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Little Red Door, the cocktail bar where you can savor a truly immersive sensory experience

Rue Charlot, in the Marais, Little Red Door draws you in with its anthracite façade, where a red-painted door hides in plain sight. Welcome to this Paris cocktail hotspot, an address that feels like a genuine experience.

Discover this grand, free nautical festival, now in its 67th year, in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78)

It’s the must-attend event in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine: the Pardon de la Batellerie, a major local festival that blends remembrance, a parade, and festivities. From June 12 to 14, 2026, the 67th Pardon will be celebrated, framed by a wonderful, entirely free program.

Where to see farm animals? Educational farms and livestock farms in and around Paris.

A day at the farm is the sure-fire outing everyone agrees on: so this weekend, this Wednesday, or during the holidays, it's the perfect chance to (re)discover the area’s farms and educational farms.

Visit a fire station for free: 2026 open house dates

Paris and Île-de-France fire stations open their doors for free to aspiring firefighters on sunny days. Plan a visit on select Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year (depending on the station) for an immersive glimpse into the life of firefighters.

What to do in Paris and with kids in Paris, in April 2027? Our family essentials.

In April, in Paris, we’re not about to let things slip by… So what are the best family outings to take the kids along and head out as a family during this spring month of April 2027? Castles, parks, majestic gardens and family-friendly activities await!

Smart picks: free outings and budget-friendly experiences for families in Paris, in April 2027.

Egg hunts, strolls through quaint villages, visits to beautiful gardens and activities for kids: do you have the lineup of good deals and free outings for April 2027?

Did you know? This former royal town in Seine-et-Marne owes its name…to a fountain

East of Paris, in the Seine-et-Marne department more precisely, one of the region’s most important towns took its name this way, thanks to a fountain.

The Little Peas Festival 2026, the big celebration for traveling to Polynesia, from Clamart (92)

Every year in early June, the town of Clamart organizes the Fête des Petits Pois, the town's traditional festival celebrating cultures from all over the world.

Gardening, repotting and seed-sowing workshops in Paris and Île-de-France

Getting your hands dirty — or rather, into the soil — is now possible, even in Paris, with a wide range of gardening workshops organized in the capital and its surrounding region.

Jap'n'Car: the meetup for fans of Japanese cars

The weekend of May 30–31, the Linas-Montlhéry autodrome will host Jap'n'Car, a must-attend event if you love Japanese cars.

Montmartre Museum's vegetable garden workshops: learn how to grow your own garden in the city

The Renoir gardens at the Musée Montmartre, just a stone's throw from the Sacré-Coeur in the 18th arrondissement, are one of summer's must-see spots. Now you can learn how to grow your own vegetable garden in these exceptional gardens.

The Open Farm of Sartrouville (78), ideal for a family stroll — temporarily closed.

In the Yvelines department, in Sartrouville, lies the third location of the Gally Farms in the Île-de-France region. Following the vast Saint-Cyr-l'École farm and the more urban Saint-Denis site, discover Sartrouville's open farm! From now on, the Sartrouville farm no longer welcomes visitors.

La ferme du Bel Air, for a family outing in the countryside near Villiers-le-Bacle (91)

At Villiers-le-Bâcle, in the Essonne département, the Bel Air farm invites you to meet its furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air.

Rendez-vous at the Gardens 2026: activities at the Maison des Sciences de l'Homme in Saint-Denis (93)

From 5 to 7 June 2026, plan a visit to the most beautiful squares, parks, and gardens of Paris and the Île-de-France region for the 2026 edition of Rendez-vous aux Jardins. In Saint-Denis, discover the Maison des Sciences de l’Homme and the program waiting for you at this event.

School trip: ideas for activities with students in Paris and the surrounding region, from kindergarten through high school

Blending pedagogy, discovery and new learning, school trips are a staple of education in France: here’s a quick update on trips to plan right now with a class of students aged 3 to 17.

Discover Les Bergeries d'Issy, the educational farm in Issy-les-Moulineaux (92)

Just south-west of Paris, in the inner suburbs, the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux boasts a lovely educational farm where the whole family can come and discover the animals, take part in a parent-child workshop or celebrate a birthday... It's a great way to take the kids out to the countryside!

Malowe Nature, permaculture farm and nature activities near Mantes-la-Jolie (78)

On a 6-hectare site bordered by the Vaucouleurs river, Malowe Nature is made up of several natural areas. The site is laid out in such a way as to welcome you comfortably, whether you're alone, with your family or in a group.

La ferme pédagogique de Maisons-Alfort (94), a family-friendly farm where you can see animals

In Maisons-Alfort, in the Val-de-Marne département of France, some amusing boarders welcome you and your family all year round, on Wednesdays and weekends: so head to the town's educational farm for a little country escapade to discover its animals!

La Ferme de Gally de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78), for a family outing in the countryside

The Ferme pédagogique de Gally is one of the most beautiful educational farms in the Yvelines: with its 4 hectares, it offers children and their parents a privileged encounter with sheep, dwarf goats, rabbits, donkeys, horses...

The educational farm at Mantes-la-Jolie (78), a free, rural outing in the Yvelines region

In Mantes-la-Jolie, in the Yvelines département, there's an educational farm hidden away on Ile l'Aumône. Free and open to all, it's a great opportunity to take a stroll and discover the animals!