This guide prioritizes dated outings and the current top picks. For a fuller view of the calendar, also check out our Paris outings guide for Friday, August 21, 2026.
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A festive pool party is coming to Keller Pool, featuring a giant aqua gym and a DJ set.
La Piscine Keller in Paris’s 15th arrondissement is hosting a pool party on Friday, August 21, 2026, featuring a DJ set, a giant aqua gym, and access to the jacuzzi for a night designed to cap off the summer in style. [Read more]
Open-air cinema at the Shoah Memorial: Summer 2026 films to catch after dark
This year again, the Shoah Memorial in Paris is hosting its outdoor cinema season. Discover the lineup for summer 2026 and enjoy a film under the stars. Book your screening now! [Read more]
Outdoor cinema at the Château d'Écouen: films to catch under the stars this summer at the National Museum of the Renaissance
Chaque été, le Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance nous propose des soirées conviviales et familiales autour du 7e art, avec son cinéma en plein air. Discover the free films screened this Friday, 21 August 2026 and Saturday, 22 August 2026. Attention, la réservation est obligatoire.
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Each summer, the Château d'Écouen - National Museum of the Renaissance hosts friendly, family-oriented evenings centered on the 7th art, featuring its outdoor cinema. Discover the free films shown this Friday, August 21, 2026, and Saturday, August 22, 2026. Please note that reservations are required. [Read more]
The Perfect Gentleman Assassin’s Guide at the Palais-Royal
The Guide to the Perfect Gentleman Assassin, the French adaptation of Broadway's A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, arrives at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal in Paris, with €10 tickets for those under 26. [Read more]
Wheelbarrow Festival: free activities and tomato-picking at a farm in Yvelines
In Jouy-en-Josas, in Yvelines, the Wheelbarrow Festival will enliven the harvest at Ferme de Viltain! From August 18 to 21, 2026, enjoy free activities, family-friendly games, and pick tomatoes. [Read more]
Outdoor cinema screenings in Saint-Ouen 2026: free screenings throughout the summer
During the summer of 2026, the City of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is staging several open-air cinema screenings as part of its summer lineup. Free and open to everyone, these screenings will take place in different neighborhoods to allow residents to enjoy a movie outdoors during the holidays. [Read more]
Open-air cinema in Poissy (78): three free screenings, Accrocamp, and music in the château’s park.
In Poissy, the opening credits roll under the stars. On July 17 and 31, and August 21, 2026, three free outdoor screenings invite kids and grown-ups to enjoy a movie in a laid-back summer atmosphere. [Read more]
And what if you extend the joys of summer in the Fontainebleau area?
Sponsored - In September, there’s no letting go of the pleasures of the sunny season in the Fontainebleau region! A riverside guinguette, a gourmet meal, a cultural discovery, an offbeat experience… Welcome to those who haven’t left yet, and to those who simply want to stretch summer’s pleasures a little longer! [Read more]
26 charming villages and strolls to discover near Paris, the treasures of Île-de-France
Get away from Paris with these 26 must-see getaways within 100 km of the capital. [Read more]
Claude Monet in Paris: Where to Discover the Works of the Renowned Impressionist Painter in the Capital?
He is undoubtedly one of France’s most beloved painters: Claude Monet left behind a stunning collection of masterpieces, many of which you can admire in the city’s top museums. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Back-to-school season in Paris: hands-on museums and family-friendly educational exhibitions
It's back-to-school season: after two months of summer break spent enjoying a bit of intellectual downtime, it's time to hit the books again. On Wednesdays and weekends, educational and hands-on museums are perfect for a family outing with the kids. [Read more]
Getaway ideas to stretch your Paris vacation and banish the post-trip blues
Want to extend the holiday mood? We’ve unearthed some great outing ideas in Paris and Île-de-France to beat the return-to-routine blues. Immersive exhibitions, sun-soaked terraces, festive hotspots, and walks that transport you—discover your next escape. [Read more]
Did you know? You can take art history courses at the Louvre in Paris.
In Paris, the École du Louvre offers the general public art history courses, open to non-students, in the heart of the Louvre Palace each year, from September to June. The museum also hosts free lectures on occasion. A perfect way to become an authority on art history! [Read more]
10 ideas for outings and activities in Paris and Île-de-France to extend your holidays
Back-to-school season is just around the corner—10 ideas for outings and activities in Paris and Île-de-France to stretch the holidays... but we still want to feel like we're on vacation! Luckily, Paris has plenty of ways to keep the dolce vita going even as the season resumes. Here are 10 outings to extend the summer! [Read more]
Metro and RER updates: closures, work, and demonstrations in Paris this Friday August 21, 2026
In a flash, get all the latest updates on traffic and transportation in Paris, refreshed in real time. Whether it's the Metro, RER, or Transilien services operated by RATP, construction work, ongoing circulation, major events, or demonstrations — we provide all the essential information you need before heading out in Paris this Friday August 21, 2026. [Read more]
Weather in Paris and Île-de-France: the forecast for August 17–23, are storms on the way?
The weather in Paris and the Île-de-France region is entering a real turning point this week, August 17–23, 2026, as a heatwave breaks and a cooler spell takes hold gradually. After a hot Monday near 29°C, the mercury eases to about 23°C by the weekend, with thundery showers expected. [Read more]
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France: metro and RER disruptions from August 17 to 23, 2026.
Public transport in Paris and the Île-de-France region remains disrupted from August 17 to 23, 2026, but the week’s main highlight is the partial reopening of the RER B between Gare du Nord and Croix-de-Berny-Robinson after the large-scale turnout works, according to RATP and SNCF. [Read more]
Rain in Paris and Île-de-France: heavy showers expected?
Rain has returned to Paris and Île-de-France after a summer of heatwaves and drought, and showers are still on the menu as the weekend approaches. Between cooler spells, showers and the risk of storms, we break down the forecasts, department by department. We break it down. [Read more]
RER A, service disrupted this summer: what are the alternatives to reach Disneyland Paris?
Due to works, a service disruption is planned in August 2026 on the RER A, between Vincennes and Noisy-le-Grand Mont d'Est. So what are the best public transport alternatives to reach Disneyland Paris? Here’s the answer. [Read more]
End of paper tickets: how to travel when visiting Paris, alternative solutions
Since November 5, 2025, paper tickets have been phased out in stations and train stations in the Paris region. This may be unsettling for travelers passing through the capital. Whether you're a tourist or an occasional visitor, we'll guide you through the different options. Rest assured, between the Passe Navigo Easy, Liberté+, the Île-de-France Mobilités app, and contactless payment on buses, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to getting around Paris. Follow the guide to find out which options are the most affordable for your needs. [Read more]
Metro Line 8: République station closed for nine months starting Wednesday.
The coming months look set to be challenging for many riders on Paris's Line 8 metro. From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, République station will no longer be served due to renovation work. [Read more]
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On August 21, 2026
