Walk - activities

This summer, explore the Pays de Fontainebleau with family and friends!

With this in mind, Fontainebleau Tourisme invites you to discover our first selection of events. Get together with your loved ones to try out new experiences, fill up on good cheer, share a convivial meal and create memories together!

7 unusual things to do in Paris during the 2024 Olympic Games

This summer, Paris will be shining with the Olympic and Paralympic Games for several weeks. Would you like to discover Paris in a different way? Cultival, an agency specializing in out-of-the-ordinary activities, has put together a selection of the best outings that remain accessible throughout the duration of the games! Get ready to discover dazzling shows, immersive games and iconic venues that will make your Parisian summer unforgettable. Just follow the guide!

River shuttles for two euros to get around on the water in Hauts-de-Seine

To discover the cultural heritage of the Hauts-de-Seine region, take the river shuttle, back from August 31 to September 29, 2024, to combine a pleasant trip with a stroll along the water!

A weekend in the French Vexin, from Vétheuil to La Roche-Guyon (95)

This weekend, we're taking you away from the hustle and bustle of Paris for 48 hours, to the heart of the French Vexin, in the Val-d'Oise département. From Vétheuil to La Roche-Guyon (or vice versa), set off to discover this exotic region, without even leaving the Paris region!

The French people's favourite village 2024: the winners revealed this Thursday

The 12th edition of Le village préféré des Français, the famous show hosted by Stéphane Bern and broadcast this week on France 3. This year, 14 new communes are in the running, including a village in Seine-et-Marne. Join us on Thursday, July 11, to find out who has won!

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.

Discover Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), a bucolic village on the banks of the Grand Morin river

For an outdoor getaway less than an hour from Paris, head for Crécy-la-Chapelle, a small village at the terminus of the Transilien line P, charmingly nicknamed "Venise Briarde".

A weekend in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77), the bucolic village nicknamed "Venise Briarde" (Briard Venice)

Fancy a weekend in the countryside, less than an hour from Paris? Then head for the Seine-et-Marne department, and more precisely, the pretty village of Crécy-la-Chapelle.

A historical walk in the footsteps of Alexandre Dumas in Paris and the Île-de-France region

After the Three Musketeers, the Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted for the big screen. What better way to follow in the footsteps of the prolific writer Alexandre Dumas across the Île-de-France region!

Vétheuil (95), discover this picturesque village on the banks of the Seine, cradle of Monet's art.

How about discovering Vétheuil, one of France's most beautiful villages and the inspiration of artist Claude Monet? Located in the French Vexin regional nature park, this is a real treasure trove to be discovered, as you stroll along the banks of the Seine.

Did you know? The largest dolmen in Île-de-France is hidden in the Rambouillet forest.

You don't have to go all the way to Brocéliande forest to find real mysteries! Our forests in the Paris region also have their secrets, and the Rambouillet forest is home to the region's largest dolmen!

Pays de Fontainebleau: A summer trip just 1 hour from Paris

Imagine leaving the hustle and bustle of Paris to immerse yourself in a green setting, just an hour from the capital. The Pays de Fontainebleau opens its doors to you, with its spectacular landscapes, picturesque villages and rich history.

Stand-up paddle rental in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94), for a sporty ride on the Marne river

How about a paddle on the Marne? Along the bucolic banks of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, that's what Beach Paddle offers, for a few hours of paddling along the river.

Embark from Paris to the Parc de la Poudrerie on a bucolic cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq

For the Ete du Canal 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis tourist office invites you to take part in a river escapade on the Canal de l'Ourcq, where you'll feel almost like you're in the countryside for a day.

A day in Meaux (77), the bucolic destination on the banks of the Marne River

Less than an hour's drive from Paris, discover the pretty historic town of Meaux, an ideal destination for a stroll around the Ile-de-France region.

A relaxing weekend at the Moulin Jaune in Crécy-la-Chapelle (77)

On Saturday June 22 and Sunday June 23, you've won your ticket to do nothing all day. In fact, that's the theme of this new weekend at the Moulin Jaune: farniente and guinguette.

La Grande Aventure: two days on the banks of the Marne, on foot, by bike or by canoe-kayak

Cap sur la Marne is back, and invites you to discover the river during a Grande Aventure, to discover nature and heritage along the water. On a bike, on foot or directly in the water, it's up to you to choose your route on June 8 and 9, 2024!

Jardins, Jardin 2024 at the Parc de la Villa Windsor in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris: photos and video

Jardins, Jardin, the unmissable event for gardeners and lovers of green spaces, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, is moving to the Parc de la Villa Windsor in Paris' Bois de Boulogne from May 30 to June 2, 2024.

Jardins, Jardin 2024: the CHANEL garden in the grounds of Villa Windsor is unveiled

Chanel unveils its new ephemeral garden in the verdant setting of the 19th edition of Jardins, Jardin. For the first time, it takes up residence in the heart of the Villa Windsor park. From May 30 to June 2, 2024, head to the Bois de Boulogne for an upgraded olfactory experience among the irises in bloom!

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.