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Festival Silhouette 2026: Short films shown at the outdoor cinema in Butte du Chapeau Rouge

From August 28 to September 5, 2026, the Silhouette festival returns to Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge for its 25th edition. What’s on the menu? An outdoor shorts festival, plus free concerts and activities.

Night Sessions at Parc des Princes: a nocturnal behind-the-scenes tour of PSG and a festive guinguette with DJ sets

Want to peek behind the scenes at Paris Saint-Germain and the Parc des Princes in a one-of-a-kind ambiance this summer? Take advantage of the night sessions to access the stadium after dark and enjoy a host of festive activities. Here’s the schedule for summer 2026!

This Renaissance-era château and its mysteries are open to visitors near the Thoiry Zoo in the Yvelines.

Renowned for its vast wildlife park, the Thoiry estate also houses a Renaissance castle that is listed as a Historic Monument. Still inhabited by the same family for 13 generations, this little-known edifice is open on sunny days and reveals splendid salons and a wealth of archives.

Léna Situations' Hôtel Mahfouf makes a final return to the heart of the Bois de Vincennes

Comme l'an passé, Léna Situations est une fois de plus à l'honneur avec Hôtel Mahfouf, installé au cœur du Bois de Vincennes, du 2 au 23 août 2026. A chill, estival hotspot that blends August vlogs, shopping, veggie treats and downtime, with a dash of nostalgia.

Yeni Paris, the handsome Turkish restaurant serving generous Anatolian specialties in the Madeleine district

A stone’s throw from the Madeleine Church, Yeni is now a welcoming Turkish spot that has been courting fans of sun-kissed, flavorful cuisine since late 2025. A convivial dining room, perfect for an evening aperitif around mezze, where the hospitality is as warm as the dishes.

The Claire Motte Garden, a secret park (with a children's playground), in the 17th arrondissement

On the Porte d'Asnières side, the Claire Motte Garden largely goes unnoticed—and for a good reason: its whole purpose is to offer a tranquil green space where visitors can recharge, away from the bustle.

The Municipal Police, these heroes, arrive on Prime Video in August 2026.

The Municipal Cops, These Heroes, Chevaliers du Fiel's comedy, arrives on Prime Video on August 1, 2026.

Halloween 2026 at Disneyland Paris: dates, activities, shows, and the program

The Disney Halloween Festival returns to Disneyland Paris from September 26 to November 1, 2026. Seasonal decorations, Disney characters, activities and a Halloween atmosphere await visitors in the parks for several weeks.

Paris Sausage Walk 2026: the dachshund parade takes to the Champs-Élysées for the first time!

The little sausage dogs on legs are changing neighborhoods! For its 7th edition, the Paris Sausage Walk is leaving the banks of the Seine, where it has taken place since its inception, to take over the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, October 4, 2026. A first for this charitable stroll, which each year brings hundreds of dachshunds and their humans out into the streets of Paris.

Heritage Days 2026 at the Datcha — Ivan Turgenev Museum, the writer’s retreat in Yvelines (78)

The European Heritage Days 2026 are your VIP pass to the behind-the-scenes of history, coming up on September 19 and 20. In Yvelines (78), we head to the Datcha – the Ivan Tourguéniev Museum, a charming Swiss-Russian-style chalet that once belonged to the writer, tucked away in the Bougival woods.

Île-de-France: Antony's street art festival returning in fall 2026

Antony's street art festival is gearing up for a return in the Hauts-de-Seine! On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, 70 street artists will take over the Saint-Saturnin district in Antony to offer residents and visitors a weekend devoted to urban art through live performances.

April Café, the coffee shop and stroller-friendly cafe for a cozy cocooning break in the 10th arrondissement

Just a stone's throw from Gare de l’Est, April Café opens its doors daily, inviting you to warm up with a hot drink, drop in for a snack, or simply enjoy a quiet, sheltered moment.

RivaReno Gelato: the authentic Italian artisanal gelato maker and its coffee shop in the Latin Quarter

In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, RivaReno Gelato serves up artisanal ice creams churned each morning, blending indulgent Italian specialties, fruit sorbets, and a cozy coffee shop space. A must-visit ice cream shop in the neighborhood!

Journées du Patrimoine 2026 in Paris: at the heart of a Place Vendôme jeweller’s

On the occasion of the 43rd edition of Heritage Days in Paris, a jewelry house invites you to discover its historic boutique-workshop located on Place Vendôme. Guided tours will be offered there for this weekend of September 19–20, 2026.

Explorations: a matter of state? The Army Museum's historical exhibition has been permanently closed.

The Army Museum traces three centuries of history and discoveries, with the exhibition Explorations: a State Affair? Initially planned to run until August 16, 2026, the exhibition had to close permanently ahead of schedule.

How to visit the Bank of France in the Hôtel de Toulouse and its spectacular Golden Gallery?

In the heart of Paris’s 1st arrondissement, behind the imposing gates of the Bank of France, lies the Hôtel de Toulouse. Former residence of Louis XIV’s legitimized son, this 17th‑century masterpiece houses the sumptuous Golden Gallery, regarded as one of the city’s most beautiful interiors. An exceptional treasure that is only revealed for a few days each year.

L'Escale Royale, a night on one of our floating suites in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)

Would you like a suite overlooking the Marne? Whether you've got your sea legs or not, Les Escales Royales, this unusual accommodation on the water, offers you the chance to spend a night (or more, if you prefer) in one of its floating suites near La Ferté-sous-Jouarre.

The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: this summer, explore Viality Tour's historic guided tour.

Découvrez la version anglaise idiomatique et journalistique, tout en conservant les balises HTML et la structure. Discover the immersive, virtual-reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step into the heart of the Champ de Mars and relive the construction and unveiling of the Iron Lady in 1889. A new, more faithful version than ever just dropped on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we’ve got a promo code for you! And to beat the heat, all of their tours are conducted in the shade.

Heritage Days 2026: offbeat and free activities at the Désert de Retz (78)

For the 2026 Heritage Days, a one-of-a-kind experience awaits you at the Désert de Retz in Chambourcy, Yvelines, this Sunday, September 20, 2025. A picturesque, romantically framed journey into a site steeped in history and architectural wonders.

Pavillon Henri IV: the gourmet, panoramic restaurant in the heart of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Built in the 16th century atop the ruins of the Château-Neuf, the Pavillon Henri IV is a legendary hotel-restaurant tucked away in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. An exceptional address on the doorstep of Paris, it hides a royal history and generous, gastronomic cuisine, with an incredible view over the Seine Valley.