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Ready, set, go: take a census of missing or damaged street signs in Paris

The City of Paris is launching a competition to help identify missing or damaged street signs in the capital, using an app. And you could even win a gift!

A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée

From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture!

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2023: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church

The Marché de Noël 2023 on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns from Saturday, November 25, 2023 to Monday, January 1, 2024, with its beautiful chalets decorated for the occasion, and its gourmet and artisanal products.

Le Grand Noël au Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2023 unveils its magical program

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 18, 2023 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. In the enchanting setting of the Château, you'll be able to rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive, constantly renewed experiences, with family and friends.

Illuminating the jungle: our photos of the 2023 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes

Every year, the Jardin des Plantes Festival of Lights presents a nocturnal light walk in homage to nature! Gigantic statues of animals and plants illuminated at dusk take over the site. The festival returns again this year for a 5th edition in winter 2023-2024, this time taking us to the middle of the rainforests. Introducing the Jungle of Illumination. See you from November 22, 2023 to January 21, 2024.

The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its gardens, a fabulous estate in Seine-et-Marne

The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 50 km from Paris, is one of the jewels of the Île-de-France region: its beauty even inspired the Château de Versailles. Come and visit this French heritage treasure, and its gardens, which offer great walks and activities for children.

La Ceinture Verte d'Île-de-France, the long-distance hiking trail in the inner suburbs of Paris

If you think the Île-de-France region isn't a great place for hiking, think again! On the contrary, with its forests and large natural valleys, it's a veritable paradise for walkers, with numerous long-distance footpaths (GR) such as the Green Belt of Ile-de-France.

A stroll through the Clos Montmartre vineyard, the oldest vines in Paris

Just a few minutes' walk from Sacré-Coeur, near the Lapin Agile cabaret, stands a vineyard on a rather steep slope below the Montmartre hill. This is the Clos de Montmartre, the vineyard of the eponymous district and, above all, a major witness to the district's winegrowing past.

The Bassin de la Boissière, a bucolic promenade open 24 hours a day in Elancourt (78)

In Elancourt, in the Yvelines department, you'll find a lovely pond: the Etang de la Boissière, where it's great to take a stroll in any season, and even more so in autumn!

From one forest to another, a cultural and gourmet hike in Yvelines

Discover the treasures of the Yvelines forests on a cultural and gourmet hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Between Chambourcy, Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, enjoy a ten-kilometer nature walk.

Immeuble Lavirotte: Art Nouveau jewel on Avenue Rapp in Paris

The Immeuble Lavirotte is a masterpiece of Parisian Art Nouveau, located on Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1900 and 1901 by Jules Lavirotte, this award-winning building's dreamlike facade is particularly appealing if you're walking near the Eiffel Tower.

Heritage Days 2023 at Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse, Paris

Join us at the Théâtre National de la Danse de Chaillot for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 16 and 17, 2023. It's a great opportunity to discover this temple of the performing arts up close!

Phénomèn'Art: the Val-de-Marne street-art festival of walks and artistic initiations

Phénomèn'Art is the street art festival taking place in several Val-de-Marne towns from October 13 to 15, 2023. On the program: workshops, walks, street art initiations and meetings with artists!

A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)

If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village.

Introduction to Afghan walking in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

For a walk in complete serenity, try out Afghan walking during an intiation offered by the Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office, in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Hiking: discover a new route along the Seine following in the footsteps of the Impressionists

After the GR75 which circles Paris, the GR1, the GR2 which follows the course of the Seine and many other Grande Randonnée (GR) trails which also pass through the capital and the Ile-de-France region, the committee of the Fédération Française de Randonnée has just added a brand new circuit to its catalog, in the footsteps of the Impressionists in the Ile-de-France region.

The most beautiful washhouses in the Vallée de Chevreuse, taken over by artists - Folies Lavoirs

We're off to the most beautiful villages in the Vallée de Chevreuse to discover old washhouses revisited by 35 artists until September 17, 2023 (Heritage Days, when numerous events await you). "Folies Lavoirs" is a unique artistic event that takes us on 4 tours of 27 towns in the Yvelines and Essonne regions. We tried out one of the unusual tours.

Provins, Île-de-France's largest medieval city, with many treasures to discover

In Seine-et-Marne, just a few kilometers from the capital, lies the medieval town of Provins, a testimony to its trading past and lively fairs. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town straight out of the Middle Ages is brimming with historical treasures, from the Tour César to its rose-based culinary specialties, not to mention its imposing ramparts!

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.

Explore the Belleville vineyard, the capital's thousand-year-old vines

On the 20th arrondissement side, in the Parc de Belleville, you'll find vines that are harvested every year in September or October. Open to visitors from time to time, it's a great opportunity to discover these magnificent vines, unique in the 20th arrondissement!