Unusual activity guide

In the Paris region, this racing circuit offers driving courses and stunt driver experiences.

Did you know? In Seine-et-Marne, specifically near La Ferté-Gaucher, you'll find the largest race track in Île-de-France. Here, motorsport enthusiasts and stunt lovers can indulge in full-throttle experiences, with driving schools and introductory sessions that guarantee a serious adrenaline rush!

The Resbacienne Odyssey: an exceptional sled dog race in Seine-et-Marne

Two towns in Seine-et-Marne will become the center of a major international sled dog competition on December 6 and 7, 2025, bringing together around 50 mushers and more than 500 Nordic dogs for the benefit of the Telethon.

A climbing competition and free introductory sessions are coming to an RER station in Paris.

Come and watch a climbing competition in an RER A station and enjoy free introductory sessions to this climbing sport in an unusual location, courtesy of the RATP Vertical Series.

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.

Looking for a magical winter outing? Head to Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025, to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of spirits and Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

An aquadisco party at the Clichy municipal swimming pool in aid of UNICEF

An aqua disco party is being organized at the municipal swimming pool in Clichy on November 22, 2025, and all proceeds will be donated to UNICEF on International Children's Rights Day.

Night at the Pantheon 2025-2026: upcoming dates for these unusual torchlight tours

La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris during the winter evenings, from December 10, 2025, to January 28, 2026, for some exciting nighttime events. What's on the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt!

Paris Sausage Walk 2025: the dachshund walk returns this Sunday - the route

The Paris Sausage Walk is back on November 16, 2025 for its 6th edition in the capital! An XXL walk where dachshunds, aka sausages on legs, invade Paris for a good cause: to support the "Dachshunds without sweet homes" association. Maximum cuteness guaranteed!

Roller dance à Asnières-sur-Seine : une soirée festive et dansante sur le thème de Noël

On chausse ses patins pour se déhancher le temps d'une soirée à Asnières-sur-Seine ! Mais attention, il faudra respecter le dress code de cette fête ouverte à tous : ce samedi 13 décembre 2025, on célèbre le "Noël bleu".

The Paris Museum of Illusions—this spring’s must-see destination!

The Museum of Illusions, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris within the Châtelet-Les Halles district, welcomes families and friends alike. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, exciting adventure as you delve into the captivating world of illusions, where your senses will be completely challenged... And for the first time, the museum is launching enchanting evening sessions.

The cellars of Pontoise (95): plunge into the city's mysterious underground world

Beneath the medieval streets of Pontoise, in the Val d'Oise, lies an astonishing treasure: medieval cellars that bear witness to the town's past. An unusual, original and little-known tour of the Île-de-France region awaits you, upon reservation. Find out more about Les caves de Pontoise, an astonishing place within easy reach of the Navigo transport network!

Light painting workshops at the heart of an artistic villa in the Paris region

Would you like to try your hand at light painting, the luminous and photographic art of painting with light? In the Paris region, in the heart of a beautiful artistic villa, you can enjoy initiations in the company of artist Marko 93.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77) in December 2025

This Christmas 2025, in Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, Santa Claus is said to have swapped his sleigh for a train. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this event promises an afternoon of enchantment, to say the least. Are you with us?

SILENCE: the most terrifying immersive Halloween experience of the year in Paris

Dive into horror with SILENCE, a unique immersive experience combining a trail, scream zone and show, in a cursed circus populated by demonic creatures. A safari of anguish where your only weapon will be your survival instinct. Book now! This experience only takes place for 3 weeks in October and on November 1 and 2, for Halloween.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: don't miss the season's last dance dates

Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. Here are the latest dance events not to be missed.

Watercolor workshops during a gourmet snack at Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel

Feeling like an artist? Sofitel Paris Baltimore Tour Eiffel is offering watercolor workshops until the end of the year, for a creative and gourmet moment, with a snack included in the workshop.

Festival de l'Air 2025 in Montesson (78): hot-air ballooning, kites and free concert in October

The town of Montesson (Yvelines 78) will take to the skies for the 5th edition of the Festival de l'Air, free and open to all, on Saturday October 4, 2025. Between kites, hot-air balloons and aerial animations, young and old will (re)discover the town ... with their heads in the clouds.

BattleKart Paris-Dammartin: Mario Kart-style augmented reality karting in Seine-et-Marne (77)

BattleKart Paris-Dammartin offers Mario Kart-style electric karting in augmented reality, just 30 minutes from Paris in the Seine-et-Marne region.

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!

Journées du Patrimoine 2025 in Paris: an XXL treasure hunt on the Champs-Élysées this Sunday

Turn your stroll along the Champs-Élysées into an adventure with the 2025 European Heritage Days Heritage Hunt! This Sunday, September 21, the avenue becomes pedestrianized and animated, metamorphosing into a giant, free treasure hunt where young and old alike are invited to solve riddles and find the precious loot!