Guided tours criterion

Palace of Justice on Île de la Cité: explore this historic labyrinth and sit in on a courtroom hearing.

Through a two-hour guided tour, roam a labyrinth of corridors in a solemn atmosphere and uncover the secrets of the Palais de Justice in Paris on Île de la Cité, from a medieval fortress to the temple of justice we know today.

The medieval fortress of Beynes, the jewel of the Yvelines, has been linked to Diane de Poitiers.

Medieval fortress in the Yvelines, Beynes Castle hides a centuries-spanning history and an unexpected link to Diane de Poitiers. Just 30 km from Paris, in the heart of this Yvelines town, its ruins listed as a Historic Monument are to be discovered year-round in Beynes. We set out to explore the site on a weekend escape and share a glimpse of its secrets.

A gourmet and romantic cruise along the Seine aboard the Diamant Bleu.

Elegant ship, gourmet cuisine, breathtaking panorama: this one-of-a-kind experience invites you to savor refined dishes while admiring Paris’s most illuminated landmarks. Enjoy 10% off your dinner cruise aboard the Diamant Bleu!

Grand Hôtel des Rêves: the immersive venue in Paris that lets you travel with Jules Verne

Le Grand Hôtel des Rêves, an immersive venue located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, hosts Jules Verne, Le Voyage Extraordinaire, a family-friendly theatrical journey through 360-degree scenery. A destination designed to welcome several immersive shows, including a Christmas-themed creation.

The Barley Sugar Museum, the sweet story of a confection born in Moret-sur-Loing (77)

In Moret-sur-Loing, a small confectionery tells several centuries of French indulgence. From production secrets to childhood memories, the barley-sugar museum transports visitors into the sweet world of one of Île-de-France’s oldest specialties.

Did you know? You can visit the Rungis Market (Val-de-Marne, 94), the world's largest market.

When most Francilians are still asleep, another world awakens at the gates of Paris. In Rungis, the world’s largest fresh-food market, its pavilions come alive in a fascinating buzz. And thanks to monthly guided tours, the curious can discover the behind-the-scenes of this giant of French gastronomy!

An urban farm in Saint-Denis (93) brings together art, culture, agriculture and solidarity.

In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages.

This venue on the edge of Paris tells the incredible story of France’s most famous peaches.

In Montreuil (93), the Horticultural Museum housed in the Jardin-École invites visitors to delve into the remarkable history of Montreuil’s famous orchards, once renowned even at royal tables. A quirky, charming visit to discover on the second Sunday of every month.

This hidden garden in the Île-de-France region conceals more than 1,500 plants with astonishing powers.

In the heart of the French Gâtinais, an extraordinary garden invites visitors to rediscover the power of plants. In Milly-la-Forêt, the National Conservatory of Perfume, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants offers a unique sensory immersion into botanical secrets and ancestral know-how.

Maison Guimet - Hôtel d'Heidelbach : this hidden gem of Asian treasures reopens its doors

The Guimet House, the new jewel in the former Hôtel d'Heidelbach, will reopen to the public on 23 May 2026, on Avenue d'Iéna in Paris’s 16th arrondissement. Imperial Chinese furniture, a Japanese garden, a tea pavilion, guided tours and tea tastings are on the agenda. We went to discover the place and tell you about its unsuspected treasures.

The Beekeeping Farm of Gâtinais and its family tours to discover the secrets of Essonne honey.

In the heart of Essonne (91), the Miellerie du Gâtinais delights honey lovers with free visits—whether self-guided or guided—into the fascinating world of bees.

Discover the secrets of Essonne's watercress through guided tours of Villa Paul, the local watercress farm (91).

What if one of Île-de-France’s most overlooked gastronomic treasures hides right at the water’s edge? In the south of Essonne (91), Méréville’s watercress beds, along with Villa Paul, throw open their doors to curious visitors eager to discover the famed fountain watercress.

Guided tours behind the scenes of the France national rugby team at Marcoussis, at the heart of French rugby.

From July 1, 2026, the legendary National Rugby Centre in Marcoussis will lift the lid on its secrets with a series of unprecedented guided tours. From the training pitches to the technology-innovation rooms, this Essonne itinerary invites fans to dive behind the scenes of the France national rugby union team's preparations.

Heritage in Resistance: From Timbuktu to Odessa, an Exhibition at the City of Architecture.

In Paris, the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine presents the exhibition Patrimoines en résistance : de Tombouctou à Odessa, running from May 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, a look at heritage in wartime, where destruction, safeguarding, and rebuilding come into play.

Live the Eiffel Tower's epic saga with a unique virtual reality experience

Discover the immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, brought to you by Viality Tour. Relive the construction and inauguration of the Iron Lady during the 1889 World’s Fair. A new edition, more faithful to the tower’s history than ever before, was released on March 31, 2026. To celebrate, we’ve got a promo code for you!

Phono Museum, the astonishing museum of recorded sound in Paris

For music and sound enthusiasts, head to the Phono Museum in Pigalle, where you can embark on a journey spanning more than 150 years through the history of recorded sound.

The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!

The Cherqui Foundation is a genuine museum housing a private collection of 5,000 optical and kinetic artworks that opens to the public. The grandson of collector Jean Cherqui leads guided tours at the heart of his grandfather’s vast collection. Discover the upcoming dates! The museum is open during the Spring holidays!

At the Quai Branly Museum, dive into the artists' garden for the 2026 Rendez-Vous in the Gardens.

The Quai Branly Museum invites you to a new edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins this weekend, June 5–7, 2026. A chance to discover the special activities on the agenda!

France Miniature: Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Miniature Models of the Park Featuring Small-Scale Monuments in the 78th Department

What if you went behind the scenes? To mark its 35th anniversary, France Miniature Park in Élancourt (78) invites you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour from April 11 to May 3, 2026. This rare opportunity offers a glimpse into the making and daily life of its miniature monuments, painstakingly crafted millimeter by millimeter.

Musée Dalí Paris: a museum of surrealist works

Dalí Paris presents over 300 works from a private collection acquired from Salvador Dalí and major collectors. Surrealist paintings, sculptures, engravings, objects and furniture bring to life the eclectic ideas of an insatiable explorer, fascinated by atomic science, Antiquity and the Renaissance, alchemy and religion.