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An urban farm in Saint-Denis (93) brings together art, culture, agriculture and solidarity.

In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.

This unbelievable vertical farm on the outskirts of Paris is redefining urban agriculture.

In Romainville (93), an astonishing glass-and-steel building grows fruit, vegetables and mushrooms on several floors in the heart of the city. With its immersive tours, participatory workshops, a local market and its mission-driven cafe-canteen, the Cité maraîchère de Romainville ranks among the most inspiring places in Greater Paris.

This rooftop garden perched above the Opéra Bastille offers one of the most stunning views of Paris.

On the rooftops of the Opéra Bastille, a hidden urban farm grows vegetables, edible flowers and hops, all set against a sweeping panorama of Place de la Bastille. The best part? You can visit it on quirky, guided tours.

A nature-and-festive race rolls into the outskirts of Paris with Gravelanza

Gravelanza Paris sets up shop in Meudon, just outside Paris, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026. On the program: nature races that blend road and trail, a festive village, run clubs, activities, food, yoga and live music.

Festive cruises featuring hip-hop and R&B music sail along the Seine in Paris.

A new festive rendezvous awaits Parisians along the capital’s waterways. New Classics is the cruise that promises to bring the energy with hip-hop and R&B, offering views of Paris’s most beautiful monuments before the party continues on shore until 1 a.m.

This venue on the edge of Paris tells the incredible story of France’s most famous peaches.

In Montreuil (93), the Horticultural Museum housed in the Jardin-École invites visitors to delve into the remarkable history of Montreuil’s famous orchards, once renowned even at royal tables. A quirky, charming visit to discover on the second Sunday of every month.

The Meurice Tennis Club House, the exclusive hotspot for Roland Garros

What if Roland-Garros were experienced from a private suite at the Meurice? From June 5 to 7, 2026, the Parisian palace opens a confidential, immersive Tennis Club House where friends can gather in an exceptional setting, with live matches, signature cocktails, on-theme décor, and house-made savory and sweet bites.

Maison Guimet - Hôtel d'Heidelbach : this hidden gem of Asian treasures reopens its doors

The Guimet House, the new jewel in the former Hôtel d'Heidelbach, will reopen to the public on 23 May 2026, on Avenue d'Iéna in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Imperial Chinese furniture, a Japanese garden, a tea pavilion, guided tours and tea tastings are on the agenda. We went to discover the place and tell you about its unsuspected treasures.

Did you know? A Japanese garden with a unique tea pavilion hides in the heart of Paris.

Did you know? A Japanese garden, with its authentic teahouse, hides in the heart of Paris’s 16th arrondissement, inside the Maison Guimet (the former Hôtel Heidelbach). This discreet venue reopens on May 23, 2026, with tea ceremonies and guided tours.

Did you know? A sprawling vineyard hides in the heart of Suresnes, and the vineyard is open to visitors.

Perched on the hills of Hauts-de-Seine (92), a vineyard has cultivated for centuries a true Francilien lifestyle. In Suresnes, visitors discover one of Île-de-France’s largest vineyards, its intimate cellar, and a stunning panorama over the City of Light.

The Beekeeping Farm of Gâtinais and its family tours to discover the secrets of Essonne honey.

In the heart of Essonne (91), the Miellerie du Gâtinais delights honey lovers with free visits—whether self-guided or guided—into the fascinating world of bees.

Baby Concerts: musical moments for the littlest ones and their families in Paris

A concert for babies? The Orchestre Lamoureux has been doing it for years, to the delight of little music lovers. The Baby Concerts are 30 minutes of melody, between nursery rhymes and classical music, in a format for the youngest, from 0 to 5 years old! Here, children can sing, scream, stand up and dance as they please. A favorite for the whole family!

Discover the secrets of Essonne's watercress through guided tours of Villa Paul, the local watercress farm (91).

What if one of Île-de-France’s most overlooked gastronomic treasures hides right at the water’s edge? In the south of Essonne (91), Méréville’s watercress beds, along with Villa Paul, throw open their doors to curious visitors eager to discover the famed fountain watercress.

Pentecost Festival 2026: the Early Romantics Festival in Rueil-Malmaison

The Festival of Early Romantics returns for its 4th edition at the Château de Malmaison and Bois-Préau in Hauts-de-Seine, from May 22 to 25, 2026, featuring seven concerts, strolling performances, and a free study day.

Mother's Day Brunch 2026 in Paris: Fitz Group’s picks for spots to celebrate moms

For Mother's Day, Sunday, May 31, 2026, Fitz Group is serving up kid-friendly brunches at several Parisian restaurants, featuring Billecart-Salmon champagne, kids’ menus and activities tailored to each venue.

A narrated, bucolic cruise along the Marne, paired with chocolate tasting? It does exist!

In Seine-et-Marine, the Choco Cruise on the Marne offers a delightfully original escape that combines a river stroll, chocolate tastings, and a tour of the Marne’s bucolic landscapes. A quirky, gourmet experience perfect for family outings, gatherings with friends, or a romantic getaway.

Unconventional workshops for children and adults where you can learn to cook as it was in the Middle Ages in Provins.

What if you could turn back time... in the kitchen? In the heart of Provins's medieval city center, Les Tabliers Gourmands offers culinary workshops as quirky as they are delicious. These gourmand experiences invite children and adults alike to cook medieval recipes, in a setting steeped in history.

This garden, located in the heart of a ministry, will open its doors on an exceptional occasion for Nature Day.

To mark Nature Festival 2026, the garden of the Ministry of Ecological Transition’s headquarters will open its doors exclusively from May 20 to 25.

Cléo, the fine-dining restaurant with a beautiful hidden terrace in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.

Just a stone's throw from Les Invalides and the Pont Alexandre III, Cléo offers contemporary gastronomic cuisine by Alexandre Semperé, with a hidden, leafy patio and a speakeasy bar. A discreet address to discover in Paris’s 7th arrondissement.

La Fontaine Gaillon: Mother's Day 2026 brunch at an elegant Paris address

For Mother's Day, Sunday, May 31, 2026, La Fontaine Gaillon is offering a family-friendly brunch in its elegant setting on Place Gaillon, with an all-you-can-eat sweet-and-savoury buffet, a kids' menu, supervised activities, and a Billecart-Salmon champagne package.