Unusual activity child family guide

A free circus weekend at the Académie Fratellini: a family outing near Paris

The Académie Fratellini reopens its doors on October 4 and 5, 2025 with a great free circus weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis: shows, brass bands, workshops and foodtrucks, a family outing close to Paris not to be missed.

Animal Walk in Paris: free parade, open to dogs, cats... on the Champs-Élysées

From purring to neighing, the capital will be beating the beat... on all fours! Dogs, cats, horses and the whole menagerie will parade from the Champs-Élysées traffic circle to the Arc de Triomphe for the Paris Animal Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Free and open to all, this event will bring the Champs-Élysées to... animal speed!

A free art treasure hunt for children at Hôtel Drouot

Children of all ages are invited to Hôtel Drouot for a free, one-of-a-kind treasure hunt for an Italian work of art on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Fables Immersives: an immersive journey to the heart of La Fontaine's Fables near the Champs-Elysées

An immersive experience that brings Jean de La Fontaine's famous fables to life, that's the promise of "Fables Immersives". This cultural journey awaits us from September 6, 2025, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, not far from the famous Champs-Elysées avenue.

Les Mériévales: the medieval festival at Mériel in Val-d'Oise (95), the program

This autumn, Mériel turns its back on asphalt and brings out its coats of mail for the Mériévales! On September 13 and 14, 2025, storytelling, coats of mail, taverns and acrobats take over the banks of the River Oise (95) for a life-size medieval weekend!

Les Vedettes de Paris open-air cinema overlooking the Eiffel Tower - films and reservations

Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches the second edition of its open-air cinema-flotant from August 20 to 24, 2025. We reveal the program.

Carve your own bas-relief at an introductory stone-cutting workshop in the Marais.

In a workshop in the heart of the Marais district, learn the art of stone carving from passionate craftsman Grégory Philippe. In just two hours, become a builder for a day and leave with your own hand-carved bas-relief.

Nage ta Seine 2025: buoy racing and open-water swimming in the Ile Saint-Denis park (93)

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the second edition of Nage ta Seine arrives at the Parc de l'Ile Saint-Denis, for its famous buoy races and open-water swimming!

La Maison des Histoires: an immersive place to marvel at with the whole family, at Bastille

From July 9, 2025, the Maison des Histoires will open its doors in the Bastille district, allowing the general public to immerse themselves in the imaginary world of children's books from l'école des loisirs.

Unusual: a diving and apnea center in Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)

Did you know? In Villeneuve-la-Garenne, you can try your hand at scuba diving, either during a baptism or a training session.

Dinos Alive: the immersive dinosaur experience comes to Paris this summer - our photos

What if Jurassic Park came to Paris? From June 14, 2025, plunge into the world of dinosaurs at Porte de Versailles, with an immersive experience combining virtual reality, life-size dinos and fun areas for the whole family.

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.

Custom Jewelry Design Studio in Paris

Experience a one-of-a-kind adventure by crafting your own jewelry — from bracelets and necklaces to phone charms and keychains — all within a charming Kawaii-inspired setting. Located near the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, My Nice Bracelet is the perfect studio-shop to create a unique Parisian keepsake, celebrate a special occasion (bachelorette party, birthday), or host a team-building activity. You can also explore a second location just steps from the Louvre Palace.

Swing Games: summer challenges at Mad Golf, the indoor mini-golf course in Paris

Put your mini-golfing skills to the test this summer: from June 11 to August 31, 2025, Mad Golf organizes the Swing Games, fun challenges for you and your friends.

Paris under the stars 2025: observe the sky and the stars in 22 Paris parks this summer

Paris under the stars returns from June 28 to September 13, 2025. In partnership with the Association Française d'Astronomie, the Mairie de Paris organizes sky-watching evenings in various Paris parks and gardens.

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 World's Biggest Table returns this weekend in Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

The World's Biggest Table returns to Saint-Denis this Sunday, May 4, 2025. Come and take a seat along rue Eugène Berthoud, and join in this festive record-breaking event, open to all, in good spirits!

50 years of Rubik's Cube: treasure hunt and immersive installation at Galeries Lafayette

The Rubik's Cube, the famous puzzle, invites itself to Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées from October 7 to 21, 2024 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with a giant installation, a treasure hunt and other surprises on the program!

Bubble Planet: the immersive experience in the realm of bubbles finally bursts in Paris

Oooh the beautiful bu-bubbles ... Bubble Planet, the immersive experience that has already conquered Milan, Los Angeles and Brussels, is finally coming to Paris! From March 27, 2025, head for La Villette in the 19th arrondissement, to plunge into a fantastic spherical realm, and travel to the heart of the bubbles through ten themed rooms, governed by the latest technologies in virtual reality, simulation and optical illusions.

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise 2025 in the Val d'Oise, the program

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise awaits you on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Val d'Oise (95). This free event invites you to take a leap into the past and explore the cultural exchanges between East and West through a variety of events and shows.