Many of us hibernate while waiting for the degrees to rise. But good ideas for outings are never afraid of the cold.
So to make the most of the beginning of winter, here we go again for free activities to do in Île-de-France this month.
What do a pass signed by Vercingetorix, a letter from Cleopatra to Julius Caesar and a stuffed mermaid have in common?
You can discover them all at the exhibition " Forgeries and forgers - From the Middle Ages to the present day " right now and until February 2, 2026 at the National Archives.
The deciphering of stories of fakes and astounding forgers, from the Dreyfus affair to Indiana Jones.
Perfect to understand that fake news and disinformation existed long before social networks...
National Archives Museum – Hôtel de Soubise
60 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75003 Paris
Head to Provins, a medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for its 14th edition of the Medieval Christmas Market.
The market extends over three squares of the Medieval City : the Place du Châtel, the Place Saint Quiriace and the Cour de l'École.
Head for the Carnelle National Forest and its hundred-year-old oaks in the Val-d'Oise.
On the program?
Its little +? A culminating point at a height of 210 meters which offers an exceptional view of the entire department.
Kilometres of marked trails exist for all types of walkers.
There are many walking routes on the internet and hiking apps!
Take the Transilien H and get off at Persan-Beaumont station, cross the forest, and leave at Presles - Courcelles station , still on line H.
Head for Street Art Avenue, an open-air urban art gallery that stretches for more than 4 km along the Canal Saint-Denis, from the Stade de France to the Porte de la Villette.
More than 50 monumental frescoes (graffiti, stencils, collages or giant frescoes) signed by French and international artists transform the banks into a free museum accessible to all.
New works complete the tour every year!
In complete autonomy and it's free!
On foot or by bike along the banks, visit at your own pace.
Canal Saint-Denis from Saint-Denis to Paris (Porte de la Villette)
On the Saint-Denis side:
On the Paris side:
Happy discovering! See you next month for ideas for winter outings accessible by public transport, in Île-de-France.