May is a bit like an extended vacation: with all thepublic holidays and the return of fine weather, it's almost like summer. So, after May 1st and May 8th, we're looking forward to Ascension Day: this year, it falls on May 9, 2024, and it's the perfect opportunity to take it easy over an extended weekend, or to take advantage of this public holiday to fill up on Parisian outings, if you've decided not to take the long weekend.
With the kids, you'll be spoilt for choice: on this bank holiday Thursday, you can go on an adventure in one of Ile-de-France's accrobranches , spend a day in your favorite amusement park, or opt for a day in the fresh air (with the option of a picnic on the grass) in one of the region's most beautiful parks, squares or gardens.
For something a little more unusual, head off to one of the local zoos, take part in the magic festival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation or discover our most enchanting castles in Ile-de-France. If the weather's not cooperating (or if you prefer not to stray too far from the capital), that's all to your credit, because here again, you've got plenty of great family outings to choose from: kid-friendly exhibitions, a dip in the pool, a trip down an inflatable slide in an indoor playground... So, what's on your agenda with the kids this Thursday, May 9, 2024?
1. Sports outings :
2. Restaurants to do with children :
3. Nice walks to get some fresh air:
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]
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]
Beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
Paris is overflowing with magnificent parks and gardens, verdant settings that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover the most beautiful green spots in the capital and Ile-de-France for a lovely stroll in the Paris region! [Read more]
Unusual parks and gardens in Paris & the Ile-de-France region: the perfect place for an original stroll!
Paris, often praised for its architectural heritage and vibrant cultural life, is also home to gardens, squares and parks of surprising beauty and originality. Here we reveal the unusual nuggets to be discovered in Paris and the Paris region. Let's discover the most original parks and gardens in the Paris region. [Read more]
4. Unusual tours :
5. Exhibitions for kids :
AURA INVALIDES, the must-see sound and light show in Paris
Looking for a unique nocturnal experience in Paris? Ready to be amazed and embark on a timeless journey to a legendary heritage site? Come and discover AURA INVALIDES, a sound and light show at the iconic Dôme des Invalides as night falls. A magical moment in the heart of the Dome, sure to delight young and old alike. [Read more]
L'Horizon de Khéops: an immersive VR journey to the heart of a pyramid, at Bercy Village
Join us on a unique journey, an immersive virtual reality experience, as we discover one of the seven wonders of the world. Horizon de Khéops is back in Paris, waiting for us at Bercy Village. [Read more]
Egypt of the Pharaohs: the Atelier des Lumières immersive exhibition is extended
A fabulous journey awaits us this year at the Atelier des Lumières: from February 9, 2024 to January 22, 2025, discover the Egypt of the Pharaohs, from Cheops to Ramses II. [Read more]
New: an open-air trench at the Grande Guerre museum
Sponsored - Follow in the footsteps of the 600,000 men from Black Africa, the West Indies, Oceania, Asia and North Africa who came to fight far from home on the various fronts of the war in Europe in a major exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. From April 4 to December 30, 2024. The Musée de la Grande Guerre expands! Come and discover an installation never before seen in France: an open-air trench. [Read more]
Baghdad with Assassin's Creed Mirage: the successful exhibition extended at the Institut du Monde Arabe
When video games allow us to explore the past... The Institut du Monde Arabe and Ubisoft join forces for an exceptional exhibition: February 28 to January 12, 2025, discover Baghdad: rediscover Madinat al-Salam, with Assassin's Creed Mirage. [Read more]
LEGO: The Art of the Brick, the exhibition returns to Montparnasse - final days
LEGO fans, children at heart, discover Nathan Sawaya's exhibition, The Art of the Brick, which returns to Paris, in Montparnasse to be precise, in the former Galeries Lafayette! More than 100 brick sculptures by Nathan Sawaya await you from December 20, 2023 to August 11, 2024. [Read more]
The living railway museum, a meeting place for train enthusiasts in Longueville (77)
Just a few kilometers from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne département, you'll find the Living Railway Museum in the small town of Longueville. It's a must-see for young and old alike, for lovers of trains and locomotives. [Read more]
The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit. [Read more]
Going to museums with children: a guide to family-friendly spaces in Parisian cultural venues
With their rigid airs, the almost-imposed silence in the collections and the seriousness of Parisian cultural venues, it's hard to imagine a museum outing with children, or even worse, with toddlers. However, over the last few years, more and more kid-friendly facilities have sprung up at the very heart of the capital's major cultural venues: for a fun, cultural outing with the kids, follow the guide! [Read more]
6. The region's most (re)discoverable castles:
Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a Medieval Treasure in Ile-de-France
Available all year round, the Château de la Madeleine in Chevreuse, a medieval jewel in the Ile-de-France region, invites you to immerse yourself in history. [Read more]
Château de Bourron, stay in a truly historic château in the Ile-de-France region
We're off to Seine-et-Marne to discover a hidden treasure: Château de Bourron, a historic 17th-century residence near Fontainebleau, a haven of peace well worth the detour. Stay in this listed monument, lulled by the authenticity and beauty of its 40-hectare park. [Read more]
7. Kid-friendly cafés where you can have a snack :
8. Make a splash at the pool:
Pools open this Thursday, May 18, 2023, Ascension Day
What if we went to the pool this Thursday, May 18, 2023? It's a holiday, the swimming pools are closed, you might say... And no, we can still take a dip, bathe and swim in this day off, discover the good plans that the capital reserves for us. [Read more]
Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris
The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
9. Speed down the inflatable slides:
10. A shopping trip:
Stores and shopping centers open this Thursday, May 9, Ascension Day 2024 in Paris and the Paris Region
Looking for a department store or shopping center open on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 9, 2024? Discover the list of places open or closed for shopping sprees in Paris and Île-de-France on this public holiday! [Read more]
In short, you're all set to spend a wonderful Ascension Day with your family!
