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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So, what's on your family's agenda for Whit Monday 2025?
