In May, get outside and breathe easy in the departmental parks of Seine-Saint-Denis!

8 departmental parks to explore without any limits in Seine-Saint-Denis

The Seine-Saint-Denis hosts eight major departmental parks, open 24/7… urban oases that bring nature to the gates of Paris, with a wealth of activities on offer.

With the initiative “In spring, your parks come to life!”, signaling the start of peak season, look forward to a rich, free program open to everyone: nature walks, workshops, events, sports activities, and heritage explorations await.

Each park has its own character and offers landscapes and features to discover. Some are designated as Natura 2000 sites, making them real refuges for biodiversity in Île-de-France.

In May, don’t miss the activities in the parks!

In May, the departmental parks become bustling hubs of life and discovery. A wide range of free events awaits visitors of all ages: performances, strolls, nature-inspired activities, sports, and cultural happenings.
Here’s a selection of activities from the program available on the site parcsinfo.  

Nature
Reconnect with the essentials through activities aimed at discovering living beings and raising environmental awareness.

• L’or bleu (spectacle) – Sunday, May 3 – Parc du Sausset
• À la découverte des plantes et des fleurs – Sunday, May 17 – Parc Jean-Moulin – Les Guilands
• Fête de la nature – Saturday 23 (Parcs Jean-Moulin – Les Guilands, de L’Île-Saint-Denis and de la Haute-Île) and Sunday 24 May (Parc forestier de la Poudrerie and Parc du Sausset)

Culture
From performances to festivals and artistic shows, let outdoor cultural programming surprise you.

• The Jardin d’Émerveille – Saturday 2 and Friday 22 May – Parc forestier de la Poudrerie
• Rencontres chorégraphiques Internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis – Sunday, May 17 – Parc Jean-Moulin – Les Guilands
• Festival Un Neuf Trois Soleil – Saturday May 23 (Sausset Park) / Sunday May 31 (Parc Georges-Valbon)
• Bal(les) - Festival des jonglages – Wednesday, May 27 – Parc Georges-Valbon

Sport and wellness outdoors

Move, breathe, and take care of yourself with activities accessible to all, set in a privileged natural setting.