The southern suburbs close to Paris are particularly noteworthy for the family-friendly towns of Montrouge, Ivry-sur-Seine, Vitry-sur-Seine... If you're looking for a great place to spend a family outing with children of all ages(toddlers, kids, teens), you'll find a wide range of cultural, educational and outdoor activities here, ideal for family getaways.
In Montrouge, the town's Belfry is an emblematic cultural center. In addition to the famous Salon , which is held here every year, there are contemporary art exhibitions and creative workshops for young people all year round.
InIvry-sur-Seine, enjoy a lovely stroll through the Parc Départemental des Cormailles, with its themed gardens and various play areas, perfect for relaxing afternoons or sharing a picnic in fine weather.
Vitry-sur-Seine stands out for its commitment to urban art and its many street art frescoes, but also for its major cultural venues, such as the Musée d'Art Contemporain du Val-de-Marne (MAC VAL), which regularly organizes guided tours and workshops for families. Budding scientists will love theExploradôme, a playful temple to science where you can try your hand at a wide range of experiments! How about a trip to Ivry-sur-Seine, Vitry-sur-Seine or Montrouge?
Montrouge Fair 2026: Free Workshops and Tours for Kids — The Full Schedule
The Montrouge Fair showcases France's emerging creators inside its Beffroi from February 13 to March 1, 2026. Family-friendly, the event offers a variety of workshops and guided tours for children throughout the entire duration. [Read more]
La boutique du futur, the place to find unusual gadgets in Montrouge (92)
A stone's throw from Porte d'Orléans, in Montrouge, is a store, workshop and design gallery you'll remember for a long time: with its design objects, Boutique du Futur is Ali Baba's cave of original gift ideas and small gadgets of all kinds. [Read more]
Parc des Cormailles, a large departmental park in Ivry-sur-Seine (94)
Did you know? Ivry-sur-Seine is home to a large green space, and more specifically, a departmental park: the Parc des Cormailles, an ideal place for a stroll, a jog or an outdoor picnic! [Read more]
Royal Kids in Ivry-sur-Seine, the indoor playground for the whole family in Val-de-Marne, France
The Royal Kids playground in Ivry-sur-Seine, not even a kilometer from the Paris ring road, is the ideal place to spend a day, morning or afternoon with the family! [Read more]
The MAC-VAL, Val-de-Marne's contemporary art museum, and its collections within Navigo's reach
If you're a contemporary art lover, come and discover - or rediscover - the MAC-VAL, the Val-de-Marne contemporary art museum in Vitry-sur-Seine. [Read more]
Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
Families head off to Exploradôme, the interactive science and digital museum, to learn and experiment with your children, while having fun! [Read more]
Parc départemental des Lilas, the large wooded park in Vitry-sur-Seine (94)
While in Vitry-sur-Seine, be sure to visit the Parc Départemental des Lilas, the city's largest green space with orchards and allotments. [Read more]
