If you're lucky enough to make the Pont de l'Assomption in Paris or the Île-de-France region, and would like to take advantage of the four days off to stroll and explore the capital, this extended weekend with its Tuesday public holiday is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy some great outings. With museums and monuments open, and the sun shining again, choose from a dozen free outings you won't want to miss! And don't hesitate to take a look at our ideas for walks and hikes if you want to get out and about.
Why is August 15 a public holiday in France? Assumption: history and origins
This August 15, it's the Assumption. Alongside other feasts such as Christmas, Ascension and All Saints' Day, Assumption Day is celebrated by many Catholics every year. But do you know the history and origins of this holiday in France? We tell you all about it. [Read more]
But can you walk? the show suspended in the void at Parc de Bercy
Not afraid of heights? If so, you're welcome to attend the shows put on by two female slackliners on August 12 and September 17, 2023, who will apply themselves to walking above the void, for a suspended moment! [Read more]
Les Nuits des Étoiles 2023: the program of events in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Nuits des Étoiles 2022 returns from August 11 to 13, 2023. For a whole weekend, astronomers will be inviting the curious to observe the stars in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! Click here to discover our selection of activities in the region. [Read more]
Festival de Cinéma en plein air 2023 de la Villette: program of free screenings this summer
The open-air film festival of La Villette returns from July 19 to August 20, 2023 in Paris! On the program: a month of free and open-air film screenings, to be followed while lounging on the great lawn of La Villette. For this new edition, the theme is Team Spirit! [Read more]
La Ferme Caillard: festive venue, vegetable garden and educational farm in Bondy (93)
In Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ferme Caillard welcomes you all year round to its semi-urban setting, between town and nature. [Read more]
Street art in Paris: a monumental work on Polynesia in the Henri IV tunnel
Polynesian street art in Paris. On the occasion of Paris Plages, the Urban Art Crew association asked two artists to participate in the creation of a perennial, monumental work of street art. Join us in the Henri IV tunnel to discover the final result on August 11, 2023! [Read more]
Bel été 2023: Saint-Denis' free summer program for a crazy summer
From July 9 to August 27, 2023, Saint-Denis promises you a wonderful summer with tons of entertainment on the program: concerts, sports initiations, fireworks, DJ sets, dance classes, an ephemeral beach... There's something for all ages, and all events are free to all. Why not spend your summer in Saint-Denis this year? [Read more]
Quai de la Photo, a free floating art center on the Seine for photography enthusiasts
Quai de la Photo is the name of this new floating art center dedicated to contemporary photography, which opened its doors on July 20, 2023. In a 1,000 m² space, exhibitions, conferences and cultural events await you, in this free venue open to all, on the Seine near the Pont de Bercy in Paris. [Read more]
Les Musicales du Châtel in Provins, the program of free concerts this summer 2023
Les Musicales du Châtel liven up the summer season in the medieval town of Provins with a series of free concerts every Saturday evening. Come and relax from 7pm to 10pm in the historic setting of Place du Châtel, between July 22 and August 19, 2023. [Read more]
In the heart of the wave, a free immersive exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris
Dans le coeur de la vague (In the Heart of the Wave) is the new free immersive exhibition from the Korean Cultural Center in Paris. The program includes a poetic and bewitching adventure that reveals the city of Busan from every angle, thanks to digital video-mapping works to be discovered until August 30, 2023. [Read more]
A guide to walks on the Petite Ceinture in Paris, for walks in the heart of nature
Do you know the Petite Ceinture? This abandoned railway line, 32km long, encircles Paris and offers nice green spots, far from the Parisian tumult. Shall we go for a walk off the beaten track? [Read more]
Les Nocturnes de Feu 2024 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15
To celebrate August 15, 2024 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, ending with a grandiose fireworks display. [Read more]
Opening hours for shopping centers in Paris and the Île-de-France region on August 15, 2023
Feel like shopping on Tuesday, August 15, 2023? Check the opening hours of your local stores for a worry-free shopping experience in Paris and the Ile-de-France region! [Read more]
August 15 in Paris: exhibitions, museums and monuments open this Tuesday
Good news for art lovers: many museums and monuments in Paris will remain open this Tuesday, August 15, 2023, a public holiday in France. To make the most of this beautiful day, here are a few suggestions for exhibitions and places to visit... [Read more]
Why is August 15 a public holiday in France? Assumption: history and origins
