Unusual activity guide

Quirky: a creative doormat customization workshop for a one-of-a-kind rug in Châtelet

Just a stone’s throw from Châtelet, the Paillasson Workshop invites you to grab the brushes and reinvent your hallway decor. Create your own one-of-a-kind piece, far from the dreary default “Bienvenue,” in a two-hour, creative, sociable group workshop.

A DJ set inside a Paris bakery, with complimentary pastries for Fête de la Musique.

Forget the muffled hush of the ovens and let yourself be carried by the rhythms of Dorian Gamon, behind DJ Baguette, who sets up his turntables amid complimentary croissants, on May 6 and June 21, 2026, for the Fête de la Musique, in Parisian bakeries.

Visit La Hublotière, Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau villa, this summer 2026 in the Yvelines.

Do you know Hublotière? This Art Nouveau villa, designed by Hector Guimard, hides in the heart of Le Vésinet in the Yvelines. Although it is inhabited year-round, it opens its doors to the public each summer, for just a few euros.

Visit a fire station for free: 2026 open house dates

Paris and Île-de-France fire stations open their doors for free to aspiring firefighters on sunny days. Plan a visit on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year (depending on the station) for an immersive glimpse into the life of firefighters.

Monuments in top form: period dance, yoga, fencing… activities that blend sport and heritage

National Monuments get into the sports scene and invite you, on May 30–31, 2026, to get back in shape in exceptional venues, mixing mini-golf, yoga, fencing, period dance, and nature hikes among the castles and institutions of Paris and Île-de-France!

Waste Information Space in celebration: free workshops and practical tips in Paris

Syctom is unusually opening the doors of the Waste Information Space on Saturday, May 30, for an afternoon dedicated to reducing waste, centered on discovery and sharing. Admission is free and open to all.

Paris Elysées Club: a powerhouse of gaming just a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Right in the heart of Paris's Golden Triangle, just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, the Paris Élysées Club stands out as a distinctive spot for an original night out. More than just a gaming venue, it's a place to gather for an experience that blends relaxation, dining, and gaming in a refined setting.

Hypnosis show: GIORDA at L’Européen, hypnosis like you’ve never seen.

Giorda presents HYPN’OSE at L’Européen, an immersive and benevolent hypnosis show packed with humor, running from March 28 to June 27, 2026. Between hypnosis and humor, the audience member becomes a participant in the immersive show.

The House of Fishing and Nature, explore the underwater life of Levallois (92)

Can you fish in the Paris Region? What fish live in our ponds, rivers and streams? How do you learn to fish? The Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature answers all these questions in its museum and aquarium, or by introducing you to fishing with a fishing course. The perfect family outing for young and old alike!

Stag and hen parties, paintball near Paris: Loisirs Prod’s outdoor activities with a promo code

Looking for a bachelor or bachelorette party idea near Paris? With paintball, outdoor escape games and adventure challenges, Loisirs Prod is betting on outdoor group activities to deliver adrenaline and fun. Bonus: enjoy 10% off activities with code LPSAP.

BattleKart Paris Nord: immersive Mario Kart-style go-karting at the gates of Paris

In Villepinte, BattleKart Paris Nord blends electric go-karting, immersive video gaming and indoor entertainment near Paris for a family outing, a friends’ day out, or a colleagues’ event. Come test classic go-karting as well as the more unusual options during mini-games! And enjoy a weekend offer.

Unusual: European Championship and Beerpong tournament at the Paris Fair and at Boom Boom Villette

In France, there are championships for everything, and even for beer pong—the American party game that relies on a ping-pong ball, plastic cups, and players who aren’t exactly sober. This year, the European Championships roll into the Paris Fair on May 2–3, 2026, with a warm-up tournament to tune up at Boom Boom Villette!

Immersive murder-mystery dinner in Paris: set sail aboard La Dame de Canton in May 2026

La Dame de Canton hosts La Dame Secrète, an immersive mystery-dinner on the Seine, featuring an aperitif, dinner and a puzzle to solve, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Espace Rambouillet: a forest and wildlife park to reconnect with nature

Nestled within 250 hectares of forest, explore a one-of-a-kind site in Île-de-France dedicated to European wildlife—animals that are currently found in France or once part of its fauna: red deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wolves... You’ll also discover its bird-of-prey center, home to more than 200 raptors with live flying demonstrations. Don’t miss the 1,500-square-meter of giant trampolines suspended among the trees, or the Forest Mission playground. An offering sure to delight families, nature lovers, and anyone looking to reconnect with what truly matters: the living world.

Xtrem Aventures Cergy, Cergy's family-friendly and sporty treetop adventure park (Val-d'Oise 95)

Leisure centers are the perfect choice for a day packed with activities, set in a lush, exceptionally pleasant environment. So, discover Xtrem Aventures, an adventure treetop park nestled in the heart of the Cergy-Pontoise leisure complex, just about thirty kilometers from Paris. The reopening is scheduled for April 1, 2026, after a winter closure!

Unusual: a Monster Trucks show, motorcycle freestyle and Transformers set to roll into the area near Paris

Brace yourselves, things are about to get wild: the Hells Drivers Danglade Show is rolling into the Paris area with its Monster Trucks and jaw-dropping stunts. From May 16 to 31, 2026, the Hippodrome d’Enghien-Soisy will transform into a high-octane arena. A star-spangled family show where adrenaline takes the wheel.

Accrocamp Poissy, the tree-climbing course in Yvelines (78)

Located in the Parc du Château de Villiers in Poissy, in the Yvelines department, Accrocamp is a family-friendly adventure course. With its annual reopening at the end of March, this nature-filled spot is the ideal setting to venture among the trees.

AccroCamp Saint Germain-en-Laye (78), the family-friendly and playful tree-top adventure in the Yvelines

Accrocamp in Saint-Germain-en-Laye invites you to a day of treetop adventures for all ages, thanks to its variety of courses! Located near Paris, this site lets you roam from tree to tree via its zip lines, its platforms, and its rope bridge. Reopening in March 2026 after the winter closure.

Insolite : a free tour of the hidden beehives at Parc André Citroën, bees in the city

Did you know? André Citroën Park doesn’t host a farm with animals, but it does house a different, much smaller creature: bees. Yes, beehives are tucked away in this green space, and you can visit them for free from time to time!

Offbeat: yoga and guided meditation among the works of the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum in Paris

Join us for an exceptional, artistic moment of relaxation with yoga and guided meditation in the rooms of the Jean-Jacques Henner Museum, on several Saturdays each year.