Insolite - activities

Take part in a weekend hike and bivouac along the Végétale, from Créteil (94)

How about sleeping under the stars this weekend in the Paris region? From Créteil, enjoy a sporting and cultural weekend of hiking for all levels, bivouacking and discovering the region.

The Hôtel de la Marine invites us to its free medieval ball, to celebrate Franco-English art

Come and dance with Milord and Milady at the medieval French-English ball organized by the Hôtel de la Marine on Saturday, September 23, 2023. It's free, so don't miss out!

Unusual: yoga and a meditative walk among the animals at Thoiry Zoo

Fancy a yoga session with a difference? This fall, Thoiry Zoo invites you to stay zen among the animals, with a meditative walk and lunch included, on Wednesdays September 13, 20 and 27, 2023.

The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape

For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis just a stone's throw from Poissy station offers an authentic experience within the reach of your Navigo pass!

La Fête du Miel, at the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93), this Sunday, September 3, 2023

This Sunday, September 3, 2023, we look forward to seeing you at the park for a very special occasion: the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve invites you to its Fête du Miel 2023, with a programme of free events open to all!

Nocturne and free circus show at Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve (93)

Have you ever enjoyed a nocturne in a park? After Paris under the stars and its evenings spent stargazing from the great Parisian parks, the Parc Georges-Valbon in La Courneuve is organizing a grandiose nocturne, with a free show on the program.

Stand-Up Paddles rental with Paddle Brothers in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, France

How about a trip on the water? The Paddle Brothers at l'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise offers Stand-Up Paddles for hire. For 1, 2 or even 7 people, you can sail along the Oise on a unique course dotted with monuments.

An Auvert weekend, between Auvers-sur-Oise and l'Isle-Adam

A weekend in the countryside, less than an hour from Paris and within easy reach of your Navigo pass, is possible and even highly recommended. So head to Auvers sur Oise for a change of scenery right on your doorstep!

Spend the night at Château de Breteuil (78), the inspiration for Charles Perrault's fairy tales.

The Château de Breteuil in Choisel, in the Yvelines region of France, is one of the places where you can experience the life of a château. You can spend a night, a weekend or a week here, for an enchanting stay.

Unusual: the first soapbox race in Dourdan (91), on October 1st

After the Paris Marathon, the Tour de France, the bathtub race on the Canal de l'Ourcq and the fast-approaching Olympic Games, it's become almost routine to see people running. So, the region's most unusual race is sure to please: see you in Dourdan, Essonne, on October 1, 2023.

Good plans: a free roller party at Césure (5e), for the start of the 2023 school year

For the start of the new school year in September 2023, we're keeping up the vacation spirit with a host of events, including a festive roller party on September 14, 2023 at Césure, in the 5th arrondissement.

Country evenings at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78): barbecue, concerts and vintage games

From May to October 2023, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole will be transformed into a veritable adventure playground, with the return of its incredible maze until the All Saints' Day vacations. So, for a memorable summer evening, come and discover the country evenings at the farm!

Learn how to grow your own vegetable garden during workshops at Jardins Renoir this summer

The Renoir gardens at the Musée Montmartre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur in the 18th arrondissement, are one of summer's must-see spots. Now you can learn how to grow your own vegetable garden in these exceptional gardens.

The PSG vegetable garden: learn how to grow fruit and vegetables at the Parc des Princes

Did you know? PSG has its own vegetable garden. So yes, you're certainly not going to come across Kylian Mbappé planting tomatoes or pulling weeds with Marquinhos, but the kitchen garden is glued to the Parc des Princes. And frankly, that's class.

An unusual place to discover: the Passerelle de l'Avre in Saint-Cloud, with its view of the Eiffel Tower.

Looking for an unusual walk with an original view of the Eiffel Tower? Head for the heights of Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, to discover the Passerelle de l'Avre. It's a beautiful construction, thanks in part to Gustave Eiffel!

Did you know? This is the smallest house in Paris, an unusual house with a rich history.

In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, at no. 39 rue du Château-d'Eau, lies the smallest house in Paris. Measuring less than 1.5 meters wide, this architectural curiosity has a fascinating story to tell.

Île-de-France aerial tramway: first images of the prototype

Île-de-France's first aerial tramway will soon see the light of day in Val-de-Marne. Called Câble 1, the ropeway will feature five stations between Créteil and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. Commissioning is scheduled for 2025, but work began in October 2022, and the first prototype has just been unveiled.

Insolite: the crazy bathtub race on the Ourcq canal - event cancelled

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke - this unusual event has been taking place on the Ourcq canal for 12 years, and you can take part for free! The July 2, 2023 edition has been canceled, due to incidents and outbursts throughout the region!

Did you know? The smallest street in Paris is 5 metres long.

They say small is beautiful. The smallest street in Paris is no exception, discreetly wedged between the shopping streets of Beauregard and Cléry, in the center of the capital.

Beauty and the Beast, the new sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil is set to host a brand new sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales: Beauty and the Beast.