Essonne - activities

Parc Boussard, the art deco garden awarded remarkable garden status in Lardy (91)

In Lardy, in the Essonne département, the Parc Boussard has just been awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label by the French Ministry of Culture. A good reason to come and discover it, less than an hour from Paris!

Nuit des Musées 2024: a mystical evening at the Robert Dubois - Corneau museum in Brunoy (91)

The Nuit des Musées 2024 is coming to the Musée Robert Dubois - Corneau in Brunoy (91), for a unique and unusual evening. Discover the museum free of charge on Saturday, May 18, 2024.

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.

Easter Egg Hunt 2024 at Domaine de Saint-Jean de Beauregard (91)

The Domaine de Saint-Jean de Beauregard in Essonne invites young and old to its egg hunt on Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, 2024. On the program? Hunts for all ages, workshops and family activities, for a great day out on the estate!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at the medieval château de Villeconin (91)

On June 1 and 2, 2024, join us for Rendez-vous aux Jardins to discover or rediscover the most beautiful green spaces in the Ile-de-France region, with specially planned events including concerts, walks and guided tours...

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at Domaine Départemental de Chamarande (91)

On the weekend of June 1 and 2, 2024, the Rendez-vous aux Jardins are back! An opportunity to (re)discover the exceptional gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region, with family, friends or on your own.

Nuit des Musées 2024 at the Maison-atelier Foujita in Villiers-le-Bâcle (91)

On the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, the Maison-atelier Foujita opens its doors to us with several activities this Saturday, May 18, 2024. Discover the program!

Museum Night 2024 at the Musée Palaisien du Hurepoix in Essonne (91)

The Nuit des Musées 2024 is back this Saturday, May 18, 2024 in Île-de-France. Looking for a great idea for a night out? Here's what's on at the Musée Palaisien du Hurepoix in Essonne.

Nuit des Musées 2024: torchlight tour of the Musée Sciences ACO in Orsay (91)

Science fans are in for a treat. The Orsay Collision Ring, one of the world's first particle gas pedals, will be open to visitors at night this Saturday, May 18, 2024, as part of Museum Night! Discover the program for this evening at the Musée Sciences ACO in Essonne.

Museum Night 2024 at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture de l'Essonne (91)

What to do for Nuit des Musées 2024 in Essonne? For this Saturday, May 18, 2024, we're taking you to Athis-Mons to discover the program that awaits you at the Maison de Banlieue et de l'Architecture.

The 2024 egg hunt, in Gulli parc de la Ville-du-Bois and Saint-Geneviève-des-Bois (91)

From March 30 to April 1, 2024, to celebrate Easter, join us for an indoor egg hunt at Gulli Parc in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois and Ville-du-Bois, Essonne!

The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a historical and bucolic interlude in Essonne

We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum and a "Maison des Illustres", the house awaits you for a new season from May 2 to November 3, 2024.

Unusual sport: discover footgolf and disc-golf in Morangis (91)

Tired of just playing golf? Then try footgolf or disc-golf for a change of pace, and hit the ball with your foot or your hand - two fun family activities!

Villiers en Jeux, a board game festival in Villiers-sur-Orge (91)

Can't find enough board games in your cupboard? Find the next one to play with your friends and family at the first edition of Villiers en Jeux, a new free festival in Essonne!

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024 at Château de Courances (91): discover the program

We're off to discover the Château de Courances and its magnificent park for the Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024. Ready for a bucolic visit? Discover the program!

POP UP XPÉRIENCE: the travelling festival of digital creation!

Are you familiar with Augmented Reality? Have you ever tried a Virtual Reality headset? Have you ever wondered what our daily lives would be like if they were governed by artificial intelligence? Join us at Pop Up Xpérience, the traveling festival of French digital creation, on April 3 and 4, 2024 at Scène Nationale de l'Essonne in Évry-Courcouronnes. 100% free event!

Mennecy Metal Fest 2024: Eisbrecher, Lordi, Korpiklaani... the first names

Metal music is back in Essonne with the latest edition of the Mennecy Metal Fest. Join us on Friday 6, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September 2024 at Parc de Villeroy to vibrate to the powerful sounds of Eisbrecher, Lordi, Korpiklaani, Ill Niño and Les Tambours du Bronx.

Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2024: workshops on the five senses at the Maison-Atelier Foujita (91)

On June 2, 2024, the Maison-Atelier Foujita opens its doors for a new edition of the Rendez-vous aux Jardins, with an attractive program of workshops focusing on the five senses.

Easter Egg Hunt 2024 at Château de Villiers Park, Draveil (91)

Chocolate-loving families are off to take part in a chocolate egg hunt at the Château de Villiers park in Draveil, Essonne, just before Easter, this Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Pony rides in the Vallée de Chevreuse, at Ecurie du Moulin Neuf (91)

In Villiers-le-Bâcle, the Ecurie du Moulin Neuf offers children the chance to ride a pony for an hour through the Vallée de Chevreuse.