession linking Les Lilas and Romainville, centered on a simple message: celebrate a plural society.

Wam Park 77: swimming, giant slides and water games in Fontainebleau

For a family splash or an adrenaline-pumping session with friends, head to Wam Park 77, the leisure and water-activities hub based in Fontainebleau.

Project X, the aquapark with XXL slides in Cergy-Pontoise (95)

Craving thrills at a gorgeous aquatic spot? Then head to the Aquapark on the Île de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise, the Projet X Park. What’s on the menu? Giant slides, free-fall jumps, and a particularly playful inflatable obstacle course.

Hansel & Gretel drop in at the Paradox Museum Paris for a fairy-tale adventure

Le Paradox Museum Paris celebrates the anniversary of Hans & Gretel, the shop for all foodies, with an immersive experience inspired by Hansel & Gretel, blending an enchanted forest, a treasure hunt, golden tickets, sweet treats, interactive fairy tales, and immersive night-time experiences.