Activité insolite guide - activities

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)

In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree?

L'Autruche rieuse, an ostrich farm to visit with the whole family, near Montereau-Fault-Yonne (77)

In the Seine-et-Marne region, in the small village of Montmachoux, there's a farm that's going out of business. Here, you won't find chickens, sheep or rabbits, but rather ostriches! Visits resume on April 1, 2024.

New Year's Eve party 2024 in Paris: the original plan at BAM Karaoke

In search of an unusual plan for New Year's Eve in Paris! How about breaking your voice? Head to BAM Karaoke to welcome 2024 by singing your favorite sounds!

La Nuit des Poilus, an exceptional evening at the Social Bar to celebrate the 11th of November (and the poilus people).

This Saturday, November 11, 2023, to commemorate the Armistice of the First World War, the Social Bar is - once again - playing the conviviality card with an exceptional evening celebrating the Poilus, in reference to the French soldiers who were nicknamed as such during the 14-18 war.

Iconic Selfie Studio: a colorful ephemeral museum for taking your best photos in Paris

From October 21, 2023 to January 14, 2024, take advantage of the Iconic Selfie Studio to have fun with friends and take your best self-portraits.

Take part in a choreographed transhumance with sheep, 20 minutes from Paris

On Sunday November 26, 2023, get ready to witness an event as unusual as it is unprecedented in the Paris region: from Fontenay-sous-Bois to Romainville, take part in a great sheep transhumance.

Les Heures Joyeuses: the early-morning dance and gym concept at La Felicità

Forget endless evenings - try festive mornings, to wake up to music and dance, and get the day off to a good, energetic start! Head to La Felicità at 10 a.m. for two Happy Hours!

Paris Sausage Walk 2023: the dachshund walk returns to the capital for a good cause!

The "Paris Sausage Walk" is back on November 19, 2023 for its 4th edition in the capital! The program? An XXL walk in the company of our friends the dachshunds, more commonly known as sausages on legs, in support of the "Dachshunds without sweet homes" association. Cuteness level at its maximum!

Special offers: free mountain immersion from Ground Control, November 17-19

From November 17 to 19, 2023, come to Ground Control for a one-way trip to the snowy peaks and ski slopes. On the program? Immersive entertainment, mountain street-food and special evenings!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2023-2024, the lantern festival plunges us into Asia - our photos

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 29, 2023 to March 11, 2024, with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, almost 500 new Chinese lanterns will illuminate the gardens of the Château de Thoiry for a magical stroll in the heart of nature, with Asia as the theme.

5 unusual ways to become a zookeeper for a day in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

For a number of years now, the dream of becoming an animal caretaker has been within the grasp of the youngest visitors to certain zoos and menageries in Paris and the Île-de-France region, thanks to the "Soigneur d'un jour" (animal caretaker for a day) program, which lets you slip into the shoes of an animal caretaker for an afternoon or a day.

Unusual tasting tours at the MAIF Social Club, to see and eat the exhibitions

Once a month, the MAIF Social Club organizes unusual gustatory visits, led by a local mediator and a cook committed to eating well. A rendez-vous where you can see and eat the works on display.

Unusual: Puppy Yoga sessions at Mama Shelter Paris East

It's certainly the most adorable of sporting disciplines (if you can consider doing sport during it): after landing in Paris, Puppy Yoga is making its debut at the Mama Shelter Paris East, in the 20th arrondissement.

Unusual: climb aboard the Tacot des Lacs, the vintage train through the forest of Fontainebleau

In Grez-sur-Loing, Seine-et-Marne, Le Tacot des Lacs offers a bucolic and unusual ride aboard an authentic period train, right in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest.

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Unusual: spend a morning as a ranger at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Step into the shoes of a ranger at Thoiry Zoo and spend a morning with the zoo's caretakers, preparing food, observing animal care and enjoying an unusual experience.

Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month.

Take part in the Dictée pour tous, free of charge, on Saturday, October 28, 2023

Are you ready? Get writing! La Grande dictée pour tous is back again this Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Westfield Forum des Halles, Paris: it's a chance to test your spelling and challenge yourself to a free challenge, accessible from primary school age.

Unusual: take part in feeding and meet Humboldt penguins at Parrot World (77)

At Parrot World, the animal park in Crécy-la-Chapelle, our carers invite you and your family to meet the penguins and enjoy a special moment with these animals from the other side of the world.

Experience a day in the life of a groomer at Parrot World (77)

Parrot World is an exotic animal park 30 minutes from Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne département. At the heart of this unusual reserve, children now have the chance to slip into the shoes of a caretaker for half a day, which could perhaps mark the beginning of a vocation.