Unusual visit

The Montparnasse Tower Rooftop: a panoramic view of Paris you can't miss before it closes!

For lovers of breathtaking panoramas, there are only a few weeks left to experience the rooftop of the Montparnasse Tower! The site will close on March 31st for renovation works on the iconic Parisian skyscraper. Perched at 210 meters high, the tower’s observation deck offers a truly unique view of the capital: the majestic Eiffel Tower by day and its sparkling brilliance at night, as well as all the city's most famous landmarks—Les Invalides, Sacré-Cœur, the Louvre, and more. This extraordinary vantage point over the City of Light is a must-see at least once in a lifetime! With several years of closure ahead, now is the perfect moment to take in this jaw-dropping view before it’s gone.

Candlelit evenings at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle 2026: a magical stroll culminating in a spectacular fireworks display

The candlelit evenings at Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle offer a truly enchanting experience to enjoy with loved ones. On the agenda: an evening tour illuminated by 2,000 candles, water displays, a romantic stroll through the gardens accompanied by baroque music, and even a spectacular fireworks display! An exceptional event to be savored from May 16 to September 26, 2026.

Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret: our review of the immersive puzzle game at the BnF Richelieu

From November 15, 2025, the BnF Richelieu will be hosting an immersive experience where you'll have to unravel Cardinal Mazarin's greatest secret, through puzzles in the heart of the Bibliothèque nationale de France site.

Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château-musée de Nemours (77): an unusual nocturne this Saturday

It's one of the jewels in the crown of the town of Nemours: on Saturday, May 17, 2025, on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, come and visit the château-musée de Nemours, and its priceless collections of works, during a nocturne whose detailed program is revealed to you!

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 unusual visit to the heart of the Tour aux figures in the Parc de l'île Saint Germain

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.