Looking for free outings in the Hauts-de-Seine? This département is brimming with good ideas that are accessible to all, from cultural walks to open-air festivals, unusual shows and fun activities for the whole family. Whether you're an art lover, history buff or simply looking for a good time to share, this guide offers a regularly updated selection of the best free activities.
Visit Hauts-de-Seine and enjoy a wide range of festive and cultural events, discover parks and gardens for bucolic strolls, or follow in the footsteps of local heritage on guided tours. What about families? Hauts-de-Seine is packed with activities for young and old alike: open-air events, fun trails, free workshops and other surprises punctuate the year, offering moments of relaxation and discovery without breaking the bank. Throughout the year, friendly, festive events are held in the 92 department, offering a host of good deals.
Curious about the next must-see free events? Stay tuned, as we're constantly adding to our selection of the best zero euro activities in the Hauts-de-Seine! All you have to do is follow the guide!
The Little Peas Festival 2026, the big celebration for traveling to Polynesia, from Clamart (92)
Every year in early June, the town of Clamart organizes the Fête des Petits Pois, the town's traditional festival celebrating cultures from all over the world. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a scavenger hunt and workshop at the Museum of Urban and Social History in Suresnes
For the 22nd edition of the Night of Museums, the Urban and Social History Museum of Suresnes invites curious visitors to a free after-dark tour on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here are the activities awaiting you this year at this Hauts-de-Seine museum. [Read more]
Join us for Jardins 2026 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud (92): the programme
Rendez-vous aux Jardins invites you to the weekend of June 5–7, 2026 at the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. So what’s in store this year? [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2026: the summer festival returns to Paris La Défense
Garden Parvis returns to Paris La Défense with a new edition—the seventh—running from June 18 to July 30, 2026. A free, open-air festival, Garden Parvis gives locals and visitors a space to party, but also to unwind and soak up the summer! [Read more]
Garden Parvis 2026 at Paris La Défense: Lilly Wood and The Prick, Styleto... the musical lineup
Garden Parvis returns to Paris La Défense with a new edition to experience from June 18 to July 30, 2026. For its seventh edition, the event brings together a slew of talented artists ready to treat you to great free concerts. On the lineup? Lilly Wood and The Prick, Styleto, Piche, Requin Chagrin, and Colt. [Read more]
Discover this picturesque estate dotted with centuries-old trees for the 2026 Rendez-Vous aux Jardins.
In Hauts-de-Seine, this listed arboretum invites you to discover its century-old trees and picturesque landscapes as part of Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026, this Sunday, June 7, 2026. [Read more]
In Boulogne, the Paul Belmondo Museum comes alive with music for Museum Night 2026.
For the 2026 Night of Museums, the Paul Belmondo Museum, housed in Boulogne-Billancourt in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), invites visitors to discover its collections for free during a one-night, exceptional late-night opening on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
Iron Maiden: Eddie’s Dive Bar returns to Paris this summer for three days
Attention Iron Maiden fans! The legendary British heavy metal band has announced the reopening of its Eddie’s Dive Bar in Paris, tied to the Run For Your Lives World Tour. So when and where should you head to step into this pop-up bar in Iron Maiden’s image? Here’s the full scoop! [Read more]
Bubbles in the City: Antony’s free comic-book festival exploring the imagination (92)
On May 30, 2026, the town of Antony will host its comic festival, inviting attendees to dive into the fantasy theme through the ninth art. The event’s program features a variety of free activities, from signings and live-drawing performances to workshops! [Read more]
A free biodiversity museum featuring large aquariums in Puteaux (92)
On Île de Puteaux in the Hauts-de-Seine, inside Lebaudy Park, you’ll find the Naturoscope — a venue devoted to the environment that aims to raise awareness for both children and adults through exhibitions and educational activities. [Read more]
Bonheur Garden 2026: the garden and nature festival, with free activities in Levallois (92)
Jardin Bonheur is the nature festival organized every year by the city of Levallois-Perret. For its 20th edition, the event goes all out with a Mexico-inspired theme and plenty of free activities for kids and adults alike. Meet us at Parc de la Planchette for the weekend of May 29–31, 2026. [Read more]
Family-friendly tours for the 2026 Night of Museums at the Museum of Art and History in Meudon (92)
Art and heritage go hand in hand on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums at the Meudon Museum of Art and History. Discover the lineup for this cultural after-hours event in Île-de-France. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: a free late-night opening at the Manufacture de Sèvres – Cité de la Céramique (92)
The Cité de la Céramique in Sèvres will take part in the Night of Museums on Saturday, May 23, 2026, offering a perfect opportunity to visit the museum for free. Discover the family-friendly program of this cultural night. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at the Domaine de Sceaux (92): the full programme for this artistic evening
Nuit des Musées 2026 makes its way to the Domaine de Sceaux on Saturday, May 23. Here’s the lineup you can expect at this must-see spot in Hauts-de-Seine. Save the date! [Read more]
A literary ball at the Museum of Playing Cards for the 2026 Night of Museums in the Paris region.
Night of Museums returns on Saturday, May 23, 2026. For one evening, it’s a chance to make some great discoveries, like the French Museum of Playing Cards, which is well worth a visit. Discover the program for this exceptional nocturne awaiting us in the Hauts-de-Seine area. [Read more]
At the Albert-Kahn Museum, the Night of Museums 2026 centers on photography: the program
The Albert-Kahn Departmental Museum participates in Night of Museums 2026 and unveils its program! On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the museum invites you to an intimate evening at this magnificent venue in Boulogne-Billancourt, in the Hauts-de-Seine (92). [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026: Explore the Pavilion of the Indies During an Evening Visit
Take advantage of this year's Night of Museums to explore the Pavillon des Indes (92), which will be welcoming visitors with free access this Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more]
The world's smallest circus settles into Hangar Y for a magical Nuit Blanche 2026.
For an atypical Nuit Blanche, we head to Meudon in the Hauts-de-Seine, specifically to Hangar Y, which will welcome us free of charge this Saturday, June 6, 2026. Discover the program for this very special evening. [Read more]
Hauts-de-Seine: the keep that dominates Île-de-France was meant to be the Sacré-Cœur’s little sister
High above Suresnes in the Hauts-de-Seine, a strange 25-meter neo-medieval fortress has watched over Paris since the early 20th century. Behind its machicolations and murder holes lies a delicious tale of unapologetic anticlericalism. [Read more]
Concerts and fountain shows 2026: the free outdoor festival at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud returns.
For its 20th edition, the Concerts & Jeux d'Eau festival returns on June 13–14, 2026 at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud in Hauts-de-Seine, with a free, international program open to everyone. [Read more]
Frozen: free activities for children at Île-de-France shopping centers
From April to October 2026, experience an immersion in Arendelle at select shopping centers in Créteil (94), Thiais (94) and Boulogne-Billancourt. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: Thousand and One Nights Ball at the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92)
To mark the 21st Nuit des musées, the Musée des Avelines in Saint-Cloud (92) is opening its doors this Saturday, May 17, 2025 for a free nocturne, with a detailed program. [Read more]
This charming Parisian suburb villa hosts a free art center set within a garden.
In Châtillon, just outside Paris, the Maison des Arts is tucked away in a stylish historic villa surrounded by a tranquil garden. This free contemporary art center in Île-de-France offers exhibitions, artist talks, and scenic artistic walks in a charming setting. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt (92): the evening program
The Musée Paul Landowski in Boulogne-Billancourt awaits art lovers with a special nocturne this Saturday, May 17, 2025, to mark Nuit des Musées 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: the evening program at the Musée des Années 30 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
Would you like to take part in the Nuit des Musées in Hauts-de-Seine? Come and visit the Musées des Années 30, in Boulogne-Billancourt, on Saturday May 17, 2025, for a special nocturne. [Read more]
Arboretum of Vallée-aux-Loups, the stunning free park in Hauts-de-Seine renowned for its remarkable trees
In Châtenay-Malabry, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Vallée-aux-Loups Arboretum offers 12.5 hectares of picturesque natural scenery just a short 15-kilometer drive from Paris. Best of all, entry is completely free, making it a perfect year-round escape into nature. [Read more]
Night of Museums 2026 at Roybet Fould Museum in Courbevoie (92): Open evening visits available
For this year's edition of Museum Night, the Roybet Fould Museum in Courbevoie is opening its doors for a special evening event! Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, to enjoy a curated program, including free tours for the 22nd edition. [Read more]
Near Paris, this free museum is housed within a historic former Nordic pavilion.
In Courbevoie, just outside Paris, hidden behind the striking architecture of the old Sweden and Norway Pavilion, you'll find a free museum dedicated to 19th-century art. This cultural gem is located right within a historic remnant of the 1878 Universal Exhibition! [Read more]
The Parc du Chemin de l'Île: a lush 18-hectare green oasis with playgrounds in the 92 area
Craving a breath of fresh air in the heart of Nanterre (92)? With strolls along the Seine, sprawling playgrounds, and endless green spaces, everyone—from kids to adults—enjoys a day at Parc du Chemin de l’Île. This urban oasis, proudly awarded the Eve® label, is the perfect blend of relaxation, sport, and nature. [Read more]
Stroll through the Parisian region: The Bois de la Solitude and the mysterious ruins of its castle
In Hauts-de-Seine, at Le Plessis-Robinson, the Bois de la Solitude conceals the ruins of an ancient castle. A scenic escape near Paris, blending lush nature, romantic remnants, and intriguing historical mysteries. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Explore the King’s Cellars with a subterranean tour in Sèvres
At Sèvres, history is hidden even beneath the city's streets... During Heritage Days on September 19 and 20, 2026, explore the king’sCellars. Registration will open soon. [Read more]
Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail on Île Seguin now open
The Gauthier-Mougin Departmental Park and its sculpture trail will open to the public starting January 31, 2026, at the heart of Île Seguin. Covering 3.5 hectares, this outdoor open-air museum offers a unique blend of nature and art, inviting visitors to enjoy a scenic promenade amidst sculptural masterpieces. [Read more]
Saint-Cloud in the clouds: Free exhibition and flight simulator at the Avelines Museum
From February 12 to July 5, 2026, the Avelines Museum will take us soaring into the skies with a free exhibition exploring Saint-Cloud's pivotal role in aviation history — featuring historic archives alongside a flight simulator! [Read more]
An orchestra of their own: a captivating immersive tribute to forgotten female composers at La Seine Musicale
The Seine Musicale hosts a free immersive sound installation dedicated to overlooked women composers from January 22 to May 16, 2026. This immersive journey offers visitors a chance to rediscover these overlooked creators through a heartfelt, sensory experience. [Read more]
La Halle Flachat, the gourmet and festive spot in Asnières sur Seine
La Halle Flachat is opening its doors for good in the Hauts-de-Seine department. This gourmet market in Asnières-sur-Seine is reinventing itself as an eco-friendly destination with food corners, a culinary laboratory, and festive programming across 750m². [Read more]
Parc de la Roseraie in Chatenay Malabry (92): 8 hectares of listed greenery
Châtenay-Malabry, in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), is getting a new green lung with the opening of the Parc de la Roseraie. This eight-hectare departmental park, classified as a historic monument, invites visitors to stroll beneath the foliage, between remarkable 19th-century trees and treasures of the past, such as the manor house of the Countess of Boigne and the remains of the Arouet house, a reference to Voltaire's family. [Read more]
Maison Van Doesburg: free tours of the Dutch painter's studio in Meudon (92)
In Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine (92), the house-workshop of Dutch painter Theo van Doesburg, pioneer of the De Stijl movement, reveals art in architecture. Built in 1929, it blends geometric shapes, primary colors and natural light. Discover it every first Saturday of the month by appointment or during the Heritage Days. [Read more]
Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]
Family tip: free water games at Parc des Chanteraines (92) this summer 2025
The Parc des Chanteraines, located between Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, offers free water games for children and their parents all summer long. This verdant park on the banks of the Seine in Hauts-de-Seine (92) is the ideal place to cool off when the weather gets too hot. [Read more]
The superb Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux
We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden. [Read more]
Discover the magnificent Japanese Garden of Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]
Le square de la Jungle: a playground that makes you feel like you're in the heart of the savannah, in Puteaux (92).
Enter the heart of the jungle, without even leaving the outskirts of Paris: head for the magnificent Square de la Jungle and its children's playground in Puteaux, for a family break all year round! [Read more]
Bois-Préau Park, a forest in the city, Rueil-Malmaison (92)
Just a few minutes' walk from the Château de Malmaison is a lovely park planted with trees: welcome to the Parc de Bois-Préau, Rueil's beautiful green space, where you'll feel like you're in a forest. [Read more]
Parc de l'île Saint-Germain, the magnificent floating garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Did you know? Issy-les-Moulineaux's surface area includes an island, Ile Saint-Germain, known for its magnificent park where you can take a stroll. [Read more]
Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]
Parc de l'Amitié, the superb Japanese park in Hauts-de-Seine
Looking for an original park and garden just outside Paris? Head for Rueil-Malmaison in the 92 region to discover the Parc de l'Amitié, an astonishing park full of treasures, including a Japanese garden with its emblematic red bridge and flourishing vegetation. [Read more]
Issy botanical garden, the countryside at Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Just south of the capital, on the Issy-les-Moulineaux side, lies a pretty spot of greenery: this garden is the city's Botanical Garden, where you can come for a walk with a change of scenery, without even leaving Issy. [Read more]
Parc de Bécon: cherry blossoms, Palais des Indes and history
Discover the Parc de Bécon and its Palais des Indes, a site steeped in history that unveils its beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring. Head for Courbevoie to take advantage of an exceptional green space offering a beautiful view of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. [Read more]
Parc des Impressionnistes, the perfect green space for a stroll in Clichy-la-Garenne (92)
Not far from Clichy's quayside, the Parc des Impressionnistes is one of the city's only green lungs. For a stroll, a jog or an outdoor picnic: discover this lovely tree-lined spot! [Read more]
A stroll on the Île Verte, a romantic promenade classified as a remarkable garden in Chatenay-Malabry (92)
To get to Chatenay-Malabry, just take the RER B towards Robinson, and get off at the terminus. It's here, between the towns of Sceaux and Chatenay, that you'll discover exceptionally rich green spaces, full of charm and remarkable century-old trees. [Read more]
The incredible free educational farm at Parc des Chanterraines, Gennevilliers (92)
The Parc des Chanteraines needs no introduction, as it's a must-see address in the Hauts-de-Seine towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne. As well as being a beautifully landscaped green space, the site includes a beautiful educational farm, entirely free of charge! [Read more]
Parc des Chanteraines, the huge green space in Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)
Created in 1975, the Parc des Chanteraines offers an exotic setting, perfect for a jog, a stroll or a day out with the kids. Located in the towns of Gennevilliers and Villeneuve-la-Garenne, come and discover this great park! [Read more]
Discover the Parc Pierre-Lagravère in Colombes (92), the perfect place to spend an afternoon outdoors.
Near Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine département (92), Parc Pierre-Lagravère is located on the banks of the Seine, with wide-open spaces perfect for sports activities, family outings or leisurely strolls. [Read more]
A day in the open air in Issy: walk on the islands and visit of the Tour aux Figures
Looking for a free family outing? We have just what you need. Go to the West of Paris, towards the Issy Val de Seine train station for a few kilometers walk between the islands of the city, the time to see the last colors of autumn. [Read more]
An unusual place to discover: the Passerelle de l'Avre in Saint-Cloud, with its view of the Eiffel Tower.
Looking for an unusual walk with an original view of the Eiffel Tower? Head for the heights of Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, to discover the Passerelle de l'Avre. It's a beautiful construction, thanks in part to Gustave Eiffel! [Read more]
Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art
We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature. [Read more]
Ile de la Jatte: a bucolic stroll along the water's edge in the Hauts-de-Seine department
Situated between Neuilly-sur-Seine and Levallois-Perret, the Ile de la Jatte is an ideal spot for bucolic strolls along the water's edge. Let's take a closer look at this Ile de la Jatte, nearly 2 km long and a source of inspiration for many Impressionist painters. [Read more]
The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne
Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris. [Read more]
The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation. [Read more]
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