What to do in paris in summer guide

Véloscénie, the cycling route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, accessible to all

Have you heard of the Véloscénie? This 450 km cycling itinerary takes us from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, passing through some of the world's most beautiful monuments, five of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the charming Vallée de Chevreuse through the Perche to the Normandy bocage, it's a real treat for the whole family.

Giant trampolines await you at Espace Rambouillet, in the Emile l'écureuil forest.

Head for Espace Rambouillet, from July 9, 2023, for family fun and exercise! Discover a course of giant trampolines suspended in the trees.

Charon's Wheel: Burning Man's incredible installation comes to Paris this summer

It's called "Charon's Wheel" and was created by American artist Peter Hudson for the Burning Man festival. This summer, this monumental installation is touring Europe, with a stopover in Paris from July 11 to 30, 2023.

La Fête des enfants, a children's paradise in Epinay-sur-Seine (93) this summer

In Epinay-sur-Seine, summer promises to be a busy one: between the Eté du Canal events and the town's summer vacation activities, there's plenty to keep young and old busy in July and August! For an afternoon of bouncy castle fun, head to the Presles gardens from July 8 to 21, 2023.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Les Rendez-vous sauvages, an immersion into the lives of predators at Vincennes Zoo this summer

Summer and winter alike, the Parc zoologique de Paris (or Vincennes Zoo) never goes out of fashion: for young and old alike, it's always a place of discovery, surprises and excitement. On this summer's program? Come and discover the zoo's large predators with your family.

Summer vacations 2023: activities, family outings and workshops at the Musée en Herbe

What are we doing with the kids this summer? We're going to a museum! And not just any museum: we've chosen the most creative, fun and child-friendly museum in Paris, the Musée en Herbe. With its attractive summer program, there's no doubt that it's the perfect place for a family cultural outing.

The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!

(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898.

La Bergerie Ovinpique, sports and leisure activities at the Bergerie Nationale this summer

During the 2023 summer vacations, the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet is welcoming young and old alike to prepare them for the 2024 Olympic Games with its sporting, fun but above all free activities for the whole family. So, are we going to try and secure our place at the Paris Olympics this summer?

Open-air cinema in Montrouge: free screenings every Thursday evening this summer

One of the most popular activities in Ile-de-France, open-air cinema is back this summer! Head to Montrouge for an exceptional program of dance and sports, every Thursday evening, for free screenings!

Festival des Enfants, the Essarts-de-Roi funfair and amusement park for families

Le Festival des Enfants is an amusement park offering rides, inflatables and an aquatic area, located in Les Essarts-le-Rois in the Yvelines region, just past Coignières along the Nationale 10. Dedicated to children under the age of 12, this funfair awaits children throughout the summer of 2023. Don't forget your swimwear!

6 Unesco World Heritage sites to discover in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Do you know the Unesco World Heritage sites in the Paris region? We reveal 6 jewels to discover in Paris and the Paris region that are well worth the detour.

Aquasplash 78 at Boucles de Seine, the inflatable water park - permanently closed

The inflatable water park returns to the Ile de loisirs des Boucles de Seine in Moisson, Yvelines. Aquasplash 78 is the name of this aquapark on the outskirts of Paris, which is back in service for your summer vacations from July 1 to August 31, 2023.

Barbecuing in Paris's 18th arrondissement parks this summer? The vote's in!

This summer, parks in the 18th arrondissement of Paris will host electric barbecues for convivial moments. Initiated by ecologists and voted for by the Paris City Council on Monday, a trial will be conducted in several of the arrondissement's parks this summer, and we tell you all about it.

Activ'été: about fifteen free sports activities throughout the summer in Ile-de-France

For a sporty summer, adults and children alike can benefit from numerous activities to stay in shape and have fun as a family, thanks to the Activ'été program, which takes place in several locations in the region.

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

Discover the Ourcq canal during an unusual kayak trip this summer

During the summer of 2023, take an unusual trip along the water in a kayak! Take a trip down the Ourcq Canal and discover the biodiversity and heritage of Seine-Saint-Denis.

Hérouval Park, the leisure park with beach and water games

Parc Hérouval is a natural amusement park par excellence. Just an hour from Paris, in a magnificent natural setting, Parc Hérouval welcomes you to over 20 hectares of greenery. On the program: beach and water games, miniature train, mini-farm, slides, bumper boats, ponies, barbecues... It's the ideal place for families to relax and enjoy themselves.

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Violetta and Alfredo, the tea room inspired by the Opera, our photos

Lovers of opera and pastries meet at Violetta et Alfredo, a tea room inspired by Giuseppe Verdi's famous opera La Traviata. An opportunity to enjoy the most musical Tea Time in Paris!