Want to enjoy Val-d'Oise without spending a cent? From nature and culture to festivities and unusual discoveries, this guide brings together all the ideas for free outings you won't want to miss. Whether you're an art lover, history buff or looking for a family activity, there's something for everyone! And the good news is that this selection is regularly updated to bring you new ideas.
Val-d'Oise is full of fascinating places to explore free of charge. You can explore the local heritage on guided tours, themed trails or in open-access museums. When it comes to nature, the 95 département is a real invitation to get out and about. Hike along unspoilt paths, discover landscaped parks, observe flora and fauna on guided tours, or take advantage of free nature activities ideal for the whole family.
And for those who love a festive atmosphere, a host of free events punctuate the year: open-air festivals, concerts, screenings under the stars and neighborhood events promise warm, friendly moments. Ready to discover the Val-d'Oise's free events? Stay tuned, as this list is constantly being updated to offer you even more ideas for outings accessible to all!
Christmas 2025: disco dance floor, blind test, and creative workshops at Les 3 Fontaines - Cergy (95)
Throughout December, the 3 Fontaines shopping center in Cergy is offering a wonderful disco-themed Christmas program with lots of free activities for the whole family. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: ice rink, immersive Santa's sleigh, and ski simulator in Aéroville (95)
Throughout December, the Aéroville shopping center in Roissy-en-France invites you to enjoy a host of free, magical activities for the whole family, including ice skating, a visit from Santa Claus, and other surprises! [Read more]
Val-d'Oise: sound and light show in Enghien-les-Bains for a magical Christmas 2025
Once again this year, the town of Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val-d'Oise, invites you to experience a magical Christmas and announces the return of its free sound and light show! Come along from December 5, 2025, to January 4, 2026, to admire monumental projections on the facades of the Town Hall and Saint-Joseph Church. [Read more]
Christmas on wheels: a free, festive rollerblading evening for the holiday season in Cergy
To celebrate Christmas in style, take part in the free rollerblading evening at La Peintinoire in Cergy on Saturday, December 20, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: in Montmorency (95), a free ice rink will be set up in the heart of a Christmas village.
Looking for a great plan for Christmas 2025 in Île-de-France? In Val d'Oise, the town of Montmorency is unveiling its free ice rink (including skate hire) in the heart of a Christmas village with extra entertainment. See you there from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: illuminations, Christmas market, and entertainment in Montmorency (95): date and program
In the Val d'Oise, the charming town of Montmorency awaits you for a wonderful holiday season, with a Christmas market where you can enjoy a host of fun activities and a Christmas market. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: ice rink, illuminations, and Christmas village in L'Isle-Adam (95)
Starting November 28, 2025, the town of L'Isle-Adam will kick off its "Christmas month": 30 days of festive events to get ready for and make the most of Christmas and the New Year celebrations! [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections and solidarity market on the program
Christmas is back in Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val-d'Oise region, with a host of events to discover from December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Animated Christmas bubbles, monumental projections, solidarity Christmas market, themed village or ice rink... here's the program imagined by the town for these end-of-year festivities! [Read more]
Les Bains Numériques 2026, an unusual free arts festival with concerts & DJ sets (95)
Les Bains Numériques returns to Enghien-les-Bains for its 12th edition from June 24 to 27, 2026. For four days, the digital arts will take over the town with installations, exhibitions, performances, DJ sets and an electro concert on a floating stage. [Read more]
The Ecancourt educational farm in Jouy-le-Moutier, for a walk to discover the animals.
Near Jouy-le-Moutier, the Ecancourt farm welcomes families all week long to discover its residents and the world of farming at the same time. [Read more]
Cocorico, the free educational farm in Herblay-sur-Seine (95)
In Herblay-sur-Seine, don't miss Cocorico, the town's educational farm: free and open to all, it's a great opportunity for a family outing to the farm. [Read more]
Vétheuil (95), discover this picturesque village on the banks of the Seine, cradle of Monet's art.
How about discovering Vétheuil, one of France's most beautiful villages and the inspiration of artist Claude Monet? Located in the French Vexin regional nature park, this is a real treasure trove to be discovered, as you stroll along the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
The arboretum at La Roche-Guyon (95), an open garden featuring plant species from the Ile-de-France region.
In the heart of the Roche-Guyon forest, the arboretum is a little-known 13-hectare green space hidden away in the heart of the French Vexin. We'll take you on a tour to discover it. Are you coming? [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
The fruit garden at Château de la Roche-Guyon (95), a remarkable garden for a country stroll
At the foot of the troglodyte château of La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département, nestles a large vegetable and fruit garden, designated a Remarkable Garden. [Read more]
Did you know? There's an unusual troglodyte church in the Val d'Oise, just waiting to be discovered.
Did you know that in the Val d'Oise, the Church of the Annunciation at Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the entire region? Carved directly into a chalk cliff and listed as a historic monument, it's an unusual nugget to discover. [Read more]
L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris
L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries. [Read more]
A free treasure hunt for children in the Montmorency forest (95)
In the Val-d'Oise department, the Montmorency forest is particularly well known for its beautiful walks, hikes and lush vegetation. Now you and your family can discover this beautiful forest on an original treasure hunt, accessible from the age of 6! [Read more]
La ferme de Chauvry, alpine goat farm and farmhouse cheese store (95)
In the heart of the Montmorency forest, in the small village of Chauvry, you'll find a goat farm where you can discover the farm's animals and buy delicious farm products made on site. [Read more]
The secret Japanese garden at Aincourt in the Val d'Oise
Located in the Val d'Oise, the town of Aincourt hides a superb Japanese garden in the Parc de la Bucaille, close to the medical center. Take a closer look at this exotic, well-kept park, where tranquillity and zenitude reign supreme. [Read more]
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