What are we doing this weekend of Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, 2026, in the Île-de-France region? If there are plenty of outings in Paris, they are just as numerous elsewhere in Île-de-France. Whether in the Yvelines, the Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, the Val-d’Oise, the Seine-et-Marne, the Essonne or the Hauts-de-Seine, each department goes all out to offer a weekend packed with activities that will appeal to kids and adults alike.
A chance to get away from it all for a few hours, not far from Paris, and discover places that are easily accessible by metro, RER, bus or Transilien. Walking tours, exhibitions, festivals, shows and cinema... the possibilities are endless.
What’s on the menu this weekend? Rock en Seine makes its return to the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, a swimming crossing of Montereau, a fireworks display in Saint-Ouen to mark the end of summer, and electric shuttles to explore the Hauts-de-Seine.
Rock en Seine 2026: here is the full lineup by day and the concert times
Rock en Seine is back this week at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud! The Île-de-France festival invites you to five days of concerts and festivities to be enjoyed on Wednesday 26, Thursday 27, Friday 28, Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026. On the menu? The Cure, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Tyler, The Creator, but also Deftones, Turnstile, Franz Ferdinand, and Sparks, Kompromat, Clipse, Mogwai, Wolf Alice, Peaches and Lykke Li... A new edition that promises to be especially thrilling! Here is the full daily lineup as well as the concert times! [Read more]
Montereau Swim Crossing 2026: open-water races for everyone in Yonne (77)
From August 29 to 30, 2026, we dive into the Yonne for the Montereau Swim Across, featuring five races—from a 100 m charity dash to a high-level 10 km—aimed at introducing open-water swimming to the whole family. [Read more]
A free fireworks display in Saint-Ouen (93) this August to celebrate the end of summer.
It's the end of the holidays, yes, but certainly not the end of the festivities. After a summer packed with activities and events, we take stock of this summer season in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, where the town is hosting a grand fireworks display before the new school year begins. [Read more]
This farm in the Yvelines region offers rustic evenings with barbecues, concerts and games.
From July through September 2026, the Gally Farm in Saint-Cyr-l'École unveils a vibrant lineup, with the return of its countryside evenings for families and friends to gather around a wood-fired barbecue and a selection of board games. [Read more]
Saint Louis Festival 2026: water jousts, guinguette-style dancing, and a picnic in Fontainebleau (77)
On August 30, 2026, treat yourself to a bucolic interlude along the Grand Canal of the Château de Fontainebleau for the Saint-Louis Festival. Water jousting and waterside entertainments will set the pace for this free, family-friendly day. [Read more]
Perray-en-Yvelines Night Market (78): designers, music and food trucks to stretch the summer season
Ahead of the back-to-school season, Le Perray-en-Yvelines extends the festivities with its night market, stalls, food trucks and pop-up bars, on Saturday, August 29, 2026. [Read more]
Smart tip: electric water shuttles to cruise the waterways and discover Hauts-de-Seine
To discover the cultural heritage of Hauts-de-Seine, hop aboard the river shuttle, returning from August 29 to September 27, 2026, to combine a pleasant boat ride with a stroll along the water. [Read more]
The House of Insects: a family-friendly museum to learn everything about little critters.
Located in Carrières-sous-Poissy, inside the Parc du Peuple de l’herbe, the Insect House invites visitors to discover live insects and their role in biodiversity. Open year‑round on a calendar adapted to school holidays, it offers a permanent exhibition along with workshops and activities for families. [Read more]
Festival Paradisio 2026: free outdoor screenings and cine-concerts in Moret-sur-Loing (77)
Cinema and heritage enthusiasts, join us for the Paradisio festival and its many free activities, this year centered on the theme of music, from August 28 to 30, 2026. [Read more]
Parks and Gardens in Seine-Saint-Denis: Green Spaces to Explore in the 93
Looking for something green? How about exploring the parks and gardens that await you in Seine-Saint-Denis? It's an opportunity to discover spots that are sometimes too little-known for a green stroll. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 29, 2026 to August 30, 2026
