Idée cadeau de noel guide - activities

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 apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Unusual: spend a morning as a ranger at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Step into the shoes of a ranger at Thoiry Zoo and spend a morning with the zoo's caretakers, preparing food, observing animal care and enjoying an unusual experience.

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.

Tea logs and teas for Christmas 2023 from Mariage Frères

Christmas is all about love this year, with the Christmas in Love collection from Mariage Frères. Discover the tea-flavored Yule logs, as well as the new teas designed to enchant the festive season.

Créations & Savoir-Faire 2023, the temple of DIY at Porte de Versailles

The Salon Créations & Savoir-Faire 2023 takes place from November 29 to December 3, 2023. This not-to-be-missed DIY event is an inexhaustible source of inspiration thanks to its many exhibitors, and also offers all kinds of workshops, from initiation to perfection.

Discover Swarovski’s immersive pop-up store in the Marais area

Swarovski can be enjoyed until February 25, 2023, in a colorful temporary store in the heart of Paris. In this sparkling location, enjoy the most beautiful collections of the jewelry brand awakening the creative spirit of the iconic crystals.

L'Epicerie des Ateliers du Bristol

L'Epicerie du Bristol Paris welcomes you to its chic, modern boutique, where you'll find everything from the finest wines and chocolates to Pascal Hainigue's fine pastries and Eric Frechon's exceptional dishes.

Avatar, The Way of Water: the works to discover to extend the experience

While "Avatar: The Way of Water" is released in theaters, and you have probably already seen it, we offer a selection of books, movies and albums to continue the journey on Pandora!

Christmas 2022 in Paris: "L'Atelier des Rêves", Dior’s immersive pop-up store, new ranges of dates

From December 1 to 10, 2022, Dior opens "L'Atelier des Rêves", an immersive pop-up store for the Holidays. Nestled in the majestic setting of a hotel particulier in the 8th arrondissement, the temporary venue promises an immersion into the marvelous universe of the designer’s Château de la Colle Noire, paced with makeup sessions and privileged personalization workshops.

A candle collection inspired by Paris metro stations

Turning the most Parisian metro stations into cocooning candles: it needed to be done! The collaboration between a candle brand and a Parisian influencer was unexpected and the outcome is a rather unusual gift idea!

Chocolates, Advent Calendar and chocolate game 2022 by Manufacture Cluizel

For Christmas 2022, Manufacture Cluizel provides us with lots of novelties, chocolate boxes, truffles, advent calendars, and even a chocolate boardgame.

Chez Marcel, Maison Fragile’s temporary café-store

Maison Fragile becomes “Chez Marcel”, a temporary café-store where one can unearth an assortment of personalized Limoges’s porcelain plates, and sit down to enjoy delicious Proustian madeleines. From November 8 to December 24, 2022, the store located rue Trudaine invites you to bite into the Proustian universe where childhood treats meet creations by young French artists.

Christmas gift idea: A Wecandoo workshop to make your own artisanal sausages at Viande & Chef

Wecandoo's workshops make it possible to discover traditional craftsmanship in the company of an experienced artisan. Like this friendly sausage-making workshop at Viande & Chef, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. What an original Christmas gift idea!

Marin Montagut: timeless store where daily life items are works of art

French artist Marin Montagut unveils a timeless location in the heart of the Latin Quarter. In this uncommon store taking us to the very core of his universe, discover art items very useful to our daily life and fitting all budgets.

Sports d'Époque, the vintage sportswear brand that revives forgotten jerseys

Is it possible to adopt a look that is both sportswear and vintage? That's what Sports d'Epoque, a French brand whose store is located in the Marais, proves. On the program, jerseys, polo shirts and other hot pieces to complete your styles while reviving the history of different sports.