Que faire à paris en été guide - activities

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris

The rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse and its open-air terrace offer an impressive view of Paris and its monuments from 210 meters above ground.

Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?

The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us.

Tonight on TV: Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters Legacy - Rediscover our review

The ghost hunters are back in a brand-new Ghostbusters movie, entitled "L'Héritage", following on from the adventures of Venkman and company. The film is directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, director of the saga's first two installments. The film airs on television this Sunday, October 22.

Medieval treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum: exhibition extended at Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine welcomes masterpieces of English art from the Al Thani collection from June 30, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Come and discover the exhibition Medieval Treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum, When the English Spoke French!

Top Chef's Danny extends Quai 96, the festive guinguette overlooking the Eiffel Tower

Danny Khezzar, Top Chef season 14 finalist, is extending his festive guinguette, his ephemeral restaurant-bar facing the Eiffel Tower, until mid-October 2023. Quai 96 is the name of the bar-restaurant that awaits you again this Indian summer.

Festival Silhouette 2023: a festival of free outdoor short films and concerts

The Silhouette festival returns for its 22nd edition to the Parc de la Butte du Chapeau Rouge in Paris, from August 25 to September 2, 2023. On the program? 9 evenings of free screenings, preceded by open-air concerts at aperitif time, with a daytime program for children and debates.

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.

Fête de la Moisson 2023 in Provins: Activities for children and adults

The Harvest Festival 2023 returns to Provins, this Sunday, August 27, 2023. This unique event in France will take place in the old city and will unveil a program of animations for the young and the old.

Fête des Tuileries 2023, the funfair at the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris: last days!

La Fête des Tuileries, the famous family funfair on a human scale in the heart of Paris, in the Jardin des Tuileries, awaits you from July 1 to August 27, 2023. Don't miss out on the last few days to enjoy the chichis, pomme d'amour and rides for young and old.

Tonight on TV: Danny Boyle's Yesterday - Rediscover our review

The talented British director Danny Boyle has directed "Yesterday", in 2019. The film can be seen on TV this Sunday, August 13, on W9.

Quai Sauvage, a festive, plant-based summer getaway at the Port de Bercy

For the whole month of August, a new festive spot is coming to the Port de Bercy, where you can enjoy a wide range of sporting and cultural activities on the banks of the Seine.

Free summer events at One Nation Paris (78), for a family shopping session

Until September 24, 2023, the One Nation Paris Outlet shopping mall in Clayes-sous-Bois (78) is going into summer mode with free events and a terrace: to combine shopping and lounging, click here!

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

Summer: what fruits, vegetables and herbs can you pick in Île de France?

Summer is all about colorful, vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables. So what better way than to pick them yourself, right in the field, at one of the region's pick-your-own orchards? *

A free, eco-friendly catamaran to link three towns in the Hauts-de-Seine region this summer

Fancy a bit of sightseeing in the Hauts-de-Seine this summer? The département is experimenting with a free, electro-solar river shuttle between Issy-les-Moulineaux, Sèvres and Boulogne-Billancourt, from August 19 to September 30, 2023.

Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage

Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine.

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Grandeur Nature exhibition at the Château de Fontainebleau: Contemporary Art in the Gardens

This summer, until September 17, 2023, take a stroll through the gardens of the Château de Fontainebleau and discover the works on display. For the very first time, the château is presenting a special exhibition of contemporary art in the Jardin Anglais. 18 artists and some 40 unusual works await your discovery.