May is a bit like an extended vacation: with all the public holidays and the return of fine weather, it almost feels like summer. So, after May 1st and May 8th, we're looking forward to Ascension Day: this year, it falls on May 29, 2025, 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 children, you'll be spoilt for choice: on this bank holiday Thursday, you can go on an adventure in one of Île-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 29, 2025?
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]
Digital Abysses, the immersive exhibition on the seabed, extended at the Musée en Herbe
From March 20, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the Musée en Herbe invites us to discover the seabed as seen by artist Miguel Chevalier, with Digital Abysses, an immersive exhibition of virtual and digital art designed for children. [Read more]
Deserts: the extended scientific exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Paris
The National Museum of Natural History in Paris takes us to the most extreme corners of the planet with the exhibition "Deserts," open from April 2, 2025, to April 19, 2026. [Read more]
Tip: 5 free exhibitions to see with children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Treat yourself and your family to a great time for the modest sum of zero euros, with our selection of free exhibitions to discover with the kids! [Read more]
La fabrique du temps: the exhibition between history and art extended at the Musée de la Poste
The Musée de la Poste explores our relationship with time in a new, contemporary exhibition on view from March 26, 2025 to January 5, 2026. [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]
Musée Dalí Paris: a museum of surrealist works
Sponsored - Dalí Paris presents over 300 works from a private collection acquired from Salvador Dalí and major collectors. Surrealist paintings, sculptures, engravings, objects and furniture bring to life the eclectic ideas of an insatiable explorer, fascinated by atomic science, Antiquity and the Renaissance, alchemy and religion. [Read more]
L'Atelier Rodin, the kid-friendly space for discovering the sculptor's work with the whole family, is back!
From April 5 to August 31, 2025, the Rodin Museum is reinstalling the Atelier Rodin, to introduce budding sculptors to the work of the French sculptor. A great family outing in the museum and gardens! [Read more]
Des chevaux et des hommes: the touching exhibition at the Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux
The Musée de la Grande Guerre in Meaux looks at the place and fate of horses in war, in an exhibition on view from April 12, 2025 to January 5, 2026. The museum is open every day except Tuesday, from 9.30am to 6pm (May 1, December 25, January 1). Admission is free every 1st Sunday of the month. [Read more]
Operation MIDAS: a treasure hunt into the secrets of La Monnaie de Paris
Are you ready to discover the bowels of the Monnaie de Paris by helping an archaeologist solve complex puzzles? From October 29, 2024, embark on a treasure hunt that's sure to make you rich... [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]
The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard and its Remarkable Garden
The Château de Saint-Jean de Beauregard, located in Essonne in the Parc Naturel Régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, is a remarkably well-preserved 19th-century château classified as a historic monument. Visitors flock here to discover the grounds, and in particular the Potager, which has been awarded the Jardin Remarquable label. [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 & malls open on Ascension Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Paris & surrounding area
Looking for a department store or shopping center open on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 29, 2025? 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!
