Vacation spirit outing guide

An exotic escape in Bali: dinner at the Djakarta Bali restaurant

Djakarta Bali, Paris’s go-to Asian restaurant, is the must-visit destination for a culinary journey through Indonesia, a treasure offering delicious dishes prepared in pure tradition. For a total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional attire transports you to Bali with royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with dances that are more noble and slower.

The Musée des arts asiatiques - Guimet, an exotic spot in Paris

We take you on a (re)discovery of the Musée Guimet, dedicated to Asian arts. On the program: an exotic tour of historical treasures in splendid surroundings.

Happy Hour cruise on the Seine: aperitif at sunset aboard Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf

Fancy an aperitif off the beaten track? Embark on a sunset cruise in Paris with Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf: a moment suspended between champagne, golden light and mythical monuments. On the Seine, the city reveals itself differently - softer, more magical, almost unreal.

Canal Barboteur: the barge that changes the quays of Paris into a free open-air venue - upcoming events

The Canal Barboteur, the roving barge that transforms Parisian quaysides into giant, free open air events, is back from April 5, 2025! On the program? DJ sets, shows and fun activities, all free of charge! Discover the next dates.

Disco Disco, a festive cruise on the Seine in Paris to dance until dawn

As the sunny days return to the capital, so do the festive cruises in Paris! Every Tuesday evening, from June 3, the Disco Disco evening takes over the River's King barge in the 5th arrondissement, taking us on a cruise to the rhythm of sounds from the 70s to the present day, where we'll have a great time before meeting up on the quayside to continue the party into the early hours.

The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, a hidden garden of exotic treasures

Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures.

Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest: a guinguette on a barge on the banks of the Seine in Asnières

On the quays of Asnières-sur-Seine, Rosa Bonheur à l'Ouest invites you to enjoy a festive, bucolic barge terrace, Thursday to Sunday, all year round.

Cap sur la Marne: river and theme cruises on the Marne river in the Paris region

From April to September 2025, board shuttles for river cruises on the Marne, to discover the heritage of the Paris region. The program includes gourmet and musical excursions, as well as hikes accessible to all!

Festive, unusual, cultural and gourmet cruises in Paris

Got sea legs? Why not take a cruise on the Seine or the canals? Festive or cultural, gourmet or unusual, there's a river cruise to suit every taste!

La Maison Louveciennes, the festive restaurant with terrace and summer beach on the banks of the Seine - 78

Bistronomy, summer beaches and festive evenings just 20 minutes from Paris: La Maison Louveciennes, a landmark in the Yvelines region, welcomes you every day to its enchanting waterside setting.

Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with a marina and electric boats, is back!

Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar from Thursday, April 3, 2025! Enjoy a summery beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat ride on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus.

3615 croisière, the old-school barge with dancefloor in Paris, back for spring-summer 2025

Le 3615, the old-school bar that takes us back to the spirit of the 80's to 2010's, returns this spring-summer with an unusual cruise that's sure to bring back fond memories. The program includes arcade terminals, a dancefloor, karaoke, cocktails and goodies, all to the rhythm of the hits that have left their mark on us.

25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France

Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital.

Ideas for outings in Paris to extend your vacation and beat the homecoming blues

Want to prolong the vacation spirit? We've come up with some great ideas for getting out and about in Paris, to help you beat the return-to-school blues. With immersive exhibitions, sunny terraces, festive spots and exotic walks, we're ready to take off!

Good Morning Korea: the free contemporary art exhibition at Maison Guerlain

Maison Guerlain takes us to the Land of the Morning Calm, to discover the contemporary art of South Korea, with the Good Morning Korea exhibition, on view free of charge from October 16 to November 12, 2024.

A sports cruise on the Seine with cycling, cardio-boxing, yoga and pilates

Bored of Parisian gyms? Let's change the scene for a new challenge with a sports cruise on the Seine, aboard bateau-mouches, with cycling, cardio-boxing, yoga and pilates classes!

Unusual: discover the Kable, a large water ski lift at Choisy-le-Roi's Parc des Sports (94)

Did you know? The Parc des Sports in Choisy-le-Roi is home to... A water ski lift. Discover Kable, the water-skiing spot at the gateway to Paris.

Decoding Korea: Korean digital and contemporary art unveiled at the Grand Palais Immersif

The Grand Palais Immersif plunges us into Korea's contemporary digital art, with the free exhibition Decoding Korea, on view from July 26 to August 25, 2024.

The garden terrace of the Maison Jaune barge in Boulogne in guinguette mode

We're off to Boulogne-Billancourt, at the gateway to Paris, to discover the garden terrace of Maison Jaune, the new restaurant barge on the Seine opposite Ile-Saint-Germain, which is getting into party mode for the summer season.

Embark from Paris to the Parc de la Poudrerie on a bucolic cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq

For the Ete du Canal 2024, the Seine-Saint-Denis tourist office invites you to take part in a river escapade on the Canal de l'Ourcq, where you'll feel almost like you're in the countryside for a day.