Parisian Life La Vie parisienne
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
Jacques Offenbach's cult operetta, reimagined in a bold production that takes the myth of Paris through the ages, blending humour and satire.
Things to do in Saint-Germain-en-Laye: shows, family activities and exhibitions
View on map →Autumn-Winter Sale of the Association Générale des Familles BRADERIE Automne-Hiver de l' Association Générale des Familles
Salle des Arts, Maison des Associations, 3 rue de la République à St Germain en Laye
The AGF's Autumn-Winter Sale offers two days of bargains at low prices, in a warm atmosphere. Access is reserved for people whose membership fee is up to date.
Digital Collection: Arts and Food — Science Festival Collection numérique : arts et alimentation — Fête de la science
La Micro-Folie
As part of the Science Festival, a digital collection exploring the links between art and food, available continuously. For all audiences.
Solving food challenges through play! — Science Festival Résoudre les défis de l'alimentation par le jeu ! — Fête de la science
La Micro-Folie
A game-workshop to take on food challenges in teams, offered as part of the Science Festival. From age 6, accompanied by adults.
Discovering molecular cuisine — Science Festival Découverte de la cuisine moléculaire — Fête de la science
La Micro-Folie
A workshop to explore chemistry in cooking through fun experiments: gelification, spherification, then tasting the creations. Free entry, for young and old.
[LIBRARIES] Reading: Once upon a time... in Italian! [MEDIATHEQUES] Lecture : Il était une fois... en italien !
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".
[LECTURE]: Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Royal Scots Regiment [CONFERENCE] : Saint-Germain-en-Laye et le Régiment Royal-Écossais
Salle Multimédia de l'Hôtel de Ville
A lecture on the ties between Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Royal Scots Regiment, led by Christophe Guillemet, piper of the Histoire et Passions association. Period costumes, weapons, bagpipes and battle stories bring the Scottish presence in the town back to life.
The Transumante La Transumante
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.
Alela Diane + Elias Dris + Two Runner [La CLEF] Alela Diane + Elias Dris + Two Runner
La CLEF - 46 rue de Mareil 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
An evening of American folk and Americana with Alela Diane, Elias Dris and Paige Anderson, for an audience that loves intimate songwriting.
The Loop
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
A police comedy in which the mayor's son, accused of murder, faces two incorruptible cops, caught in a wild time loop. 2025 Molière Award for Best Comedy.
[PUBLIC LIBRARIES] Literary talk with Catherine Bardon [MEDIATHEQUES] Rencontre littéraire avec Catherine Bardon
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.
Screening of the documentary "Un jour, tu vieilliras" (One Day, You'll Grow Old) — Semaine Bleue 2026: connecting all ages Projection du documentaire « Un jour, tu vieilliras » — Semaine Bleue 2026 : relions tous les âges
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro – Auditorium
Screening of the documentary "Un jour, tu vieilliras" (One Day, You'll Grow Old), followed by a discussion on the challenges of ageing and ageing well. A film-and-discussion event open to all, as part of the Semaine Bleue.
[LIBRARIES] Talk: Ukraine, the shield of Europe [MEDIATHEQUES] Conférence : Ukraine, le bouclier de l’Europe
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.
[Guided tour] Royal Apothecary [Visite commentée] Apothicairerie royale
Villa Eugénie-Désoyer
Free 45-minute guided tour of the Royal Apothecary led by the museum's guide. Booking required.
Pink October: Art in the Service of Life in Saint-Germain-en-Laye 🌸 OCTOBRE ROSE : L’ART AU SERVICE DE LA VIE A SAINT-GERMAIN-EN-LAYE 🌸
Salle des Arts du MAS
A charity weekend around art and creativity in support of the fight against breast cancer: exhibition, activities, raffle and gospel concert.
Food: between sensations, pleasure and digestion — Science Festival L'alimentation : entre sensations, plaisir et digestion — Fête de la science
La Micro-Folie
Hands-on activities and science experiments to discover how digestion works and how smells and flavours are turned into perceptions. Ages 6 and up, for young and old.
[LIBRARIES] Show: Dame Vitamine and the Garden's Treasures [MEDIATHEQUES] Spectacle : Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager
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.
Food: between sensations, pleasure and digestion — Science Festival L'alimentation : entre sensations, plaisir et digestion — Fête de la science
La Micro-Folie
Hands-on activities and science experiments to discover how digestion works and how smells and flavours are turned into perceptions. Ages 6 and up, for young and old.
[LIBRARIES] Show: Dame Vitamine and the Garden's Treasures [MEDIATHEQUES] Spectacle : Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager
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.
Two new courses to deepen your practice of traditional Hatha Yoga in Fourqueux Deux nouveaux parcours pour approfondir la pratique du Hatha Yoga traditionnel à Fourqueux
Espace Pierre Delanoë, 2, place Victor Hugo, 78100 Fourqueux
The Fourqueux Sports Association offers two traditional Hatha Yoga courses: a series of eight Sunday mornings and a progressive programme in weekly modules, open to all levels.
The Cooks' Bric-a-Brac LE BRIC A BRAC DES CUISINIERES
Espace pierre Delanoë - 2, place Victor Hugo - Fourqueux 78112 Saint Germain en Laye
Fourqueux Arts et Culture is organizing the 3rd edition of the Cooks' Bric-a-Brac, an exhibition and sale open to private individuals, centered on cooking and the art of the table, to give your objects a second life.
[La CLEF] Ego the Sperm Whale Sets Sail - Show for ages 3 and up [La CLEF] Ego le cachalot prend le large - Spectacle à partir de 3 ans
La CLEF - 46 rue de Mareil 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A family musical show with five artist-musicians, blending a live pop concert, comedy and songs, centred on Ego, a young sperm whale who sets sail with Yaya the Panda.
The Chamber of Trades and Crafts' drop-in sessions resume in Fourqueux Les permanences de la Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat reprennent à Fourqueux
Mairie déléguée de Fourqueux, 1 place de la Grille, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The Yvelines Chamber of Trades and Crafts offers personalized support to entrepreneurs at the delegated town hall of Fourqueux, by appointment.
The Huguenot Refuge: A New Reading of Jewish History? Le Refuge huguenot - Une nouvelle lecture de l’histoire juive ?
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.
Michaël Hirsch
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
Michaël Hirsch presents his third one-man show, "Y'a de la joie !" (There's joy!), a funny and sensitive quest about learning to be joyful.
Gabi Hartmann - Concert at Théâtre A. Dumas, co-produced with La CLEF Gabi Hartmann - Concert au Théâtre A. Dumas en coréalisation avec La CLEF
Théâtre Alexandre Dumas - Jardin des Arts, 3 Rue Henri IV, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Concert by Gabi Hartmann, a Parisian singer, songwriter and composer who blends jazz, soul and world music, marking the release of her second album "La femme aux yeux de sel" (The Woman with Salt Eyes).
Discover the history of architecture in the Bel-Air neighborhood Découvrez l’histoire de l’architecture au quartier du Bel-Air
Gare de Lisière-Pereire, Place Christiane Fahier 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Explore 150 years of architecture in the Bel-Air neighborhood, from 19th-century brick to 21st-century renovations, ending at the Micro-Folie to discover the exhibition "Architectures en boîtes" (Architectures in Boxes) in a preview.
Round table "Rehabilitate: Building the Future" Table-ronde "Réhabiliter : bâtir l'avenir"
Maison natale Claude-Debussy - Musée municipal Ducastel-Vera, 38 rue au Pain 78100
Three architects discuss the art of preserving, rehabilitating and transforming existing buildings, drawing on their projects in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The meeting ends with a visit to the Maison Debussy.
Lagrène - Belmondo Ceccarelli - Vignolo
Théâtre Alexandre Dumas, 3 Rue Henri IV, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Four big names of French jazz come together on stage for a concert built around improvisation, balancing virtuosity and emotion.
[LIBRARIES] Follow the guide: Andy Warhol, line and image [MEDIATHEQUES] Suivez le guide : Andy Warhol, la ligne et l'image
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.
Drawing in Perspective Dessiner en perspective
Atelier Pièce Unique
A drawing workshop on perspective to learn how to construct a space, create volume and bring to life landscapes, streets or buildings. It can be taken on its own, but it is recommended to follow the full series.
Architecture in a Box Architectures en boîte
Micro-Folie de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1 place des rotondes 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A travelling exhibition on the history of construction toys, with modular crates and hands-on workshops where you can play with thousands of pieces. A fun, family-friendly approach to architecture.
Family outing: Welcome to Debussy's home! En famille : Bienvenue chez les Debussy !
Maison natale Claude-Debussy - Musée municipal Ducastel-Vera, 38 rue au Pain 78100
A workshop for the whole family: recreate the period interiors of a 19th-century apartment building in a little origami house, ages 8 and up.
The Heart of the Springs Le Cœur des Sources
Chantier Cœur des Sources, 10 boulevard de la paix 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Visit the construction site of the Cœur des Sources programme, which is shaping a new educational, cultural and sports hub with a new park, and whose stone conservatory rises above the belvedere.
[LIBRARIES] Reading club: Read and share [MEDIATHEQUES] Club de lecture : Lire et le dire
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.
Guided tour of the exhibition Architectures en boîte Visite guidée de l'exposition Architectures en boîte
Micro-Folie de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 1 place des rotondes 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A traveling exhibition on the history of construction toys, with modular crates and hands-on workshops where you can handle thousands of pieces. A fun, family-friendly way to discover the basics of architecture.
iXcampus: a university campus and business cluster where heritage meets innovation L’iXcampus : un campus universitaire et un cluster d’entreprises entre patrimoine et innovation
iXcampus, 34 rue de la Croix-de-Fer 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A guided walk through the heart of iXcampus, to discover a collection of remarkable architecture that illustrates the transitions at work in construction.
A house in Saint-Germain-en-Laye between the Middle Ages and the 20th century Une maison de Saint-Germain-en-Laye entre le Moyen Âge et le XXe siècle
Maison natale Claude-Debussy - Musée municipal Ducastel-Vera, 38 rue au Pain 78100
Guided tour of the Maison natale Claude-Debussy, the only old house in the historic centre of Saint-Germain-en-Laye open to the public, to discover how people lived there from the Renaissance to the 19th century.
All Access #14.1 - Special 30th Anniversary of the Studios Edition All Access #14.1 - Edition spéciale 30 ans des studios
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.
Clay Modelling - Halloween Figurines Modelage - Figurines d'Halloween
Atelier Pièce Unique
Clay modelling workshop with self-hardening clay for children on the theme of Halloween: creating figurines in autumn colours, with learning to carve textures and use moulds and tools.
Halloween Special Cabinet of Curiosities Cabinet de curiosités spécial Halloween
Atelier Pièce Unique
A drawing workshop for children on the theme of Halloween: each child creates their own cabinet of curiosities of strange creatures, with colouring in Indian ink and coloured inks.
Painting from a live model Peinture d'après modèle vivant
Atelier Pièce Unique
Two-day painting workshop with a female model, led by the artist Graziella, to create a large-format painting. For professional and amateur painters, adults and motivated young people aged 15 and over with already solid experience.
Painting from a live model Peinture d'après modèle vivant
Atelier Pièce Unique
Two-day painting workshop with a female model, led by Graziella, to create a large-format painting. For professional and amateur painters, adults and motivated young people aged 15 and over with already good practice.
Special Halloween Painting Peinture spéciale Halloween
Atelier Pièce Unique
A three-hour workshop where young artists discover the traditional colors and motifs of the Mexican Day of the Dead and create a mixed-media composition.
Kids' roller skating course Stage de roller enfant
Gymnase Schnapper
Roller skating course open to all levels, from beginner to most experienced, for children from the last year of nursery school to Year 5, supervised by a qualified professional.
Botanical Illustration Illustration botanique
Atelier Pièce Unique
A naturalist drawing workshop with coloured pencils, led by a specialist, to capture nature with precision and creativity. Organic tea break and homemade pastries included.
The Miserable Woman La Misérable
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
Alone on stage with Julie Depardieu in the role of Juliette Drouet, the muse and prisoner of Victor Hugo, telling the story of 50 years of a crazy, obsessive love.
Early James + Mazingo [La CLEF] Early James + Mazingo
La CLEF - 46 rue de Mareil 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Concert by Early James, an American singer-guitarist somewhere between Americana, blues and rock, with the French-American trio Mazingo opening.
Roadrunners + The Snipes
La CLEF, 46 Rue de Mareil, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The French rock band Roadrunners return to the stage, 32 years after their last concert at La CLEF, with rock'n'roll from The Snipes as the opening act.
[La CLEF] Roadrunners + opening act [La CLEF] Roadrunners + 1ère partie
La CLEF - 46 rue de Mareil 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The return of the legendary French rock band of the 80s/90s, 32 years after their last concert at La CLEF. A concert for fans of classy, energetic rock'n'roll.
[LIBRARIES] Screening: What Are We Eating? Ideas for Better Food Tomorrow [MEDIATHEQUES] Projection : On mange quoi ? Des idées pour mieux se nourrir demain
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.
Dame Vitamine and the Garden Treasures — Science Festival Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager — Fête de la science
Médiathèque Marc-Ferro
An educational and interactive show that uses humour to address balanced eating, personal hygiene and the joy of moving, for children aged 3 to 8 accompanied by their parents.
Creative watercolour with watercolourist Donna Acheson Aquarelle créative avec l'aquarelliste Donna Acheson
Atelier Pièce Unique
Watercolour workshop to develop a free and personal approach to the technique, with demonstrations by the artist and creating your own compositions from reference photos.
Lady Vitamin and the Garden's Treasures — Science Festival Dame Vitamine et les trésors du potager — Fête de la science
Médiathèque George-Sand
An educational and interactive show that uses humour to address balanced eating, personal hygiene and the joy of moving, blending theatre, music and participation from young audiences.
Etran de L'Aïr (Niger) + Soba (BF/CG/FR)
La CLEF, 46 Rue de Mareil, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Concert by the Nigerien collective Etran de L'Aïr, electric guitars and Tuareg rhythms, followed by the Afro-blues trio SOBA. A dance evening for adults and teenagers.
The Murmur of Dreams Le Murmure des songes
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
A dance show by Compagnie Accrorap, choreographed by Kader Attou, blending several choreographic styles, illustrations and music for a journey into the imagination.
[La CLEF] Open secondhand clothing swap / Community clothing giveaway [La CLEF] Open fripes / Vide-dressing solidaire
La CLEF, 46 rue de Mareil, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye
A community clothing swap where you bring clothes, shoes and accessories you no longer use, and then everyone helps themselves for free. Anything not taken is given to a local charity.
Vincent Delerm
Théâtre Alexandre-Dumas
Vincent Delerm performs on stage "La Fresque", his eighth studio album, blending orchestral pop and ballads, in a solo musical show.
[MEDIA LIBRARIES] Lecture: The Paris Railway Stations [MEDIATHEQUES] Conférence : Les gares parisiennes
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
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.