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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.

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.

Mysteries and history of the Galerie Colbert, next door to the Galerie Vivienne

Discover the Galerie Colbert, an architectural masterpiece in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, set against its neighbor, the Galerie Vivienne. Between history and renewal, it lies between rue des Petits-Champs and rue Vivienne.

In the footsteps of Inception: where in Paris was Nolan's film shot?

With Oppenheimer becoming one of the biggest box-office successes of Christopher Nolan's career, we take a look back at one of his best-known films, Inception, and the neighborhoods where it was shot in Paris.

Les Belles de Dampierre, the exhibition and parade of carriages and cars at the Château de Dampierre

Dive into the past during the event "Les Belles de Dampierre" at the Domaine du Château de Dampierre this Sunday, June 11, 2023. This unusual event highlights the forgotten art of bodywork, horse-drawn and automotive, to be discovered during one day.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

Saint-Denis Basilica: climb up and visit the organ

How about going for an unusual tour and discover the famous Saint-Denis Basilica? On Sundays January 15 and 22, and then on February 12, 2023, you can climb it up and visit the organ whilst enjoying unobstructed views on the nave!

Rollerblading tours in Paris: quirky and free tours are back

In Paris, there are free rollerblading tours to ride along the streets of the French capital. A good deal to rediscover Paris in a quirky way! On Fridays, a new tour takes rollerblading, bicycle or scotter fans across the French capital.

The Garden of the Great Explorers, a little known walk in Paris

Do you know the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs? This little-known park in Paris, located a stone's throw from the Jardin du Luxembourg, is well worth a visit. Here you will discover a secret stroll in the middle of statues as well as the magnificent Fountain of the Four Parts of the World