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
The Horror Caravan: a free immersive experience arrives for Halloween in the 93
On October 23 and 24, 2026, a curious caravan takes up residence outside Neuilly-sur-Marne Town Hall. Inside, the Bakélite Company offers an immersive experience inspired by thriller conventions, free for ages 10 and up with prior booking. [Read more]
Halloween 2026: a Murder Party at the Air and Space Museum in Le Bourget
For Halloween, the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace du Bourget transforms into a crime scene. On October 31, 2026, visitors will team up to investigate the mysterious death of a pilot, right among the museum’s collections. [Read more]
Uniques, the free festival celebrating equality at the Cité du Cinéma
Concerts, DJ sets, jobs, career guidance, mental health, or even artificial intelligence: the UNIQUES festival returns on September 12, 2026 at the Cité du Cinéma in Saint-Denis. Admission is free with advance reservation. [Read more]
The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks are set to light up the sky on September 12, 2026.
The Clichy-sous-Bois fireworks display, postponed this summer at the prefecture’s request, has finally been rescheduled: the Seine-Saint-Denis commune will light up the sky again for a free event this fall 2026. [Read more]
Cinema screenings back on in Neuilly-sur-Marne
Popcorn at the ready—the cinema is back in Neuilly-sur-Marne! Discover the lineup of low-priced films on offer during the 2026-2027 cultural season. [Read more]
PLK: who is the opening act for the first of his two Stade de France shows?
On September 4 and 5, 2026, PLK will for the first time take over the iconic Stade de France for two massive concerts. Before the French rapper hits the stage at France’s biggest stadium, the audience will get a warm-up act. So, who is it? Who has been chosen to open the festivities? Here’s the answer. [Read more]
Wheelbarrow Festival in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (93): a floral parade and free activities for the start of the school year
Sunday, September 6, 2026, the flower-filled wheelbarrows take to the streets of Pierrefitte-sur-Seine. This event, organized by the Jardins Ouvriers des Joncherolles, blends gardening, floral decorations, and a parade to the Town Hall. [Read more]
Street art: about thirty Bombasphères artists take over a Montreuil bar as the new season kicks off
The Bombasphères are gearing up to strike again! In this 2026 season, 31 women artists from the collective will take part in an urban art jam scheduled for Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 in Montreuil. More on that. [Read more]
Fête des Puces de Saint-Ouen 2026: a grand nighttime edition for treasure-hunting to the beat of music and enjoying the activities.
Antiques, music and splendid finds by moonlight: the Saint-Ouen Flea Market is back for a moonlit night full of surprises on September 24, 2026. [Read more]
Emmaüs Alternatives Solidarity Fair 2026: the final edition with clothes by the kilo, plants and activities
Emmaüs Alternatives' Solidarity Fair bows out in Montreuil. For its 8th and final edition, by-the-kilo clothing, vintage finds, plants and activities headline the lineup for September 4–5, 2026. [Read more]
Nage ta Seine: buoy race, aquathlon and open-water swimming on Île Saint-Denis (93)
Sunday, September 6, 2026, Nage ta Seine returns to Île Saint-Denis, bringing back its famous buoy races and open-water swims, and a new addition for 2026: an aquathlon! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: visit Paris's Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport.
For Heritage Days 2026 in Seine-Saint-Denis (93), how about discovering France’s first airport? Yes indeed, Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport will host guided tours for this edition. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Pantin (93): tours and activities to discover
The weekend of September 19–20, 2026, the Heritage Days are marking their annual edition with a host of tours, activities, and discoveries to enjoy in Paris and the Île-de-France region: check out the program around Pantin in Seine-Saint-Denis! [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026 in Noisy-le-Grand (93): discovering the city’s treasures
As part of the 43rd Heritage Days, from September 19 to 20, 2026, discover or rediscover the city of Noisy-le-Grand and its iconic monuments through a special program. [Read more]
Heritage Days 2026: Places to discover in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)
Want to discover fascinating places near you? Take advantage of Heritage Days on September 19–20, 2026 to visit Neuilly-sur-Marne's points of interest. [Read more]
Spots where to sleep and have fun with the kids
World brunch in Montreuil: we tried Baiman’s Cake (93)
Just launched, Baiman's Cake's World Brunches whisk you away on a culinary trip for a meal in Montreuil, Seine-Saint-Denis. Istanbul, Rome, Paris, New York or London: five new, homemade gourmand options to discover right away, every weekend. [Read more]
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 Diderot Park pool in Pantin (93): free swimming all summer
From June 15 to August 31, 2026, the town of Pantin reopens its seasonal swimming pool in Diderot Park. A refreshing oasis where you can swim for hours during the summer holidays, and all for free. [Read more]
Boat rental without a license for a bucolic cruise on the Marne, near Neuilly (93)
From April 18, 2026, the meetup is planned on the Neuilly-sur-Marne side for a boat ride not along the Seine but on the Marne, aboard a license-free boat you don’t need a license to operate. [Read more]
Tepacap Coubron, the only tree-top adventure park in Seine-Saint-Denis, located in the Bondy forest (93)
Located in the heart of the Bondy Regional Forest, in a wooded setting just 25 minutes from Paris, Tepacap Coubron (formerly Plaine Forme) is a nature-forward sports site. On the agenda? Tree-top courses, urban stilts, a bike-stepper... To be explored starting with the venue’s reopening on March 29, 2025. [Read more]
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]
Parks and gardens
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]
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
Vélotour 2026: the offbeat bike ride tracing the Olympic Games north of Paris
Vélotour is back on Sunday, August 30, 2026! This famed bike ride heads this time to the north of Paris, following in the footsteps of the Olympic Games on an offbeat, unconventional route. [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]
Saint-Denis Open Farm: a nature escape for families near Paris
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, in Seine-Saint-Denis, Caillard Farm welcomes you year-round to its semi-urban setting, between the city and nature. [Read more]
