Activité insolite guide - activities

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Free kayaking and canoeing on the Seine opposite Île Saint-Louis at the Bras Marie nautical base

An unusual new summer spot is coming to Paris this summer. Every Sunday during Paris Plages, you can head off to the Bras Marie water sports center, opposite Île-Saint-Louis, to enjoy water activities including kayaking and canoeing on the Seine. Bonus: it's free!

Brunch & Paint: an unusual brunch and painting workshop in a Paris art gallery

Fancy an unusual brunch in Paris? Then head for the Wawi gallery, which organizes its Brunch & Paint at 11 a.m. every weekend, a gourmet get-together during which you can visit an exhibition, take part in a painting workshop with an artist and enjoy a live concert!

A mini golf course amid the animals at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Fancy a game of mini-golf at the zoo? Then head to the Thoiry Zoo Safari, better known simply as the "Thoiry Zoo", in the Yvelines region of France, to discover this unique concept with the whole family, from July 8, 2023.

Paris under the stars, back in Paris parks this summer 2023

Paris under the stars returns from July 8 to September 9, 2023. In partnership with the Association Française d'Astronomie, the Mairie de Paris is organizing stargazing evenings from 9pm to 1am in various Paris parks and gardens. Free of charge and with no registration required, all you have to do is turn up to take advantage of the association's telescopes.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Double Expresso RTL2: Last of the Season Live in Paris with Pierre de Maere and Zaoui

Le Double Expresso RTL2 closes the season live on July 7, from 6am to 10am, with Justine Salmon, Grégory Ascher, Pierre de Maere and Zaoui.

Beauty and the Beast, the new sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil is set to host a brand new sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales: Beauty and the Beast.

The dens at Thoiry Zoo, the unusual experience of sleeping with bears

Would you like to spend a night among the animals in their dens? If you too have always dreamed of living this adventure (or offering it to your children, grandchildren...), it's possible at Thoiry Zoo in the Yvelines, by spending the night in a den close to the animals, without disturbing them. Would you like to join us?

Biennale Multitude: come and take part in the world's largest table from Saint-Ouen to Saint-Denis

The World's Biggest Table returns to Saint-Denis this Sunday, July 2, 2023. From the Mairie de Saint-Ouen to the Basilica of Saint-Denis, come and take part in this festive record-breaking event, open to all, and all in good spirits!

Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris

The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C.

Eternelle Notre-Dame: our verdict on the immersive historical experience in virtual reality

Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame", an astonishing show that plunges you into the heart of history. First offered at La Défense, it is now also available on the cathedral's forecourt.

Kids' Color Games, sports activities for children with color throwing in Meudon-la-forêt

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, go to Meudon-la-forêt, in the park of Tronchet all afternoon to participate in all kinds of activities and sporting and creative challenges for the little ones and the older ones. Get ready for strength and agility tests... what a great way to spend a crazy afternoon with your family!

Unusual: a visit to the apiaries of the Parc André Citroën, this Sunday, May 14, 2023

Did you know that? The André Citroën park does not have a farm with animals, or a stable with ponies, but another type of animal, slightly smaller: bees. And yes, there are beehives in this green place and we propose you a visit this Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Unusual: slip into the shoes of a street artist with this graffiti workshop

Street Art fan? How about going through the looking glass to express your creativity through graffiti? It's a good thing because in Paris, a collective offers you initiation workshops to put yourself in the shoes of a Street-artist. Its name? Graffiti Paris.

A guided tour around the manga universe, during the Easter vacations with children

Are your children fans of manga? Then take them to the Sainte-Anne district for a guided tour around Japanese culture during 1h30. Take your seats, we're leaving for Japan!

An unusual visit of the Chinese district in the 13th in family

Immersion guaranteed in the land of the Forbidden City during this guided tour to know everything about the Chinatown of Olympiades, in the 13th district. Discover the Chinese culture and the secrets of the largest Chinese district in Europe with your family and your children from 5 to 12 years old!

Decibel, the brand-new dance studio and club a stone's throw from Beaubourg

Just 200 meters from the Centre Georges Pompidou, on rue Quincampoix, Decibel recently opened with its dance workout classes, for a different kind of gym experience.

Sundays at the zoo with friends: an immersive sound walk to (re)discover the Zoological Park

On the occasion of the brand new season of the Parc Zoologique de Paris, on predators, all the activities and animations are redesigned on the zoo to offer you a brand new experience and especially, discover the big and small predators of the park. One Sunday a month, the Sundays at the zoo are dedicated to adults: it's time to come with friends to rediscover the Zoological Park around a really unusual walk.

The dome of Galeries Lafayette transformed into a rainbow with the work of Kimsooja

To Breathe is the name of the installation by Korean artist Kimsooja, which will be installed on the dome of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann from April 14 to June 30, 2023. Dive into the in-between of the dome, the time of an immersive visit, in free or guided tours.