20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2023

Published by La Rédac · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on July 4th, 2023 at 06:00 p.m.
Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

Have you been all over Paris? Are you sure? Have you discovered its hidden treasures? But your journey doesn't stop there, because all around the capital, the Île-de-France region reveals a rich heritage and often little-known treasures that are well worth the detour. If you're thirsty for originality, we'd like to introduce you to the most unusual spots to discover in the Paris region, all around Paris, original nuggets you might never have guessed existed.

Le Moulin jaune - Hanami 2023 -  A7C1890Le Moulin jaune - Hanami 2023 -  A7C1890Le Moulin jaune - Hanami 2023 -  A7C1890Le Moulin jaune - Hanami 2023 -  A7C1890 The Moulin Jaune on a Pink Hanami Weekend in its Remarkable Garden
A pink whirlwind awaits us on April 20 and 21, 2024 at the Moulin Jaune. Slava, the clown's remarkable garden in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), opens its doors to us once again. Come celebrate spring and see life in pink this April weekend, in the heart of the most Instagrammable garden in the Paris region! [Read more]

Le M. Musée du Vin à Paris - image00040Le M. Musée du Vin à Paris - image00040Le M. Musée du Vin à Paris - image00040Le M. Musée du Vin à Paris - image00040 Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!
Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées. [Read more]

La Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à VincennesLa Coulée verte, la promenade insolite de la Bastille à Vincennes La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes
Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. [Read more]

Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870 The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures
Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures. [Read more]

Le Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieur -  A7C9459Le Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieur -  A7C9459Le Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieur -  A7C9459Le Panthéon à Paris - les photos intérieur -  A7C9459 Night at the Pantheon 2023: unusual tours by torchlight
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris from December 6, 2023 to January 24, 2024 for 6 thrilling nocturnal tours. On the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]

Église Orthodoxe Saint-Serge de Radonège -  A7C3425Église Orthodoxe Saint-Serge de Radonège -  A7C3425Église Orthodoxe Saint-Serge de Radonège -  A7C3425Église Orthodoxe Saint-Serge de Radonège -  A7C3425 The unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church in Buttes-Chaumont: A hidden Parisian treasure
In the heart of Paris's Buttes-Chaumont district lies the unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church. Not visible from the street, in the 19th arrondissement, this church is an architectural nugget waiting to be discovered. [Read more]

Le Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des PlantesLe Jardin Alpin caché du Jardin des Plantes The Jardin des Plantes' hidden Alpine garden, a nugget worth discovering
The Jardin des Plantes conceals a magnificent alpine garden. Located between the Grandes Serres and the Menagerie, this garden, which has no entrance doors, is accessible via a hidden underground passage. Here you can discover the rock gardens and wild mountain plants. It's a haven of peace to be (re)discovered all year round. [Read more]

L'exposition Printemps Asiatique Paris à la Pagode L'exposition Printemps Asiatique Paris à la Pagode L'exposition Printemps Asiatique Paris à la Pagode L'exposition Printemps Asiatique Paris à la Pagode La Pagode de Paris - the unique and unusual Maison Loo in Paris
The Pagode de Paris - Maison Loo, located in the heart of the Plaine Monceau between the 8th and 17th arrondissements, is an unusual architectural treasure. Revamped in 1926, this former residence now stands like a private museum, a building of one man's love for his native China, right in the heart of Paris. [Read more]

Le Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de CourancesLe Jardin japonais du Château de Courances The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes. [Read more]

L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017L'étang de la Galiotte dans le parc du Peuple de l'Herbe - Carrières-sous-Poissy (Yvelines) - image00017 The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape
For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis just a stone's throw from Poissy station offers an authentic experience within the reach of your Navigo pass! [Read more]

 la Passerelle de l'Avre à Saint-Cloud et sa vue Tour Eiffel la Passerelle de l'Avre à Saint-Cloud et sa vue Tour Eiffel la Passerelle de l'Avre à Saint-Cloud et sa vue Tour Eiffel la Passerelle de l'Avre à Saint-Cloud et sa vue Tour Eiffel An unusual place to discover: the Passerelle de l'Avre in Saint-Cloud, with its view of the Eiffel Tower.
Looking for an unusual walk with an original view of the Eiffel Tower? Head for the heights of Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, to discover the Passerelle de l'Avre. It's a beautiful construction, thanks in part to Gustave Eiffel! [Read more]

L'Isle-Adam, l'un des plus beaux village d'Ile-de-France -  Pavillon ChinoisL'Isle-Adam, l'un des plus beaux village d'Ile-de-France -  Pavillon ChinoisL'Isle-Adam, l'un des plus beaux village d'Ile-de-France -  Pavillon ChinoisL'Isle-Adam, l'un des plus beaux village d'Ile-de-France -  Pavillon Chinois L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris
L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries. [Read more]

Un ciel de parapluies et tournesols à Bercy Village, l'installation magique de Patrícia CunhaUn ciel de parapluies et tournesols à Bercy Village, l'installation magique de Patrícia CunhaUn ciel de parapluies et tournesols à Bercy Village, l'installation magique de Patrícia CunhaUn ciel de parapluies et tournesols à Bercy Village, l'installation magique de Patrícia Cunha A sky of umbrellas and sunflowers at Bercy Village, Patrícia Cunha's magical installation
Hanging umbrellas adorned with sunflowers come to Bercy Village! From June 10 to September 15, 2023, take a stroll along the cobblestones of the Cour Saint-Émilion in Paris to admire this new summery, country-style hanging installation by Patrícia Cunha. [Read more]

Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938Les Jardins de Sonja au Perray-en-Yvelines -  A7C4938 Discovering Sonja's Gardens: A four-season Eden in Perray-en-Yvelines
Les Jardins de Sonja, a veritable botanical Eden in Le Perray-en-Yvelines, has been delighting garden lovers since 1980. Discover these sublime hidden gardens with their multiple settings, imagined by landscape designer Sonja Gauron. [Read more]

Le Gué, l'installation éphémère du Domaine de Sceaux qui fait marcher sur l'eau -  A7C4872Le Gué, l'installation éphémère du Domaine de Sceaux qui fait marcher sur l'eau -  A7C4872Le Gué, l'installation éphémère du Domaine de Sceaux qui fait marcher sur l'eau -  A7C4872Le Gué, l'installation éphémère du Domaine de Sceaux qui fait marcher sur l'eau -  A7C4872 Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux
What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023. [Read more]

Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068Parc de la Folie Saint-James à Neuilly-sur-Seine -  A7C0068 Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art
We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature. [Read more]

La promenade des petits ponts dans la vallée de Chevreuse -  A7C3883La promenade des petits ponts dans la vallée de Chevreuse -  A7C3883La promenade des petits ponts dans la vallée de Chevreuse -  A7C3883La promenade des petits ponts dans la vallée de Chevreuse -  A7C3883 Discovery of Chevreuse: the Little Venice of the Yvelines and its Little Bridges Stroll
Chevreuse, known as the little Venice of the Yvelines, hides a sublime stroll of the small bridges, a real green setting at only 40 minutes from Paris and accessible by RER. We embark you for an adventure with unsuspected charm. [Read more]

Le Cyclop de Tinguely et Niki de Saint Phalle : réouverture dimanche 22 maiLe Cyclop de Tinguely et Niki de Saint Phalle : réouverture dimanche 22 maiLe Cyclop de Tinguely et Niki de Saint Phalle : réouverture dimanche 22 maiLe Cyclop de Tinguely et Niki de Saint Phalle : réouverture dimanche 22 mai The Cyclop of Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, welcomes you for its new cultural season!
Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle's Cyclop reveals its secrets in the heart of the forest of Milly-la-Forêt in Essonne. This extraordinary and monumental sculpture can be discovered or rediscovered with an original and varied artistic program. [Read more]

Photos : Le Château de Monte-CristoPhotos : Le Château de Monte-CristoPhotos : Le Château de Monte-CristoPhotos : Le Château de Monte-Cristo The Castle of Monte Cristo, the hidden and unusual home of Alexandre Dumas
Discover the Castle of Monte Cristo, the residence imagined by the writer Alexandre Dumas. In an English garden in the heart of the Yvelines, near Saint-Germain-en-Laye, you can see a castle with an exuberant style from the 19th century and its small Yew Castle. We take you to discover this hidden heritage, classified as a historical monument. [Read more]

Insolite en Île-de-France : l'église troglodyte de l'Annonciation Insolite en Île-de-France : l'église troglodyte de l'Annonciation Insolite en Île-de-France : l'église troglodyte de l'Annonciation Insolite en Île-de-France : l'église troglodyte de l'Annonciation Unusual in Île-de-France: the troglodyte church of the Annunciation built into the side of a cliff
Did you know that? In the Val d'Oise, the church of the Annunciation of Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the whole region. Directly dug in a chalk cliff and classified as a historical monument, it is an unusual nugget to discover. [Read more]

So, why not treat yourself to an unusual discovery in the Paris region?

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Dates and Opening Time
Starts July 4th, 2023

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