The image of Seine-Saint-Denis is one of an urbanized, concrete-packed Parisian suburb, filled with high-rise apartment blocks. But beyond the clichés, the département is rich in cultural and sporting outings, large parks and green spaces, and historic monuments. Just a stone's throw from Paris, in the capital's inner suburbs, discover this sometimes unloved department, but always full of ideas for family outings in the area.
A land of heritage, Seine-Saint-Denis is home to the necropolis of the kings and queens of France - the Basilique de Saint-Denis - as well as the world's largest antiques market (Puces de Saint-Ouen), and vast green spaces that would make the Jardin du Luxembourg pale in comparison... With its rich history, the department has a particularly strong industrial past, but above all, a very dense cultural and associative life, with numerous festivals and events scheduled throughout the year.
Barely beyond the Parisian ring road, it's off to Seine-Saint-Denis!
Lunar New Year in Noisy-le-Grand 2026: Schedule and Parade
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Tết Festival, is set to kick off in Noisy-le-Grand on Sunday, February 22nd. Celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse, the event will feature a vibrant parade along with a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Workshops, demonstrations, and dazzling performances await attendees in the town center. [Read more]
Chinese New Year in Aubervilliers 2026: Parade and Celebrations
Chinese New Year is making a grand return to Aubervilliers on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, featuring its traditional parade along with dragon and lion dances. Join us from 9:30 a.m. at Square Stalingrad to welcome the Year of the Horse. [Read more]
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
An unconventional cultural landmark hidden inside an old car-restaurant, nestled in the Île-de-France region
In Saint-Denis, Le Wagon stands out as an unusual cultural venue housed in a former dining car, a building recognized as a site of regional heritage. Here, we share the story behind this unique landmark, whose space is now managed by the organization Les Dionysiaques. [Read more]
Be rebellious and stay true to yourself! : Free textile workshops at Cité Maraichère for International Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women's Rights Day, la Cité Maraîchère will host the Débordeuses collective from March 6th to 8th, 2026, for a free eco-feminist festival. Featuring workshops in rebellious embroidery, upcycled fashion, and committed brunches, this event encourages reinterpretation of textile arts to challenge the societal expectations placed on women. [Read more]
International Women's Rights Day 2026: Queens and Princesses at Saint-Denis Basilica
On International Women's Day, March 8, 2026, the Basilica of Saint-Denis will once again open its doors to offer a special guided tour exploring the lives of the princesses and queens — powerful women — buried within its walls. [Read more]
IT Battle 2026: A free-breaking dance competition to watch at Rosny 2 and Montreuil
On February 8, 2026, Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center will come alive with the buzz of the IT Battle, hosting a day of free qualifying rounds for the upcoming world-breaking finals. Visitors can enjoy intense battles and live DJ sets, giving a preview of the sport’s top talent before the big showdown set to take place in Montreuil this April. [Read more]
Chinese New Year 2026: Free Traditional Dance Performance at the Point Fort in Aubervilliers
Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers comes alive to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a free, family-friendly event, offering a vibrant immersion into Chinese performing arts. Visitors can experience traditional dances, martial arts demonstrations, and contemporary performances on February 14, 2026. [Read more]
Wheelz & Feet, the free roller-skating party at Point Fort in Aubervilliers (93): upcoming dates
Craving a mix of roller skating and pure fun? Dive into a roller party—these open-to-all dance floors where you groove to a lively playlist while skating on wheels. Le Point Fort d'Aubervilliers hosts its own sessions, and here are the upcoming dates to mark on your calendar. [Read more]
Tatakai: The show where dance, singing, and cosplay bring manga characters to life on stage
On February 27, 2026, the Théâtre du Troisième Type (3T) in Saint-Denis will host Tatakai, an original production by the Anata company that combines dance, singing, and cosplay. This educational show offers audiences of all ages a chance to experience a living manga library, where beloved shōnen heroes come to life through captivating choreography. [Read more]
Six Nations Tournament 2026: Which channel will broadcast the France vs. Ireland opening match?
Kicking off the Six Nations Tournament, France's rugby team hosts Ireland at the Stade de France on Thursday, February 5, 2026. It's a prime opportunity to set the tone for the competition against one of the top rugby nations! [Read more]
Monroe, the rising star soprano, takes to the stage in churches across Paris and Île-de-France
At just 17 years old, singer Monroe, who rose to fame on the TV show "Prodiges," is embarking on a series of sacred music recitals across France. From May to September 2026, she will grace churches throughout Île-de-France—from Saint-Sulpice to Versailles—with performances that promise to be an exquisite blend of musical beauty and spiritual depth, transporting audiences into a timeless reverie. [Read more]
European Swimming Championships 2026 in Paris: Dates Announced and Second Ticket Sale Opening
In April 2023, France officially submitted its bid to host the European Swimming Championships in 2026. From July 31 to August 16, the Olympic Aquatic Center will be the place to cheer on our swimmers. Tickets go on sale for the second time this January 23 at 2 p.m.! [Read more]
BTS at the Stade de France in 2026: Ticket Prices and On-Sale Details
This year, BTS is set to make its highly anticipated return to the stage after more than three years away! In Paris, the iconic K-pop group will meet their fans, known as ARMY, on Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 2026, for two massive shows at the Stade de France. Dreaming of seeing J-Hope, Jin, V, and the others perform live in the French capital? Wondering about ticket prices and when sales will open? We’ve got all the details! [Read more]
Waly Dia's Comedy Show: The Stand-Up Event at the Communale in Saint-Ouen
Come have a good time and discover the next stars of French stand-up at Waly Dia’s Comedy Night. The comedian invites you to join him once a month on a Wednesday at Communale Saint-Ouen. Here are the upcoming dates. [Read more]
Erwin Wurm. Tomorrow Yes: Free Exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac Gallery in Pantin (93) — Photos
Art takes wild shapes in Pantin! From January 17 to April 11, 2026, Erwin Wurm's "Tomorrow: Yes" transforms the Thaddaeus Ropac gallery into a space where new works and intriguing installations challenge visitors’ perceptions. Playing with form, space, and the human body, the exhibition offers a captivating journey into the artist's imaginative universe. [Read more]
L’Aquarena: The Olympic-sized Pool of Paris La Défense Arena Opens in Sevran (93)
Starting January 31, 2026, the iconic Olympic pool that captivated the French during the Paris 2024 Games will officially open its doors in Sevran, Seine-Saint-Denis. To mark the occasion, two French swimmers will be on hand, alongside a series of exciting activities for visitors. [Read more]
Spots where to sleep and have fun with the kids
Le Charmant, the cosy hotel and refined restaurant in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)
On Rue du Landy, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Le Charmant is a beautiful place, one of those where you immediately feel at home. Opening in spring 2025, Le Charmant lives up to its name. [Read more]
Meïda, chef Mohamed Cheikh's Mediterranean-influenced brasserie in Saint-Ouen
In September, chef Mohamed Cheikh officially set up shop in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, opening Meïda, the brasserie that brings the Mediterranean to Paris (well, right next door). [Read more]
Good plan for families: a kids' club at the MOB House in Saint-Ouen, every Sunday
A new meeting place for families - and above all, children - the MOB House now opens its kids club every Sunday afternoon. [Read more]
Discover CinqSens Café's gourmet brunch by Nicolas Paciello
Discover the gourmet Sunday brunch at CinqSens Café, launched by Nicolas Paciello in Pantin. Available every Sunday, with options for the whole family and services dedicated to parents. [Read more]
Le Bloom Café, a family restaurant in Saint-Ouen's Docks district
Just a stone's throw from Saint-Ouen's largest park, Les Docks, Bloom Café is the perfect address for any occasion of the day: breakfast, lunch, brunch, afternoon tea... Family-friendly, affordable and generous, it's a neighborhood restaurant just the way we like them: with an extra soul, good food and a welcome just like home. [Read more]
La Grande bouffe, the Sunday lunch of the MOB House in Saint-Ouen
As we all know, Sundays are family lunchtime, a time for getting together, catching up on the latest news and, above all, enjoying generous, home-cooked meals. At Feuille de Chou, the MOB House's organic brasserie, this same spirit is behind the new Grande Bouffe: a no-frills lunch, à la bonne franquette, to share. [Read more]
Karlito's kid-friendly Sunday lunch, the Italian canteen of the MOB Hotel, in Saint-Ouen
At the MOB Hotel, it's the same thing every Sunday: the lunches are XXl with gargantuan dishes, certified organic and adapted to the whole family to enjoy at will. So, shall we go? [Read more]
Zoos and aquariums
Amusement parks and fairgrounds
Sports outings
The Île-Saint-Denis departmental park, for a green walk along the Seine River
With its 25 hectares of lush greenery, the Parc de l'Île-Saint-Denis offers a place to unwind, just a few kilometers from the capital. Immerse yourself in this little-known park, which has all the makings of a green interlude in the Paris region. [Read more]
Rent boats without a license for a bucolic trip along the Marne, near Neuilly (93)
From mid-June to the end of October 2024, we'll be in Neuilly-sur-Marne, for a trip not along the Seine but along the Marne, aboard a boat without a license. [Read more]
Parks and gardens
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]
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 départemental de la Fosse Maussoin, 14 hectares of greenery in the heart of Seine-Saint-Denis
Nestled in the heart of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, Parc de la Fosse Maussoin is Clichy-sous-Bois' largest green lung. [Read more]
Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands, the large green space between Bagnolet and Montreuil
To the east of Paris, in the towns of Montreuil and Bagnolet, the Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands brings together two originally separate green spaces: the Parc Communal des Guilands in Montreuil and the Parc Départemental Jean Moulin in Bagnolet, for a lovely green stroll in this part of the region. [Read more]
Josette and Maurice Audin Park, the public garden of a 19th-century manor house in Bagnolet (93)
Originally the private garden of a 19th-century manor house, the Josette et Maurice Audin park is now one of Bagnolet's public parks, and the manor house, still visible, is proof of this. [Read more]
Parc de la Butte Pinson, the green spot to feel like you're in the forest, in Villetaneuse (93)
Just north of Saint-Denis, in the town of Villetaneuse, lies a lovely wooded park that makes you feel like you're strolling through a forest. Welcome to the Parc de la Butte Pinson, a favorite haunt of Impressionists and city dwellers in search of greenery. [Read more]
Parc départemental de la Bergère, Bobigny's (93) green lung on the water's edge
On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq in Bobigny, Seine-Saint-Denis, Parc de la Bergère is the city's largest green space, perfect for a stroll or picnic in fine weather. [Read more]
Parc de la Sapinière, an island of greenery in Romainville (93)
In Romainville, just east of Paris, nestles a green space ideal for city walks, jogging or picnicking in the open air in fine weather. [Read more]
Parc Montreau, one of the oldest landscaped parks in the Paris region, in Montreuil (93)
During a walk in Montreuil, discover the Parc Montreau, a huge 15-hectare park where you can enjoy a stroll all year round, as well as an outdoor picnic in fine weather. [Read more]
Montreuil: discover the Parc des Beaumonts and its breathtaking view over Paris
East of Paris, the town of Montreuil boasts a number of green spaces, perfect for a stroll, a picnic in the sun or a jog: discover the largest of them all, the Parc des Beaumonts. [Read more]
The Grand Parc des Docks de Saint-Ouen, a green oasis in the heart of the new Docks district
Right in the middle of the Docks eco-neighborhood in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93), the Grand Parc offers a genuine natural setting for jogging, family walks and picnics... [Read more]
Parc de la Haute-Île, a magnificent wild green space in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)
Just a few kilometers from Paris, take the RER A towards Marne-la-Vallée and discover the Parc Départemental de la Haute-Île in Neuilly-sur-Marne: with its beautiful playground, wide paths for jogging and observatories, it's one of the most beautiful parks in the area! [Read more]
Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)
Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93. [Read more]
Current activities
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Paris Express with a free tour of the Fabrique du Métro.
In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, among the various warehouses of the Docks industrial zone, you'll find the Fabrique du Métro. The Fabrique du Métro is a genuine laboratory for experimenting and testing the future metro lines of the Grand Paris Express, and offers free tours of what our future public transport systems will look like. [Read more]
La ferme ouverte de Saint-Denis, for a family nature getaway in Seine Saint-Denis
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]
La Ferme Caillard: festive venue, vegetable garden and educational farm in Bondy (93)
In Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ferme Caillard welcomes you all year round to its semi-urban setting, between town and nature. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 18, 2024 to December 31, 2028
