It's time to reserve your spot for Heritage Days in Paris and the towns of Greater Paris.
Discover our pick of the must-attend cultural outings for the new cultural season in Paris and Greater Paris. In September the Paris cultural calendar is shaping up to be packed, with plenty of activities along the Canal de l'Ourcq, the Canal Saint-Denis and the Seine, not to mention the Cap sur la Marne river cruises.
Explore Paris presents a unique lineup of guided tours and cultural strolls. Whether with family, friends, or solo, enjoy the best cultural activities Paris has to offer. On the program:
There are plenty of other outdoor activities on offer:
- Make the most of the sunny days with a cruise on the Seine or along the Canal Saint-Martin, and view from the water the city’s iconic monuments and its historic, buzzing neighborhoods.
- Explore the Cap sur la Marne events
Guided tours are also a fantastic way to rediscover your city and its hidden gems:
A must-see: exploring Paris, a world city:
- Discovering Aubervilliers' Chinese wholesalers.
- Discover the cultures of the Indian subcontinent through guided walks through the neighborhoods of Paris and La Courneuve.
Trace the footsteps of a popular Paris, weaving between industrial relics, iconic film-set backdrops and today’s cafés along the Canal Saint-Martin. Discover the tour The Canal Saint-Martin, from the Grisette to the Villette.
Spring stroll among the vines: discover, alongside the members of the Clos Saint-Vincent confraternity, the wine history of Noisy-le-Grand. The tour leads to the cellar where the cuvées are produced, and explains the pruning work that begins in March to prepare the upcoming harvest.
Interested in original urban strolls?
- Follow a guide passionate about the supernatural: from mysterious crimes in Louis XIV's Paris to the currents of Satanism and Romanticism in the 19th century, and the fascinating history of funeral rituals across the ages.
- street-art walks in the 19th arrondissement, along the canals, exploring urban art and feminism...
Explore Paris: there are plenty of free tours available year-round. Spots are limited, so sign up without delay.
Discover all cultural activities for children and families:
- A workshop tour at the Saint-Denis Basilica-Cathedral.
- A puzzle trail: the enigmas of the covered passages, a family-friendly stroll packed with clues and mysteries.
- The family workshops at the Paul Eluard Museum of Art and History in Saint-Denis.
- Montmartre family-friendly game tour for kids and adults: Climb the Butte Montmartre tracing the footsteps of Francisque Poulbot and his little Poulbots with guide Emilie Poulbot.
Exploring the world of spirits and wines in Greater Paris:
From wine and spirits producers to urban distilleries, Greater Paris reveals itself through a diverse range of tours, workshops and tastings. Discover artisanal know-how through the spiritourisme.
- NEWVisite et dégustation de la Paname Brewing Company, a brand-new craft brewery located just 15 minutes from the Stade de France.
-Gin Workshop at the Alambic Parisien Distillery : Distill and craft your own personalized gin with guidance from a passionate master distiller.
- Visite-dégustation à la brasserie Gallia, a Parisian beer-maker emblematic of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Or explore the lesser-known museums of Greater Paris for a truly distinctive cultural experience:
- Guided tour of the "Kourtney Roy - All Inclusive" exhibition at Citéco
- Discover 5,000 years of Paris history at the Carnavalet Museum, from the cellars to the upper floors, through relics of the past, maps, scale models and works of art.
- New: "Believe and Heal" at the Museum of Art and History of Saint-Denis
Explore the great monuments in a different way
(Re)visit iconic places such as the Gaillard Hotel, a remarkable building that housed the Bank of France or the Défense district.
Discover historic and heritage sites notable for their architecture, their history, and their present-day use:
- A number of free guided tours at the Shoah Memorial and the former Drancy Camp
- The former Jewish deportation railway station in Bobigny, now a memorial: guided tour
- La basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis with an enhanced tour that grants free access to the Fabrique de la Flèche construction site, in the presence of the artisans.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at iconic sports venues like the Stade de France and discover spaces normally closed to the public—the stands, the locker rooms, and the press rooms.
Unveil the secrets of extraordinary places: visit the New Paris Courthouse designed by Renzo Piano or experience an unprecedented immersion in the heart of the Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport...
Explore iconic film locations with the Ciné-Balades, get lost among the charming Parisian covered passages, or enjoy a unique Montmartre experience with a singing guide.
Discover all tours on Explore Paris
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Explore Paris also has an English-language storefront. We offer, for example, English-language tours of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, Montmartre in Song, and above all a very wide catalog of private tours. Enjoy!
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