On Monday June 9, 2025, the schools are closed and we're not working (well, we hope you're not): so, like any self-respecting public holiday, we're taking advantage of the opportunity to go on some great family outings! Picking, tree climbing, zoos, museums, games, entertainment... there's plenty to keep young and old busy over the extended three-day weekend!
Fancy a day out in the region? Visit the castles and museums open forthe Pentecost Monday holiday, or take a stroll through some of the region's most picturesque villages ! For something a little more sporty, head for one of the many accrobranches (tree climbing) parks in the Île-de-France region, or the climbing gyms for young and old that are closest to your home. Alternatively, discover animals from all over the world in the zoos, aquariums and menageries of Paris and its suburbs, take a dip in the municipal swimming pools open to the public on this public holiday, experience thrills and spills on amusement park rides...
Even if you're not necessarily planning to leave the capital, there's good news: between the walks you can do with a smartphone app only, the game trails you can download online or our ideas for walks in the capital, you've got plenty to do, bearing in mind that the capital is full of great outdoor playgrounds to let off steam all afternoon!
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Fruit, vegetable and flower picking around Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Why not take advantage of the warmer weather to pick your own fruit, vegetables and flowers at the various pick-your-own sites in Paris and the Île-de-France region? [Read more]
Pentecost weekend: 10 great exhibitions to discover in Paris on June 7, 8 and 9, 2025
What are we doing this Pentecost weekend in Paris, Saturday June 7, Sunday June 8 and Monday June 9, 2025? Easy: take advantage of this long weekend to discover the most beautiful exhibitions of the moment. Here's a small selection of things to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this Pentecost weekend. [Read more]
Whit Monday 2025: museums and monuments open in Paris on bank holiday Monday, June 9
Whit Monday is a public holiday in France, so make the most of the long weekend to visit all the museums in the capital and Île-de-France! Find out which museums and monuments are open this Monday, June 9, 2025 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. [Read more]
Swimming pools open and their opening hours this Whit Monday 2025 in Paris
How about a trip to the pool this Whit Monday? If the weather's fine, it's a good time to start enjoying the open-air pools, to splash around and relax with the family this June 9, 2025. [Read more]
25 of the most beautiful villages and walks to discover near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
Free walks and treasure hunts to do with the family, with a mobile application only
An outing in Paris, yes, but if it's fun, it's even better. Especially with children, to keep them busy (at least) for a while and to kill two birds with one stone, while exploring Paris and its surroundings at the same time! [Read more]
Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children
Visiting Paris is good, but with animations or devices to entertain the children, it is even better! The Paris Mômes team is now offering six new game trails to discover the capital's emblematic neighborhoods with your family! [Read more]
Accrobranche in Île-de-France: the best tree courses to discover around Paris
It's that time of year again: accrobranches (tree climbing) courses are reopening their doors to the general public in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with adventures in the trees for all ages. [Read more]
Where to climb in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Guide to the best climbing gyms and natural sites
Looking for a climbing site in and around Paris? Whether you're looking for outdoor climbing, indoor climbing with ropes, or bouldering without ropes or harnesses, we've got something for you, whatever the weather! [Read more]
Amusement parks and funfairs in and around Paris, program and information 2025
Would you like to take a ride on a merry-go-round and discover new sensations? Whether with family or friends, amusement parks and other funfairs are a must for the whole family, and there are plenty of them in and around Paris. Discover their programs for this 2025 season, rich in new attractions for our greatest pleasure. [Read more]
A guide to zoos, aquariums and menageries in and around Paris
Want to get away from it all and meet animals in their natural environment? We visit the various zoos and menageries in and around Paris, and if you don't know where to go, don't panic! We've put together a great guide to help you make your choice. Vincennes, Thoiry, Jardin des Plantes... So many opportunities to discover more about nature. [Read more]
Strolls and Discoveries in the Chevreuse Valley: 21 Treasures You Absolutely Must Explore
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Hauts-de-Seine: 10 unusual nature walks to get away from it all around Paris in the 92 department
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So, what's on your family's agenda for Whit Monday 2025?
