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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.

MegaWATT 2026: the free performances festival in Paris and Seine-et-Marne

Le festival MégaWATT takes over public spaces in Paris's 13th arrondissement and in Seine-et-Marne with free circus, dance, and theatre performances. An outdoor program to experience this spring-summer through June 27, 2026.

175 Degrees, the new-generation rotisserie where vegetables shine as much as the meats

Newly arrived on Rue de Charonne, 175°C reimagines the neighborhood rotisserie, led by a young chef who hails from a family of butchers. A family tale and a spot that celebrates both perfectly roasted meats and elevated vegetables.

L'Orangerie, Fontainebleau's new guinguette for partying all summer long

The guinguette on the forecourt of Fontainebleau theatre is renewing itself in 2026. Rebranded as L'Orangerie, it opens its arms to visitors through September in Seine-et-Marne with a festive program all summer long. More details to come.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux (78): what's on.

Music Day 2026 in Montigny-le-Bretonneux, in Yvelines, takes over the forecourt of the Town Hall on Saturday, June 20, with two stages and nonstop free concerts throughout the evening.

We checked out an all-you-can-eat Italian brunch in Boulogne!

Pizzas made in-house, pasta, burrata and tiramisu—unlimited for 30 euros: every Sunday, the Italian trattoria Dopo in Boulogne-Billancourt serves up a generous, no-frills brunch for a relaxed moment for two, with family, or with friends.

Additional parks and gardens to stay open until midnight for Summer 2026 in Paris

Need to cool off to cope with the heat in the capital? In addition to the 140 parks already open 24/7, the City of Paris is opening 14 more until midnight, from July 4 to September 6, 2026. True islands of refreshment for Paris’s nocturnal residents.

The Café Race 2026, Paris’s iconic event for waiters and waitresses

The capital’s most jaw‑dropping race is back on September 20, 2026. It’s the event for Paris’s café waiters and waitresses, who will dash off with a single goal: to run without spilling their trays, to the sound of your applause!

Milady in Versailles: The Three Musketeers Reimagined on Stage for Molière Month

Milady, a play by Margaux Wicart freely inspired by The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas, is staged in the Cour de la Grande Écurie in Versailles on June 13 and 14, 2026, in a production by Justine Vultaggio with La Compagnie Les Modits for the Mois Molière. The show places Milady de Winter at the heart of a plot woven from humor, cynicism, vengeance and state affairs.

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.

Where to swim in the Seine in Paris in 2026? The Bras de Grenelle, in the 15th arrondissement

Summer 2026 marks the much-anticipated return of swimming in the Seine, with Paris once again shifting into sun-soaked, swim-ready mode from July 4, 2026 through the end of summer. Notably, the Bras de Grenelle swimming area stands out as the refreshing hotspot in the 15th arrondissement.

Which fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest at Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms this summer?

Summer shines a spotlight on colorful fruits and vegetables brimming with vitamins. And what could be better than picking them yourself, right from the field, at one of Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms?

First Man: Ryan Gosling on Prime Video and at Ciné Tarmac

First Man, Damien Chazelle’s biopic starring Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, lands on Prime Video on June 16, 2026, ahead of its screening at Ciné Tarmac on July 4, 2026 in Le Bourget.

World Music Day 2026 in Rambouillet (78): world music in the spotlight

The Fête de la Musique arrives in Rambouillet (78) and takes over the town center on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Rock, jazz, gospel, electronic music and family-friendly performances: a free, eclectic evening not to be missed.

Disco nights at Chalet du Lac, where you can dance!

Craving an unforgettable Saturday night in Paris? Chalet du Lac, the iconic venue tucked in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, serves up a festive Saturday night that kicks off with a relaxed dinner and carries on until dawn, with the sunrise. This Easter Sunday, Chalet du Lac is staging an Easter egg hunt and a brunch—reserve your table now!

This historic château in Essonne, now the town hall, hides a remarkable botanical park that’s free to visit.

In Lardy, the castle park—now the town hall—runs along the Juine for six hectares and features remarkable century-old trees in Essonne, freely accessible year-round. We treated ourselves to a quick outing to reveal this surprising green space and its castle.

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.