This year, August 15 falls on a Friday, so that almost everyone in Paris and the Ile-de-France region can enjoy the Assomption. It 's the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy some great outings, but without straining the wallet - ideal for families or those on a tight budget.
With museums and monuments open and the sun shining, choose from a dozen free outings you won't want to miss! And don't hesitate to take a look at our ideas for walks and hikes if you want to get out and about.
Why is August 15 a public holiday in France? The history and origins of the Assumption
This August 15, it's the Assumption. Alongside other feasts such as Christmas, Ascension and All Saints' Day, Assumption Day is celebrated by many Catholics every year. But do you know the history and origins of this holiday in France? [Read more]
Yvelines Ciné 2026: 75 free outdoor film screenings in the 78 — the schedule
The big screen hits the road again in the Yvelines. From July 13 to August 29, 2026, Yvelines Ciné stops at 75 venues across the department, with free screenings at dusk. An opportunity to catch a movie under the stars, from village to village. [Read more]
Tip: a free classic car show in Saint-Mammès (77)
On Friday August 15, 2025, head to Saint-Mammès to discover the vintage car show of the moment. [Read more]
Come and run with the Paris fire department, in Clamart (92)
Want to get back into running and looking for some motivation? The Paris Fire Brigade invites you to join them for a running session. Are you ready? [Read more]
Paris Plages 2025: free beach volleyball courts at the foot of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris - final days
For Paris Plage 2025, beach volleyball is taking over the Hôtel de Ville forecourt this summer! Until August 20, three free courts invite you to smash and have fun after a swim in the Seine. Activities and tournaments signed FFVolley and FIVB extend the spirit of the Paris 2024 Games for a summer of sport and fun right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]
Claude Monet in Paris and Ile-de-France, a walk in the footsteps of the Impressionist painter
Between the banks of the Seine in Argenteuil, the peaceful shores of Vétheuil and the smoke of the Saint-Lazare train station, Claude Monet, master Impressionist, left behind a living heritage. Let's follow in his footsteps, from house museums to unspoilt landscapes, to rediscover the emotion of his canvases, some of the most famous in the world. [Read more]
Le jardin de l'Île, a bucolic park on the banks of the Marne in La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (77)
Along the banks of the Marne, the Jardin de l'Ile offers a soothing, bucolic stroll. [Read more]
In the footsteps of Victor Baltard, a walk around the legacy of the Second Empire architect
An architect of iron and glass during the Second Empire, Victor Baltard shaped modern Paris with his monumental pavilions and bold churches. While his Les Halles masterpiece has disappeared, his legacy lives on in the Île-de-France region, from Parisian domes to the metal structures of Nogent-sur-Marne. [Read more]
Attend the rekindling ceremony at the tomb of the unknown soldier under the Arc de Triomphe
Every evening, under the Arc de Triomphe, you can attend a free, silent ceremony in tribute to the soldiers who died for France. At 6.30pm, the Flame of the Nation, on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is rekindled to burn endlessly. We tell you the story of this special ceremony. [Read more]
In the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, a stroll through Paris in the footsteps of the accursed poet
From the Latin Quarter, where he spent his childhood, to the Île Saint-Louis, to the Montparnasse cemetery where he is buried, follow in the footsteps of Charles Baudelaire, the cursed poet whose verses still touch people today. [Read more]
La Bibliambule, a mobile library with hammocks for quiet reading in the 19th arrondissement
An unusual experience has arrived in the 19th arrondissement, thanks to the Bibliambule, a colorful mobile library that invites young and old to relax, with 600 books and hammocks for a quiet moment. [Read more]
Beach Club de Mercredi: free entertainment at Paris Plages for season 2 of the Netflix series
Mercredi Addams will be at Paris Plages throughout August, with its quirky, gothic universe faithful to the Netflix series. Deckchairs, beach volleyball and free activities take a slightly less sunny turn on the quays of the Seine. [Read more]
Paris Sport Dimanches 2025: free summer sports lessons in parks and sports centers
Want to take advantage of free sports lessons? Paris Sport Dimanches awaits you every Sunday until September for free sports sessions with no registration required! [Read more]
Le geste retrouvé: the reproduction of the Celtic torque from Montans exhibited at L'École des Arts Joailliers
The École des Arts Joailliers is hosting a unique exhibition combining archaeology and jewelry-making expertise, based around the spectacular reconstruction of a Celtic torque dating back over 2,000 years, to be discovered free of charge from July 3 to September 21, 2025. [Read more]
A free swimming pool at the Poissonniers sports center in Paris this summer 2025
As summer heats up, it's time to make the most of Paris's ephemeral pools, free of charge. Let's go for a swim at the Centre Sportif des Poissonniers in the 18th arrondissement, from July 5 to August 17, 2025. [Read more]
An open-air exhibition to mark the centenary of the Marché aux Puces de Biron in Saint-Ouen
At the heart of the Puces de Saint-Ouen, Marché Biron celebrates its centenary this year, and goes back in time with a free open-air exhibition from June 28 to September 29, 2025. [Read more]
Paris, August 15, 2026: exhibitions, museums and monuments open this Saturday
Good news for art lovers: many Parisian museums and monuments will remain open this Saturday, August 15, 2026, a public holiday in France. To make the most of this beautiful day, here are some exhibition and venue suggestions to visit... [Read more]
Les Nocturnes de Feu 2025 at the Château de Versailles: a royal August 15
To celebrate August 15, 2025 on a flamboyant theme, the Château de Versailles is offering its Nocturnes de feu, an incredible show in the gardens, topped off by a spectacular fireworks display. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From August 15, 2025 to August 17, 2025
Why is August 15 a public holiday in France? The history and origins of the Assumption
