Que faire à paris quand il fait chaud guide - activities

10 must-visit parks and gardens in Paris and the Ile-de-France region in April

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

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.

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.

Project X: a huge aquapark for the whole family arrives in Cergy-Pontoise this summer (95)

This summer, the Ile de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise boasts a new aquapark, with water-based activities for the whole family, including slides, trampolines and the Xtrem Tower, a 12-metre-high floating tower!

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.

Printemps du Cinéma 2024: last day of the €5 cinema specials

Printemps du Cinéma is back soon. See you in the black theaters from March 24 to 26, 2024 for film screenings at just five euros.

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.

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

Kairos Escape Game: the ultra-immersive escape game at Bastille

Want to try an escape game? Would you like to immerse yourself in a gripping universe? Then head to Kairos Escape Game, a stone's throw from Bastille, to discover one of the most immersive establishments in Paris. Pirates, policemen, astronauts... there's something for everyone!

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes

Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures

Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures.

The Musée de la Sculpture en plein air: a free art walk in the heart of Paris

Have you heard of the Musée de la Sculpture en plein air? Located in the Square Tino Rossi in the 5th arrondissement, this small museum offers a free cultural stroll along the banks of the Seine, in a magnificent bucolic setting.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

Victor Hugo's house in Paris, an artistic plunge into the world of the famous author

The Maison de Victor Hugo is tucked away on the Place des Vosges in the heart of Paris. This museum dedicated to France's most famous author lets us discover the apartment where the artist and his family lived.

Tonight on TV: Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters Legacy - Rediscover our review

The ghost hunters are back in a brand-new Ghostbusters movie, entitled "L'Héritage", following on from the adventures of Venkman and company. The film is directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, director of the saga's first two installments. The film airs on television this Sunday, October 22.

Vedettes de Paris organizes its free open-air cinema

Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches its first open-air cinema this Wednesday, August 23, with "Ratatouille", "La Tour Montparnasse Infernale" and "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain" to be seen in the heart of the City of Light.

Tonight on TV: Danny Boyle's Yesterday - Rediscover our review

The talented British director Danny Boyle has directed "Yesterday", in 2019. The film can be seen on TV this Sunday, August 13, on W9.