No sooner have the temperatures dropped than we're back to the smell of open fires, cosy evenings in our apartments, cravings for hot chocolate and comfort food: this is it,autumn is well and truly upon us, with its melancholy airs and longing for the long haul.
What to do in autumn 2025: ideas for outings this season in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Autumn is back in the Paris region. Would you like to find out what's on in Paris and the Ile-de-France region this autumn? We take a look at what's on this autumn in the capital! [Read more]
So what could be better than to discover the region's beautiful landscapes decked out in their finest colors of gold, ochre, orange and red? Just a Navigo pass away, accessible by metro or RER, the capital and the Île-de-France region boast fabulous green treasures - state-owned forests, woods, parks, villages - to be discovered especially in autumn, when the days are getting longer. Accessible to beginners, and sometimes strollers or people with reduced mobility (PRM), these very easy hikes or short walks are perfect for a Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning or Wednesday, and if the weather's fine, you can even take the opportunity to pack a picnic! So don your raincoat and a pair of good walking shoes, and off you go for a lovely autumn stroll through the region!
Our favourite autumn walks in Paris and the Île-de-France region:
Paris Sausage Walk 2025: the dachshund walk returns this Sunday - the route
The Paris Sausage Walk is back on November 16, 2025 for its 6th edition in the capital! An XXL walk where dachshunds, aka sausages on legs, invade Paris for a good cause: to support the "Dachshunds without sweet homes" association. Maximum cuteness guaranteed! [Read more]
5 superb Japanese gardens to discover in autumn near Paris
The region's Japanese gardens take on flamboyant colors in autumn. From the Château de Courances in Essonne to the Musée Albert-Kahn in Boulogne-Billancourt, red maples and golden ginkgos light up these havens of peace from October to November. It's a not-to-be-missed season for lovers of beautiful gardens. [Read more]
Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi 2025: fruit & vegetable market and events in Versailles (78)
Les Saveurs du Potager du Roi, the autumn adventure combining culture and gourmet delights in the heart of Versailles, returns on the weekend of October 4-5, 2025! A veritable gourmet market featuring seasonal produce from the Potager, as well as delicacies from Ile-de-France and beyond, alongside exhibitions, events, tastings and guided tours of the garden. [Read more]
Animal Walk in Paris: free parade, open to dogs, cats... on the Champs-Élysées
From purring to neighing, the capital will be beating the beat... on all fours! Dogs, cats, horses and the whole menagerie will parade from the Champs-Élysées traffic circle to the Arc de Triomphe for the Paris Animal Walk on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Free and open to all, this event will bring the Champs-Élysées to... animal speed! [Read more]
Les Sables du Cul-du-Chien: an unusual desert of fine sand in the heart of the forest in Seine-et-Marne
In Noisy-sur-École, Seine-et-Marne (77), discover a beach... without water! The "sables du cul du chien", on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest, offer a nature getaway that's accessible all year round. An ideal spot for climbers, hikers and Sunday explorers! [Read more]
The Jardin Alpin, the nugget of the Jardin des Plantes and its pretty autumn colors
It's the hidden gem of the Jardin des Plantes: access is via a small footbridge, and you're immediately immersed in the Jardin Alpin. [Read more]
A walk along the banks of the Marne in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés to admire nature
In the Val-de-Marne department, the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés boasts beautiful riverbanks along the Marne that are a pleasure to stroll along all year round, especially in autumn when the colorful leaves give the landscape an air of Canada. [Read more]
The superb Japanese garden at Château de Courances: a bucolic and exotic stroll in the Paris region
The Japanese garden at Château de Courances is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens around Paris, and particularly so in France. Located on the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden will delight you with its exotic landscapes. Come and discover it from April 5 to November 2, 2025. [Read more]
Where to pick mushrooms around Paris, in the Ile-de-France region?
With the current good weather, mushrooms are in for a real treat. So now's the time to take a walk in the woods and harvest some delicious mushrooms. But be careful not to pick the wrong ones. We give you a list of the forests where you can find them and tips on how to recognize them. [Read more]
The gardens of the Claude Monet house in Giverny are among the most beautiful flowered panoramas in the world
The gardens at Claude Monet's house in Giverny are world-famous. People flock here in spring to see the first blooms and the beautiful wisteria in May, but did you know that the autumn colors are just as beautiful? Dahlias, asters and nasturtiums in profusion mingle with the sublime yellow and red hues of the vines and trees. Discover the gardens on video. [Read more]
Discover the Buttes-Chaumont park in autumn
September is already over, and Parisian parks are decked out in pretty autumn colors: so let's head off to the great Buttes Chaumont park to admire them! [Read more]
The Bois de Vincennes in autumn mode
Autumn has arrived, and we're off to the Bois de Vincennes to discover one of Paris's largest green spaces for the new season. [Read more]
L'Île Verte, a romantic walk, to be discovered every autumn in Chatenay-Malabry (92)
Just ten kilometers from Paris, in the heart of the Vallée aux Loups Arboretum, l'Île Verte is a garden classified as a Jardins Remarquables. Although we recommend visiting it all year round, it really comes into its own every autumn. [Read more]
Marcel Bleustein Blanchet Park, ideal for an autumn stroll
Just a stone's throw from Sacré-Coeur, the Marcel Bleustein Blanchet park is decked out in its most beautiful autumn colors: come and see for yourself! [Read more]
The Bassin de la Boissière, a bucolic promenade open 24 hours a day in Elancourt (78)
In Elancourt, in the Yvelines department, you'll find a lovely pond: the Etang de la Boissière, where it's great to take a stroll in any season, and even more so in autumn! [Read more]
Belleville Park in autumn with its golden ginko biloba trees
Every year, Belleville Park offers the perfect bucolic stroll, between the park's autumn colors - red, gold and orange - and its golden ginko biloba trees. [Read more]
Parc Monceau, for a romantic autumn stroll
In autumn, Paris's most romantic park is decked out in its most beautiful colors: the perfect opportunity to discover it on a lovely stroll. [Read more]
Le Sentier des Maréchaux, the educational forest walk in the Chevreuse Valley
How about exploring the Sentier des maréchaux in the Vallée de Chevreuse? Just an hour from Paris, we're off on an educational walk through the Rambouillet forest, where nature and history meet. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 3, 2023 to December 31, 2028
What to do in autumn 2025: ideas for outings this season in Paris and the Île-de-France region
