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Science Festival 2026: A host of free activities centered on food in Ivry (94)

The Science Festival is back in Paris and the Île-de-France region, from October 2 to 12, 2026. Check out the program, activities, and free workshops that will introduce you to science, in Ivry-sur-Seine.

A guinguette and a food truck await you in this lush park in Yvelines all summer long.

The Guinguette du Dispensaire and the Café des Écuries’ food truck are waiting for you at Parc du Dispensaire in Sartrouville (78) from June 3 to October 31, 2026: appetizer boards, Raimo ice cream, waffles and outdoor drinks are calling your name. We went to check it out and here’s everything you need to know.

Volleyball in Paris: France faces Brazil at Arena La Chapelle

The French men’s volleyball team returns to Paris to face Brazil at Arena La Chapelle on September 4, 2026. This international clash will serve as a dress rehearsal ahead of the start of EuroVolley.

This long-distance hiking trail, starting from Porte de Vincennes, will take you to Belgium… on foot.

Connecting Paris to Belgium… on foot? It’s now possible, by tackling a long-distance hiking trail. Starting from the Porte de Vincennes, head toward the Belgian Ardennes, right from the French capital.

Family-friendly outings exploring space, the sky, and astronauts to discover together.

Whether you’re aiming to conquer space or simply enjoy playing at being an aspiring astronaut, Paris and the Île-de-France region offer a wealth of outings to learn everything about space, the planets, and astronomy.

Science Festival 2026 in Courbevoie: the Atmosphères Festival blends cinema, the arts and sciences

From October 7 to 11, 2026, the Fête de la Science comes to Courbevoie with the Atmosphères Festival. Free and open to all, this gathering dedicated to cinema, the arts, and the sciences invites attendees to explore environmental and social challenges through a variety of formats.

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

Leeks, cabbages, beets and winter greens — the fields aren’t entirely resting in the cold! Here are the fruits, vegetables and herbs you can still hope to harvest from Île-de-France’s pick-your-own farms in winter.

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

Apples, pears, pumpkins, carrots and late tomatoes... The fields of Île-de-France change their face in autumn. Here are the fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest in Île-de-France’s pick-your-own season, as the year unfolds.

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

Bright red strawberries, asparagus, peas and the first herbs of the season — spring is bringing color back to the fields! Here’s what you can harvest yourself at the Île-de-France pick-your-own farms, week by week.

Eskal, Alexandre Chambat’s globe-trotting gastronomic restaurant that has foodies buzzing

Not far from Saint-Lazare station, Eskal pulls off the feat of offering authorial haute cuisine that is at once creative, readable, and deeply sincere. Led by chef Alexandre Chambat, this inaugural address is already establishing itself as one of the year's most notable openings in Paris.

Les Bavards, Ménilmontant’s convivial gathering place

In Ménilmontant, Les Bavards leans into conviviality. A neighborhood brasserie where locals linger gladly on the large terrace for the aperitif, more than for its bistrot fare, which remains very traditional.

The Café Run, the iconic race for waiters and waitresses, will ultimately not take place this September in Paris.

It's probably the capital's most astonishing race: Paris's café waiters and waitresses sprinting with one mission—to keep their tray from tipping, all to your applause. Initially slated for September 2026, the event has been postponed to a later date, currently unknown.

Science Festival 2026: The lineup of activities at Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris

The 2026 Science Festival lands at Saint-Louis Hospital in the 10th arrondissement: to mark the occasion, a host of activities are planned to unveil the behind-the-scenes life of this iconic Parisian hospital to the public.

Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)

Science Festival 2026: the city of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is taking part with activities and workshops at the ATLAS science culture center. Discover the program!

Science Festival 2026: a science village in Savigny-le-Temple (77)

From October 2 to 12, 2026, Fête de la Science is back across France, including in Seine-et-Marne. In Savigny-le-Temple, this free event invites the public to explore science through activities, workshops, and encounters with local players in the science culture scene.

Science Festival 2026: the lineup of activities at École Polytechnique (91)

Science Festival is back for its 2026 edition, running from October 2 to 12. To mark the occasion, École Polytechnique opens its doors to the public for a day packed with activities and discoveries.

Science Festival 2026: the program of events and activities in Moissy-Cramayel (77)

The Science Festival is back in Paris and across Île-de-France from October 2 to 12, 2026. In Moissy-Cramayel (77), a slate of activities is planned to introduce science in a playful way to people of all ages.

Science Festival 2026 in Champs-sur-Marne (77): Cité Descartes throws open its doors.

From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Science Festival returns to Champs-sur-Marne with free activities open to everyone. Located in the heart of the Cité Descartes, this event invites you to explore the laboratories, meet researchers, and uncover the innovations being developed at one of the region’s leading university and scientific hubs in eastern Île-de-France.

Vallée de Chevreuse: an offbeat festival invites you to ride from Paris to Nogent-le-Roi by bike.

From Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4, 2026, a race rolls into the Chevreuse Valley: the plan? to party, meet fellow athletes, and have a blast while pedaling along the Chevreuse Valley, starting from Paris.

Heading to the Mine: this escape game from The Exit Saint-Germain puts you on the trail of a forgotten treasure.

Digging for a gold vein without leaving the Yvelines? That’s how La Mine kicks off, an escape game from The Exit in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, where your team heads off to explore an old mining operation.