Unusual

Free guided tour of an archaeological dig site at Montreuil-sur-Epte (95)

On August 1, 2025, enjoy a free guided tour of a prehistoric excavation site in Montreuil-sur-Epte, Val d'Oise, on the site of the covered alley of Copierres, a 5,000-year-old megalithic burial ground!

The Dogry: a dog park with café, spa and giant playground in the 17th arrondissement of Paris

Make way for the very first leisure club for dogs in Paris: The Dogry opens its doors in the 17th arrondissement, with a playground, spa, café, yoga and top-of-the-range, subscription-based daycare.

La Loge Store: the glamorous thrift shop for clothes from film and TV shoots

In the 9th arrondissement, La Loge Store is dusting off the classic thrift store by giving new life to clothes from films and TV series. From red carpets to unique pieces seen on screen, this lively boutique brilliantly blends the circular economy, fashion and cinema.

Cable C1: Île-de-France's first aerial tramway to open in late 2025, what's the status of the project?

Câble 1, Île-de-France's very first aerial tramway, will soon be running in Val-de-Marne. This urban cable car will serve five stations, flying over the towns of Créteil, Limeil-Brévannes, Valenton and Villeneuve-Saint-Georges. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2025, while the famous dry run is scheduled for autumn. We tell you more about the progress of this project.

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Yvelines: the giant maze in a cornfield at Jouars Pontchartrain

This summer of 2025, come and lose yourself in the 4-hectare Pop Corn Labyrinth in Jouars Pontchartrain, in the Yvelines region of France, a fun, 100% open-air activity that's sure to please the whole family!

League of Defense: the zany, solidarity-based tournament returns to the forecourt of La Défense

League of Defense, the local business and school tournament, is back! For this second edition, the parvis de La Défense will once again be transformed into an arena for offbeat games, from September 16 to 18, 2025. On the program: office chair curling, human table soccer, DJ sets and live concerts. A festive event benefiting the Restos du Cœur des Hauts-de-Seine, with a program open to all.

An unusual tour of Paris by double-decker bus with Big Bus - CODE PROMO

Treat yourself to an unusual tour of Paris by double-decker bus with Big Bus. Panoramic views, flexibility, multilingual audioguides, 24h or 48h passes. Discount with promo code SORTIRAPARIS2025.

Sleep with the wolves, a night in a comfortable bivouac in the heart of the Rambouillet forest (78)

Want to sleep up close to wolves and deer? This summer, Espace Rambouillet is offering a night's bivouac in the middle of the forest, for a rare and magical immersion in the heart of wildlife.

The L'Isle-Adam bathtub race returns for another edition

La Course de Baignoires returns to L'Isle-Adam, in the Val d'Oise, on Sunday June 29, 2025, with customized bathtubs, a festive atmosphere and a nod to the Impressionists. An unusual, family-friendly and creative event on the banks of the Oise.

The Marathon des Piliers de Comptoirs: a festive weekend in the 18th arrondissement at the Hippodrome d'Auteuil

From May 16 to 18, 2025, the Marathon des Piliers de Comptoirs transforms Paris into a festive playground, from Marx Dormoy to the Hippodrome d'Auteuil, between horse races, DJ sets and cheap beers!

Festival des Chats: giant charaoké, film screenings and entertainment at the Grand Rex

On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Grand Rex invites lovers of cats to a charity festival, with a cute and varied program for the whole family!

Duels at the Conciergerie: fights and fencing initiations this weekend in the Parisian monument

The Conciergerie will be transformed into a dueling arena on the weekend of Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11, 2025: come and admire fencing fights and learn about the sport in a majestic setting.

A hunt for "Fluo Songs", following in the footsteps of street artist Maca in Paris

Fancy taking part in an unusual treasure hunt in Paris? From May 8 to 24, 2025, street artist Maca is organizing an XXL treasure hunt in the streets of the capital, based on her "Fluo Songs". We tell you all about it!

A pack of wolves arrives at Espace Rambouillet: observation, feeding, bivouac and nocturne

An animal as fascinating as it is disturbing in the collective imagination, the wolf has had its own place in the forest since Espace Rambouillet reopened in April 2025. This is your chance to get to know the wolf through exceptional experiences!

Insolite: the crazy free bathtub race returns to the Canal de l'Ourcq

Have you ever been to a bathtub race? It's no joke, this unusual event has been taking place on the Ourcq Canal for 14 years, and you can take part for free on Sunday, July 6, 2025!

Beauty and the Beast, the magical sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil hosts Beauty and the Beast, a sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales, from June 25 to 29, 2025.

The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, a 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.

Zippin' Paris: we tested the zip line to fly over the Parc des Princes this summer

From June 14 to August 17, 2025, take to the skies at the Parc des Princes thanks to a zip line above the stadium. Share adrenaline-filled moments with friends and family by discovering an exceptional activity: crossing the Parc des Princes on a zip line!

Why is rue du Poil-au-Con now called rue du Pélican in Paris?

In Paris, rue du Pélican, located in the 1st arrondissement, hides a sulphurous past: in the Middle Ages, it was called rue du Poil-au-Con, because prostitution was legalized under Saint-Louis. That's our story for today!

L'Heure du bain: concert and reading in an empty swimming pool in the 19th arrondissement

Take advantage of the draining of the Georges Hermant swimming pool to rediscover it for a few hours, animated by an artistic fiber, thanks to two performances between concert and reading, on February 17, 2024.