Going out for free in Paris in November 2025 remains a challenge that we gladly take on every month. In thisautumn month, as temperatures cool and days grow shorter, the capital and its surroundings are brimmingwith free activities to fill your weekends and evenings. From street art to street performances, walks and discoveries, there's no shortage of opportunities to soak up some culture without emptying your wallet.
This November promises to be particularly rich in cultural offerings accessible to all. Parisian galleries are competing in creativity with free exhibitionsshowcasingboth design and urban art. Discovery enthusiasts can also take advantage of the November 11 holiday to explore certain Parisian museums with free admission or participate in festive events organized in different neighborhoods of the capital.
Whether you're a fan of contemporary art, passionate about urban walks, or simply looking for a good idea for a family outing, Paris and the Île-de-France region offer a wide range of opportunities to discover the cultural richness of the region without spending a penny. To help you find your way around, we've put together a selection of must-see free outings not to be missed this month in the capital and its surroundings.
The Great Exhibition of Made in France 2025 returns to the Palais de l'Élysée - dates & reservations
The Élysée is opening its doors for the Grande Exposition du Fabriqué en France (Great Exhibition of French Manufacturing) on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025! For its fifth edition, this iconic event will showcase 123 products that highlight our national expertise. Come celebrate French craftsmanship and discover the talents of our artisans, producers, and manufacturers from mainland France and overseas! Ticket office opens at 5 p.m. [Read more]
Christmas lights 2025: Julien Cohen's giant flash mob in Paris - photos and video
To mark the Christmas lights season, Julien Cohen, the pianist behind the Bohemian Rhapsody live in Paris phenomenon (over 500 million views), organized a new giant flash mob with Violin Phonix and hundreds of musicians on Sunday, November 9, 2025, on the Faubourg Saint Honoré. [Read more]
Christmas window displays and giant Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette, inauguration in photos with Clara Luciani
Galeries Lafayette unveils its 2025 Christmas decorations on Boulevard Haussmann in Paris with a beautiful inauguration ceremony attended by Clara Luciani! This year, illustrator Jeanne Detallante has designed the Christmas window displays and decorated the giant Christmas tree under the famous dome, from November 12, 2025, to December 31, 2025. [Read more]
The free street art festival at the Poste du Louvre 2025, photos and program
Calling all street art fans! The Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is back for a third edition from November 15 to 23, 2025, in the 1st arrondissement in central Paris. And the icing on the cake is that the 350 m² exhibition and live performances are free! Head over to discover more than 200 works and meet the artists. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: a temporary ice rink on the rooftops of Paris - photos
For Christmas 2025, the magic takes to the skies on Boulevard Haussmann! Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann is transforming its rooftop into a temporary ice rink with views of the Eiffel Tower and the illuminated rooftops from December 1, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
2025 Niflette Festival in Provins: pastry tastings, workshops, and a gourmet market
The niflette is the specialty pastry of the town of Provins, and on November 11, 2025, the medieval city will honor it by organizing a new edition of its Fête de la Niflette. The program includes tastings and free workshops for the whole family! [Read more]
Bodega XXL: horse races and free regional festival at the Paris-Vincennes Racetrack
On November 16, 2025, the Paris-Vincennes Racecourse will open its racing season with a big regional festival combining gastronomy, music, and trotting races. The program includes free entertainment for the whole family, local flavors, and the first stage of the Sulky World Championship. [Read more]
Launch of the 2025 Champs-Élysées Christmas lights: everything you need to know!
When will the Champs-Élysées lights be switched on in Paris in 2025? We reveal the date of the next event that marks the arrival of the holiday spirit on the most beautiful avenue in the world. And the least we can say is that there are some new features on the program. [Read more]
"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones
Sponsored - Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below). [Read more]
The authentic Christmas market in the village of Janvry is back this weekend!
The Janvry Christmas Market returns to enchant the Chevreuse Valley from November 28 to 30 and December 5 to 7, 2025. This Essonne village, transformed into a festive setting, features some one hundred craft exhibitors in an authentic atmosphere. [Read more]
In short, here's how to make some wonderful discoveries without emptying your wallet!
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025
Location
Paris
75 Paris
Recommended age
For all
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