Another three-day weekend awaits the lucky French. This Monday, June 9, 2025, is Whit Monday. How about taking advantage of this holiday to plan a great program of outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Don't worry, this extra day of rest shouldn't put a strain on your budget: there are still some great free outings to be had in and around the capital! All the more reason to get out and have fun this Whit Monday.
So what can you do for free in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this bank holiday? We've put together a list of the best things to do in Paris to recharge your batteries without breaking the bank. From ideas for walks to free exhibitions and new concepts, you're sure to love your Parisian outing. After all, who doesn't love a good plan?
In fact, this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. So, to make sure you don't miss out on any of the free events that await you this bank holiday, don't hesitate to keep this page and consult it regularly to put together your program. If in doubt, don't forget to contact the venues directly to make sure they're open.
MegaWATT 2025: live entertainment in public spaces in Paris and Seine-et-Marne
The MégaWATT 2025 artistic journey arrives in Paris and Seine-et-Marne from May 3 to June 28. Shows, workshops, circus and dance in free access, all in the public space. [Read more]
Tip: Comédie-Française offers free Monday tickets to under-28s
Every Monday evening in Paris, the Comédie-Française offers a unique opportunity to young people under the age of 28: 95 free tickets are distributed for its performances in the prestigious Salle Richelieu. Tickets can be collected from the Petit Bureau, one hour before the start of the play. [Read more]
Yvelines Théâtre 2025: free shows in 78
Yvelines Théâtre 2025, an initiative of the Conseil départemental, offers 36 free shows from May 23 to July 4, 2025 in as many communes of the Yvelines. A touring theatrical season showcasing local companies and inviting all audiences to come and discover. [Read more]
"Here Not There": New York artist Adam Handler invites himself to Paris
Sponsored - While strolling along the Palais-Royal, push open the door of the Cohle Gallery. For his third solo show in Paris, Adam Handler unveils Here Not There, an exhibition that brings his famous "Girls" into dialogue with a new series of landscapes. [Read more]
Le Serpent des Vœux: take part in an interactive work on calligraphy at the Trà Art gallery
At the Trà Art gallery in Paris's 10th arrondissement, the "Le Serpent des Vœux" exhibition transforms Vietnamese calligraphy into a lively, participatory experience. From June 6, 2025 to February 15, 2026, each visitor is invited to place his or her wish on a work in progress! [Read more]
Superfacial: Audrey Tautou's free photo exhibition at Quai de la Photo, on the Seine in Paris
This summer, Audrey Tautou steps behind the lens with Superfacial, a free photo exhibition to be discovered from June 5 to September 10, 2025 at Quai de la Photo, on the banks of the 13th arrondissement in Paris. In it, she unveils three photographic series, funny, modest and hard-hitting. A human-sized print, far from myth, close to reality. [Read more]
Jeju, the Korean island of a thousand secrets at the Korean Cultural Center
Sponsored - When it comes to South Korea, you're bound to know Seoul. From May 22 to September 6, 2025, thanks to the Korean Cultural Center's major exhibition, you can also discover Jeju Island and its famous haenyeo divers, emblematic figures of a maritime culture listed as intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. Jeju, an island of memories, legends, resistance and raw beauty. Free admission. [Read more]
Paula Villar, a look at Brazil: the exhibition at the Bibliothèque Assia Djebar
As part of the France-Brazil 2025 Season, the Assia Djebar Library is hosting the exhibition Paula Villar, un Regard sur le Brésil from May 17 to July 5, 2025. A plunge into engaged drawings, between graphic humor and social criticism of contemporary Brazil. [Read more]
A new world: the Swedish Institute unveils its new permanent exhibition (Paris 3è)
Sponsored - From May 17, 2025, the Swedish Institute's permanent exhibition begins its new era. This new permanent display explores the artistic and societal revolutions of the XVIIIᵉ century, between progress, turmoil and dialogue between past and present, through four never-before-seen sections. Free admission, no reservation required. [Read more]
Open-air exhibition of Andrea Roggi's work, Faubourg Saint-Honoré district
Art takes to the skies (and the air) in Paris's 8ᵉ arrondissement with Élan Vital, the outdoor exhibition by Italian artist Andrea Roggi, in partnership with the Comité du Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Galeries Bartoux. Seven aerial, poetic bronze sculptures take over the public space between Madeleine and Concorde from April 17 to July 12, 2025. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: "Art and the Environment" exhibition at the Bibliothèque Hergé
As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Bibliothèque Hergé is hosting the "Art and the Environment" exhibition, created by the Art-éco association. A sensitive plunge into the world of the Amazon rainforest, to be discovered from May 14 to June 14 2025. [Read more]
Brazil-France 2025 season: Aurélia Fronty exhibition at the Bibliothèque André Malraux
As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Bibliothèque André Malraux unveils a vibrant exhibition dedicated to Aurélia Fronty's illustrations for the tale "L'enfant, le jaguar et le feu", written by Muriel Bloch, from May 16 to July 3, 2025. An invitation to explore the depths of the Amazon rainforest through a work rich in color, myth and emotion. [Read more]
JEMA 2025: An exhibition of exceptional creations at Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg
The Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is taking advantage of JEMA 2025 to present an exhibition of exceptional creations, from March 27 to June 27. [Read more]
Pentecost 2025: parks and gardens for sunny strolls in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Monday in the sun... It looks like this is what's on the agenda for Whit Monday 2025: with the fine weather forecast, we're off to enjoy the parks and gardens of Paris! Discover the beautiful green spaces where you can take a stroll! [Read more]
The Nuits des Forêts festival returns in 2025 with a rich program all over Ile-de-France!
Sponsored - The Nuits des Forêts are back from June 6 to 22 in over 50 forests across the Paris region! Designed to celebrate and question our ties to forests, the festival invites the public to rediscover the forest close to home, and to meet the men and women who live in, cultivate and protect it. The 2025 edition is particularly keen to put the spotlight on commitment to and knowledge of the forest environment, through events that are free and open to all. [Read more]
Paris Disability Month: free, festive events to raise awareness in June
During Parisian Disability Month, in June, a wide range of free events are on offer to help you celebrate in an inclusive way, including bal arrangé, exhibitions, shows and concerts accessible to all. [Read more]
Free swimming pools and baths in Paris and the Ile-de-France region for summer 2025
The heat is on, and you are looking for a pool (with beach or deckchairs if possible) or a body of water to swim for free? To feel like you're on vacation without paying a cent, discover the great spots where it's good to bring family and friends in Paris and Ile de France. [Read more]
Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)
Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department. [Read more]
Arboretum de la Vallée-aux-Loups: a sublime free park of remarkable trees
You don't have to go to the farthest reaches of the Île-de-France to find majestic nature. Just fifteen kilometers from Paris, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the Arboretum of the Domaine départemental de la Vallée-aux-Loups is a delight for lovers of gardens and plant species. [Read more]
The superb Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux
We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden. [Read more]
The beautiful Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors
The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum. [Read more]
Les Nuits des Forêts 2025: the exceptional program in Yvelines (78)
Nuits des Forêts returns from June 6 to 22, 2025. The Yvelines region will also be taking part, with a rich and varied program designed to reconnect you with nature in an immersive and entertaining way. [Read more]
Les Nuits des Forêts 2025 in Paris: the nature program in the capital
Les Nuits des Forêts returns to Paris from June 6 to 22, 2025. Discover the program of venues taking part in this educational and bucolic event in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Street workout: where to train free of charge in the open air in Paris's 16th arrondissement?
The 16th arrondissement of Paris offers several open-air spaces dedicated to street workout. These facilities, which are accessible free of charge, enable you to practice bodyweight training in a pleasant urban setting. [Read more]
Good plan: health trails for free exercise in Paris
Does exercising require a substantial monthly budget? Not if you take advantage of the free facilities, such as the fitness trails in Paris, that are just waiting for you! [Read more]
Street workout: where to train free of charge in the open air in Paris's 13th arrondissement?
Combining weight training and gymnastics, street workout is a trendy sport. In Paris, we explain where to train in the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]
Street workout: where to train for free in Paris's 14th arrondissement?
Street workout is a discipline that combines weight training and gymnastics: where can you practice it and, above all, where can you train in the 14th arrondissement? [Read more]
Street workout: where to train free of charge in the open air in Paris's 19th arrondissement?
Want to work out outdoors? The 19th arrondissement offers several free open-air street workout areas, accessible every day, for free training in Paris. [Read more]
Street workout: where to train free of charge in the open air in Paris's 18th arrondissement?
Looking for a free, open-air street workout in Paris's 18th arrondissement? Here's a selection of the best places equipped with equipment available 24 hours a day, for all levels. [Read more]
Hiking: the 25 moguls circuit, the GR 20 in the Fontainebleau forest in the Paris region
In Corsica, they have the GR 20, reputed to be the most difficult of the French Grande Randonnée (GR) trails. In the Île-de-France region, we're a long way from rivalling the circuit's 200 kilometers and 11,000 meters of ascent, yet it's here, in the forest of Fontainebleau, that you'll find one of the region's most demanding hikes. [Read more]
Paris-Meaux by bike: 50 kilometers along the Canal de l'Ourcq to reach the Brie region
We've heard of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brest, but not yet Paris-Meaux. And yet the race is accessible to all levels, including complete beginners, and allows you to start from the capital's cycle paths. [Read more]
Chase Tag: a free-access cat-and-mouse arena in Evry (91)
Have you heard of Chase Tag? This sport, inspired by the famous game of cat and mouse, combines obstacles, jumps, speed and feints. Discover the discipline and test your aptitutudes from April 2024, in Evry! [Read more]
Where to play ping-pong or table tennis outdoors in Paris?
Are you a table tennis fan? Good news, in Paris, many spots are equipped with self-service ping-pong tables. Pack your rackets and balls, and we'll tell you where to find them! [Read more]
Ernesto Neto weaves a new free monumental installation at the Grand Palais, our photos
Artist Ernesto Neto invades the Grand Palais with his colorful, dreamlike installation "Nosso Barco Tambor Terra", on view free of charge from June 6 to July 25, 2025. [Read more]
Fun Palace: a free interactive exhibition at the Grand Palais
It's time for fun! The Grand Palais is hosting Fun Palace, an artistic and architectural reflection on forms of community and shared pleasure, as part of the Centre Pompidou's New Assemble program. The installation is free to view from June 6 to 15, 2025. [Read more]
Horizontes: contemporary Brazilian art unveiled at the Grand Palais for the Brazil-France Season
As part of the Brazil-France 2025 Season, the Grand Palais is hosting Horizontes, a free exhibition of contemporary Brazilian paintings, from June 6 to July 25, 2025, on the balconies of the North Nave. [Read more]
La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]
Moret-sur-Loing : Medieval and Impressionist city among the most beautiful detours in France
Discover Moret-sur-Loing, this medieval and impressionist city among the Most Beautiful Detours of France, only one hour from Paris. Visit this charming town, famous for its Sucre d'Orge, its royal city and the landscapes of Alfred Sisley. [Read more]
Discover Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its lovely Petits Ponts walk
Just 40 minutes from Paris, Chevreuse, nicknamed the Little Venice of the Yvelines, offers a splendid stroll across its small bridges. This verdant setting, accessible by RER train, offers an unsuspectedly charming escape. We invite you to embark on a nature adventure between canals and picturesque paths! [Read more]
In the footsteps of Inception: where in Paris was Nolan's film shot?
With Oppenheimer becoming one of the biggest box-office successes of Christopher Nolan's career, we take a look back at one of his best-known films, Inception, and the neighborhoods where it was shot in Paris. [Read more]
World Blood Donor Day: blood drives in Paris monuments in June
The Établissement français du sang (EFS) still needs your blood donations, and is launching blood drives across the capital, at the Parc des Princes, the Musée d'Orsay and the Château de Versailles in June. [Read more]
Village Natur'à vélo: the right plan for nature and cycling outings in Antony (92)
On Sunday June 8 and Monday June 9, 2025, the town of Antony is organizing a weekend of cycling and nature events. Are you ready? [Read more]
Atelier 1664 returns to Paris: 10 days of style, flavor and sound at Rotonde Stalingrad
Sponsored - From June 5 to 15, 2025, Atelier 1664 sets up shop at the Rotonde Stalingrad, a neoclassical jewel on the banks of the Paris canals, for a summer edition combining creative gastronomy, live music and artistic workshops. An immersive and unique experience not to be missed. [Read more]
Did you know? A free cruise on the Seine for your birthday!
Is it your birthday? Don't miss this great offer! On your birthday, you can enjoy a free cruise on the Seine in Paris. An iconic activity to mark the occasion! [Read more]
Bonus in Paris: Galeries Lafayette rooftop, a high viewpoint accessible free of charge
Want to get some height? A superb panorama of the capital is available free of charge in the Haussmann district. To discover it, head to one of Paris's iconic department stores, Galeries Lafayette, to enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris from its rooftop... and it's free! [Read more]
A dog museum arrives at the gates of Paris (and it's dog-friendly!)
You read that right: a museum dedicated to dogs is coming to the gates of Paris! From May 16, 2025, curious visitors and animal lovers can discover this surprising place, and can even visit with their dog. As an added bonus, it's free until September 1, 2025. [Read more]
So this Whit Monday 2025, we're taking the opportunity to venture out into the French capital and its surroundings for a day of exploration and discovery. Choose from a range of free options to make the most of your day, and treat yourself with friends or family.
Dates and Opening Time
On June 9, 2025
Prices
Free
