Unusual

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.

The Amateur Film Factory: make your short film for free in Saint-Ouen

An ephemeral, completely free film studio has set up in a former historic ice rink in Saint-Ouen for a month, from June 6 to July 6, 2026, inviting the public to step behind the camera. With no prior experience required, first-time directors are invited to conceive their own collaborative work in record time.

Jardin Bonheur 2026: the garden and nature festival in Levallois – our photos

Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026.

Quirky: build a giant, collaborative hut for the Maif Social Club’s 10th anniversary.

Want to build a hut? Le Maif Social Club invites you from September 4 to 6, 2026 to take part in a collective and artistic experience to celebrate its 10th anniversary. For three days, a vast ephemeral house will take shape with your help in the heart of the Marais.

Bronzette: A festive cruise to soak up the sun and dance on the Seine on Saturday afternoon

From Saturday, May 30, 2026, the summer event Bronzette sets up aboard the River’s King for festively sunny afternoons along the water. This relaxed cruise pairs two hours of sailing on the Seine with outdoor electro-dance DJ sets against the backdrop of Paris’s most iconic monuments.

Unique Paris Tour by Open-Top Bus with Big Bus – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE

Panoramic views of Paris, flexibility, multilingual audio guides—discover an unusual tour of Paris on a double-decker bus with Big Bus, with a 15% discount on certain dates.

The Stalls Tour: medieval tastings and gourmet workshops at the Conciergerie

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Conciergerie revives the culinary splendor of the 14th century with an immersive discovery tour through the heart of Île de la Cité. From theatrical workshops and spice secrets to tastings of recipes inspired by the famed chef Taillevent, this quirky rendezvous playfully reshapes our preconceptions about medieval dining.

Here is the last windmill in Seine-Saint-Denis... and it's open to visitors!

In Montfermeil, northwest of the capital, the city holds an incredible treasure: the Semplin Mill. Built under Louis XIV, it remains standing today—resisting storms and revolutions, with its stones still original. Reopening is scheduled for early April 2026!

Sleep with the Wolves: We spent a night in a cozy bivouac in the Rambouillet Forest

Want to sleep as close as possible to wolves and deer? L’Espace Rambouillet is offering a bivouac night in the heart of the forest, a rare, magical immersion in wildlife that we put to the test.

The Grand Walk: a hike along the Marne’s banks and dinner in the park of a château

We head out to discover the banks of the Marne, all the way to Champs-sur-Marne, for a large, cultural and family-friendly 10-kilometre hike on May 30, 2026, ending with a dinner in the beautiful park of the château!

Yvelines: have you heard of this temple of love, a romantic kiosk-bridge set in a lush green haven?

In the Yvelines, at the heart of the Bonnelles pond nature reserve, a charming bridge-kiosk nicknamed the “Temple of Love” still bears witness to an 18th-century parc à fabriques—an elaborate garden of follies. Open to the public for discovery in 2026.

Sunset Tea Rave: a free tea tasting at the Buttes-Chaumont as the sun sets

Buttes-Chaumont Park transforms into a giant tea salon on May 21, 2026. This collective tasting invites Parisians to savor a good cup of tea as they watch one of the capital’s most beautiful sunsets.

Quirky: a creative doormat customization workshop for a one-of-a-kind rug in Châtelet

Just a stone’s throw from Châtelet, the Paillasson Workshop invites you to grab the brushes and reinvent your hallway decor. Create your own one-of-a-kind piece, far from the dreary default “Bienvenue,” in a two-hour, creative, sociable group workshop.

A DJ set inside a Paris bakery, with complimentary pastries for Fête de la Musique.

Forget the muffled hush of the ovens and let yourself be carried by the rhythms of Dorian Gamon, behind DJ Baguette, who sets up his turntables amid complimentary croissants, on May 6 and June 21, 2026, for the Fête de la Musique, in Parisian bakeries.

Insolite : retrace the route of the former Balabus line, between La Défense and Gare de Lyon

This spring, the Sauvabus association invites you to travel back in time. On Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, 2026, come relive the route of the former Balabus historic line, linking Gare de Lyon to La Défense. A chance to traverse several of the capital’s iconic tourist sites aboard a SC10 UMA with a platform.

Visit a fire station for free: 2026 open house dates

Paris and Île-de-France fire stations open their doors for free to aspiring firefighters on sunny days. Plan a visit on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year (depending on the station) for an immersive glimpse into the life of firefighters.

Monuments in great shape: an introduction to period dance at this Yvelines château

On May 30–31, 2026, the event "Monuments en (pleine) forme" returns to turn our heritage into an unconventional training ground. The Château de Maisons-Laffitte invites young and old to swap their routines for an introduction to historical dance.

Duels at the Conciergerie: the sporting event returns; discover fencing inside a Parisian monument

La Conciergerie transforms into a duel arena for the weekend of Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May 2026: come watch fencing bouts and give the sport a go in a majestic setting.

Montmartre Museum's vegetable garden workshops: learn how to grow your own garden in the city

The Renoir gardens at the Musée Montmartre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur in the 18th arrondissement, are one of summer's must-see spots. Now you can learn how to grow your own vegetable garden in these exceptional gardens.

You, Roof, My Roof: the free rooftop festival perched on the rooftops of Seine-Saint-Denis and Paris

What if we climbed onto the roofs? From June 12 to 14, 2026, Seine-Saint-Denis unveils its peaks at the free festival "Toi, toit, mon toit!", featuring guided tours, workshops, aperitifs, and brand-new panoramas of the region!