Free things to do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: free events and activities

30 upcoming free events in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: exhibitions, workshops, concerts and guided visits.
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The Transumante La Transumante

Thu 8 Oct · 14:00–15:05 + 3 other dates Free ages 3+
Lycée agricole et horticole de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, route des princesses, 78100 Saint Germain en Laye

A circus performance by Johann Le Guillerm: a wooden creature, assembled by handlers, builds and unbuilds itself in a slow, shifting walk. A family show, for ages 3 and up.

[PUBLIC LIBRARIES] Literary talk with Catherine Bardon [MEDIATHEQUES] Rencontre littéraire avec Catherine Bardon

Fri 9 Oct Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A talk with author Catherine Bardon about her novel “Un rêve immense” (An Immense Dream), inspired by the story of a couple who settled in the Galápagos in 1927. For adults.

[Guided tour] Royal Apothecary [Visite commentée] Apothicairerie royale

Sat 10 Oct Free
Villa Eugénie-Désoyer

Free 45-minute guided tour of the Royal Apothecary led by the museum's guide. Booking required.

[LIBRARIES] Talk: Ukraine, the shield of Europe [MEDIATHEQUES] Conférence : Ukraine, le bouclier de l’Europe

Sat 10 Oct Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A talk by Oxana Melnychuk, political scientist, on how Ukraine has been redefining European security since February 2022. Duration: 1 hr 30 min.

[LIBRARIES] Show: Dame Vitamine and the Garden's Treasures [MEDIATHEQUES] Spectacle : Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager

Sat 10 Oct · 10:30 Free ages 3+
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro

An educational and interactive show combining theatre and music, which uses humour to address balanced eating, personal hygiene and the joy of moving, for children aged 3 to 8.

[LIBRARIES] Show: Dame Vitamine and the Garden's Treasures [MEDIATHEQUES] Spectacle : Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager

Sat 10 Oct · 16:00 Free ages 3+
Médiathèque George-Sand

An educational and interactive show combining theatre and music, which uses humour to address balanced eating, personal hygiene and the joy of moving, for children aged 3 to 8.

The Huguenot Refuge: A New Reading of Jewish History? Le Refuge huguenot - Une nouvelle lecture de l’histoire juive ?

Mon 12 Oct · 20:30–22:00 Free
Salle des Arts - Maison des Associations 3, rue de la République - 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A lecture on how Huguenot refugees, after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, changed their view of Jews and of Jewish history.

[La CLEF] Open DIY - Thread craft club [La CLEF] Open DIY - Club de création autour du fil

Tue 13 Oct · 19:00–21:00 Free
La CLEF - 46 rue de Mareil 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A friendly gathering around threads, needles and textiles to make, sew, knit or embroider, among amateurs and experts. Everyone brings their own materials.

[LIBRARIES] Follow the guide: Andy Warhol, line and image [MEDIATHEQUES] Suivez le guide : Andy Warhol, la ligne et l'image

Sat 17 Oct Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A talk by Emmanuelle Loizeau, doctor of art history, to discover the exhibition devoted to Andy Warhol at the musée du Luxembourg. For adults.

Family Workshop: Welcome to the Debussys'! — National Architecture Days Atelier famille : Bienvenue chez les Debussy ! — Les journées nationales de l'architecture

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free ages 8+
Maison natale Claude-Debussy

A family workshop to discover how a 19th-century rental building was organized by recreating period interiors in a small origami house, for ages 8 and up.

Exhibition: Architecture in Boxes — National Architecture Days Exposition : Architectures en boîtes — Les journées nationales de l'architecture

Sat 17 Oct · 10:00–12:00 Free
La Micro-Folie

An exhibition-workshop on the history of construction toys, with around forty objects from the collection of the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, where visitors can experiment with thousands of pieces.

[LIBRARIES] Reading club: Read and share [MEDIATHEQUES] Club de lecture : Lire et le dire

Sat 17 Oct · 10:30 Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro

The "Lire et le Dire" reading club offers get-togethers to talk about literary favourites, for the curious and for passionate readers. A time to listen and chat freely.

Exhibition: Architecture in Boxes — National Architecture Days Exposition : Architectures en boîtes — Les journées nationales de l'architecture

Sat 17 Oct · 14:00–18:00 Free
La Micro-Folie

An exhibition-workshop on the history of construction toys, with around forty objects from the collection of the Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, where visitors can experiment with thousands of pieces.

All Access #14.1 - Special 30th Anniversary of the Studios Edition All Access #14.1 - Edition spéciale 30 ans des studios

Sat 17 Oct · 17:00–23:30 Free
La CLEF / Saint Germain en Laye / 78, 46 Rue de Mareil, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

All Access celebrates its 14 seasons of concerts and encounters between amateur and professional musicians. For this special 30th anniversary of the studios edition, more than 10 bands take turns on stage and in the studios.

[LIBRARIES] Reading: Once upon a time... in Italian! [MEDIATHEQUES] Lecture : Il était une fois... en italien !

Wed 4 Nov · 16:00 Free ages 3+
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Italyamo offers a series of read-aloud sessions in Italian for children from age 3, at the Marc-Ferro library. The session on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 has the theme "I am as I am / Io sono quel che sono".

Prog' Happy Hour - Chat about the programme Apéro Prog' - Échange autour de la programmation

Wed 4 Nov · 19:00–21:00 Free
La CLEF, 46 Rue de Mareil, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The La CLEF team invites volunteers, members, musicians and music lovers to talk about the 2026-2027 season programme, in a friendly atmosphere with drinks and snacks.

[LIBRARIES] Screening: What Are We Eating? Ideas for Better Food Tomorrow [MEDIATHEQUES] Projection : On mange quoi ? Des idées pour mieux se nourrir demain

Sat 7 Nov Free ages 12+
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Screening of Bertrand Delapierre's documentary on food and its environmental cost, as part of the Documentary Film Month and the Science Festival. For all audiences ages 12 and up.

[MEDIA LIBRARIES] Lecture: The Paris Railway Stations [MEDIATHEQUES] Conférence : Les gares parisiennes

Sat 14 Nov Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A lecture by architect Bertrand Lemoine on the Paris railway stations, based on his book "Une histoire des gares en France" (A History of Railway Stations in France). Duration: 1 hr 30 min, for adults.

[LIBRARIES] Kapla Day [MEDIATHEQUES] Journée Kapla

Sat 14 Nov · 10:00–19:00 Free ages 4+
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro

Construction workshop with Kapla and TomTec on the theme of spectacular large buildings, as part of the "Architectures" events. All ages from 4 and up, children and adults build together.

[LIBRARIES] The CRD's Little Stages [MEDIATHEQUES] Les p'tites scènes du CRD

Wed 18 Nov Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro

As part of the "Conservatoire's Little Stages", students perform music, dance or theatre in formats of under 45 minutes. An event for all ages at the Marc-Ferro multimedia library.

[LIBRARIES] Round table: European literature, a shared imagination? [MEDIATHEQUES] Table-ronde : La littérature européenne, un imaginaire commun ?

Fri 20 Nov Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A meeting with several European writers, organised by the publishing house Les Argonautes Éditeur and the médiathèques, to discuss contemporary European literature, translation and the circulation of works. Adults.

[LIBRARIES] Follow the guide: Cézanne and us [MEDIATHEQUES] Suivez le guide : Cézanne et nous

Sat 21 Nov Free
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A talk by Emmanuelle Loizeau, doctor of art history, on the exhibition devoted to Paul Cézanne and his artistic legacy at the Grand Palais. For adults.

[LIBRARIES] Exhibition: Eating Well Is Something You Learn [MEDIATHEQUES] Exposition : Bien manger, ça s'apprend

until Sat 28 Nov Free ages 6+
Médiathèque George-Sand - 44, rue de l'Aurore 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

An exhibition combining Nicolas Gouny's illustrations with short texts on food, the farming profession, mass production and environmental dangers. Ages 6 and up, as part of the 2026 Science Festival.

[LIBRARIES] Exhibition: Eating: Food, Gastronomy, Health [MEDIATHEQUES] Exposition : Manger : alimentation, gastronomie, santé

until Sat 28 Nov Free ages 12+
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro - 9, rue Henri IV 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

A visual history of humans' relationship with food, through diet, health, gastronomy, advertising and fashion trends. Presented by the Musée du Vivant / Agroparistech as part of the Fête de la Science 2026, suitable from age 12.

Photo exhibition: saving the Pavillon de la Muette Exposition photos : le sauvetage du Pavillon de la Muette

until Tue 1 Dec Free
Pavillon de la Muette - Route forestière des pavillons 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Outdoor photography exhibition on the outside railings of the Pavillon de La Muette, tracing the history and restoration of the monument. Fifty large-format panels, freely visible and free of charge.

Exhibition - Summer, How I Adore You. The Beautiful Season in the Work of Paul Vera Exposition - Été, combien je vous adore. La belle saison chez Paul Vera

until Sun 12 Sept Free
Musée municipal Ducastel-Vera – Espace Paul-et-André-Vera, 2 rue Henri-IV, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The Ducastel-Vera municipal museum devotes an exhibition to the place of summer in Paul Vera's work, through paintings, drawings and decorative works: gardens, landscapes and outdoor scenes.

Tribute to the Donors: Treasures from the Ducastel-Vera Museum Collections Hommage aux donateurs-Les trésors des collections du musée Ducastel-Vera

Fri 20 Nov → Sun 23 May Free
Musée municipal Ducastel-Vera – Espace Paul-et-André-Vera, 2 rue Henri-IV, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

The Ducastel-Vera municipal museum honours the works that came from gifts and donations and have enriched its collections: paintings, drawings and other pieces to discover as a family.