Unusual outing guide

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.

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!

The Voice is Back at Salle Pleyel: Frank Sinatra resurrected in Paris

Stephen Triffitt plays Frank Sinatra in The Voice is Back, to be performed on Saturday November 22, 2025 at Salle Pleyel. A unique concert celebrating the 110th anniversary of the birth of the most beautiful voice of the 20th century.

(Re)discover Royaumont Abbey, the largest Cistercian abbey in Ile-de-France

Just north of Paris, in the Val d'Oise, stands the Abbaye de Royaumont, founded in 1228 by Saint Louis and his mother Blanche de Castille. This royal abbey, the largest Cistercian abbey in the Île-de-France region, is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture. With its listed buildings, Royaumont offers a fascinating insight into French medieval history. Many events now take place on the premises, and we take you on a journey of rediscovery.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: an evening of dancing on the theme of the Belle Epoque

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 next not-to-be-missed dance events in Paris.

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!

La Bidonaise, the raft race in Seine-et-Marne near Provins

La Bidonaise returns this Sunday, August 31, 2025! This free raft race awaits you in Seine-et-Marne, between Jaulnes and Bray-sur-Seine, for an original 2.5km descent down the Seine.

The Verrerie d'art de Soisy-sur-École (91), where you can admire glassblowers at work

In Essonne (91), in the midst of a verdant setting, the Verrerie d'art de Soisy-sur-École reveals the magic of glass being shaped before your very eyes. Free tours from Wednesday to Sunday allow you to watch the glassblowers at work and follow every bubble, every gesture. A unique, lively experience at the heart of an age-old know-how.

Les Sables du Cul-du-Chien: an unusual desert of fine sand in the heart of the forest in Seine-et-Marne

In Noisy-sur-École, Seine-et-Marne (77), discover a beach... without water! The "sables du cul du chien", on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, offer a nature getaway that's accessible all year round. An ideal spot for climbers, hikers and Sunday explorers!

Sorbonne Observatory: admire the stars through a vintage telescope

Fancy a 360° view of Paris... and a tête-à-tête with the stars? The Sorbonne Observatory, perched 40 metres above the Latin Quarter, takes you on a celestial escapade of heritage, science and panorama. Beneath its historic dome, a vintage telescope awaits you to peer into the celestial vault as if it were 1935!

Domaine Bois Brillant, the rebirth of a historic Île-de-France vineyard

In Seine-et-Marne, set in a verdant valley on the banks of the Grand Morin river, Domaine Bois Brillant marks the rebirth of a historic vineyard, reconnecting the surrounding area with its winegrowing history. Today, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the vineyards, and discover every step of the way, right up to the tasting of wines from the Ile-de-France region.

Olfactivity: create your own personalized perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Olfactivity invites you to create your own personalized perfume in a fun, sensory experience. Let us guide you through 9 niche fragrances from singular worlds. Olfactivity: explore, assemble and reveal your uniqueness by creating your own signature fragrance.

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!

Printemps de l'âne 2025: two days to discover donkey trekking

On the weekend of May 17 and 18, 2025, donkeys will be celebrated in the Paris region and throughout France, with the Printemps de l'Âne 2025 event.

Mad Jacques Stop 2025: the mad adventure of hitchhiking from Paris to Creuse (and beyond)

Saturday June 14, 2025 sees the start of a new edition of the Mad Jacques Stop, a now-famous hitchhiking adventure accessible to all (especially complete beginners).

Tulips: picking areas and fields open to the public to pick your flowers this spring

Spring is finally here, and with it, the season of flowers. Magnolias, cherry trees, wisteria and other plants bloom for the occasion, coloring the Ile-de-France landscape with their beautiful hues. As for tulips, it's possible to pick them in the region: where and how?

La dernière danse de Mata Hari, an immersive play about the famous spy in Paris

Mata Hari, the famous dancer and spy, is at the heart of an immersive play in Paris to be discovered from April 12 to June 28, 2025. La Dernière Danse de Mata Hari (The Last Dance of Mata Hari) invites us to experience an evening in 1916 amid intrigue that promises to reveal more about the fate of this femme fatale who left her mark on Belle Époque Paris.

Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view

Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies?

Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume.