Family outing

Brie-Comte-Robert Medieval Festival 2026: free performances from Seine-et-Marne (77)

The Brie-Comte-Robert Médiévale festival is back for its 27th edition, inviting troubadours, storytellers and druids to the town centre of this Seine-et-Marne commune on October 3–4, 2026, for a free, family-friendly medieval celebration.

All in the Forest 2026: explore Île-de-France's forests with the ONF's foresters.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the “Tous en Forêt” event returns for its sixth edition in Île-de-France. A day to meet the ONF foresters and explore the issues of forest management, with more than 40 participating forests across the region.

Paris Boat Club: Private Seine cruises to discover Paris from its river, the Seine

Paris Boat Club offers private Seine cruises to discover Paris, its iconic monuments and historic bridges from the river.

Endesumar Medieval Festival 2026 in Yvelines, photos of the Viking encampment

The Endesumar Medieval Festival transforms the grounds of Château de Rangiport, in Gargenville (Yvelines), into a full-scale Viking encampment and continues its journey this Sunday, September 13, 2026. We stopped by on Saturday—here’s what to expect on site.

What to do in Paris this autumn 2026: Explore Paris's guided tours

What to do in Paris and Greater Paris as September returns? Guided tours, urban walks led by specialists or locals passionate about their neighborhoods, and cruises on the Marne are on offer. A lot is on the agenda, and some activities are free.

This September, discover the activities on offer in Seine-Saint-Denis’ departmental parks.

Looking for a scenic outdoor stroll near Paris, a free outdoor activity, or a peaceful spot to exercise away from the city's hustle and bustle... There's definitely a park in Seine-Saint-Denis that's perfect for you!

Welcome to Paris! Your Practical Guide "Paris, I Love You"

Discover a personalized concierge with Paris je t'aime: a dedicated platform to plan activities, find restaurants, or discover events!

Places not to be missed for a bucolic stroll in Auvers-sur-Oise, in the footsteps of Van Gogh

Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets...

Heritage Days 2026: A stroll in the footsteps of Georges Méliès, cinema pioneer, in Montreuil

On the occasion of Heritage Days 2026, September 19 and 20, the city of Montreuil and its renowned art-house cinema, Le Méliès, invite you to discover the pioneer of cinema, Georges Méliès, through a stroll through the streets of the town where his talent first blossomed.

5 experiences you probably wouldn’t expect to find near Paris!

Escape game on a moped, a 4L rally, a solar-powered catamaran, flan and a nocturnal hike: this summer, Oise.fun shines a light on experiences that veer off the beaten path and offer a fresh way to spend a day near Paris. Far from the tourist clichés, these five activities lean into curiosity, conviviality, and surprise.

Heritage Days 2026: Discover Paris's most famous necropolis in a new light

Discover one of the world’s most famous cemeteries through an offbeat guided tour during Heritage Days 2026 in Paris. Here is the schedule for Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.

Randos des Terroirs: gourmet strolls with tastings of local products in Seine-et-Marne - POSTPONED

Les Randos des Terroirs invite les Franciliens à lace up their sneakers to explore the landscapes and flavors of Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Choose one of the 9 itineraries punctuated by gourmet stops right at the producers to discover the department! POSTPONED

This historic château in Essonne, now the town hall, hides a remarkable botanical park that’s free to visit.

In Lardy, the castle park—now the town hall—runs along the Juine for six hectares and features remarkable century-old trees in Essonne, freely accessible year-round. We treated ourselves to a quick outing to reveal this surprising green space and its castle.

Parc Boussard: we visited this Art Deco garden, a designated Jardin Remarquable and free to visit in Essonne.

The Boussard Park, in Lardy (Essonne), is one of the few Art Deco gardens in Île-de-France. Registered as a historic monument and named a Remarkable Garden, this free-entry municipal park is open year-round. Tucked away in a discreet, hidden corner, it’s a real gem we were pleased to discover and are thrilled to share with you.

Rose Weekend at Bagatelle: activities and tours in the heart of the rose garden, the smart pick

At Bagatelle Park, nestled in the Bois de Boulogne, the rose takes center stage for a weekend on June 6–7, 2026, with festive animations and tours through the heart of Paris’s rose garden. Discover the program!

Deuil-la-Barre's Greenway: a verdant stroll in the heart of Val-d'Oise

Nature comes to Deuil-la-Barre! This spring, the Île-de-France town unveils the third stretch of the “Coulée Verte,” its flagship project to forge a green corridor that runs through the town from north to south. A chance to enjoy a lush, leafy stroll right in the heart of Val-d’Oise.

Where to see farm animals? Educational farms and livestock farms in and around Paris.

A day at the farm is the sure-fire outing everyone agrees on: so this weekend, this Wednesday, or during the holidays, it's the perfect chance to (re)discover the area’s farms and educational farms.

May 1st: how to sell lilies of the valley and where to source them around Paris in Île-de-France?

May 1, 2026, Labour Day and a public holiday, also brings the tradition of lily of the valley. Selling or picking these tiny lucky bells in the forests of Île-de-France is a long-standing custom, but it comes with a few rules to know.

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!