Workshops

Île-de-France celebrates theater 2026: the free festival marks its tenth anniversary.

From July 3 to August 5, 2026, Île-de-France celebrates theater, marking its 10th edition on the leisure islands of Créteil, Port aux Cerises, and Cergy-Pontoise with free performances of circus, dance, theatre, and puppetry.

Fun, freebies and energy savings: Octopus opens its pop-up store in Paris!

You’re looking for a quirky, free, family‑friendly outing in Paris in early June? From June 4 to 7, head to the Marais! To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Octopus Energy is making waves by opening its very first pop-up store at 80 Rue de Turenne. Forget everything you think you know about energy: here you learn while you have fun! Free entry and open to all (the workshops are free but require reservations).

Waste Information Space in celebration: free workshops and practical tips in Paris

Syctom is unusually opening the doors of the Waste Information Space on Saturday, May 30, for an afternoon dedicated to reducing waste, centered on discovery and sharing. Admission is free and open to all.

In Paris, this discreet hub is redefining how actors and image-makers work.

This summer in Paris, a hub dedicated to independent cinema is expanding its lineup of workshops, training sessions, and creative spaces.

The Wool Festival 2026: A Celebration of Textile Arts with Workshops and Performances in Malakoff

Come explore the craftsmanship of French embroiderers, wool workers, and dyers at the Festival of Wool, a celebration of textile arts. Join us for beginner workshops on February 14 and 15, 2026, in Malakoff.

Paris: Cyanotype workshop with Mathilde Pinon at Café QJ

The QJ Café, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is hosting a cyanotype workshop led by artist Mathilde Pinon. Open to everyone and free of any material requirements, it’s a perfect chance to explore a different side of creativity. Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 7, 2026, and join us for an inspiring, off-the-beaten-path morning!

The charming 2025 Christmas Market in a suite at the Hôtel de Crillon, last day - our photos

The Hôtel de Crillon invites you to the second edition of its Christmas Market on the weekend of November 29-30, 2025. During these two magical days, the palace will host a beautiful selection of trendy designer brands for women and children to inspire your Christmas shopping, complemented by workshops and tastings, all in a dream setting!

Christmas 2025: a DIY decoration workshop at the André Malraux Library

Take part in a free Christmas workshop in Paris on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the André Malraux Library: creative crafts, DIY decorations, and handmade gifts to make with family or friends, starting at 3 p.m.

Christmas 2025: Christmas tree decorating workshop at the Georges Brassens Library in the 14th arrondissement

The Georges Brassens library, located in Paris's 14th arrondissement, is offering a free Christmas decoration workshop for children and families on December 10, 2025. This is an opportunity to make a personalized tree decoration and contribute to the collective decoration of the library, in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Salon Idées Japon 2025: the Japanese Christmas market opens at the Bastille Design Center this weekend.

From November 21 to 23, 2025, the Salon Idées Japon will be setting up shop at the Bastille Design Center in the 11th arrondissement. Sixty Franco-Japanese designers, 19 workshops, and 12 conferences will take over the 670 m² of this historic venue, with free admission. So make the most of it!

Fête de la Science 2025 at Hôpital Saint-Louis

Fête de la Science 2025 takes place at Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, with free workshops, lectures and tours for the whole family, from October 3 to 13, 2025. Discover the program!

Heritage Days 2025: the program at the superb Château de Neuville (78)

For the Journées du Patrimoine 2025, the Château de Neuville, located in Gambais in the 78 department, is opening its doors for exceptional guided tours on Sunday September 21. If you're looking for a cultural getaway, this is just the ticket!

Brazil-France 2025 season: Joga Bonito Assia! at the Assia Djebar Library

The Assia Djebar library celebrates popular Brazil, on the occasion of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, with its Joga Bonito Assia! festival, from May 14 to 24, 2025. A committed program combining workshops, meetings, exhibitions, cinema and samba, to bring together Brazilian stories and the realities of Parisian neighborhoods.

Celebrating creation at JAD: free events around the Chroniques exhibition

As part of Science Se Livre, JAD invites you to spend an afternoon discovering different approaches to science, through arts, crafts and design. This 29th edition of this event organized by the Hauts-de-Seine department is a tribute to women involved in research, technology and innovation, and to careers in science.

2024 Christmas craft market and creative workshops by Wecandoo

Join us on December 7 and 8, 2024 to stroll through the Wecandoo Christmas market and take part in the weekend's many creative workshops, to find original gifts or make them yourself!

Wellness and Sharing Day: garage sale, workshops and tombola!

L'Atelier Cognacq-Jay is organizing its Journée Mieux Être et Partage on Saturday October 26 at Place Saint Sulpice in the 6th arrondissement. Discover activities that will do you good, and hunt for nuggets at a charity garage sale!

Discover the secrets of porcelain or the art of table decoration at Institut Bernardaud

Want to learn all about the French art of living? The Institut Bernardaud offers workshops and lectures with unusual and historical anecdotes, ideal for showing off in society!

Inspirations Végétales at Montrouge 2024, a free festival of plants and urban agriculture

On the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2024, head to Montrouge for a new edition of Inspirations Végétales, the festive event dedicated to green living and urban agriculture. It's an opportunity to learn more about the latest trends in greening and urban agriculture, shop for plants and entertain your little ones!

Fête des Saveurs en Plaine 2024 in Montesson (78): local produce market, flowers and workshops

The Fête des Saveurs en Plaine is coming to the Parc départemental de la Boucle de Montesson (78) for its 3rd edition! Coupled with the town's Festival de la Terre, the event takes place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, with a fresh produce and crafts market, a flower market, workshops and even a show!

The Sacred Heritage Festival: traditional craftsmanship and artistic modernity unite for an inner odyssey

The Festival Héritage Sacré presents its first edition: a day dedicated to arts and crafts, between tradition and modernity. To be discovered on Saturday May 11, 2024 at La Celle-Saint-Cloud.