Family outing - activities

The most beautiful animal farms in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Looking for a green getaway in the countryside without leaving the region? Head for the farms, sheepfolds and open spaces of our capital and region for a day in the fresh air!

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!

La Fête de la Lavande 2023: picking, olfactory workshops and free ornithological outings

The SIAAP Lavender Festival celebrates its 21st anniversary this Saturday, July 1, 2023! Join this festive family event on the Seine Aval Achères/Maisons-Laffitte site. On the program: lavender picking, workshops, food-trucks, cruises on the Seine and lots of other surprises!

July 14, 2023 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation: music-hall day and festive ball in the park

How about celebrating July 14 at the Jardin d'Acclimatation? This Friday, July 14, 2023, the famous park is organizing a grand ball around the music hall, to feast and dance with family and friends after the parade on the Champs-Elysées.

Les Belles de Dampierre, the exhibition and parade of carriages and cars at the Château de Dampierre

Dive into the past during the event "Les Belles de Dampierre" at the Domaine du Château de Dampierre this Sunday, June 11, 2023. This unusual event highlights the forgotten art of bodywork, horse-drawn and automotive, to be discovered during one day.

Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art

We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

A family treasure hunt to discover the state forest of La Grange in Yerres (91)

13 kilometers south-east of Paris, the state forest of La Grange connects the Val-de-Marne and Essonne, between the castles of Grosbois and La Grange: rather unknown, the association Au Fil de l'Eau decided to remedy this by proposing a treasure hunt combining a walk and nature observation, to discover one of the most beautiful green spaces of the Ile-de-France with the children

Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs: A Historical and Cultural Journey in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux, Yvelines, open all year round. This historic and cultural site, which bears witness to the history of Jansenism, offers a unique visiting experience and a wonderful discovery walk.

Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children

Visiting Paris is good, but with animations or devices to entertain the children, it is even better! The Paris Mômes team is now offering six new game trails to discover the capital's emblematic neighborhoods with your family!

Family and cultural walks of the Musée en Herbe, for the April 2023 vacations

For the April 2023 vacations, the Musée en Herbe offers walks in Paris, in small groups, to discover the architecture and the works of art hidden there. Several routes are proposed for young people from 6 to 106 years old: Montmartre, the Louvre district, the Champs-Elysées decorated with Geluck's Cat or rather street-art in the 13th district of Paris. Shall we go there?

The Incredible Gardens of Seine et Marne

The Seine et Marne has decided to highlight its Incredible Gardens through cultural and artistic events that are worth the detour, from April 1 to October 15, 2023. What if we went to (re)discover them?

Free walks and treasure hunts to do with the family, with a mobile application only

An outing in Paris, yes, but if it's fun, it's even better. Especially with children, to keep them busy (at least) for a while and to kill two birds with one stone, while exploring Paris and its surroundings at the same time!

The free and committed strolls of the Ecolo Tour 2023, in the most beautiful Parisian districts

From April 29 to September 24, the Ecolo Tour 2023 eco-tours invite you to explore Paris in a more ecological, more committed and more responsible way. From the banks of the Seine to Montmartre, come and (re)discover the capital during a two-hour stroll, to meet the places, initiatives and associations that make Paris a greener city.

Bougeott, the free application to discover the Ile-de-France by walking, running...

Bougeott is the application that the Île-de-France region has launched to reconcile physical practice (running) and culture. Once downloaded, all you have to do is enter your starting point and destination, and presto, magic: your route is already ready, with the points of interest that you will come across on the way.

A free treasure hunt to discover the Ile de la Cité with your family

If you like to visit Paris with your kids, then you'll love this free scavenger hunt, available on an app to go on a trip to the Ile de la Cité with your kids.

A ride with a donkey in the Vexin nature park, a guaranteed change of scenery just 40 minutes from Paris!

Want to get away from it all without going too far? Head for Terres de Seine, the perfect haven for a mini-retreat in the heart of nature, less than 40 minutes from Paris. Here you can take a donkey ride through the magnificent landscapes of the Vexin nature park. An unusual adventure for the whole family or a group of friends!

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

Paris Food Tour in the 13th district, discovering the nuggets of the Chinese district

How about a food tour in the 13th arrondissement, the famous Chinese district of Paris? There are so many Asian restaurants in this district that it is difficult to know where to eat. We reveal you some nuggets that we could discover during our discovery tour.

Harry Potter in Paris: a walk in the footsteps of the famous wizard

Are you a fan of Harry Potter and the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling? Then, you are in the right place: Paris is packed with wonderful places related to the wizard and his adventures… Let us walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts saga in the city!