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Villiers en Jeux 2026: A Festival Celebrating Board Games in Villiers-sur-Orge (91)

Never enough board games cluttering your shelves? Discover your next favorite to enjoy with friends and family during the upcoming edition of Villiers en Jeux, a free festival in Essonne happening on April 11, 2026!

Night of Museums 2026 in Essonne (91): Nighttime Artistic Performance at Jean Tinguely's Cyclop

The Night of Museums is making its way back into the cultural venues and museums of Paris and Île-de-France this Saturday, May 23, 2026. This special nocturnal event also unveils some surprising discoveries, including Le Cyclop—a monumental sculpture crafted by Jean Tinguely and Nikki de Saint Phalle—hidden away in the woods of Milly-la-Forêt. An unconventional evening awaits during this 22nd edition.

JEMA 2026: Free engraving and calligraphy demonstrations at the Élysée House

The Élysée Palace opens its doors during the European Heritage Crafts Days from April 10 to 12, 2026, showcasing precision crafts through live demonstrations by two French artisans.

The Tour de France through the eyes of the National Gendarmerie Museum for the Night of Museums 2026

The National Gendarmerie Museum is inviting the public to join the 22nd Night of Museums, taking place on Saturday, May 23, 2026. As part of the event, admission will be free for everyone, offering a unique opportunity to explore the different roles within the gendarmerie. This year’s program highlights the famous Tour de France, celebrating this iconic sporting event.

Night of Museums 2026: Tasting and Tour at the Archaeological Museum of Val-d'Oise (95)

On the occasion of the Night of Museums, the Val-d'Oise Archaeological Museum in Guiry-en-Vexin will open its doors for a special evening event on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Here's what you can expect!

JEMA 2026: Discover the Secrets of Analog Photography Behind the Scenes at Studio Boissière

Take advantage of the European Days of Artistic Crafts to discover more about analog photography at the historic Studio Boissière, the oldest photography studio in Seine-Saint-Denis, on April 11 and 12, 2026.

Science and cinema session: Les Rêves dansants — where dance meets neuroscience

Sponsored - In celebration of Brain Awareness Week 2026, CNRS and Inserm are teaming up to give your mind a workout! Join us for a unique sci-film session featuring the documentary Les Rêves dansants on March 21st from 4 to 6 p.m. at Lavoir Numérique (Gentilly). Step behind the scenes of the brain to uncover the secrets behind the mechanisms that control and shape every move we make. Admission is free, but registration is required.

JEMA 2026: Peruke Workshop, renowned for its cinematic wigs, unveils itself in Paris

Making wigs is truly an art form—so much so that it's considered a specialized craft. The Peruke workshop invites you to explore this unique métier on April 11 and 12, 2026, during the European Heritage Days dedicated to traditional crafts.

A theatrical family investigation at Château de Brie-Comte-Robert (77) for the Night of the Museums in 2026

The Château of Brie-Comte-Robert will open its doors for Museums Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. A playful, theatrical quiz designed for both children and adults awaits visitors within this historic site. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy an evening that’s both unusual and culturally enriching.

An exceptional evening at the Bourdelle Garden Museum in Égreville (Seine-et-Marne) for Museum Night 2026

The Night of Museums is making a return for a new edition on Saturday, May 23, 2026. In Égreville, the Bourdelle Garden-Museum joins in the celebrations, offering visitors a unique chance to explore a key landmark in the cultural landscape of Seine-et-Marne from a different perspective. Here's what awaits you during this cultural night as part of the 22nd Night of Museums.