Grandes vacances guide

Dive Show 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles: a guaranteed underwater experience

The Diving Fair is returning to Paris from January 8 to 11, 2026, featuring over 400 exhibitors, engaging activities, the latest technological innovations, and free introductory dives for everyone.

Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive experience in the animal world!

The Paris Museum of Illusions, the must-see outing for this fall!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris in the Châtelet les Halles district, welcomes you with family or friends. Come and cool off in its air-conditioned space and get ready for a unique and exciting experience as you dive into the fascinating world of illusion where all your senses will be turned upside down...

Strike at airports on September 18, 2025: what can travellers do?

This September 18, 2025 is marked by protests in the Paris region, including a call for strikes at airports. If these disruptions mean you miss your plane, there are ways to get compensation! We take a look at the solutions and conditions for compensation.

School vacations and public holidays: here's the calendar for 2025-2026, zone by zone

With the start of the new school year just around the corner, (re)discover the school vacation calendar for 2025-2026. After eight long weeks of vacation, all students will return to school on Monday, September 1, 2025. They will then be able to take advantage of a new vacation, the All Saints' Day, starting on October 18.

Vacations: what are the best ways to look after your pet while you're away?

Owning a pet and going on vacation are compatible! In the past, having your faithful friend looked after was a headache, but today there are several alternative solutions for looking after your dog, cat or other pet while you're away.

Sherwood Parc: family adventure park with tree climbing and zip lines, in Val-d'Oise, France

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, Sherwood Parc is France's largest activity park. With family or friends, it's the perfect fun and sporting outing, less than an hour from Paris.

Meaux Plage 2025: a summer beach with free swimming and entertainment in Meaux-les-Bains (77)

Meaux Plage is back in action from July 5 to August 24 2025, to the delight of young and old alike. What's on the agenda? Free swimming in the Marne River and a variety of activities for residents of Meaux and the surrounding area.

L'Eclair: the entertainment park reopens for its summer season in Epinay (93)

On July 5, 2025, Parc de l'Eclair reopened its doors in Epinay-sur-Seine, with an exciting program for this summer.

Paradox Museum Paris unveils 5 new immersive experiences and a Hans & Gretel Café

Paradox Museum, with almost a hundred interactive installations, offers a captivating journey through trompe-l'œil, optical illusions, and sensory surprises right in the heart of Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surreal photos along the way. Five brand-new immersive experiences have been added to the exhibit, so now's the perfect time to challenge your senses! As a bonus, indulge in the brand-new, irresistibly tasty Cafe Hans & Gretel, ready to delight your palate. This December, immerse yourself in the holiday festivities at Paradox Museum with XMAS MINDLIGHT, a dazzling, magical Christmas light experience you won't want to miss!

Ephémère-sur-Mer: creative workshops and scenography around postcards, at Point éphémère

In July and August, Point Ephémère goes into "vacation" mode with Ephémère-sur-Mer, a program designed to make you feel like you're on vacation, without even leaving Paris.

Summer vacations 2025 at the Olympic Aquatic Centre: inflatables and swimming lessons

During the summer vacations, we're off to the pool, and not just any pool: the Olympic Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis!

Neuilly l'été 2025: free summer vacation activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne

This summer, it's time for summer vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you to a program of free activities on the banks of the Marne.

Summer vacations: a family summer of 2025 at the Musée d'Orsay

What are we going to do during the summer vacations of 2025? Off to the Musée d'Orsay, of course! For the occasion, a great program awaits children and families in the museum's Salle des fêtes.

Planet Kids 2025: summer-long nature workshops for children at the GoodPlanet Foundation

From July 5 to August 28, 2025, the GoodPlanet Foundation is inaugurating its new cultural season around the ocean, with nature workshops for kids!

Les estivales de Noisy 2025: free entertainment and open-air cinema in Noisy-le-Sec (93)

Come to Noisy le Sec this summer for Estivales de Noisy, the city's summer program, starting July 4, 2025.

Bison Futé is seeing red for these vacation departures. How can you avoid traffic jams in the Paris region?

First busy weekend in July on the roads: Île-de-France is on red alert this Friday, July 4, 2025, warns Bison Futé. Major difficulties are expected on the A6, A10 and A13 freeways from late morning onwards. To avoid traffic jams, it is advisable to leave the region early in the morning or late at night, avoiding the busiest routes.

Montreuil Estivale 2025: free events, concerts and open-air cinema all summer long (93)

Making the most of summer in Montreuil is easy during the summer vacations: with a packed program to please young and old alike, summer promises to be fast-paced, sporty and fun in the 93!

Champigny Plage 2025: free swimming and entertainment in Champigny-sur-Marne (94)

During the summer vacations, Champigny-sur-Marne is pulling out all the stops to offer young and old alike a program worthy of the name. Are you ready?