The suburbs near Paris, with their towns in the southern suburbs, such as Sèvres, Boulogne-Billancourt, Saint-Cloud and Meudon, offer an ideal setting for family outings combining nature, culture and heritage... With ideas for toddlers, children and teenagers alike.
In Sèvres, the Musée National de Céramique and its fascinating collection of porcelain, earthenware... is a must-see. There are also creative workshops for children, introducing them to the art of pottery in a fun and educational setting.
Boulogne-Billancourt, famous for its Parc de Saint-Cloud and its inimitable view of Paris (and its Eiffel Tower), is also particularly well-suited to family outings, with the magnificent Albert Kahn gardens adjoining the eponymous museum.
Saint-Cloud, with its Domaine National of vast formal gardens, also hosts family-friendly cultural events and festivals,
Meudon is famous for its eponymous forest, a natural area conducive to exploration and outdoor adventure. In addition to the hikes and bike rides on offer, the forest is now home to Hangar Y, a cultural and family venue housed in a former airship hangar in the heart of the forest.
Located on the outskirts of Paris and served by the metro, these towns have everything it takes to cater for a family audience: are we planning a little trip to the area soon?
Bouillon sur Seine: a XXL bouillon with a terrace lands on an island in Boulogne (92) this autumn
A giant bouillon is about to land at Paris’s doorstep. Based on Île Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt, Bouillon sur Seine will open in October 2026, offering 1,100 m², 570 seats and a large terrace overlooking the Seine. [Read more]
We checked out an all-you-can-eat Italian brunch in Boulogne!
Pizzas made in-house, pasta, burrata and tiramisu—unlimited for 30 euros: every Sunday, the Italian trattoria Dopo in Boulogne-Billancourt serves up a generous, no-frills brunch for a relaxed moment for two, with family, or with friends. [Read more]
Frozen: free activities for children at Île-de-France shopping centers
From April to October 2026, experience an immersion in Arendelle at select shopping centers in Créteil (94), Thiais (94) and Boulogne-Billancourt. [Read more]
Culture Clash: the general-knowledge show from streamer Etoiles at La Seine Musicale is back
On February 27, 2027, general knowledge gets a fresh lift at La Seine Musicale. The streamer Etoiles brings his cult show “Culture Clash” to the venue for an evening where internet stars and top game-show champions lock horns in duos. [Read more]
The Musée Albert-Kahn and its garden, an exceptional green setting at the gateway to Paris
The Musée Albert Kahn, with its sublime gardens, is a must-see. Imagined as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery. [Read more]
Marin d'eau douce, no-licence boats for hire for a bucolic trip from Boulogne to Issy (92)
Fancy a boat trip? What's more, this time you'll be able to wear the captain's hat, as Marin d'eau douce offers you the chance to rent a boat without a license, for a trip of two hours or more! [Read more]
The Boulogne-Billancourt (92) Olympic skating rink, for a skating session just outside Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Marcel Sembat metro station (line 9 towards Pont de Sèvres), the Boulogne-Billancourt skating rink is located in the Parc des Glacières. With its family-friendly, sporting and festive program, it's the place to be for ice skating in Boulogne: [Read more]
Brunch with children's entertainment at Le Parchamp Boulogne
The Hotel Parchamp in Boulogne-Billancourt, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, is offering its new Levantine brunch on Sunday, September 10, 2023, with a bonus of entertainment for toddlers! [Read more]
Musée départemental Albert-Kahn: the travel and photography collection
Head to the Albert-Kahn Museum to discover its newly renovated spaces. An opportunity to discover the new setting in which the philanthropist's collections are exhibited. [Read more]
Le Corbusier in Boulogne: visit the apartment-studio of the famous French architect
The Fondation Le Corbusier offers unique tours of the famous French architect's apartment-studio, located in the Molitor building on the Boulogne-Paris border, to perpetuate the eternal influence of this visionary genius. [Read more]
The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne
Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris. [Read more]
Maison Van Doesburg: free tours of the Dutch painter's studio in Meudon (92)
In Meudon, Hauts-de-Seine (92), the house-workshop of Dutch painter Theo van Doesburg, pioneer of the De Stijl movement, reveals art in architecture. Built in 1929, it blends geometric shapes, primary colors and natural light. Discover it every first Saturday of the month by appointment or during the Heritage Days. [Read more]
Did you know? There is another Rodin Museum ... and it's hidden away in Meudon, in the heart of the 92 region!
Just a stone's throw from Paris, there's another Rodin museum just around the corner... and it's no Plan B! Nestled in Meudon, in a verdant setting in the Hauts-de-Seine department (92), this confidential site plunges you into the world of the sculptor with striking authenticity. House, workshop, park... everything you need to rediscover Rodin in a different way - free of charge, without reservation and in the heart of nature, every weekend until the end of September. [Read more]
Monument Jeu d’enfant 2026: caricatures and a drawing workshop at the Maison des Jardies
The Maison des Jardies, in Sèvres, is once again taking part in the Monument Jeu d’Enfant event this year, over the weekend of October 17–18, 2026. The program features guided tours and creative workshops to discover the monument from a new perspective! [Read more]
Cyril Huet Pâtisserie: the gourmet spot that won two awards in the Hauts-de-Seine
Opened in 2020 in Sèvres in the Hauts-de-Seine, Cyril Huet's pastry shop is attracting more and more sweet tooths, from the surrounding area but also from Paris. It must be said that the gourmet spot has received two awards in the space of only three months! [Read more]
Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2026: A playful weekend program at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud
Sortez les agendas : the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites you to join the weekend of October 17–18, 2026, for the activities organized for the new edition of Monument Jeu d’Enfant. Booking opens on October 1. [Read more]
Cramat': we tried the pop-up restaurant by Alexy from Top Chef on the outskirts of Paris
The pop-up restaurant Cramat has set up its braziers at Quai Ouest in Saint-Cloud, where Alexy Algar-Denos, a Top Chef 2026 finalist, serves Catalan cuisine cooked over fire. We tried this table perched above the Seine, a must-try all summer in 2026, and here’s what we thought. [Read more]
The Domaine de Saint Cloud, a huge park with many fountains near Paris
The Domaine de Saint-Cloud is the magnificent park of the now-defunct Château de Saint-Cloud. Even today, this magical place remains synonymous with festivities in the daily lives of local residents and Paris lovers alike. This historic 460-hectare park, classified as a Remarkable Garden, offers a variety of events throughout the year. [Read more]
An unusual place to discover: the Passerelle de l'Avre in Saint-Cloud, with its view of the Eiffel Tower.
Looking for an unusual walk with an original view of the Eiffel Tower? Head for the heights of Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, to discover the Passerelle de l'Avre. It's a beautiful construction, thanks in part to Gustave Eiffel! [Read more]
