Family - activities

Heritage Days 2024: visit and activities at the Fort de Cormeilles-en-Parisis (95)

Visit Fort de Cormeilles during the Journées du Patrimoine 2024, on Sunday September 22. This former military fort, now owned by the Agence des Espaces Verts de la région Ile de France, is opening its doors to families and history buffs, free of charge of course!

Fête Nationale on July 14, 2024 in Gagny (93): guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks fired from the roof of the Hôtel de Ville, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set this Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Le grand Banquet Gaulois du Parc Astérix 2024, dine in the heart of the village this summer

The Gaulish Banquet returns to Parc Astérix from July 13 to August 31, 2024. Come and experience a unique moment when the characters of Parc Astérix welcome you to the banquet at the famous table from the famous comic strip. On the menu: an all-you-can-eat buffet and entertainment in the company of Asterix and Obelix!

The Nanterre 2024 Games Beach, the Hauts-de-Seine fan zone - 92

This year, Nanterre Plage is transformed into Plage des Jeux for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 24 to August 11, the spot becomes one of Hauts-de-Seine's 3 festive fan zones. A great way to combine sport and games, and get the most out of the entertainment.

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: car-free day on the famous avenue in Paris on Sunday, July 7, 2024

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the most beautiful avenue in the world in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. This Sunday, July 7, 2024, the Champs Elysées will be pedestrianized all day long!

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements on Sunday, July 7, 2024

Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, July 7, 2024!

Les Aigles des Remparts de Provins, the falconry show in the medieval city of Provins

The falconry show, Les aigles des remparts, returns to the ramparts of Provins. Discover splendid birds of prey in total harmony with horses.

Iced cookies from Matthieu Carlin (Hôtel de Crillon) return to the Place de la Concorde

Fancy some ice cream? Good news, the ice cream cookie cart at the Hôtel de Crillon is back in Paris as of June 27, 2024, and the concept can be found next to the Place de la Concorde. Pastry chef Matthieu Carlin invites you to join him in the Butterfly patisserie tea room, on the Concorde terrace or to take away for a frosty tasting experience!

La Fête des Loges 2024, the funfair returns to Saint-Germain en Laye - 78

The Fête des Loges is back from June 28 to August 18, 2024 in the beautiful forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines. For over 300 years, thrill rides, merry-go-rounds, shows and water games have been waiting for young and old alike, just 20 minutes from Paris, in a beautiful setting accessible by public transport!

La guinguette du Grand Parquet, free games for children and DJ sets at Jardins d'Éole

Head for the Grand Parquet to enjoy its bucolic guinguette, from July 10 to 12, 2024. The program includes free games for children and DJ sets in the Jardins d'Éole!

Lumière & Vision: the Prévention Routière association's unusual night-time race - CODE PROMO

Looking for an unusual race in Paris, and want to support a worthy cause at the same time? The Prévention Routière association is organizing its 3rd edition of "Lumière & Vision, la course" on Saturday, October 19, 2024 on the Place de la Bastille in Paris. Awareness-raising stands will be present in the Place de la Bastille village, and along the 2 free-paced educational courses of 4 km and 8 km. Unheard of: there's also a 10 km timed running course that passes through the Tuileries Gardens, the first time the Tuileries Gardens have hosted a race in Paris! Get your tickets now!

Day of Champions at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes on Sunday June 23: free invitations

You've got a date with the champions! Champions will be everywhere. All day long, the champions of their disciplines, the embodiment of French excellence, will be on hand to help you enjoy an exceptional day.

La Maison des Histoires, an immersive museum for children aged 0 to 7, hidden in a bookshop

Behind the Chantelivre bookshop lies a fun-filled children's museum for the very young! La Maison des Histoires immerses the whole family in the literary worlds of l'École des Loisirs, between Cornebidouille and the Maximonstres!

Le Monde de Noé: the first immersive experience of the animal world in Paris

Le Monde de Noé invites young and old alike to a unique immersive experience in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. Discover three fascinating ecosystems populated by rescued animals, all supervised by passionate professionals. Experience authentic, educational interaction with the animal world. An opportunity to raise families' awareness of biodiversity and animal welfare in an urban environment.

Insolite: the crazy bathtub race returns to the Canal de l'Ourcq

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke, this unusual event has been taking place for 13 years on the Ourcq canal and you can take part for free, on July 7, 2024!

Prix de Diane Longines 2024: concert, chic picnic & elegance at the Hippodrome de Chantilly

The Prix de Diane Longines 2024 returns to Chantilly racecourse on Sunday June 16, 2024. As famous for its filly race as for its concours d'élégance, chic picnic and garden party atmosphere, the event is a must-see of the season!

Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition in an abandoned house, is extended

Calling all street-art fans: the Colors Festival is extending its run! The collective, which took over the Ile-de-France region in Champigny-sur-Marne to transform a forgotten house, is still waiting for you until July 14, 2024. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take over the site.

Meaux Plage 2024: the summer beach with free swimming and entertainment at Meaux-les-Bains - 77

Meaux Plage in Seine-et-Marne, is back in action from July 6 to August 25, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program: free swimming in the Marne and a variety of activities.

Project X: a huge aquapark for the whole family arrives in Cergy-Pontoise this summer (95)

This summer, the Ile de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise boasts a new aquapark, with water-based activities for the whole family, including slides, trampolines and the Xtrem Tower, a 12-metre-high floating tower!

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Yvelines: a giant maze in a cornfield at Jouars Pontchartrain

This summer, come and lose yourself in the Pop Corn Labyrinth at Jouars Pontchartrain, in the Yvelines region, a fun, 100% open-air activity that's sure to please the whole family!