What to do in paris with your family

Heritage Days 2026: In the heart of cinema history at the Gaumont Museum (92)

In Neuilly-sur-Seine, the Gaumont Museum will exceptionally open its doors for Heritage Days on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. This museum, typically private, preserves and restores Gaumont’s film collections. Discover the program!

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France: this summer’s program

Open Gardens 2026 in Île-de-France returns, running June 27 to August 30, 2026, in more than 200 gardens across the Île-de-France region. On the program: concerts, performances, guided tours, workshops and art installations.

Outdoor pool and free sports activities in the 20th arrondissement for Summer 2026

The free swimming pool in the 20th arrondissement of Paris is back this summer, from July 4 to August 30, 2026, offering a wide range of sports activities. A refreshing outdoor option at the Louis Lumière Sports Center, on the Bagnolet side.

A free outdoor cinema in the parks and gardens of Paris's 13th arrondissement

The 13th arrondissement goes full outdoor cinema, offering a lineup of crowd-pleasing films to rediscover in the district’s flagship parks and gardens, such as Parc de Choisy.

Bubbles & Marbles in Paris: the place that thrills kids and parents in the heart of the 9th arrondissement!

Bubbles & Beads is a 400-square-meter play space designed for children aged 0 to 11 and their parents, featuring seven immersive play bubbles that meet every child's needs, a cafe offering locally sourced products, and evening aperitif events.

At Parc Astérix, embrace a Gaulish Summer with longer days stretching into the evening, open until 10 p.m.

Experience Gaulish Summer from July 11 to August 30, 2026, with days extended until 10 p.m. and the big new feature: a nighttime show. Just 35 km north of Paris, Parc Astérix invites kids and adults alike on a true journey of discovery and thrills, featuring 50 rides and performances spread across five realms: Gaul, the Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Egypt, and the Vikings. A day out designed to pack in adventures for family or friends, with a varied program to delight visitors of every age.

International Day of Castles 2026: the must-see châteaux to visit in Île-de-France

Sunday, July 19, 2026, marks International Castles Day. How will you celebrate? By exploring these magnificent monuments, of course! And we’re lucky: Paris and the Île-de-France region boast some of France’s most stunning castles. Here’s a brief roundup of palaces and royal residences worth a visit this weekend.

Concert, treasure hunt and a magician: the 2026 Fête des Pîtres program at the Monnaie de Paris

The Monnaie de Paris invites us to take part in the new edition of its Fête des Pîtres, this Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, 2026. Throughout the weekend, enjoy a lineup of activities, exhibitions and free concerts for the whole family.

Vietnam 2026 is here: the Vietnamese Food Market and Book Festival return to Paris' 5th arrondissement.

The Ici Vietnam festival returns for its sixth edition on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Place Monge in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. On the program: Vietnamese gastronomy, literature, roundtables, and a DJ set, with free admission.

What to do with the little ones in Paris? The ideal outings for children aged 0 to 3 years

Before heading back to school, finding outings tailored for the little ones can be tricky—the so‑called “toddler” age range. Yet Paris has plenty of spots designed specifically for families, places where every visit is a gentle invitation to awaken the senses and let the youngest ones marvel at their own pace.

Eden: The Plant Festival at Château de La Roche-Guyon in 2026, Val-d'Oise — in pictures

The inaugural edition of Eden, the new Plant Festival at the Château de La Roche-Guyon in Val d'Oise, took place on May 2–3, 2026. We were there, and here’s our take on this green, contemporary weekend.

Paris Fair 2026: the spring's flagship event at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Paris Fair 2026 returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from April 30 to May 11, offering 12 days of discovery, shopping and entertainment, plus a unique KeBlack concert. A family outing that combines explorations, shows, great deals, gastronomy and activities for kids and adults alike. Download your free invitations now! With only a few days left, take advantage of our “Foire Prix” offers!

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its gardens, a fabulous estate in Seine-et-Marne

The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 50 km from Paris, is one of the jewels of the Île-de-France region: its beauty even inspired the Château de Versailles. Come and visit this French heritage treasure, and its gardens, which offer great walks and activities for children.

Sant Jordi: a book-and-rose market with free activities, Catalonia’s festival.

On April 25, 2026, the spirit of Catalonia takes over the 14th arrondissement for a celebration centered on literature and roses to mark Sant Jordi. A wide range of free activities, from human-tower displays to Catalan language workshops, awaits at Place de Catalogne.

10 parks and gardens in Paris and Île-de-France to absolutely visit in April 2026

In April, the flowering season is in full swing. Here are 10 must-see parks and gardens in and around Paris in April, featuring wisteria, iris, azaleas and rhododendrons to delight flower lovers.

What to do with the kids on May 1, 2026? Our 10 ideas for outings on this public holiday in Paris

May is arguably the best month of the year: holidays on tap and long weekends almost every week, with the kind of weather that’s just right—neither too hot nor too cold. So, what are we doing with the kids on this May 1, 2026?

What’s on for the kids on May 8, 2026? Our eight ideas for family outings.

What’s there to do in Paris with the kids on May 8, 2026? High ropes courses, swimming, an amusement park—thankfully Île-de-France is bursting with options for this Friday.

The cherry trees of Trocadéro are blooming early this spring of 2026.

The cherry trees in the gardens of Trocadéro, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, are already bursting into bloom, with at least a ten-day head start this March 2026. Their fleeting pink spectacle against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower is a sight to behold—timing is everything before the petals drift away.