What to do essonne

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Did you know? France’s largest postal sorting center is located in Île-de-France, and it's open for tours!

Have you ever wondered how your mail is sorted, organized, and weighed? Now's your chance to find out. Head to the upcoming visit of the postal industrial platform in Paris-Sud-Wissous and get all the answers to your questions.
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Carnaval de Bineau 2025: costumed parade open to all, in Marcoussis (91)

On Sunday March 16, 2025, Marcoussis celebrates its carnival with an afternoon of entertainment and a costume parade.
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Carnaval 2025, costume parade and soapbox race, Videlles (91)

On Saturday, April 5, 2025, it's time to head to Videlles for the town's carnival, with plenty of entertainment planned throughout the day, including a soapbox race!
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Carnaval de Bineau: parade, torchlight procession and fireworks, at Ville-du-Bois (91)

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, the Ville-du-Bois celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring with its unmissable Carnaval de Bineau! Are you ready?
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Pop Central: the museum of cult cars from vintage films and video games just a stone's throw from Paris

Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore.
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The Retro-Gaming Museum, for fans of vintage video games and pinball machines

From the beginnings of video games to today's latest consoles, come and discover the history of retro-gaming and, above all, try your hand at different consoles and pinball machines!
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The Caillebotte house, home of the famous Impressionist painter in Yerres (91)

Located in the heart of the beautiful Caillebotte estate, notable for its immense park, the Maison Caillebotte stands out for its large white colonnades: reopened to the public in 2017, it's the perfect opportunity to discover the home of the famous Impressionist painter, Gustave Caillebotte.
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Vallée de la Bièvre: 4 easy, accessible walks to discover this corner of the Paris region

You may already be familiar with this pretty, green corner of the Yvelines département: near the towns of Igny and Jouy-en-Josas, it's the perfect place for a stroll or a hike, with the immense advantage of being served by public transport from Paris.
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Unusual: take part in a soapbox race at the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

At the Domaine de Chamarande, in the Essonne department of France, it's great to cycle, walk or even hire a boat to tour the beautiful marshes on site. On Saturday, October 5, you can also take part in a festive and unusual soapbox race.
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Tip: go boating in the bucolic marshes of the Domaine de Chamarande (91)

Come aboard! The Domaine de Chamarande invites you to take a seat aboard one of its boats for a bucolic stroll along the water in the largest public garden in the Essonne department.
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Foujita's Olympic Ball: Roaring Twenties atmosphere, swing ball and entertainment at the painter's home

On Saturday, July 13, 2024, the Foujita house-atelier is organizing its Grand Bal olympique, an event that takes us back to the Roaring Twenties and relives the emotions of the Olympic ball held in Paris a hundred years ago.
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The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne

We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum, the Maison des Illustres is waiting to welcome you.
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The Moulin de Dannemois, home of Claude François, can be visited in Essonne

Paris has no shortage of artists who have fled the capital for the countryside: painters, singers, actors and artists have found calm, serenity and fresh air in the Île-de-France region. Near Dannemois, you can discover the home of the singer Claude François.
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Songkhan 2024: the water festival at the Wat Pho pagoda in Breux-Jouy (91)

On Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, 2024, the Wat Pho pagoda celebrates water at Songkhan 2024, a major gathering to discover!
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Fête de la Marionnette 2024 in Essonne: shows for the whole family

For the very first time, the Opéra de Massy, in the Essonne department, is organizing a major Puppet Festival, from March 15 to 17, 2024.
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Les Echappées Vertes, a free event to discover local heritage near Orsay (91)

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, the Echappées Vertes will be held for the second time in Orsay, Essonne, with a great sports, leisure and cultural program, all free of charge!