What to do august 15, 2025 guide

Tip August 15 holiday: 15 free outings to make the most of the Ascension long weekend

For this August 15, 2025, we've got 15 great ways to go out and have fun without spending a dime over the Assumption long weekend in the capital. All you have to do is choose from a whole host of free events! So you can enjoy yourself without breaking the bank!

Where to swim this August 15, 2025: Swimming pools open in Paris and their opening hours this Assumption Friday holiday

How about a trip to the pool this Assumption Friday? If the weather's fine, it's a good time to start taking advantage of the open-air pools. If not, we'll opt for the indoor ones, to splash around and relax with the family this August 15, 2025. So where can you go swimming in the Paris region this holiday? We take stock!

August 15, 2025 holiday: Assumption Day flea markets and garage sales in Paris and the Île-de-France region

On Assumption Day, Friday August 15, 2025, Paris slows down, but the urge to bargain-hunt remains alive and well. With the public holiday upon us, the atmosphere is gentler, the streets a little emptier... and some corners of the capital and the Île-de-France region host a few flea markets and garage sales to explore.

August 15, 2025 holiday: shows and plays to see on Assumption weekend in Paris

Not sure what to do over the August 15 long weekend? Fortunately, there are plenty of shows and plays on all year round! Find out what's on stage in Paris this holiday!

What to do with teenagers on August 15, 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Ideas for outings

Friday August 15, 2025 is a holiday! So we're taking advantage of this bonus weekend day to fill up on family outings, and even more so with teenagers. Discover the great ideas that await you!

Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral celebrates the Feast of the Assumption: the program

On August 14 and 15, 2025, the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris welcomes the faithful for the first Assumption of the Virgin Mary since its reopening. Discover the program.

Les Nocturnes de Feu 2025 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15

To celebrate August 15, 2025 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, topped off by a spectacular fireworks display.

La Sérénade Royale 2025 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturdays from June 7 to September 13, 2025, as well as July 14 and August 15, 2025.