Spot vacances guide - activities

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region

The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes.

Parrot World, the immersive animal park in the Paris region: what's new for 2023

Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Seine-et-Marne, Crécy-la-Chapelle, opened its doors in August 2020. If you have not yet visited this zoological park, jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots that evolve in one of the largest aviaries in Europe are waiting for you, with an option of lodges to sleep close to the animals. An exotic and ethical place to be rediscovered from February 3, 2023 for its new season.

Wave In Paris: Indoor surfing in Paris!

How about surfing in the heart of Paris? The first indoor static wave sports complex awaits you in the capital's 15th arrondissement. A unique new venue, where you can experience unprecedented sliding sensations on flowboard and bodyboard boards, a mix of surf, snowboard and skateboard.

Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds

Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel!

Dar Mima, Jamel Debbouze's restaurant, in tribute to his mother, on the roof of the Arab World Institute

An address high up in the sky, to taste the cuisine of Fatima, Jamel Debbouze's mother. This is what awaits you at Dar Mima, the restaurant signed by the artist and Paris Society on the roof of the Arab World Institute.

Chez Gala, the festive Oriental-style restaurant a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées

Chez Gala, the brand-new festive Oriental-style restaurant, is set to rock the Champs Élysées! From Wednesday to Saturday, the restaurant comes alive with two evening services, offering tasty dishes to share between shows by musicians, singers and oriental dancers.

Chagall, Paris-New York, the original immersive exhibition at the Atelier des Lumières - photos

Chagall takes center stage in the Atelier des Lumières' new immersive exhibition. From February 17, 2023 to January 7, 2024, come and admire the works of this great surrealist painter.

Cali Mia, sunny Latin-American restaurant to eat with your feet buried in the sand

How about setting sail and feel like at the beach whilst being in Paris? Head to Cali Mia, in the 10th arrondissement, for an exotic journey through Latin-American flavors. Seat on a swing and let the ambiance do the rest!

Do you have to travel to be happy?, the exhibition at the Espace Fondation EDF - photos

The EDF Group Foundation is offering us a small tour of the world, to meet 32 French and international artists and their works highlighted by the exhibition "Do you have to travel to be happy? A free exhibition to discover from May 20, 2022 to April 2, 2023.

Le Coqui, the right address for a seafood aperitif with an excellent quality-price ratio

Le Coqui is the tapas bar that democratizes and dusts off the traditional seafood platter. Here, fresh shellfish and crustaceans will delight you for an excellent quality-price ratio. Perfect for oyster lovers!

Kodawari Ramen: Japan invites itself in the heart of the Odeon district in Paris

For a total immersion in Japan, head to the Kodawari Ramen restaurant, nestled in the Odeon district in Paris. On the menu? A unique atmosphere worthy of the best Yokocho in Tokyo and delicious ramen cooked as in the land of the Rising Sun. We adhere and we love it!

Isshin: the excellent Japanese ramen restaurant with immersive decor in Paris

Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board?

La Serre aux Papillons in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, a tropical jungle near Paris

Forty kilometers from Paris, in the Yvelines, nestles an atypical and exciting place for the whole family, a butterfly greenhouse! Located in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, it was the very first tropical greenhouse in France to welcome these colorful and exotic insects, particularly graceful.

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.

Unusual: this aquatic spa offers unique treatments while floating on water

Need to take a breather? We take you to Clemens, Paris' first aquatic spa. This hot spot unveils pools in vaulted cellars in the heart of the Latin Quarter and invites you to try massages while floating on water. It's one of the capital's most exhilarating experiences.

La Rêverie, the incredible bar-restaurant serving sophisticated cocktails taking us to Singapore

In the Bastille area stands a genuine gem, a bar-restaurant with an original and impressive décor. La Rêverie is aptly named with fluffy clouds and lit tree taking us straight to Singapore.

Bomba, the Latin American restaurant-bar that wakes up the Grands Boulevards

Bomba is the superb restaurant-bar that has arrived on the Grands Boulevards. In this unusual spot nestled in a lush jungle, you can enjoy Latin American cuisine through refined tapas to share and hot cocktails.

Tzantza in Paris: a Latin-American-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar with a festive spirit

For a fabulous gourmet journey between Peru and Japan, head for Tzantza. Nestled in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, this Latin-American-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar offers Nikkei-inspired cuisine, tasty beverages and the friendly, festive atmosphere we've been missing!

Suisen, the Japanese spa in the Marais

Want to discover all the benefits of the Japanese spa? Let's go to Suisen Spa in the 3rd district to discover all the services of the establishment. Wa, Jaku, Sei, Kei... To you the moments of relaxation and harmonization of your vital energies through various techniques of Shiatsu.

Did you know? Exotic places in Paris

Paris without being Paris, is that truly possible? In the French capital, there are uncommon and exotic monuments and places that we could think they are not Parisian. So, in the mood for discovering the exotic side of Paris?