Good tip: artistic workshops and free tours all summer at Île Saint-Germain Park (92)

Every summer, the Hauts-de-Seine Department offers Un Brin de culture, a free program for young people aged 6 to 18. The event aims to showcase a variety of artistic practices and the territory’s cultural venues through workshops, tours and activities tailored to each age group. Held during the school holidays, it lets participants enjoy cultural activities in a playful setting, away from the school routine.

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On one side, creative workshops are offered at the Parc départemental de l’Île Saint-Germain in Issy-les-Moulineaux. The youngest participate in activities around the arts plastiques et du spectacle vivant, while teenagers can try their hand at various artistic disciplines and explore new forms of expression. Arts graphiques, dance, théâtre, circus, or manual creation are among the practices highlighted throughout the program.

The lineup for Brin de Culture 2026:

Workshops at Île Saint-Germain Park, Issy-les-Moulineaux

In the morning, from 10:30 to 12:00, for 6–11 year-olds.

• Pixel Art workshop on July 6, 8 and 10
• Pop-up workshop, animated books, on July 7, 9, 15 and 20
• Origami workshop on July 13, 17 and 24
• Clay modeling workshop on July 16, 20 and 24
• Drawing workshop on July 17, 21 and 23
• Introduction to theatre on July 6, 8 and 10
• Intro to hip-hop dance on July 7, 9, 13 and 16

Afternoon session, 2:00–3:30 PM for ages 11–18

• Manga drawing basics, July 6, 8 and 10
• Graphic design basics, July 7, 9, 24
• Arabic and Persian calligraphy basics, July 13, 15, 23
• Pixel art workshop, July 16
• Watercolor workshop, July 17
• Screen-printing basics, July 20 and 21
• Trapeze introduction, July 6–10
• K-pop dance workshops, July 13 and 20
• Bollywood dance workshop, July 16
• Hip-hop dance basics, July 17, 21 and 24
• Afro dance introduction, July 23

A Special Day Exploring the Magic

• Wednesday, July 22, 10:00–12:00 for ages 6–11 and 14:00–16:30 for ages 12–18

OffbeatTours of Hauts-de-Seine's Must-See Sites

• Treasure hunt in the Parc de la Maison de Chateaubriand in Châtenay-Malabry, for ages 11-15, July 8 at 2:00 PM
• Art walk through Gauthier-Mougin Park in Boulogne-Billancourt, for ages 11-15, July 9 at 11:00 AM
• Introductory tour of the Albert-Kahn Museum in Boulogne-Billancourt, for ages 6 and up, July 9 at 2:30 PM
• Discovery tour of the Petit Château collections at the Départemental Domain of Sceaux, for ages 15-18, July 10 at 3:00 PM
• Immersive experience at Seinelab, La Seine Musicale, for ages 10 and up, Thursday July 16 at 2:00 PM
• Guided tour and workshop at the Jardin des métiers d'art et du design, Sèvres, for ages 11-15, July 17 at 2:30 PM
• Escape game at the Departmental Archives of Nanterre, for ages 11-15, July 20 at 2:30 PM
• Discovery tour of the Château de Sceaux, for ages 11-15, July 21 at 10:30 AM
• Tour of the Tour aux figures, with visit and workshop, for ages 6-9, July 22

Public play areas open to all in the park

Registration is open to organizations that host youths (foster homes, day centers, youth spaces, youth services, associations of popular education...), as well as to young people directly registered by their parents. The young person must be accompanied by a parent during activities, and it is strongly advised to register in advance on the dedicated form. Free of charge upon registration, this program allows young people to make the most of the holidays by engaging in artistic activities, visiting cultural venues, and sharing experiences in a friendly setting: a wonderful idea for these summer holidays 2026!

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