Easter vacations guide

Jardin21, season 2026: a week of celebration, nature and cultural discoveries at the heart of Parc de la Villette

In September, Jardin21—the festive, plant-filled community hub perched along the Canal de l’Ourcq in Paris’s 19th arrondissement—lengthens the season with a rich, varied lineup. Take the chance to savor these sunny days: bold community initiatives, gardening workshops, youth activities, lively evenings, a yoga session... It’s all there to escape the bustle without leaving the city. Free admission.

The Château de Dampierre in Yvelines, the estate’s transformation and its 2026 program

The Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines presses on with its spectacular restoration and unveils a bustling autumn program, spanning a costumed garden party, Heritage Days 2026, and a slate of new experiences.

The Eiffel Tower in virtual reality: relive its construction and the 1889 World's Fair

Discover the immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, brought to you by Viality Tour. Step into the heart of the Champ de Mars and relive the construction and the 1889 inauguration of the Iron Lady. A brand-new version, truer to history than ever, launched on March 31, 2026. To mark the occasion, we have a promo code for you!

Le Paradox Museum Paris: more than 90 immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café

Paradox Museum offers nearly a hundred immersive experiences—from trompe-l'œil illusions and optical tricks to sensory overhauls—that await visitors in Paris. Get ready to be tricked and to snap surreal photos. Five new interactive installations have just been added to the journey, making it the perfect time to challenge your senses! And as a bonus, a brand-new, ultra-delicious café, Hans & Gretel, is ready to tempt you.

School holidays for the 2026-2027 academic year and public holidays: calendar dates by zone.

As the summer holidays come to a close, here is the 2026-2027 school holiday calendar. With the new school year in France set to begin on September 1, students can look forward to Toussaint holidays starting October 17, followed by Christmas break on December 19.

Hérouval Park: a nature-filled, family-friendly day out near Paris

Located in Gisors, less than an hour from Paris, Hérouval Park offers a day of outdoor leisure with games, a beach, a mini-farm, a miniature train, family-friendly attractions and picnic areas.

Môments, the family-friendly spot to spend an afternoon with the family in Versailles — permanently closed.

In a tiny street off Versailles-Chantiers station, served by the RER and Transilien networks, lies Môment's—a family concept space to retreat to, summer or winter, with children of all ages. The venue permanently closed its doors in May 2026.

The Little Prince, an immersive odyssey: a poetic family journey back to the Atelier des Lumières

During the peak summer holidays, from July 3 to September 13, 2026, dive back into Saint-Exupéry's iconic work and embark on a magical, immersive journey alongside the Little Prince at the Atelier des Lumières.

Eden: The Plant Festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon in 2026, Val-d'Oise — in pictures

The inaugural edition of Eden, the new Plant Festival at the Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val d'Oise, took place on May 2–3, 2026. We were there, and here’s our take on this green, contemporary weekend.

Nigloland: Family-friendly amusement park reopens with 2026 innovations

Nigloland, the famed amusement park just a short drive from Troyes, kicks off its new season, running from Saturday 4 April to 11 November 2026.

Easter holidays 2026: treat your family to a stay in an exceptional château

During the Easter holidays in 2026, we’re heading to the castle—yes, the magnificent Château de Breteuil—to soak up the sights and have fun with the whole family.

Easter holidays 2026: activities and costumed tours at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte (77)

During these Easter holidays, you can enjoy the many activities organized by the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, from April 18 to May 3, 2026. What's on the spring break program? Costumed tours, workshops, and a treasure hunt!

Easter holidays 2026: experience life in a château with your family in Rambouillet (78)

Over Easter break, Rambouillet Castle rolls out a great program for families, with tours and workshops. Let’s get started!

Easter holidays 2026: a medieval castle serves up a family-friendly program

During the Easter holidays in 2026, we’re off to discover a medieval castle in Seine-et-Marne: welcome to Blandy-les-Tours Castle, the perfect spot for a family escape back to the age of knights!

10 parks and gardens in Paris and Île-de-France to absolutely visit in April 2026

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

Montereau Fair 2026 is free, the Saint-Parfait Fair celebrates Canada in Seine-et-Marne

The Saint-Parfait Fair kicks off again at the Parc des Noues in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, for its 185th edition. With over 200 exhibitors, a host of activities, and Canadian cuisine on the menu, the event runs from April 17 to 20, 2026.

A budget-friendly animal park, featuring donkeys, ducks, goats and pigs... in Roissy-en-Brie (77)

Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm.

Ludiverse, the new board game and TCG festival, arrives this weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis.

The brand-new Ludiverse festival rolls into Paris Montreuil Expo in Seine-Saint-Denis on April 18 and 19, 2026. Board games, figurines, role-playing games and TCGs will be on the agenda across 12,000 m².

Songkran Festival 2026 at Wat Pho Paris in Essonne: the free Thai New Year program

Heading to Breux-Jouy, in Essonne, to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year, at the Wat Pho Paris temple. A free, festive, immersive day to enjoy this Sunday, April 19, 2026 — let’s go!

Vacation tip: a pop-up museum and free workshops at Bercy Village

From April 18 to 22, 2026, the Musée en Herbe is bringing its exhibit to Bercy Village for the Easter holidays, offering a charming program for kids, entirely free.