Unusual criterion

La Plaine Terre, Saint-Denis’s sprawling urban farm (93) with activities and workshops

In Saint-Denis (93), La Plaine Terre grows organic seeds, community‑oriented vegetables and agroecology, while offering tours, workshops and training all year round.

Le 6B, the creative hub awakening Saint-Denis (93) with exhibitions, concerts and open-air events

In Saint-Denis (93), Le 6B is transforming a former office building into a hub for creation and dissemination. Exhibitions, concerts, workshops, residencies, open-air events and happenings pace this cultural wasteland on the doorstep of Paris.

Champs Ouverts, the surprising garden-cinema of L'Autre Champ to discover in Villetaneuse (93)

In Villetaneuse, Seine-Saint-Denis (93), L'Autre Champ runs Champs Ouverts, a unique space that blends agroecology, communal gardening, a seed library, outdoor screenings, workshops, and shared meals.

La Ferme des Possibles, the urban, community-run organic farm in Stains (93)

In Stains, in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), La Ferme des Possibles runs an organic, community-supported urban farm. Year-round, visitors can explore tours, agroecology workshops, market gardening, herbalism, cooking and wellbeing there.

Agrocité, the community hub that brings Gennevilliers (92) to life with its workshops for all

In Gennevilliers (92), Agrocité blends a community garden, hands-on workshops, shared meals and training. A citizen-driven third place at the heart of the Agnettes neighborhood.

This Pompadour-era château in the Yvelines hides a superb estate and a Japanese garden.

Few people know the Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in Yvelines, which hosts a 23-hectare estate featuring a Japanese garden, contemporary sculptures, and a classified park. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, we headed out to discover this hidden historical treasure that’s well worth a stroll.

The Villarceaux Castle Historiques 2026: a free, medieval and costumed celebration captured in photos

The Château de Villarceaux, in the Val-d’Oise department, invites us to step back into the Middle Ages and the Second Empire this weekend, Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, 2026. Ready to travel through time? A parade, a picnic, reenactments, performances and an artisans’ market are on the program. And it’s free to access, so why not take advantage? We went to discover it and we’ll tell you everything.

The Urban Farmer, a blooming farm tucked away in the heart of the 20th arrondissement.

In the 20th arrondissement of Paris, Le Paysan Urbain grows microgreens, edible flowers, and herbal teas, and runs workshops at Ferme de Charonne. The program includes tours, pick-your-own opportunities, and educational activities.

Comm'un Jardin, the edible nursery tucked away in Paris's 18th arrondissement

In the 18th arrondissement of Paris, Comm'un Jardin grows the spirit of Vergers Urbains with gardening, biodiversity, fruit trees, free workshops, and volunteer drop-ins that foster local connections.

Eva Kotchever, the rooftop vegetable garden perched atop a Parisian school that grows its own produce.

In Paris’s 18th arrondissement, the rooftop garden at Eva Kotchever School invites visitors to discover an urban micro-farm led by Veni Verdi, offering volunteering, workshops, tours and rooftop gardening.

Le Jardin Bergeyre, the secret community garden perched in Paris’s 19th arrondissement.

On the Butte Bergeyre in Paris's 19th arrondissement, the Jardin partagé de la Butte Bergeyre cultivates biodiversity, social ties, aromatic herbs, and themed tours, all with a charming view of Montmartre.

Nuit Blanche 2026: A Parisian pool populated by mermaids, the show by Annette Messager

Annette Messager reimagines the Piscine Château-Landon with Sirénocturne, a free installation that blends maritime fantasy, performances and contemporary art, to be explored with friends or family for Nuit Blanche 2026 this Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Towpath - Lil'Ô, a nature-filled patch to discover on Île-Saint-Denis (93)

Just a stone’s throw from Saint-Denis (93), on Île-Saint-Denis, the Halage association has transformed a former industrial wasteland into an ecological and social hub: Lil’Ô. The program includes: tours, biodiversity, composting, local flowers, and citizen projects.

La Ferme du Rail, the urban farm tucked away along the Petite Ceinture

In Paris’s 19th arrondissement, La Ferme du Rail brings together urban farming, social integration, and a solidarity restaurant on the edge of the Petite Ceinture. A lively spot to discover on rue de l’Ourcq!

Nature Urbaine - NU Paris, the giant urban farm you can tour atop the Parc des Expositions

On the rooftops of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Nature Urbaine — NU Paris unveils Europe’s largest rooftop urban farm. Tours, harvests and workshops are offered there year-round.

Celtic–Berber Festival 2026 in Paris, where Brittany and Kabylia come together to celebrate.

The Celto-Berber Festival is back in Paris on June 13, 2026, in the 14th arrondissement, for an evening that brings together Breton culture, Kabyle culture, crafts, fashion, and live music.

Plantation Paris: a unique rooftop in one of Europe's largest urban farms in the 18th arrondissement

The 18th arrondissement of Paris is home to a rooftop that goes all out. And no wonder—this one-of-a-kind venue sits inside one of Europe’s largest urban farms. Here’s what you need to know about the Plantation Paris concept.

Sawasdee Thailand Festival free: Thailand invites itself to the Breux-Jouy Pagoda (91)

On 27 and 28 June 2026, the Sawasdee Thailand Festival settles at the Wat Pho Paris pagoda in Breux-Jouy for a free weekend of street food, performances, crafts, Muay Thai and cultural discoveries.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bras Marie swimming area in the 4th arrondissement

Swimming for all in the Seine is now a reality! Among the spots that let you swim in central Paris, the Bras Marie swimming site stands out, now located at the foot of the Pont Louis-Philippe. Free to access, the site lets you swim in the Parisian river while admiring the historic heart of the capital.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bercy site, in the 12th arrondissement.

This summer, once again, the public will be able to swim in the Seine in Paris! Among the bathing sites, the Bercy site in the 12th arrondissement of the capital will open on July 4, 2026.