Walks and theme parks - activities

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.

Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

Le grand Banquet Gaulois du Parc Astérix 2024, dine in the heart of the village this summer

The Gaulish Banquet returns to Parc Astérix from July 13 to August 31, 2024. Come and experience a unique moment when the characters of Parc Astérix welcome you to the banquet at the famous table from the famous comic strip. On the menu: an all-you-can-eat buffet and entertainment in the company of Asterix and Obelix!

Gaulish Summer at Parc Astérix 2024, evening events, banquet and vacation entertainment

Get ready for Gaulish Summer at Parc Asterix, from July 13 to August 31, 2024! Water attractions, a life-size banquet, extended opening hours and a night-time show... Everything's in place for an unforgettable summer experience.

July in the AccroCamp adventure parks!

AccroCamp parks are open 7 days a week during the vacations, and offer a wide range of events for young and old, right on your doorstep!

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: car-free day on the famous avenue in Paris on Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the most beautiful avenue in the world in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. This Sunday, July 7, 2024, the Champs Elysées will be pedestrianized all day long!

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday, July 7, 2024

Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, July 7, 2024!

La Fête des Loges 2024, the funfair returns to Saint-Germain en Laye - 78

The Fête des Loges is back from June 28 to August 18, 2024 in the beautiful forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines. For over 300 years, thrill rides, merry-go-rounds, shows and water games have been waiting for young and old alike, just 20 minutes from Paris, in a beautiful setting accessible by public transport!

Sherwood Parc: France's largest adventure park is just 30 minutes from Paris!

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, accessible in 30 minutes from Paris by train, Sherwood Parc is THE biggest activity park in France, and it's just had a complete makeover. See it in pictures!

The Moulin de Dannemois, home of Claude François, can be visited in Essonne

Paris has no shortage of artists who have fled the capital for the countryside: painters, singers, actors and artists have found calm, serenity and fresh air in the Île-de-France region. Near Dannemois, you can discover the home of the singer Claude François.

Did you know? This Belvédère kiosk in the Yvelines is a remnant of the Universal Exhibition.

How about discovering the Kiosque du Belvédère de Châtillon, nestling in the Rosny-sur-Seine forest in the Yvelines department? We tell you all about its history and how to find it.

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Yvelines: a giant maze in a cornfield at Jouars Pontchartrain

This summer, come and lose yourself in the Pop Corn Labyrinth at Jouars Pontchartrain, in the Yvelines region, a fun, 100% open-air activity that's sure to please the whole family!

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

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!

Thé dansant weekend at the Moulin Jaune: an unusual leap back in time to the Impressionists

Discover the Moulin Jaune and its remarkable and fantastic garden, transformed on the occasion of the Thé Dansant weekend that transports us to the time of the Impressionists on May 8, 9, 11 and 12, 2024, a festive guinguette-style event awaits you in an enchanting setting.

La Mer de Sable: the 2024 season of the theme park in the Ermenonville forest (60)

La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2024 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program!

Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands, the large green space between Bagnolet and Montreuil

To the east of Paris, in the towns of Montreuil and Bagnolet, the Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands brings together two originally separate green spaces: the Parc Communal des Guilands in Montreuil and the Parc Départemental Jean Moulin in Bagnolet, for a lovely green stroll in this part of the region.

Discover the treasures of the Jardin des Plantes in Paris

Paris's Jardin des Plantes is home to a number of historical and unusual sights that are well worth a visit. We reveal 8 treasures to discover in this 24-hectare haven of peace, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris.

Montmartre en chansons, a musical stroll punctuated with anecdotes to (re)discover the district

As Spring approaches, the musical stroll "Montmartre en chansons" will once again be echoing through the streets of the neighborhood, until September 29, 2024. Following in the footsteps of the greatest French chanson artists who once lived on the Butte, rediscover the picturesque Montmartre of yesteryear through songs and anecdotes!

Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France

Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history.