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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.

Sport and ceramics at the Musée national de Sèvres: a free family outing!

Ceramics and the Olympic Games... it rhymes! On Saturday March 2, the world of sport invites you to Sèvres to discover its museum and collections. Admission without reservation and free for all. Take part in workshops and activities around the body and sport to kick off the Olympic year!

The 2024 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles

Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 14, 2024 for its 24th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes!

The Musée de l'Illusion, one of the best family outings on vacation in Paris

The famous Musée de l'Illusion awaits you during the Christmas vacations for a unique and exciting experience, with family or friends! You'll plunge into a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down thanks to 70 illusions, each more intriguing and amusing than the last... A multi-sensory visit that's a must!

Ice rink and giant toboggan run at the Saint-Denis Christmas market, in front of the basilica

For the festive season, what could be better than a trip to the Christmas market? Between mulled wine and chocolate, waffles and other comforting treats, you'll be able to put on your skates on the ice rink set up especially for the occasion!

India in Paris: family immersion on a guided tour of the 18th arrondissement's Indian quarter

If we told you that a one-way ticket to the world's most populous country was possible from Paris, with just a Navigo pass, would you believe us? In any case, that's what guide Raphaëlle Gras proves with her family tours of the 18th arrondissement, offered on Wednesdays and weekends.

Visit the Monnaie de Paris by torchlight on a unique guided tour!

Like everyone else, you may have visited La Monnaie de Paris by day. Now, the institution invites you to explore behind-the-scenes at night, by torchlight... Shh, it's time for an exceptional visit!

La drôle de fabrique à jouets: create your own cuddly toy in Santa's workshop

Join Santa's elves, and create your own stuffed toy in his workshop, with this unique experience from the Imaginarium de Lagny-sur-Marne. From November 11, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)

In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree?

L'Autruche rieuse, an ostrich farm to visit with the whole family, near Montereau-Fault-Yonne (77)

In the Seine-et-Marne region, in the small village of Montmachoux, there's a farm that's going out of business. Here, you won't find chickens, sheep or rabbits, but rather ostriches! Visits resume on April 1, 2024.

Iconic Selfie Studio: a colorful ephemeral museum for taking your best photos in Paris

From October 21, 2023 to January 14, 2024, take advantage of the Iconic Selfie Studio to have fun with friends and take your best self-portraits.

Take part in a choreographed transhumance with sheep, 20 minutes from Paris

On Sunday November 26, 2023, get ready to witness an event as unusual as it is unprecedented in the Paris region: from Fontenay-sous-Bois to Romainville, take part in a great sheep transhumance.

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2023-2024, the lantern festival plunges us into Asia - our photos

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 29, 2023 to March 11, 2024, with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, almost 500 new Chinese lanterns will illuminate the gardens of the Château de Thoiry for a magical stroll in the heart of nature, with Asia as the theme.

5 unusual ways to become a zookeeper for a day in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

For a number of years now, the dream of becoming an animal caretaker has been within the grasp of the youngest visitors to certain zoos and menageries in Paris and the Île-de-France region, thanks to the "Soigneur d'un jour" (animal caretaker for a day) program, which lets you slip into the shoes of an animal caretaker for an afternoon or a day.

Unusual: climb aboard the Tacot des Lacs, the vintage train through the forest of Fontainebleau

In Grez-sur-Loing, Seine-et-Marne, Le Tacot des Lacs offers a bucolic and unusual ride aboard an authentic period train, right in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest.

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Unusual: spend a morning as a ranger at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Step into the shoes of a ranger at Thoiry Zoo and spend a morning with the zoo's caretakers, preparing food, observing animal care and enjoying an unusual experience.

Unusual: take part in feeding and meet Humboldt penguins at Parrot World (77)

At Parrot World, the animal park in Crécy-la-Chapelle, our carers invite you and your family to meet the penguins and enjoy a special moment with these animals from the other side of the world.

Experience a day in the life of a groomer at Parrot World (77)

Parrot World is an exotic animal park 30 minutes from Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne département. At the heart of this unusual reserve, children now have the chance to slip into the shoes of a caretaker for half a day, which could perhaps mark the beginning of a vocation.

Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants

After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open!