Seine et marne

This active watermill, still in operation, welcomes visitors in Île-de-France and offers workshops for children.

What if you discovered the secrets of flour making? Head to the Russon mill in Bussy-Saint-Georges to join playful workshops with the kids. It’s one of the few working mills that opens its doors to the public in Seine-et-Marne (77)!

Flea markets and garage sales in the Paris suburbs: where to hunt for bargains this weekend, May 15–17, 2026?

With the return of sunny days, flea markets and garage sales are back in the Paris suburbs. This weekend, May 15–17, 2026, Île-de-France lays out its stalls for lovers of vintage finds, quirky objects and wallet-friendly bargains. Here are the must-visit stops for savvy thrifting near Paris.

National Agriculture Days 2026: A picnic and vineyard visit in Seine-et-Marne

For National Agriculture Days, many producers will open their doors to you, including Domaine Delorozoy, a peaceful vineyard in Seine-et-Marne. It’s a chance to learn more about wine through free activities!

Bois-le-Roi leisure center (77): free swimming and year-round sports activities.

Just a stone’s throw from the Fontainebleau forest, the Bois-le-Roi leisure complex is best known for its free swimming spot. Throughout the year, it’s also the go-to place to practice a wide range of outdoor sports.

This town invites you to step back into the Belle Époque, with a fairground as it appeared in 1900.

On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June, the town of Meaux invites you to step back in time: a Belle Époque experience to live it up and stroll in style all day long.

Val d’Europe: the must-visit shopping and leisure hotspot east of Paris

Just five minutes from the new Disney Adventure World theme park, the Val d’Europe shopping center proves to be a reliable bet for a full day of shopping, entertainment, and family outings. Boasting 190 shops and restaurants, its brand-new 13,000-square-meter indoor experience hub, Imagi Park, and the Sea Life Paris aquarium, the venue checks all the boxes. All of this is less than an hour from Paris!

Top tip: a disco-themed day for an immersion into the 70s, in Meaux

What wouldn’t we do to turn back the clock and dive back into our youth memories? On Saturday, May 30, the city of Meaux invites you to step back in time and relive the disco atmosphere that defined the 1970s.

Bacotte Donkey Farm, for family-friendly donkey hikes in Bois-le-Roi

In Bois-le-Roi, bring the whole family for an offbeat stroll, in the company of donkeys, at Bacotte Donkey Farm.

The Medieval Hop Festival 2026 in Seine-et-Marne (77)

Horse show, medieval camp, and artisan market: the Medieval Hop Festival returns to La Houblonnière in Villiers-sous-Grez, Seine-et-Marne, on Sunday, September 6, 2026. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic outdoor day you won’t want to miss!

Naturiales 2026 in Fontainebleau: plant market and nature activities in Seine-et-Marne

Plant market, eco-village, nature workshops and a bike parade: Naturiales 2026 takes over Fontainebleau’s Place de la République on May 23–24, 2026. A nature-filled weekend for everyone, between forest and gardens.

This "garden of inventions" is open to visitors for Rendez-Vous aux Jardins 2026 in the Paris region.

In Doue, in Seine-et-Marne, the La Parmélie garden offers a stroll studded with unusual plant sculptures, on the occasion of Rendez-vous aux jardins, the weekend of June 5–7, 2026.

Seine-et-Marne: Ascension weekend flea markets, May 14–17, 2026 in the 77.

Flea markets and garage sales across Seine-et-Marne are lining up from May 14 to 17, 2026 for the Ascension weekend. From Chelles to Fontainebleau, we’re bargain-hunting in the 77.

The riverside guinguette at La Pointe Sauvage on the banks of the Marne in Seine-et-Marne has opened its doors.

La guinguette of La Pointe Sauvage lands on the banks of the Marne in Vaires-sur-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, for a summer season that looks set to be convivial. Concerts, grilled fare, crepes and good spirits are on the menu from May 6 to September 2026 (and maybe beyond if the vibes—and the weather—cooperate).

Miss France 2027 : watch the Miss Île-de-France election as the region’s new Miss is crowned in Dammarie-les-Lys

This Sunday, September 20, 2026, come witness the crowning of the new Miss Île-de-France and find out who will succeed Mareva Michel to represent the region later this year at Miss France 2027.

In Seine-et-Marne, aparthotels in the heart of a former miller’s residence, with an outdoor sauna and jacuzzi.

In Seine-et-Marne, not far from Disneyland Paris, a former miller’s house now hosts aparthotels. We take you to discover Horloge, a quirky residence with a restaurant at the heart of a former mill, as well as an open-air wellness space.

Nuits des Forêts 2026 in Seine-et-Marne: the program of forest-focused deals in the 77

Nights of the Forests 2026 are returning to Seine-et-Marne, from June 5 to 21, with tips for adults and my kids to meet the guardians of the forest and to experience truly unique moments.

Il Primo Bacio, the go-to Italian dining spot in Fontainebleau (77)

It's the tale of a passion—the love of Italian cuisine—served daily for more than 20 years on the plates of Bellifontains who come to savor authentic, homemade fare. This story belongs to Il Primo Bacio, a benchmark of good cooking in Fontainebleau.

An introduction to rock climbing to learn the basics of climbing in the Fontainebleau forest.

In Fontainebleau, climbing is king. So we head off to kick things off with the Fontainebleau tourist office, during a session on France’s most famous boulders.

Bel Ebat Park, a charming green space with donkeys grazing, in Avon (77)

A lovely green enclave in a part of town that’s already great for a stroll. Just a ten-minute walk from Fontainebleau-Avon station, Bel Ebat Park is a charming spot to discover!

Night of Museums 2026: dining in a vintage dining car at the Living Museum of the Railways

On the occasion of Museums Night 2026, the Longueville Living Railway Museum (77) is hosting a special evening with dinner this Saturday, May 23.