What to do in paris with children

Château de Dampierre launches its guided tours

Can't wait to get inside Château de Dampierre? We'd like to take you on an exclusive tour of this hidden heritage site, currently under renovation. Guided tours are now open to you from this March 23, 2024.

Our 10 ideas for outings with the kids in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

The French capital is full of outings. And there are plenty of them in Paris, especially designed to let the little ones (and sometimes even the grown-ups) let off steam and come home tired (and happy) in the evening. Here's our selection!

2023 retrospective: the editors' favorite places and concepts to discover with the whole family

As 2023 draws to a close, it's time to take stock: for us too, which is why we've put together a selection of our favorite places, concepts and outings that we've loved discovering throughout the year.

The Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy: an unusual and enchanting museum in Paris

Enjoy a magical immersive experience in Paris at the Musée des Arts Forains - Pavillon de Bercy, a museum that plunges you into a funfair atmosphere. A place that appeals to young and old alike!

Wonder Family Fiesta, a family party with workshops for young and old at La Caserne

This Saturday, October 14, 2023, families from all over Paris and the Ile-de-France region will be at the Caserne in the 10th arrondissement for the Wonder Family Festival, a festive event dedicated to families and parenthood.

One Piece Night: events and pre-sales in bookshops for the release of volume 105

The best-selling manga in history releases its 105th volume! To mark the occasion, Glénat, publisher of "One Piece", is launching the second edition of "One Piece Night", on September 29 in all partner bookshops. On the program: entertainment and advance sales of the new volume.

Fête de la Science 2023 at the Cité des Sciences

The Fête de la Science 2023 takes over the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, offering a wide range of events from October 6 to 16, 2023. Experiment, learn and have fun, whatever your age. It's time to get your science on!

Harry Potter: The Wizard's Shop pop-up store returns for saga aficionados!

Wands, wizard outfits, owls, games, treats, notebooks... Everything Harry Potter fans could want, they'll find at The Wizard's Shop pop-up store, the incredible ephemeral boutique back in Paris until December 28, 2023.

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.

Monsieur Madame, the family and interactive exhibition that makes us fall back in childhood in Montreuil

Remember Madame Catastrophe, Monsieur Génial and Madame Courage? These little guys from our childhood are coming to Paris Montreuil Expo for a family exhibition running until August 20, 2023! Ready to dive into their colorful world?

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette

Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend!

1,2,3, Nagez! free swimming lessons for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Would you like to teach your child to swim from an early age? As part of the "1,2,3, Nagez!" program, free swimming lessons are offered in the Paris region at several pools and mobile pools, all summer long!

Rugbytots: a free mini Rugby World Cup for children aged 2 to 7

Adults will have their own Rugby World Cup this autumn, and so will children! Rugbytots is organizing a mini-competition for children aged 2 to 7 on September 2, 2023 in Paris!

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.

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.

Fête de la Nature 2023: must-do outings for children in the Paris region

The Fête de la Nature is celebrating its comeback, from May 25 to 29, 2023: if you're in need of greenery (or simply looking for a free and unusual outing to do with the kids), this is the event not to be missed with the family!

Little ciné : free screenings for the little ones at La Villette

Little Villette, La Villette's children's facility, offers free screenings of short films for toddlers up to five or six years old. Every Saturday and Sunday at 3.30pm, 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

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.