Paris for free

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Paris for free

There’s no need to reach for your wallet if you want to have a good time in Paris. There are plenty of ways to go out in the French capital without spending a cent. Culture, sport, leisure, days out with the kids: here is our guide to places and activities you can enjoy for free.
The top 10 essential, offbeat and entertaining activities in Paris that will cost you nothing at all.
Fêtes, festivals and more: Paris hosts a wide range of free events all year round. Find out more!
You don’t need to go to a museum to enjoy art in Paris. Artworks can be admired in practically every district of the capital, and it won’t cost you a cent!
Open Days at artists’ studios are an opportunity to meet artists and admire their work in a picturesque setting.
Saint-Germain, Belleville, the Marais, the Parisian suburbs … a selection of must-see galleries. Free entrance!
Wherever you go in Paris, from the La Villette canal basin through the festive neighbourhood of Oberkampf to the 13th arrondissement and the nearby suburbs, street art has become a familiar part of the urban landscape.
List of cultural sites with free admission for the public.
Cinemas, open-air screenings and film festivals: where to enjoy free films in Paris
Classical music fans will find plenty of ways to enjoy free concerts and events in Paris.
There are lots of bars and cafés in Paris where you can get your fill of music and attend live concerts without spending a fortune. Rock, world music, French chanson, Latino hits: performances span a variety of genres!
Philosophy cafés and free talks and symposia in Paris
A tour is one of the best ways to discover the treasures, the secrets and the legends of Paris.
Affordable prices Sport

Do sport for free in Paris

Classes, open-air sessions, introductory courses: there are many free ways to play sport in Paris.
Find out about all the free things to do with kids, from educational activities to sports workshops.
You can eat or snack without opening your wallet in some of the capital’s traditional bars and restaurants.