Forest Nights 2026 in Paris and Île-de-France, the best tips and free nature outings

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis, My de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 7, 2026 at 02:47 p.m.
Nuits des Forêts returns to the Île-de-France region from June 5 to 21, 2026. For about ten days, this festival invites you to wander through the beautiful forests near you, through hundreds of experiences and bucolic, free activities.

The Festival des Forêts en Île-de-France, born in 2020, keeps growing. Having become Les Nuits des Forêts four years ago, it is now a nationwide program! From 5 to 21 June 2026, the festival invites us to rediscover the forests of Paris and Île-de-France, through dozens of animations and experiences of various kinds, most of them free!

Between performances, artistic installations, evening gatherings, and also daytime or nighttime strolls, this rendezvous that blends forest, culture and art has plenty to attract both the young and the endlessly curious. In the past, the event lasted three days; today, it's a dozen days of activities that promise even more exciting discoveries.

In the era of climate change, the rising collective realization that we must safeguard natural spaces so we can escape into them is more central than ever in public debate. The Nuits des Forêts align with an ecological awareness effort, inviting us to rediscover the forests around us with a fresh perspective, to reflect on their fragility, and to deepen our understanding of the major forest challenges.

To make sure you don't miss out on any of the many activities on offer, check out the Paris and Ile-de-France program as it becomes available!

Forest Nights by Department in Île-de-France

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The Nights of the Forests are back from June 5 to 21, 2026, across Île-de-France and especially in the natural corners of Val-d'Oise, with a bucolic and free program for the whole family! [Read more]

So, are we going green?

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From June 5, 2026 to June 21, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    nuitsdesforets.com

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