Looking for enriching family outings south of the capital, inIssy-les-Moulineaux, Clamart and Malakoff? It's just the thing, as these towns boast a host of green spaces, museums and educational facilities for toddlers, children and teenagers alike! Shall we take you with us?
In Issy-les-Moulineaux, the Musée Français de la Carte à Jouer is a must-see for families. This unique venue offers fun exhibitions and workshops that captivate children and adults alike, enabling them to discover the history and art of playing cards.
Clamart, just a stone's throw from the Meudon forest, offers a haven of peace for adventure and exploration. Families can enjoy extensive playgrounds, fitness trails and picnic areas, perfect for a day in the great outdoors.
Malakoff is more cultural, with numerous family events, as well as great artistic third places, such as Tréso. Every year, people gather there for concerts, shows, exhibitions and the great wool festival in March! For a Saturday, Sunday or Wednesday afternoon, these three towns in the Paris suburbs are ideal for spending a family day out in the inner suburbs, and above all, without taking the car, as the sites are accessible by public transport!
Fête Nationale in Malakoff (92): Fireworks, Wampas concert, popular ball on July 13, 2025
This year, the town of Malakoff celebrates the Fête Nationale on July 13, 2025 with the traditional fireworks display, a popular ball and concerts, including one by Les Wampas! [Read more]
Fête Nationale 2025 in Clamart (92): Fireworks on the lake and popular ball on July 14, 2025
Fête Nationale is celebrated in Clamart on July 14, 2025. The program includes a wildly popular ball and fireworks over the lake. [Read more]
Fête Nationale 2025 in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92): Fireworks and popular ball on July 13, 2025
Issy-les-Moulineaux celebrates the Fête Nationale in style this Sunday, July 13, 2025, with a torchlight procession followed by fireworks, the traditional firemen's ball and a popular ball. It's off to a Fête Nationale that's all about conviviality and sharing! [Read more]
Les Halles d'Issy Biltoki, Issy-les-Moulineaux's food court and gourmet market
On the banks of the Seine in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Les Halles Eiffel has given way to Les Halles d'Issy - Biltoki, a huge 1,000 m² market and gourmet food court that welcomes you from breakfast to dinner in a festive atmosphere. Here you'll discover a range of 20 ultra-committed craftsmen and merchants, determined to delight you with the finest products. [Read more]
The Tower of Figures in the Parc de l'Île Saint-Germain, an original monument in Hauts-de-Seine
Do you know Jean Dubuffet's Tour aux figures in the Parc Départemental de l'Île Saint-Germain? Come and visit this monumental work of art, open to the public at weekends from March to October. [Read more]
An unusual visit to the heart of the Tour aux figures in the Parc de l'île Saint Germain
Sponsored - Solid red, blue and white, hatching and black lines, Jean Dubuffet's Tower of Figures contains a second work: the Gastrovolve. An astonishing inner labyrinth that the curious are invited to experience. Visitors walk across the painted floor, up and down a few steps, without ever seeing the whole thing. They give free rein to their reverie and become actors in the work. [Read more]
Magic! Our photos of the Musée de la Carte à Jouer's playful exhibition of magic tricks.
With a flick of the wand, the Musée de la Carte à Jouer plunges us into the world of 19th-century magic, with its "Magique!" exhibition, on view from December 18, 2024 to August 14, 2025. We dropped in for a tour... We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Parc de l'île Saint-Germain, the magnificent floating garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Did you know? Issy-les-Moulineaux's surface area includes an island, Ile Saint-Germain, known for its magnificent park where you can take a stroll. [Read more]
Issy botanical garden, the countryside at Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Just south of the capital, on the Issy-les-Moulineaux side, lies a pretty spot of greenery: this garden is the city's Botanical Garden, where you can come for a walk with a change of scenery, without even leaving Issy. [Read more]
The Musée de la Carte à jouer, a unique collection dedicated to our card games, in Issy (92).
Just south of Paris, in Issy-des-Moulineaux (92), you'll find a museum that's unique in France: the Musée de la Carte à jouer, a cultural venue devoted entirely to card games, from the first models to appear in the 15th century, right up to the present day. [Read more]
A day in the open air in Issy: walk on the islands and visit of the Tour aux Figures
Looking for a free family outing? We have just what you need. Go to the West of Paris, towards the Issy Val de Seine train station for a few kilometers walk between the islands of the city, the time to see the last colors of autumn. [Read more]
Discover Les Bergeries d'Issy, the educational farm in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)
Just south-west of Paris, in the inner suburbs, the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux boasts a lovely educational farm where the whole family can come and discover the animals, take part in a parent-child workshop or celebrate a birthday... It's a great way to take the kids out to the countryside! [Read more]
Kids friendly lunches with entertainment for children at the River Café on Saturday-Sunday
Are you looking for a restaurant that welcomes both young and old, with enough space for them to let off steam and even some entertainment to keep them busy? At the River Café, in Issy-les-Moulineaux, that's what we offer every Saturday and Sunday, at lunchtime. [Read more]
The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation. [Read more]
Discover the Ferme de Clamart and its animals with your family, Wednesdays and weekends
In Clamart, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the city farm welcomes young and old to the Maison Blanche park on Saturdays and Wednesdays for family workshops and to discover its animals! [Read more]
Papa Pool, we tested Arnaud Delvenne and Stéphane Rotenberg's restaurant in Clamart
Papa Pool is the name of the Bistrots Pas Parisiens restaurant run by Arnaud Delvenne and Stéphane Rotenberg. We're off to Clamart in the Hauts-de-Seine to discover this spot with a mountain chalet feel in winter and a seaside resort feel in summer, complete with giant terrace. The bistro menu is designed to be accessible. [Read more]
