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!
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
FunBox: the world's largest inflatable park arrives in France, offering 4,000 m2 of fun
Sponsored - Fun awaits in Paris. From March 12 to May 31, Westfield Rosny 2 shopping center is hosting the world’s largest inflatable park. After making a splash in the United States and Spain, Funbox is making its debut in France, brought over by Productores de Sonrisas, Spain’s leading family entertainment producer. And until March 23, it’s Happiness Week — all tickets are just €11. [Read more]
Red Star: Paris’s Oldest Club Steals the Spotlight!
Sponsored - Red Star FC, a legendary club based in Saint-Ouen, stands as a symbol of accessible and passionate football at the historic Bauer Stadium, which is currently undergoing renovation. This season in Ligue 2 has been particularly noteworthy for the club. [Read more]
Meetup at the 2026 Gardens Festival at the 33 Hectares Park in Neuilly-sur-Marne
On the occasion of the Gardens Rendez-vous, the Croissant-Vert Park in Neuilly-sur-Marne opens its gates to curious visitors and botany enthusiasts for a weekend of nature-inspired activities from June 5 to 7, 2026. [Read more]
Montfermeil Arboretum: An Unconventional Natural Retreat in Seine-Saint-Denis
In Seine-Saint-Denis, the Montfermeil municipal arboretum stretches over 11 hectares of greenery, featuring a unique botanical trail, open to visitors free of charge year-round. It's a perfect nature getaway to the east of Paris, especially during this sunny season. [Read more]
Comic Con 2025: the program for the pop culture show at Paris Nord Villepinte
Pop culture fans, mark your calendars! Comic Con returns to Paris for a new edition on April 12 and 13, 2025 at Paris Nord Villepinte. Cosplays, guests, comics... Discover the program and guests! [Read more]
Funny Heists: A Caricature and History Exhibition at the Air and Space Museum
Discover the history of airplanes and balloons through vintage cartoons in a fun and engaging exhibition at the Museum of Air and Space. Don’t miss "Hilarious Flights," running from June 27, 2026, to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
This well-known home decor brand is kicking off a major clearance sale with discounts of up to 50% before closing its stores.
In Rosny-sous-Bois (93) and Herblay (95), the well-known home decor retailer Alinéa is holding a massive clearance sale with discounts of up to 50% ahead of closing its stores. [Read more]
From Tai Chi at Parc des Guilands (93) to the Gardens' Rendezvous 2026
The Garden Rendez-vous invites curious visitors and plant lovers to rediscover the Guilands Park, a sprawling green haven nestled between Bagnolet and Montreuil. This Sunday, June 7, 2026, attendees can enjoy a Tai Chi session in the heart of this expansive green space in Seine-Saint-Denis. [Read more]
Meetup at the 2026 Gardens Festival at Haute-Ile Park in Neuilly-sur-Marne: the full lineup
What activities are planned for the "Rendez-Vous aux Jardins" in Seine-Saint-Denis? In Neuilly-sur-Marne, the Haute-Île regional park is offering guided artistic tours to help visitors rediscover its scenic beauty. [Read more]
Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2026: Discover the program at the Garden by the Browns Rocks (93)
The "Rendez-vous aux Jardins" invites Parisians and residents of Île-de-France to a weekend full of exploration, discovery, and wonder in some of the most beautiful, hidden, and extraordinary green spaces in the region. Mark your calendars for June 5th to 7th, 2026. In Montreuil, don’t miss the Côté des Roches Brunes Garden — it’s calling you! [Read more]
Seine-Saint-Denis: Tulip Festival 2026, the lively and free spring event in the 93
The Tulip Festival is making a comeback on the weekend of April 18 and 19, 2026, at the Legion of Honor Park in Saint Denis for what promises to be an exciting edition! Expect a lineup of activities, workshops, concerts, and performances suitable for all ages — all completely free and open to everyone. [Read more]
Japan Expo: Dates Announced for the 2026 Edition at Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center
The Japan Expo, Europe's premier festival celebrating Japanese culture, is gearing up to wow visitors with a host of exciting features in summer 2026! Mark your calendars and join us at the Parc des Expositions in Villepinte from July 9 to 12, 2026. [Read more]
My Family on Board 2026: A Fun Day for the Whole Family at the Air and Space Museum (93)
During the Easter vacations 2025, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is offering a day 100% dedicated to families, to discover one of the region's most interactive museums, all while having fun! [Read more]
The Realm of TCG 2026: Paris’s Biggest Card Game Convention
The TCG Kingdom, the event that brings together passionate collectors and players, is making its third comeback on April 4 and 5, 2026, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. This edition will focus once again on collectible card games. [Read more]
Overview of Maghreb and Middle Eastern Cinemas 2026: The Festival in Île-de-France and Paris
The 21st edition of the Panorama of Maghreb and Middle Eastern Cinemas will take place from March 25 to April 12, 2026, in Paris and Seine-Saint-Denis. It’s a perfect opportunity to explore a curated selection of films from North Africa and the Middle East—whether fiction or documentaries, new releases or classics—and to meet the directors and actors behind these works! [Read more]
The world's largest inflatable park is making its debut this spring in Seine-Saint-Denis
From March 12 to May 31, 2026, Rosny-sous-Bois shopping center will feature the world's largest inflatable park! Spanning 4,000 square meters of indoor play areas, children and adults alike are invited to conquer towering slides and navigate a challenging obstacle course — fun for the whole family. [Read more]
A musical cruise featuring a traditional Fado performance, the iconic Portuguese singing style, set aboard a boat on the Marne River.
Set sail for a musical cruise along the Marne on April 19 and October 11, 2026. Enjoy the soulful sounds of Portuguese guitar and fado in a timeless on-the-water concert departing from Neuilly-Plaisance. [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]
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
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]
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 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]
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]
