Insolite - activities

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.

Las Onces, the festival to discover Colombian traditions at Jardin 21, July 8-9, 2023

In the series of events where you're sure to travel without even leaving Paris this summer, we present the latest, a two-day festival to immerse you in Latin America! From Jardin 21, the cultural and festive wasteland in the 19th arrondissement, take a one-way ticket to Colombia, with a program combining concerts, Latino DJ sets and creative workshops, for a festive weekend with friends and family!

Thoiry Zoo's new Safari Dinners return with a vegan menu

How about a giant dinner in the heart of the pampas, against a magnificent natural backdrop? Thoiry Zoo is launching its new exceptional safari dinners for 6 dates during the summer season, from July 1 to September 9, 2023. Dine in the heart of the savannah and enjoy an exceptional vegetarian menu on August 26, an experience well worth the detour.

Red Bull Cliff Diving, the world championship in high-flying diving, returns to the Eiffel Tower

This summer, the world's best divers will gather in Paris for the World High-Flying Diving Championship. See you on June 18, 2023, in front of the Eiffel Tower!

Aux Belles Poules, lecture-show and tour of a Roaring Twenties brothel

While most of the capital's brothels have disappeared since prostitution was outlawed, one remains open to the curious during burlesque tours and lectures at Aux Belles Poules.

Shooting and silver photo workshop in the darkroom of Studio Boissière, in Montreuil

Want to have your portrait taken? Come and enjoy a silver photo shoot, and learn from A to Z the workings of this particular technique, from the negatives to the print, in the heart of the historic Studio Boissière.

Kids' Color Games, sports activities for children with color throwing in Meudon-la-forêt

On Sunday, June 18, 2023, go to Meudon-la-forêt, in the park of Tronchet all afternoon to participate in all kinds of activities and sporting and creative challenges for the little ones and the older ones. Get ready for strength and agility tests... what a great way to spend a crazy afternoon with your family!

An open house weekend with a nocturne at the Assemblée Nationale, Saturday June 3 and Sunday June 4

It's one of France's highest places of power in Paris: after the Palais de l'Elysée, the Hôtel de Matignon and the Senate, discover the Assemblée Nationale during an open house weekend on the first Saturday and Sunday of June.

Discover the yoga of laughter during an unusual class at Hasard Ludique

To cope with Parisian life, there's nothing like a little rigology class to get back into a good mood, thanks to laughter yoga! See you at Hasard Ludique, in the 18th district.

Unusual: a visit to the apiaries of the Parc André Citroën, this Sunday, May 14, 2023

Did you know that? The André Citroën park does not have a farm with animals, or a stable with ponies, but another type of animal, slightly smaller: bees. And yes, there are beehives in this green place and we propose you a visit this Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Tata burger, the unusual restaurant with willy burgers in the Marais

Tata Burger is the restaurant you'd like to have close to home: a generous cuisine, no fuss, formulas (or burgers) at low prices and above all, a warm welcome for this beautiful address not to be missed in the Marais.

Festival Vapeur: take a ride on exceptional old locomotives in Seine-et-Marne

Come and admire the most beautiful locomotives coming exceptionally from all over France for the Festival Vapeur, in Longueville, from May 6th to 8th 2023. On the program, trips in these historical trains and the presentation of exceptional pieces.

Ball at the Court of the Valois: the costumed dance at the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides

The court of the Valois and its sumptuous parties await you! Take part in the great costume ball organized by the Musée de l'Armée - Invalides, this Friday, June 16, 2023.

Hatik Burger: the rapper and actor creates a burger for Umami

The Umami brand is known for its collaborations with artists. In France, it is the first time that a "Celebrity Burger" is created, and to inaugurate this event, the rapper Hatik was chosen.

Decibel, the brand-new dance studio and club a stone's throw from Beaubourg

Just 200 meters from the Centre Georges Pompidou, on rue Quincampoix, Decibel recently opened with its dance workout classes, for a different kind of gym experience.

The best baguette of Paris 2023: participate in the election!

What if you were part of the jury that would choose the best baguette of Paris of the year? The City of Paris is looking for six Parisians with a fine palate to taste and vote for the best baguette in the capital! What if it was you?

Dynamic Dogs, the sports and leisure centre for dogs in Courcouronnes - CLOSING

While the Ile-de-France region is full of gyms for humans, Dynamic Dogs is one of the only ones dedicated solely to your dog, enabling him to let off steam with games and agility, or even to learn! The Dynamic Dogs gym in Evry closed its doors on August 31, 2023.

A second Eiffel Tower appeared in the night on the Champ de Mars: last days

During the night of March 31 to April 1, a second Eiffel Tower was erected next to the first. 32 meters high, it is the work of Philippe Maindron from the Vendée. You can admire it until April 10!

Sundays at the zoo with friends: an immersive sound walk to (re)discover the Zoological Park

On the occasion of the brand new season of the Parc Zoologique de Paris, on predators, all the activities and animations are redesigned on the zoo to offer you a brand new experience and especially, discover the big and small predators of the park. One Sunday a month, the Sundays at the zoo are dedicated to adults: it's time to come with friends to rediscover the Zoological Park around a really unusual walk.

Unusual: A flock of sheep in transhumance at La Villette, Saturday, March 25, 2023

It is an animation that we are not used to see in Paris and yet, it promises a really unusual day, on the side of the 19th district, in the park of La Villette. A flock of 40 sheep will arrive in the park this Saturday, March 25, 2023, with a whole day of free animations on the program!