Unusual visit

Candlelit evenings at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte in 2026: a magical stroll with a drone show

Candlelit evenings at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte promise a magical moment to share with loved ones. The program includes a nighttime tour by the glow of 2,000 candles, water games, a romantic stroll through the gardens set to Baroque music, and even fireworks if conditions permit! An exceptional experience running from May 16 to September 26, 2026.

Night-time dungeon tours: the 2026 Night of Museums program at the Nemours Castle-Museum

One of Nemours’ gems: on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Night of Museums, come visit the Nemours Castle–Museum and its collection of priceless works during a nocturnal opening, for which the detailed program is being unveiled.

Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret: the National Library of France's new immersive game

As the holidays approach, the National Library of France offers an original way to discover the Richelieu site: an immersive game set in the heart of its iconic spaces.

Did you know? France’s largest postal sorting center is located in Île-de-France, and it's open for tours!

Have you ever wondered how your mail is sorted, organized, and weighed? Now's your chance to find out. Head to the upcoming visit of the postal industrial platform in Paris-Sud-Wissous and get all the answers to your questions.

An offbeat visit to the heart of the Figure Tower.

Solid red, blue and white, hatching and black lines, Jean Dubuffet's Tower of Figures contains a second work: the Gastrovolve. An astonishing inner labyrinth that the curious are invited to experience. Visitors walk across the painted floor, up and down a few steps, without ever seeing the whole thing. They give free rein to their reverie and become actors in the work.

Did you know? Europe's largest gypsum plant is located in the Paris region and is open to the public.

A symbol of the Île-de-France region's industrial heritage, the plant is located in Vaujours (93).

Le Désert de Retz, the unusual Anglo-Chinese park in Yvelines

One of the most unusual spots in the Paris region is the Desert de Retz, at Chambourcy in the Yvelines. This 18th-century Anglo-Chinese garden is one of the few to have been preserved in its original state. This enchanting place, once frequented by the likes of Marie-Antoinette and Thomas Jefferson, stands out for its fanciful constructions. You'll also enjoy discovering the many remarkable trees that dominate the landscaped area.

Discover the Espaces d'Abraxas, Noisy's famous filming location, on guided tours.

In Noisy-le-Grand, Les Espaces d'Abraxas is particularly well known for having hosted several film shoots, including blockbusters. You now have the opportunity to discover this architectural complex with its unusual design, during guided tours.

Arsène Lupin and the secret of the opera, our opinion on the immersive investigation game at the Palais Garnier

From December 21, 2022, follow in the footsteps of the most famous gentleman burglar, Arsène Lupin, in an immersive adventure at the heart of the Opéra Garnier, to discover the palace through a major investigation!

Le Vieux-Pays de Goussainville: an unusual stroll through a "ghost village" in the Île-de-France region

If you're looking for an unusual outing in the Paris region, you've come to the Val-d'Oise. It's here, just a few kilometers from the end of the Roissy airport runways, that you'll find the Vieux-Pays de Goussainville. Visit this atypical old village, described as "ghostly", and virtually abandoned by many of its inhabitants for several decades.

Discover the Hidden Gems of Printemps Haussmann in Paris on a Guided Tour

In Paris, the behind-the-scenes world of Printemps Haussmann becomes accessible to the public through guided tours. From the underground cellars to its iconic Dome, the department store lifts the curtain and shares all its secrets.