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Ledger Young Star Game: Meet the Rising French Basketball Talents in Levallois

The top basketball players under 22 will once again face international recruiters at the Ledger Young Star Game, happening on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Marcel-Cerdan Sports Palace in Levallois. This event offers a rare glimpse at what could be the future stars of French and NBA basketball!

iFLY Paris: The Indoor Skydiving Center for an Unforgettable Flying Adventure

Visit iFLY Paris for indoor skydiving inside a giant glass tube. At iFLY, you can experience the thrill of flying — safe, risk-free, and suitable for everyone from age 5 to 105!

Biscotti, the gourmet ceramic café in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)

Set to open in September 2025, Biscotti is the latest ceramic café to open in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine. On the menu? Creativity and gourmet delights!

Pop Central: the museum of cult cars from vintage films and video games just a stone's throw from Paris

Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore.

Unusual: go for a ride with sled dogs in the Fontainebleau forest (77)

The Fontainebleau forest is a paradise for hikers and rock climbers, so in the heart of this natural paradise, you can also enjoy an even more unusual hike, with sled dogs.

At the heart of the pack, cani-rando forest walks in Val-d'Oise

Near Parmain, in the Val-d'Oise countryside, Au cœur de la meute invites you and your huskies to embark on a cani-balade in the heart of the Ile-de-France forest.

Virtual Room: the virtual reality space at the Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot

After a space in Bastille, Virtual Room opened a new address a stone's throw from the Palais de Congrès, in Porte Maillot, on February 12, 2024. This new establishment is home to the very best in virtual reality. Ready to plunge into a virtual world?

5 unusual ways to become a zookeeper for a day in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

For a number of years now, the dream of becoming an animal caretaker has been within the grasp of the youngest visitors to certain zoos and menageries in Paris and the Île-de-France region, thanks to the "Soigneur d'un jour" (animal caretaker for a day) program, which lets you slip into the shoes of an animal caretaker for an afternoon or a day.

Become an animal caretaker at Thoiry Zoo for half a day

Thoiry Safari Zoo offers budding animal caretakers a half-day behind-the-scenes look at the world of animal care. On the program? Preparing food for the animals, feeding the giraffes and cleaning the homes of these four-legged residents.

Experience a day in the life of a groomer at Parrot World (77)

Parrot World is an exotic animal park 30 minutes from Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne département. At the heart of this unusual reserve, children now have the chance to slip into the shoes of a caretaker for half a day, which could perhaps mark the beginning of a vocation.

Parent-child cooking classes at L'Atelier des Chefs

L'Atelier des Chefs is the place to introduce your child to balanced cooking (and eating). Come and spend 1h30 in a "parent-child" workshop with the chefs on hand to discover new, simple and easy-to-make recipes, for children aged 6 and over.

Cooking and pastry classes for young and old at the Ritz Escoffier School

Why not take a cooking class in one of Paris' finest palaces? The Ritz Escoffier School welcomes you in a luxurious setting to share its expertise in gastronomy and pastry-making.

L'Atelier des Gâteaux, family pastry and cake design classes in Paris

Looking for a class where you can learn to bake like a chef with your kids? L'Atelier des Gâteaux, in the 6th arrondissement, offers children aged 8 and over the chance to learn how to make macaroons, cupcakes, choux...with their parents for an afternoon.

Chez Bogato, creative pastry workshops for parents, teenagers and children

Chez Bogato is a creative and festive patisserie in the 14th arrondissement, offering cakes for all your events, but not only: from now on, you'll have access to numerous workshops for young and old alike, with family sessions too.

Become a caretaker for a day at La Plume de Vallombreuse (77)

At La Plume de Vallombreuse, owner Hélène Lacloche de Vallombreuse offers an unusual experience for parents and children alike. For a day, you can become an animal caretaker among the parrots.