What to do this saturday in île de france

Maillot à table, the global gastronomy festival, awaits you this Saturday on the square in the 17th arrondissement of Paris!

Head for the Place de la Porte Maillot this Saturday, May 17, 2025 to discover the first edition of "Maillot à table", a free food and festive festival organized by the 17th arrondissement town hall to celebrate gastronomy from around the world.

Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the free program

The Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 takes place from June 6 to 8 at the Château de Fontainebleau, with Austria as guest country and the theme "The real, the fake". Over 250 free events are scheduled, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, in an exceptional historic setting.

10 must-see parks and gardens in Paris and the Île-de-France region in May 2025

In May, the parks and gardens of Paris and the Ile-de-France region are decked out in their most beautiful colors. The abundant blooms of this period offer the opportunity for beautiful discoveries, ideal for springtime strolls. So, to help you find your way around, here are 10 parks and gardens to discover at this time of year.

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise 2025 in the Val d'Oise, the program

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise awaits you on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Val d'Oise (95). This free event invites you to take a leap into the past and explore the cultural exchanges between East and West through a variety of events and shows.

Easter egg hunt and workshop at the Musée de la Vie d'autrefois 2025 in Seine et marne - 77

The Musée de la Vie d'Autrefois in Les Ormes-sur-Voulzie, Seine-et-Marne, invites children to a giant egg hunt, with a creative workshop to boot. The event takes place on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Bonus: free tropeziennes distributed in a Parisian pastry-coffee-shop

How about a free Tropezienne? This Saturday, September 28, 2024, Stéphane Bersia's coffee shop patisserie in Paris is giving away a free tropezienne, so now might be a good time to check out this gourmet spot.

Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines

Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions.