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Good tip: artistic workshops and free tours all summer at Île Saint-Germain Park (92)

From July 6 to 24, 2026, Parc de l’Île Saint-Germain is hosting a large, completely free program aimed at children and teens aged 6 to 18. What’s on the agenda? A host of creative workshops, a magic-themed day, and guided tours of Hauts-de-Seine’s monuments.

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

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive journey into the animal kingdom!

Guided tours behind the scenes of rugby and the France XV at Marcoussis, in Essonne

From July 1, 2026, the iconic Marcoussis National Rugby Center will lift the curtain on its secrets with a set of unprecedented guided tours. From training pitches to tech-innovation hubs, discover this site in the heart of Essonne that invites fans to dive into the France XV’s preparations.

Family Festival 2026: a weekend designed with families in mind at the Louis Vuitton Foundation.

Le Jardin d’Acclimatation and the Louis Vuitton Foundation have joined forces to launch the Family Festival, set for Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026.

This Pompadour-era château in the Yvelines hides a superb estate and a Japanese garden.

Few people know the Château de La Celle-Saint-Cloud, in Yvelines, which hosts a 23-hectare estate featuring a Japanese garden, contemporary sculptures, and a classified park. For Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026, we headed out to discover this hidden historical treasure that’s well worth a stroll.

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.

A gourmet and romantic cruise on the Seine aboard the Diamant Bleu (+ promo code)

An elegant boat, gastronomy, and breathtaking panorama, this unique experience invites you to savor refined dishes while admiring Paris's most illuminated landmarks. Enjoy 10% off your dinner cruise aboard the Diamant Bleu! (link in the article)

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!

Zone Sensible, the urban farm in Saint-Denis (93), where art, culture, agriculture and solidarity come together.

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.

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.

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.

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.