Long overlooked or underestimated, the Seine-et-Marne département offers an incredible wealth of exceptional natural sites, including the famous Fontainebleau forest, the Loing river and its bucolic walks, and a wealth of heritage treasures including castles and picturesque villages. It's the perfect département for a change of scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of Parisian traffic, just to take a breath of fresh air.
The department's jewels include a number of châteaux, such as Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau, distinguished by its Renaissance architecture and magnificent gardens. The department is also home to the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Ages with its ramparts, mysterious underground passages and chivalry shows. Seine-et-Marne also boasts a number of fascinating museums, including the Great War Museum and the Longueville Railway Museum...
For family outings, Seine-et-Marne is full of fun and educational activities to do with the kids. Of course, Disneyland Paris is a must, with rides combining magic and adventure. For nature and animal lovers, the Lumigny Safari Reserve offers a close-up look at an impressive variety of big cats in a natural setting. And that's just a taste of what's on offer for the whole family in the département!
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
The Pays de Fontainebleau: a multi-faceted destination for a getaway that's just like you
Sponsored - Want to breathe, move and marvel? Set course for the Pays de Fontainebleau! Mythical forest, charming villages, royal heritage and thrills: here, there's a playground for every taste. Nature, culture, relaxation or adventure - it's all possible, less than an hour from Paris and with more accessible transport than ever. This summer, escape at your own pace. So, shall we go? [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a family game night at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux (77)
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux will be open to visitors by night on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for the 21st Nuit des Musées. Visits and activities are on the program for this unique evening. Ready to step back in time? [Read more]
Zomb'in The Dark: zombie orienteering in the forest of Nemours (77)
Zomb'in The Dark returns to the Paris region! For this unusual orienteering race among the zombies, the meeting is set for June 28, 2025 in the forest of Nemours! [Read more]
Museum Night 2025 at the Musée de Provins et du Provinois (77): free nocturnal tour of the museum
We're taking advantage of Nuit des Musées 2025 to discover the Musée de Provins et du Provinois on May 17, 2025. A free nocturnal visit allows us to admire this museum and its exceptional collections, which take us back in time. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025 at the Château-musée de Nemours (77): an unusual nocturne this Saturday
It's one of the jewels in the crown of the town of Nemours: on Saturday, May 17, 2025, on the occasion of the Nuit des Musées, come and visit the château-musée de Nemours, and its priceless collections of works, during a nocturne whose detailed program is revealed to you! [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: animated night-time visit to the Safran aerospace museum (77)
The Safran Aerospace Museum is taking part in the Nuit des Musées, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Located in Réau, Seine-et-Marne, the museum is opening its doors free of charge. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: tea, gourmet cookies and a guided tour of the Château de Rosa Bonheur (77)
An original Nuit des Musées awaits you at the Château de Rosa Bonheur on May 17, 2025. Activities for young and old are planned throughout the evening, with treats on offer. Here's an unusual idea for this 21st edition! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: a free nocturne at the Musée des peintres de Barbizon (77)
Every year, the Nuit des Musées (Night of the Museums) brings together enthusiasts and the curious for exceptional nocturnes and free visits. In Seine-et-Marne, the Musée départemental des peintres de Barbizon is taking part in the next edition, on Saturday May 17, 2025. Discover the program! [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: music, illuminated garden and free tours at the Musée Stéphane Mallarmé (77)
Nuit des Musées returns to the Île-de-France region on May 17, 2025, for an edition packed with exceptional nocturnes and free tours. Here's the program that awaits you at the Musée Départemental Stéphane Mallarmé, in Vulaines-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: dramatized visit to the Jean-Claude Brialy estate in Monthyon (77)
Fancy exploring the region during this Nuit des Musée 2025? Head for Monthyon, in Seine-et-Marne, to discover the Domaine Jean-Claude Brialy this Saturday, May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: an artistic stroll through the Capucins municipal museum (77)
It's possible to take part in the Nuit des Musées while staying close to home: in Coulommiers, the Musée municipal des Capucins is opening its doors to us free of charge in the evening of Saturday, May 17, 2025. [Read more]
Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: the free program
The Festival de l'histoire de l'art 2025 takes place from June 6 to 8 at the Château de Fontainebleau, with Austria as guest country and the theme "The real, the fake". Over 250 free events are scheduled, including lectures, exhibitions, concerts and workshops, in an exceptional historic setting. [Read more]
Nuit des Musées 2025: cultural events at the Coulommiers micro-museum (77)
Museum Night awaits us this Saturday, May 17, 2025 in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region? In the Seine-et-Marne region, the Coulommiers micro-museum presents its program for this special night. Find out what's in store for this cultural evening at the cultural center. [Read more]
Museum Night 2025 at the Musée de la Préhistoire d'Île-de-France in Nemours (77)
For the Nuit des Musées on May 17, 2025, the Musée de la Préhistoire d'Ile de France in Nemours (77) unveils its program! Are you ready to step back in time during this cultural nocturne? [Read more]
Museum Night 2025: a free artistic evening at the Musée Bossuet in Meaux (77)
Nuit des Musées takes place this year on Saturday, May 17, 2025. To mark the occasion, a number of exceptional nocturnes are being organized throughout the Île-de-France region. Such is the case at the Musée Bossuet, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne. Discover the program for this annual nocturne! [Read more]
Canoe and kayak trips around the former Meunier chocolate factory in Seine-et-Marne (77)
Feel like taking to the open sea? In the heart of the Marne Valley, the Torcy Canoe Kayak Association offers beautiful, bucolic river trips along the Marne in a verdant setting. [Read more]
Spots where to sleep and have fun with the kids
Fontainebleau: La Demeure Les Aiglons, a charming setting with swimming pool and spa
Looking for a charming bed & breakfast just a stone's throw from the Château de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne (77)? We've tested Demeure Les Aiglons, a treasure trove of spacious rooms with swimming pool and SPA, perfect for a stay between heritage and forest. [Read more]
Bo Ranch, the huge restaurant-bar and reining venue unique in the Fontainebleau region
At La Chapelle-la-Reine, just a few minutes from Fontainebleau in the Seine-et-Marne region, Bo Ranch immerses you in an authentic western atmosphere. Europe's largest ranch, this unique venue combines a convivial restaurant-bar with a venue for reining competitions, all in a natural setting. An ideal getaway to enjoy tasty cuisine, admire horses in action and share warm moments, whether you're with family, friends or even lovers. [Read more]
Luwei brunch café, the nugget coffee shop in Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau welcomes Luwei Brunch Café, a new address for coffee and brunch lovers. A veritable nugget of homemade dishes and delicacies in a spacious old farmhouse atmosphere, complete with fireplace, we love it. [Read more]
Moxy Paris Val d'Europe: our discovery of the experiential hotel in Val d'Europe
Discover Moxy Paris Val d'Europe, Marriott Bonvoy's experiential hotel, just a stone's throw from Disneyland and La Vallée Village shopping center. A playful design establishment with connected rooms and friendly spaces, perfect for families and business travelers alike. [Read more]
Bistrot 51: bistronomy invites itself to the Moxy Paris Val d'Europe hotel
Bistrot 51 is the new bistronomic restaurant at the Moxy Paris Val d'Europe hotel, where chef Grégory Foussier-Chavigny revisits the classics of French cuisine with audacity and refinement. A friendly place just a stone's throw from Disneyland and the Vallée Village. [Read more]
Grand Magic Hotel, Europe's first immersive hotel in the Paris region
The Grand Magic Hotel is Europe's first immersive hotel, no less! The good news is that this unusual address is coming to the Paris region, right next to Disneyland Paris in Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Zoos and aquariums
Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new in 2025
Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoo, you'll find jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries, with a lodge option for sleeping close to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2025 vacations. [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2025 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
Edentera, the exotic educational farm at Isles-les-Meldeuses (77)
Walking around Paris and the Île-de-France region with children, the educational farms so [Read more]
Dive into the heart of our oceans at the Sea Life aquarium in the Val d'Europe shopping center.
In Val d'Europe, the Sea Life aquarium will reopen its doors on May 19, 2021, plunging visitors into the heart of the marine world while raising awareness of the need to preserve biodiversity. [Read more]
Family tip: Hi-Han, the low-cost animal park in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
Bois d'Attilly Zoo (77), a visit to discover wild animals from around the world
Near Ferolles-Attilly, in the Seine-et-Marne département, a huge animal reserve welcomes you all year round to discover tigers, giraffes, savannah animals and other wild species in a preserved area. [Read more]
Amusement parks and fairgrounds
Discover Loisirs Prod: a paradise of activities for young and old! PROMO CODE
Sponsored - Looking for an unforgettable day out with family, friends or colleagues? Look no further: Loisirs Prod is THE multi-activity park for everyone! Located in the heart of a green setting, this unique venue plunges you into a world of 100% fun, accessible to all ages, just 20 minutes from Paris! COME AND CELEBRATE THE COMPANY'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY! Take advantage of a 10% discount on Loisirs Prod activities! [Read more]
Imagi Park: Speed Park and Fort Boyard Aventures now open in Val d'Europe
Val d'Europe is transforming itself to become a leading destination for indoor leisure activities in 2025! Imagi Park, Seine-et-Marne's indoor leisure park, opens two new experiences to visitors on April 23, 2025: Speed Park and Fort Boyard Aventures. Action game, karting, bowling, virtual reality or immersive restaurant, discover all the offers available or to come! [Read more]
Planet Park, the indoor leisure park for family fun in space, in Emerainville (77)
From February 12, 2025, Planet Park opens its doors to families, with a space-themed indoor leisure area. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: seasons, shows, new features... Discover the 2025 program
Fancy a trip to Disneyland Paris? Every year, the Parisian theme park offers you a whole host of new features as the seasons change. Seasons, shows, new attractions, restaurants, hotels... What's in store for us this year? Let's find out! [Read more]
Chouettes Mômes, the indoor playground in Meaux (77)
Near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, discover Chouette Mômes, the indoor playground for children. [Read more]
Wonderful-land, the family leisure village with indoor play area in Claye-Souilly (77)
With no fewer than five different worlds to explore, Wonderful-land is the indoor leisure spot for families of all ages, from tots to teens, in the Shopping Promenade shopping center in Claye-Souilly (77). [Read more]
Skywalls, the indoor climbing and tree-climbing park in Saint-Mard (77)
The Saint-Mard shopping center in Seine-et-Marne features a large indoor sports hall, with 500 m² dedicated to accrobranche and bouldering! [Read more]
Plein Air 77, the indoor and outdoor playground for summer and winter fun
For a fun place for children aged 0 to 12 to play, the whole family is invited to Plein Air 77, the new indoor playground at the 3 Voiles shopping center in Othis, Seine-et-Marne. It's time to run, jump, play and work out! [Read more]
Royal Kids of Roissy-en-Brie, the covered playground in 77
The Royal Kids in Roissy en Brie welcomes you and your family to its indoor play area for all ages! On the program: games, strong sensations and especially, tons of fun in perspective! [Read more]
Sports outings
Sainte Assise Aventure, the tree-climbing site near Melun (77)
Just 35 km south of Paris lies one of the oldest accrobranche parks in the Ile de France region. A forest of hundred-year-old oaks stretching over no less than 12 hectares offers a magnificent site for sport and leisure. Sainte Assise Aventure is equipped with 10 accrobranche courses comprising a total of 183 workshops, and is reopening for the February 2025 vacations! [Read more]
Accrocamp Jablines, the accrobranche park on the island of Jablines-Anet (77)
On the island of Jablines, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Accrocamp offers adventure courses for young and old alike. After a winter closure, the reopening is scheduled for April 2, 2025. Ready to go? Climb on! [Read more]
Jumping Forest, the fun tree-climbing course in the forest near Provins (77)
Not far from Provins, in Chenoise, don your harness and get ready for a session of tree-climbing on the Jumping Forest courses. For the 2025 season, the park is scheduled to reopen on Saturday, March 29! [Read more]
Parcours Lémuriens 2025, the tree-climbing circuit in the Fontainebleau forest (77)
Parcours Lémuriens is a tree-climbing park set in the heart of the famous Fontainebleau forest, with its centuries-old oak trees. Located 45 minutes south of Paris, the Parcours Lémuriens is set in 5 hectares of forest, within the Domaine de Graville (400 hectares of classified private forest), in Champagne-sur-Seine. The 2025 season is scheduled to reopen on April 1! [Read more]
Nolimit Aventure park in Nemours: accrobranche, paintball and thrills galore
Discover Parc Nolimit Aventure in Nemours, the ideal place to enjoy outdoor sports activities in the Paris region. [Read more]
Parks and gardens
The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its gardens, a fabulous estate in Seine-et-Marne
The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, 50 km from Paris, is one of the jewels of the Île-de-France region: its beauty even inspired the Château de Versailles. Come and visit this French heritage treasure, and its gardens, which offer great walks and activities for children. [Read more]
Parc Saint-Aubin, a large city park ideal for walks and fishing, in Samoreau (77)
Close to Vulaines-sur-Seine, in the small village of Samoreau, the Parc Saint-Aubin offers a picturesque stroll through a natural area on the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)
During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town. [Read more]
Les Jardins Japonais de Favières, the free Zen garden park (visit by appointment)
The Jardins Japonais de Favières, located in Seine-et-Marne, opens the doors to a 7,000m2 cultural and ecological space. We set off to discover this haven of peace, embodying Japanese art and tradition. These gardens, in perpetual progress, offer spaces of serenity and reflection that you're sure to love. Visits must be booked in advance. [Read more]
In Chessy, an astonishing walk through the Dhyus sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]
Current activities
Château Soubiran's free educational farm, a bucolic interlude near Melun (77)
Just a few kilometers from Melun, in the Seine-et-Marne town of Dammarie-les-Lys, you'll find Château Soubiran and its large park, home to a small educational farm. [Read more]
Paris-Meaux by bike: 50 kilometers along the Canal de l'Ourcq to reach the Brie region
We've heard of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brest, but not yet Paris-Meaux. And yet the race is accessible to all levels, including complete beginners, and allows you to start from the capital's cycle paths. [Read more]
La ferme de la Mercy: camping, animal discovery and local produce in Chenoise (77)
Near Chenoise, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Ferme de la Mercy is a small family business run by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Cackaert. [Read more]
