Ile de france - activities

Île-de-France: the top 7 cities in the region where it is good to live

Discover the cities of Île-de-France where life is the most pleasant, according to the ranking made by the association Villes et villages où il fait bon vivre and revealed by the Journal du Dimanche.

Where can you learn and practice breaking in Paris and the Paris region?

If you'd like to learn this urban dance style, the capital has a few places where you can practice breakdance. So, why not try out this physical sport, the new Olympic discipline, which requires flexibility?

The Lambinet Museum reopens, discover its collections on the art and history of Versailles

After three years of work, the Lambinet Museum, which presents the history of the city of Versailles, will reopen to the public on December 3, 2022. The program includes a large collection of works from the Renaissance to the mid-20th century.

DreamAway, our test of the virtual reality space in Herblay, Val-d'Oise

Calling all virtual reality enthusiasts! Head for DreamAway, a brand-new VR experience center in Herblay-sur-Seine. What's so special about this center? Not only gaming, but also culture and training. All the more reason to spend an afternoon there... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it!

Claude Monet's Maison Impressionniste, the museum of the painter's life in Argenteuil

To discover the life of Claude Monet, there's no need to go as far as Giverny, as the Maison Impressionniste de Claude Monet in Argenteuil is home to an immersive museum about the painter.

Houdan, medieval city and historic stroll in Yvelines

Leave Paris for a bit to go to Yvelines and discover the medieval city of Houdan and its medieval remnants surprisingly well-kept, between dungeon, ramparts and old inns.

Renting an apartment in Paris and Île-de-France: our tips and tricks

Finding an apartment to rent in the Paris area can turn in a real nightmare whether you are a student or already in the working life. To help you in the quest for the rare gem, here are a few tips and tricks!

Covid incidence: all Ile de France departments with more than 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants

As we keep hearing, the coronavirus epidemic is back on the rise since the latest restrictions were lifted! In Île-de-France, the situation is being closely monitored, and as elsewhere in France, incidence rates are rising again, reaching over 1,000 cases per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 7 days in the 8 departments of Île-de-France.

Uncommon sport: where to practice Quidditch in Paris and Île-de-France?

Calling all Muggles out there who would like to become wizards! Harry Potter’s magical world’s sport Quidditch is meeting a great success and four sporting clubs offer you to be introduced to it in Paris and Île-de-France.

Covid-19: Outdoor areas requiring facemask-wearing or not in Île-de-France

While France is faced with a rise in coronavirus cases, in Île-de-France, the Omicron variant dominates. Yet, outdoor facemask-wearing is halted in several departments, and rules are being generalized throughout the region.

Covid: the number of patients in ICU starts to decrease

The number of patients in ICU has been slightly decreasing for the past three days. This is some very hopeful news, as contamination data keep breaking records.

Covid: Paris is France’s hardest-hit department with 27% Omicron cases

Omicron is spreading at lightning pace and the number of positive cases because of it are still underestimated. Paris reports 27% of suspect cases making it the hardest-hit department in France by the new variant.

Olympic and Paralympic Week returns to school in February 2021

The Olympic and Paralympic Week is back from February 1 to 6, 2021 in France. Goal: promoting sport and gather young people together around citizen and sport-based values in preparation for Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A website provides key entertainments to school to host this week, and the City of Paris even planned a game box for fifth graders in Paris.

Coronavirus Paris - Île-de-France: curfew from 6 p.m. starting Saturday

The coronavirus epidemic keeps on spreading in France and to curb the spread, the government has announced curfew from 6 p.m. in mainland France including in Paris and Île-de-France as the virus is gaining ground.

Coronavirus Paris-Île-de-France: when will restrictions be eased off?

Facemask-wearing, curfew, and anticipated closure, more and more restrictions have been instated in Paris and Île-de-France to curb the coronavirus epidemic all the way to the implementation of a new nationwide lockdown. But when will restrictions be eased off? First answers.

Pâtisserie Fine, Sébastien Serveau's new patisserie-chocolaterie in Versailles

The chef Sébastien Serveau has just opened his pastry-chocolate shop in Versailles, called Pâtisserie Fine. Discover classic and modern pastries, travel cakes, chocolate bars, spreads, and a thousand and one other sweets.

Lockdown exit: finding walks and hikes within a 20-kilometer distance from your home

As the end of lockdown is upon us, the ban of moving over 20 kilometers from your home and for 3 hours is still on. As we all want to stretch our legs after a second lockdown, but we should not clog up the same areas, the Helloways platform enables us to have easy access to walks, hikes and microadventures near you.

Paris is the European metropolis experiencing the most brutal increase of the pollution

A study by the Research Center on the Energy and the Air Quality reveals the increase of the pollution in Paris is the harshest among the European metropolises.

Containment exit: Paris and Ile-de-France are green

Following Emmanuel Macron's address this Sunday night, Paris and Ile-de-France are now in green area starting this Monday June 15. Discover what changes and what remains suspended for now.

Surfing: the future wave pool of Sevran in Seine-Saint-Denis

With the WhiteWater technology, which generates an average of 720 waves per hour, surfers of all horizons will be able to meet in the suburbs of Paris, at the future wave pool of Sevran in Seine-Saint-Denis. We present you the project!