Of course, there is no shortage of guided tours in Paris: you will find them in every district, on every theme and in every important place in the capital. Yes, but with children and several adults, the budget sometimes climbs to staggering amounts. So, yes, a guide is irreplaceable since he or she has tons of anecdotes to tell, but sometimes, only a mobile application is enough to keep the whole family captivated for a while: shall we introduce them to you?
It could be the good plan for this spring or summer: with the nice days back, the really mild temperatures and the days getting longer and longer, the irresistible urge to spend the whole day outside is quickly felt. No sooner said than done, we take the whole family, we take the sun cream, a bottle of water and our smartphone and off we go for a free and fun family outing where you will only need two things, a working smartphone and a reliable internet connection, for the duration of the activity.
Treasure hunt, treasure hunt, investigation, guided tour or urban hike: here are the essential applications to have on your phone, to make your family outings even more fun.
A free treasure hunt for children in the Montmorency forest (95)
In the Val-d'Oise department, the Montmorency forest is particularly well known for its beautiful walks, hikes and lush vegetation. Now you and your family can discover this beautiful forest on an original treasure hunt, accessible from the age of 6! [Read more]
Paris Région Aventures, the free treasure hunt to discover the capital and its region with your family
Paris Région Aventures is a digital treasure hunt, accessible with a simple smartphone application! Discover Paris Région Aventures' characters, quests and treasure hunts, and learn all about the region's places of interest. [Read more]
Free children's outing: 3 digital treasure hunts to discover in the parks of Seine-Saint-Denis
Is it the summer vacations, the weekend or any other day and you're looking after the kids? If you've got nothing planned, don't panic, we've got just the idea for you! Completely free, all you need is a smartphone. Take your cap, water bottle and sun cream, and off you go! [Read more]
FlashInvaders, the free application for a street art hunt in Paris
Walks in Paris are cool, but in the end, it's a bit the same all the time: you walk from a point A to a point B, you stop in a square for a snack, you take some pictures and then you go back home. So, here is an application to make all (yes, yes) your walks in Paris a playful moment, by going on an artistic treasure hunt but above all, playful. [Read more]
Bougeott, the free application to discover the Ile-de-France by walking, running...
Bougeott is the application that the Île-de-France region has launched to reconcile physical practice (running) and culture. Once downloaded, all you have to do is enter your starting point and destination, and presto, magic: your route is already ready, with the points of interest that you will come across on the way. [Read more]
A free treasure hunt to discover the Ile de la Cité with your family
If you like to visit Paris with your kids, then you'll love this free scavenger hunt, available on an app to go on a trip to the Ile de la Cité with your kids. [Read more]
For more walks in Paris and the Ile-de-France region:
Where to walk in Paris and Ile-de-France? The best hikes for a change of scenery
Feel like going for a hike or a walk just with your Navigo pass? There is no lack of long walks in the capital or in the vast Ile-de-France region, here is a selection of our favorites! [Read more]
Where to go out and what to do in Paris? The best walks by district and arrondissement
Feel like exploring Paris? Take a look at these strolls by district and arrondissement, and discover the City of Light at every turn! [Read more]
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