What to do with the kids this weekend

September 2024 Grand Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation with dancers and acrobats

The Grande Parade at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in Paris's 16th arrondissement, returns this Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024. Why not take advantage of the festive entertainment on offer at this verdant amusement park, with friends or family?

Festi'Nature: the animal and nature festival at ZooSafari in Thoiry (78)

Thoiry's ZooSafari is organizing its first-ever nature festival to raise awareness of wildlife protection for the whole family, with events on September 21 and 22, 2024!

Yvelines (78): free pony christenings for children this autumn!

Would you like to discover the Yvelines on a pony? On Sundays, September 1 and 8, 2024, treat your children to a magical first ride with free pony christenings in Chatou, Maisons-Laffitte and La Celle-Saint-Cloud.

The excellent all-you-can-eat brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in the Yvelines department

Brunch at the Auberge des 3 Hameaux in Choisel, just behind the Château de Breteuil, is undoubtedly one of the best brunches in the Yvelines, if not the whole of Ile-de-France. Affordable, all-you-can-eat, with good local produce and changing recipes, not to mention homemade pastries, we love it. Mind you, it only takes place one Sunday a month!

Las Onces, the festival that takes you to Latin America at Jardin21

This Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, come and discover, taste and feel the authentic atmosphere of Latin America! The Las Onces festival will be in full swing for 2 days at the Jardin21 wasteland in Paris. On the program: music, dance performances, a craft and food market, salsa classes, creative workshops and stand-up comedy by artists from the Ay Caray comedy club. Throughout the weekend, the public can also sample the finest Latin American street food and enjoy DJ sets to dance in a tropical Latino atmosphere.

A free medieval festival at Guernes in the Yvelines this weekend

A medieval festival and craft market with free admission awaits you this weekend of June 15 and 16, 2024 at Guernes in the Yvelines. Looking to step back in time? Equestrian shows and games, falconers and jugglers await you.

Royal all-you-can-eat lobster brunch at Château d'Hardricourt in Yvelines, France

The Château d'Hardricourt, in the Yvelines department, unveils its lobster brunch every Sunday. How about an all-you-can-eat brunch with lobster and champagne, all in the château's magnificent garden?

The Aquarium Festival at the Palais de la Porte Dorée: discover the program for the whole family!

The Palais de la Porte Dorée invites you and your family to its big party on Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9, 2024. This 8th edition features numerous workshops, immersive animations, creative activities and conferences for the whole family.

Fête de la Nature 2024 at Mesnil Amelot in Seine et Marne, the free, festive program

The Fête de la Nature is back for a promising 2024 edition, celebrated on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the Maurice Droy park in Le Mesnil-Amelot, Seine-et-Marne. The event, organized by the town council and the Comité des fêtes, offers a day rich in activities for all ages, highlighting nature and conviviality. The program includes races, games and concerts.

Center Tree Festival by Center Parcs: weekend of creative workshops and XXL games at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

Center Parcs is launching its first European "Center Tree Festival" from May 31 to June 2, 2024, at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. The event brings together nature and creativity in the heart of an ephemeral urban garden, with a host of free workshops and XXL games for the whole family!

Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines

Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions.

La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques

La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery...

88 Ménilmontant: La Bellevilloise's short-lived summer wasteland opens up to us

88 Ménilmontant reopened its doors on April 12, 2024, offering a green wasteland terrace and boutique workshops in the heart of Paris's 20th arrondissement.

L'Isle-Adam: the green nugget in Ile-de-France, 25 km from Paris

L'Isle-Adam, one of France's most beautiful Detours and a source of inspiration for many a landscape painter, is a veritable green nugget to be discovered just a few kilometers from Paris. On the banks of the River Oise, with its seaside resort and beautiful monuments, this village in the Val d'Oise has plenty to tempt those in search of strolls and discoveries.

Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet

The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny.

Jurassic Island: dinosaurs arrive in a new VR attraction at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

Jurassic Island invades the Jardin d'Acclimatation, offering an immersive VR experience at the heart of the dinosaur age. Join the team of intrepid paleontologists under the dome of the amusement park in Paris's 16th arrondissement, and prepare for an epic encounter with the most fearsome predators that have ever existed!

Seven Heaven, Paris' first dog-friendly coffee shop

Seven Heaven is the name of the friendly, welcoming new coffee shop that has opened its doors in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. A gourmet spot open to families, where telecommuters as well as dogs, are welcome.

Aurelien Cohen's ephemeral patisserie in Paris, a real treat!

Food lovers beware, Aurélien Cohen and his crazy pastries are settling in Paris. He will be taking over the Fou de Pâtisserie boutique-tea room on rue de Seine until April 28, 2024. It's time to run, fly and feast on his creations, some of them never seen before.

Festival Cinéma Télérama Enfants 2024: the list of films in this family cinema plan

The Télérama festival launches its seventh edition entirely dedicated to children, from April 13 to 30, 2024. It's a chance for the whole family to get together to watch the best children's films of 2023 and discover previews for just €3.50 per person.

Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.