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Saint-Jean Festival 2026 in Essarts-le-Roi (78): bonfire canceled, but the evening celebration goes ahead.

To mark the start of summer, the town of Essarts-le-Roi in the Yvelines department hosts its Saint-Jean Festival each year. Because of the heatwave, the bonfire is canceled, but the celebration goes ahead.

The International University City of Paris: an offbeat world tour of architecture in Paris

For more than 100 years, the Cité Internationale Universitaire has welcomed students from every corner of the globe, with a focus on living together and multiculturalism. We take you on a tour of this truly unique place in the world, also open to the general public.

Fête des Loges 2026: dates, schedule and attractions (Yvelines)

La Fête des Loges 2026 makes a triumphant return to the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye (Yvelines) for its 373rd edition, running from June 26 to August 16, 2026. With more than 200 attractions, a Gourmet Food Alley, and free admission, it’s all set to welcome visitors.

Paris est Ludique 2026: the gaming festival is back in Paris this weekend.

Paris est Ludique 2026 brings together publishers, authors, and volunteers on the Reuilly lawn in the 12th arrondissement for a big weekend of outdoor board games, from June 26 to 28, 2026, with free admission for children under 8.

Open-air cinema in Noisy-le-Sec (93): free screenings under the stars all summer.

This summer, from July 4 to August 28, 2026, head to Noisy-le-Sec to enjoy outdoor cinema screenings. Animated films and family feature films, the screenings are free and open to everyone.

Parc Astérix Summer 2026: new drone-and-fire show, Egypt-themed zone and water attractions

Parc Astérix reveals for summer 2026 an unprecedented nighttime show blending drones, water jets, projections and fireworks, to be unveiled from July 11, a completely redesigned Egypt zone, and water-based attractions designed to withstand the heat, running until August 30, 2026.

Music Day 2026: a participatory choir singing your favorite songs at the Hôtel de la Marine

This Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Hôtel de la Marine goes into festive mode with a special program: you’re invited to join a grand participatory choir to perform your favorite hits!

Music Day: an all-American music night in the 20th arrondissement.

Sunday, June 21, 2026, the “Faites de la musique” collective sets up on Rue Julien-Lacroix in the 20th arrondissement of Paris for a set blending American house, Brazilian rhythms, and club culture.

Jour de Fête 2026 and Music Day in Créteil, featuring circus, concerts and fireworks - 94

Music Day and circus arts come together in Créteil on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for Day of Celebration, featuring aerial acts, concerts, equestrian performances and a fireworks display on the town hall plaza.

Palaiseau Beach 2026: carnival, outdoor cinema and free activities for the holidays

From June 27 to July 13, 2026, head to Palaiseau for the opening of its pop-up seaside resort. On the menu: swimming, a carnival, and free activities!

Heatwave: Free cinema screenings in this arrondissement — who is affected?

Some patrons are invited to attend screenings for free during heat waves, in Paris’s independent cinemas in the 10th arrondissement, to make the heat a bit more bearable.

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!

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.

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.