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.
La Cité de Noël 2025: XXL village, entertainment, and unusual Christmas markets at La Cité Fertile (93)
This winter, La Cité Fertile is pulling out all the stops and offering you an XXL Christmas village and markets, so you can prepare your gifts in peace and enjoy festive and engaging entertainment on weekends from November 22 to December 21, 2025. [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]
The Galeries Lafayette Haussmann's pop-up ice rink on Paris rooftops — last few days
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]
A big medieval festival in the Yvelines this Saturday: craft market, shows, and entertainment
If you're looking for a great idea for a free and original outing in the Yvelines, Mantes-la-Jolie will be transformed into a medieval city on Saturday, November 22, 2025. For the 575th Onion Fair, the city center will offer entertainment, shows, and period craftsmen. [Read more]
Nocturne de lumière at the Musée du Luxembourg: free concert and evening exhibition on Soulages
Enjoy a free evening and concert at the Musée du Luxembourg during the exhibition dedicated to Pierre Soulages. Don't miss this Nocturne de lumière on Saturday, November 29, 2025. [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]
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]
Colors of Korea: free contemporary art exhibition at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris, photos
The Korean Cultural Center unveils the exhibition "Couleurs de Corée, Lumière sur l'art contemporain coréen", on the occasion of the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Korea, from October 24, 2025 to August 29, 2026. This free exhibition presents a unique immersion in Korean art, illustrating the work of 34 artists who blend tradition and innovation through the power of color. [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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