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Earth Day 2024: ideas for nature outings in Paris on Earth Day

Earth Day is this April 22, 2024, an opportunity to celebrate our beautiful planet and raise awareness of ways to preserve it! Here are our top tips and ideas for nature in Paris.

Les Naturelles 2024, the traditional, bucolic family festival in Montmorency

Come and discover new flavors, passionate producers and artisans at Les Naturelles de Montmorency! From March 15 to 17, 2024, enjoy a bucolic celebration of 100% nature.

International Forest Day 2024: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17, 2024.

Journées des Plantes de Chantilly 2024: the meeting place for plant lovers

From May 17 to 19, 2024, discover the Journées des Plantes de Chantilly in the Parc du Château, the unmissable event dedicated to plants, biodiversity and garden trends. Nearly 200 nursery gardeners will be on hand to share their knowledge and make new discoveries.

Casamaas: a nature break in country houses less than an hour from Paris

Close to the Rambouillet forest, enjoy a few days' rest in the countryside, in country houses with hotel services, to get closer to nature and share moments of serenity with your loved ones.

La Grande Aventure: two days on the banks of the Marne, on foot, by bike or by canoe-kayak

Cap sur la Marne is back, and invites you to discover the river during a Grande Aventure, to discover nature and heritage along the water. On a bike, on foot or directly in the water, it's up to you to choose your route on June 8 and 9, 2024!

Le Grand Chemin: a green walkway between Paris, Les Lilas, Bagnolet and Montreuil

The Promenade des hauteurs changes its name to the Grand Chemin. Work has just begun on this 55-kilometre green loop project, designed to green eastern Paris between Paris, Montreuil, Bagnolet, Les Lilas, Fontenay-sous-Bois and Rosny-sous-Bois.

Tree of the Year 2023: vote for the region's most beautiful tree, representing Paris Region

The "Tree of the Year" competition, organized by Terre Sauvage magazine and the Office National des Forêts, is back! Find out which tree has succeeded the Robinier faux-acacia in representing the Île-de-France region this year.

Green House Boat, floating flower and plant workshops in front of the Eiffel Tower

Experience the benefits of plants aboard the Green House Boat, with free workshops and sensory experiences on the water, right next to the Eiffel Tower. But don't forget to register - first come, first served!

Espace Rambouillet, hectares of forest to observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey

For a day in the forest with animals, head for Espace Rambouillet, in the Yvelines, where you can observe deer, fallow deer, wild boar and birds of prey in complete freedom.

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

Watch the stag bellow in the heart of nature, in the Espace Rambouillet forest park.

In the heart of the Rambouillet forest in the Yvelines, come and enjoy an exceptional animal spectacle this autumn: the stag's courtship display, at sunrise or sunset, before a gourmet meal.

Paris under the stars, back in Paris parks this summer 2023

Paris under the stars returns from July 8 to September 9, 2023. In partnership with the Association Française d'Astronomie, the Mairie de Paris is organizing stargazing evenings from 9pm to 1am in various Paris parks and gardens. Free of charge and with no registration required, all you have to do is turn up to take advantage of the association's telescopes.

Stroll on the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district: the aerial crossing, from Rosa Parks to the Canal de l'Ourcq

We leave on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district of Paris, between nature, city and canal! This little stroll in two parts goes from Rosa Parks to Ourcq districts and proposes some places where to spend a good time.

Learn how to recognize wild plants and mushrooms when picking

Do you want to learn more about the wild plants and mushrooms that live in the Ile-de-France region? Then come on board during the Chemin de la Nature gatherings, for useful walks!

Naturally 2023, the organic trade show that celebrates nature at the Porte de Versailles

The Naturally exhibition will take place from June 2 to 5, 2023, at the Porte de Versailles, in Paris. It will be the place to be for all those who want to discover new natural and organic trends for a healthier summer, around animations and conferences.

Inspirations Végétales 2023, the free plant and urban agriculture festival in Montrouge

On the weekend of June 3 and 4, 2023, head to Montrouge for the new edition of Inspirations Végétales, the festive event dedicated to green living and urban agriculture. The opportunity to learn more about the new trends in greening and urban agriculture, to shop for plants and to entertain your kids!

Herbarium, the first botanical concept store to be discovered in the heart of the Marais

The Herbarium brand will open its first botanical concept-store on April 9, 2022 in the heart of the Marais, with DIY workshops, the discovery of know-how and a boutique corner, all in a plant atmosphere!

Stroll along the Petite Ceinture from the 14th to the 16th arrondissement: a nature trail with a change of scenery

After the strolls along the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 18th and 17th arrondissements, we're off to the 14th, 15th and 16th arrondissements for an almost three-kilometre walk in close proximity to nature.

A stroll along the 17th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: the Promenade Pereire, a little haven of peace

Along the Petite Ceinture in Paris's 17th arrondissement, you'll discover a quiet, bucolic stroll among rose bushes and climbing plants, just a stone's throw from Porte Maillot.