A little above the capital, the Seine-Saint-Denis département is a veritable goldmine for family outings: fromAubervilliers to Saint-Denis, via La Courneuve, you'll find plenty of cultural, fun and sporting activities for the whole family, from toddlers to teenagers. Let's go for a walk?
In Aubervilliers, culture is an integral part of the town, with several flagship venues, such as the Point Fort and its many concerts, or the Fondatoin Cherqui and its kinetic art collections.
A little further west, on the Saint-Denis side, the town shines for its historical and cultural heritage, notably with the Basilique Saint-Denis, which remains the last resting place of the kings of France. Shows, exhibitions and, above all, cultural events: the annual program in Saint-Denis is particularly rich, with events all year round and especially during the school vacations.
In La Courneuve, you'll discover one of the largest departmental parks in the Paris region: Parc Georges Valbon, also known as Parc de la Courneuve. This vast green space offers many activities for children, with playgrounds, educational workshops, pony rides and large lawns for picnics! How about a family outing toAubervilliers, Saint-Denis or La Courneuve next weekend?
Terre Terre, the farm-guinguette that sits on the banks of the Canal Saint-Denis in Aubervilliers (93)
In Aubervilliers (93), Terre Terre is a participatory urban farm of 3,000 m2 along the Canal Saint-Denis. Year-round offerings include: a vegetable garden, a nursery, volunteering, a micro-market, workshops, and even a guinguette! [Read more]
The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!
Sponsored - The Cherqui Foundation is a genuine museum housing a private collection of 5,000 optical and kinetic artworks that opens to the public. The grandson of collector Jean Cherqui leads guided tours at the heart of his grandfather’s vast collection. Discover the upcoming dates! The museum is open during the Spring holidays! [Read more]
Center aquatique Camille Muffat: Aubervilliers (93) swimming pool and sports center
Built for the Olympic Games, the Camille Muffat aquatic center at Fort d'Aubervilliers has enhanced the region's sports infrastructure, with its Olympic pool and fitness area. [Read more]
Kingooroo, the amusement park for children in Aubervilliers
During the school vacations, on Wednesdays or at weekends, are you looking for a place where your children can let off steam? Visit one of the region's indoor play parks, where young and old alike, aged 0 to 12, can let off steam, let off steam and, above all, have fun together for a family adventure. [Read more]
La Plaine Terre, Saint-Denis’s sprawling urban farm (93) with activities and workshops
In Saint-Denis (93), La Plaine Terre grows organic seeds, community‑oriented vegetables and agroecology, while offering tours, workshops and training all year round. [Read more]
Le 6B, the creative hub awakening Saint-Denis (93) with exhibitions, concerts and open-air events
In Saint-Denis (93), Le 6B is transforming a former office building into a hub for creation and dissemination. Exhibitions, concerts, workshops, residencies, open-air events and happenings pace this cultural wasteland on the doorstep of Paris. [Read more]
Zone Sensible, the urban farm in Saint-Denis (93), where art, culture, agriculture and solidarity come together.
In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages. [Read more]
Saint-Denis Open Farm: a nature escape for families near Paris
The open farm in Saint-Denis is like an oasis in the middle of the city: just a few minutes' walk from metro line 13, it's a place where nature seems to have reclaimed its rights, with fields full of vegetables, large greenhouses and, above all, animals. [Read more]
Fabrique de la Flèche: immersive cinema, workshops, and a tour of the construction site at the Basilica of Saint-Denis
By 2029, the Basilica of Saint-Denis will have regained its spire on the north tower, which disappeared centuries ago. But while waiting for the work to be completed, you can visit the site and discover the expertise required for this restoration, starting October 17, 2025, with stone cutting, a forge workshop, and sound and light shows! [Read more]
Parc de la Légion d'Honneur, a green lung a stone's throw from the Stade de France, Saint-Denis (93)
Just a few minutes' walk from the famous Stade de France or the historic Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur is a little-known green space, yet it offers a truly exotic stroll around Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Parc Georges-Valbon, one of the largest green spaces in Ile-de-France, at La Courneuve (93)
It's the third largest green space in Île-de-France, after the Bois de Vincennes and the Bois de Boulogne in the inner suburbs: the Parc Georges-Valbon, also known as the Parc de la Courneuve, is located in the northern suburbs of Paris and is a real gem for walks, bike rides and family outings... [Read more]
