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April 1, 2026: 8 wacky and unusual activities, and yet very real!

Take advantage of April 1 to take part in quirky and unexpected activities, with our pick of original events to try in the days ahead. 100% guaranteed real!
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Easter Monday flea markets and garage sales in Paris and Île-de-France on Monday, April 6, 2026

Why settle for chocolate eggs when you can also go bargain-hunting? This Easter Monday, April 6, 2026, flea markets and garage sales are lighting up Paris and the Île-de-France region, offering a perfect springtime outing to make the most of the public holiday.
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Easter Monday: which stores and shopping centers are open in Paris and Île-de-France on April 6, 2026

Want to make the most of a holiday with a shopping spree? Discover the shops and shopping centers in Paris and Île-de-France that will be open on Easter Monday, April 6, 2026.
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Paris Centre Piéton: Car-free day in the first four arrondissements this Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Once a month, Paris Respire! Indeed, in addition to the Champs-Élysées, the first four districts go green and car-free, by removing motor vehicles for a full day. The next event is Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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Champs-Élysées pedestrian zone: the world’s most beautiful avenue car-free this Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Pedestrian Champs-Élysées, one Sunday a month, year-round. An opportunity to experience the world’s most beautiful avenue in a new light and snap a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe with no cars to spoil the view. See you this Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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April 1: 12 Parisian anecdotes you’ll have a hard time believing.

April 1 may be the day for jokes and pranks, but we’ve chosen to surprise you with quirky anecdotes you might find hard to believe... And yet!
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Traffic forecasts for the Easter weekend in Île-de-France: what Bison Futé says

Easter weekend gives us a three-day break. Many French people have decided to travel on April 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2026: Bison Futé offers its recommendations to avoid getting stuck in traffic this weekend.
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Châteaux, Musées et monuments gratuits des Yvelines, Sunday, April 5, 2026, first Sunday of the month- 78

On the first Sunday of the month, many monuments, castles, museums and historic sites in the Yvelines open their doors to you for free. But that isn’t the case for everyone, all year round. To help you navigate, here’s the list of cultural sites in the 78 to visit this Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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April Fools’ Day: why is the day for jokes celebrated on April 1?

Every April 1, pranks—big and small—make their return for April Fools’ Day. But why do we celebrate this day, and why do we tell jokes on April 1? Here’s the story and origins of this April Fools’ tradition.
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Caf aid, the activity bonus, taxes, Parcoursup... What will change on April 1, 2026 in France

What new changes should we expect in our daily lives starting April 1, 2026? Social benefits, the activity bonus, income tax, Parcoursup… A quick rundown of what will be changing soon.
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