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A free fireworks display in Saint-Ouen (93) this August to celebrate the end of summer.

It's the end of the holidays, yes, but certainly not the end of the festivities. After a summer packed with activities and events, we take stock of this summer season in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, where the town is hosting a grand fireworks display before the new school year begins.

Open-air cinema at the Swedish Institute: Swedish cinema takes the spotlight this summer

Every summer, the Swedish Institute in Paris hosts outdoor cinema screenings in its Marais garden. Free or bookable depending on the edition, these screenings showcase Swedish classics and contemporary titles in an intimate setting in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement.

Open-air cinema 2026: screenings under the stars at Georges-Valbon Park in La Courneuve

Georges-Valbon Departmental Park in La Courneuve hosts several open-air cinema sessions as part of Bel Été 2026. Free and open to all, these screenings take place on Friday evenings from July 17 to July 31, on a giant screen installed in the heart of the park.

The Lire dans l’herbe 2026 festival in Saint-Ouen: a free, open-to-all gathering around books.

On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the Wangari Serre greenhouse in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine hosts a new edition of Lire dans l'herbe, a free festival dedicated to books and environmental issues. The program features author talks, workshops, readings, activities for children, and conferences on nature and ecology.

Hot tip: free aquagym classes every day at a pool in the 17th arrondissement.

From July 4 to August 16, 2026, the Just Fontaine stadium’s summer swimming program in Paris’ 17th arrondissement offers free aquagym classes. Part of the City of Paris’ summer initiative, these sessions are open to the public, space permitting.

Odoya 2026, the music festival that will transport you to Brazil—from Saint-Ouen (93)

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Saint-Ouen’s Serre Wangari will host the 4th edition of Odoya. Free and open to everyone, the festival offers a day devoted to Brazilian culture, featuring music, dance, percussion, cuisine, and handicrafts.

Swimming in the Marne at Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne, for Summer 2026

Swimming in the Marne makes a grand comeback in Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne: the site laid out at the foot of the Charentonneau footbridge has reopened its pools until the end of August 2026. We tested it and here’s everything you need to know.

Paris Tropical Carnival 2026: Photos

The 2026 Tropical Carnival of Paris lit up the Champs-Élysées this Sunday, July 5, under a sun worthy of the tropics. Bright costumes, pounding percussion, and nearly 3,000 revelers: we were there, and here’s our take on this edition, themed “Paris V'Îles Lumières.”

Cycling in the Fontainebleau Area, gentle routes to go green

The easy, scenic network around Fontainebleau connects Fontainebleau, Bois-le-Roi, Barbizon and Samois-sur-Seine with marked forest trails you can explore on foot or by bike all year round. We hopped on our bikes to test them, and here’s what we found.

Carlito's, the wood-fired tapas bar that brings the Marais to life

Carlito's, Terra Group's new tapas bar, has opened its doors in the Marais, in the heart of Paris's 3rd arrondissement. Wood-fired cooking, inventive cocktails and sharing plates: we checked out this convivial spot, a must-visit ASAP for a good time.

Verrières' Larger-Than-Life Summer 2026: The Summer Lineup in Verrières-le-Buisson (91)

From July 1 to 17, 2026, the town of Verrières-le-Buisson is launching a new edition of "Verrières été grandeur nature." Taking place at Parc Régnier, this event offers free sports, cultural, and leisure activities open to everyone.

Tutankhamun: his tomb and treasures at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles: our photos

The Tutankhamun exhibition: his tomb and his treasures is back at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from July 3 to September 6, 2026. Tomb reconstructions, funerary treasures, audio guide, immersive room and VR experience: discover what awaits you on site, in pictures.

Rendezvous at Mozart Square in Joinville-le-Pont: four evenings of entertainment in July 2026

The Rendezvous at Mozart Square return to Joinville-le-Pont in July 2026. Organized by the city, this free event transforms Mozart Square, in the Polangis district, into a lively hub with concerts, activities for kids, and food stalls.

The swimming pool at Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement reopens for the summer of 2026.

From July 4 to August 16, 2026, the Just Fontaine Stadium in the 17th arrondissement of Paris will host a free summer swimming area. Implemented by the City of Paris, this temporary outdoor pool lets people swim all summer and take part in various sports and leisure activities.

Tron: Ares on Disney+ : the sci-fi film arrives on streaming

Tron: Ares, the third installment in Disney's sci‑fi saga, lands on Disney+ on July 9, 2026. Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters and Jeff Bridges round out the cast.

The Taste of Raspberry at Théâtre des Béliers, Paris

The Taste of Raspberry, a play by Raphaële Volkoff directed by Martin Darondeau, arrives at Théâtre des Béliers Parisiens from August 29 to November 1, 2026.

Grave of the Fireflies in cinemas: Studio Ghibli's masterpiece back in theaters

Grave of the Fireflies returns to cinemas on July 1, 2026. Isao Takahata's cult film for Studio Ghibli is back on the big screen thirty years after its French release.

Open-air cinema screenings in Cergy (95): free screenings this summer.

Chaque été, the City of Cergy offers several outdoor cinema screenings spread across different neighborhoods of the municipality. Organized by the neighborhood houses as part of the summer program, these free screenings allow residents to enjoy a film as night falls, in a friendly atmosphere that is open to all.

Swimming in the Marne: La Rive de Neuilly opens with a free inauguration

Swimming in the Marne makes a comeback in Neuilly-sur-Marne (Seine-Saint-Denis) with La Rive de Neuilly, a monitored natural area that the town will open to the public free of charge on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and will stay open through August 30, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

Cancellation of the 2026 St. John’s Day festival in Marnes-la-Coquette: no bonfire or evening festivities planned.

This Saturday, June 27, 2026, the town of Marnes-la-Coquette was set to celebrate the Feast of Saint John, a charming tradition marking the start of summer. Unfortunately, due to the unusually severe heatwave gripping the month of June, all celebrations have been canceled.