Que faire à paris en été enfant famille guide - activities

The Galerie des Carrosses, the free museum at the Grandes Ecuries of the Château de Versailles

The Galerie des Carrosses, nestled in the Grande Écurie at the Château de Versailles, opens its doors free of charge every weekend. When visiting Versailles, it's a discovery you'd be wrong not to make. We'll take you on a tour...

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.

The Buthiers leisure park, a base for sporting activities in the Fontainebleau forest (77)

Notice to families! The Base de loisirs de l'ile de Buthiers is open all year round, and even more so in fine weather and during the summer season. To enjoy outdoor activities, from mini-golf to the swimming pool, not forgetting the accrobranches course, head for the leisure island!

Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy (77), a bathing spot with a wide range of sporting activities

The Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy, a 350-hectare green setting, welcomes nature lovers all year round, just 30 minutes from Paris. A wide range of activities await you, from horseback riding to golf, not forgetting the beach for swimming and the water park.

Base de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi (77): free swimming and sports activities galore

The Base de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, in the Seine-et-Marne département, awaits you for a full range of outdoor activities, including free swimming in summer, golf and tennis. Located on the banks of the Seine, with direct access to the Fontainebleau forest, this 73-hectare leisure park is the ideal spot for relaxation, sport and family fun.

L'Été du Canal 2024, the unmissable festival of Parisian canals, is back!

L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And with good news, this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 6 to August 11, 2024. On the program for this 17th edition are free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the Canal de l'Ourcq and the Canal Saint-Denis, as well as the Bassin de la Villette.

Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette

Looking for an unprecedented playful adventure in Paris? Head for Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 4, 2024. From digital bowling to virtual reality, laser tag and interactive mini-golf, this gigantic 5,000m² leisure space promises an immersive experience for gamers, families and children alike... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it!

Partir en livre 2024, the children's book festival to be held this summer during the Olympic Games

The great festival of children's books returns in 2024 for a 10th edition on the theme of sports and games, in keeping with the Olympic Games! The Partir en Livre festival runs from June 19 to July 21, 2024, and features writing and drawing competitions, walks, exhibitions, meetings and other surprises!

la Parcelle, the free cultural garden at Porte d'Aubervilliers, adjacent to 19M

In Spring 2024, La Parcelle, a new free cultural garden, will spring up between Aubervilliers and Paris. Initiated by its neighbor 19M, the green setting, supported by the Vergers Urbains association, will offer gardening workshops as well as a varied artistic program (concerts, creative workshops, performances, etc.) in collaboration with the cultural players of Paris's 19th arrondissement.

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024, reopening date and programme

Parc Astérix is set to reopen its doors on March 30, 2024. And this special year, celebrating 65 years of Asterix and 35 years of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the agenda.

Les Médiévales de Provins 2024, France's largest medieval festival

The medieval town of Provins, a Unesco World Heritage Site for over 10 years, will once again be the scene of one of Europe's biggest medieval festivals, for a weekend on June 1 and 2, 2024.

The AccroCamp Créteil 94 accrobranche, for tree-climbing on the Ile de Loisirs.

It's possible to go accrobranching at the Créteil leisure park, just a stone's throw from the wave pool. Accrocamp offers an adventure course to delight all adventurers, young and old alike. Whether you're into zip-lines or safe trampolines, here's a beautiful structure in the heart of nature to delight you.

Winnoland, the affordable theme park in Essonne reopens for the 2024 season

Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 17th season on March 30, 2024. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Each year, the park renews itself and has decided to lure older visitors with new, more adapted attractions.

The Cité de l'Histoire: a fun way for families to discover history

Plunge into the heart of the most fascinating periods in human history with immersive shows and technological animations that will delight young and old alike. Relive the great moments of the past, meet the emblematic figures of French history and create unforgettable memories together! Three main animations await you, in a space entirely designed for family amazement, offering a journey through the most emotionally rich eras.

An amusement park from 1euro at the Ile de loisirs de St Quentin en Yvelines: A children's paradise!

Fancy a walk with the kids in the great outdoors? Head for Au Paradis des Enfants, in the Saint Quentin en Yvelines leisure park. With prices among the cheapest in the Ile de France region, including €1 for a merry-go-round, €3 for a Mario karting session, €3 for unlimited inflatable games and €5 for duck fishing, the park promises plenty of laughs for the whole family. Good deal: Au Paradis des Enfants takes care of your parties and birthdays, with unlimited rides for €20 per child!

The Tour Jean-sans-Peur, a medieval treasure in Paris

Immerse yourself in medieval history at the Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris. The last vestige of the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne Valois, the Tour Jean sans Peur was built in 1409 and offers a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages in a reconstructed residence. It currently houses an exhibition on Health in the Middle Ages, which runs until September 10, 2023 (excluding the month of August).

Our 10 ideas for outings with the kids in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

The French capital is full of outings. And there are plenty of them in Paris, especially designed to let the little ones (and sometimes even the grown-ups) let off steam and come home tired (and happy) in the evening. Here's our selection!

The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris

The rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse and its open-air terrace offer an impressive view of Paris and its monuments from 210 meters above ground.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy tour of optical illusions for the vacations!

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?