What to do in Paris this Ascension Day weekend? A trip away from Paris, or a getaway just a few kilometers from the capital? If you've opted for the latter, then for this extended weekend of Wednesday May 8, Thursday May 9, Friday May 10, Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, 2024, we suggest you discover 10 unusual spots less than 1h30 from Paris!
Whether you're in the mood for a change of scenery in your sneakers, or just want to get away from it all and experience something different, we've put together the perfect guide for you, so you won't be bored during these few days of rest that will take you out of your daily routine.
Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette
Looking for an unprecedented playful adventure in Paris? Head for Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 4, 2024. From digital bowling to virtual reality, laser tag and interactive mini-golf, this gigantic 5,000m² leisure space promises an immersive experience for gamers, families and children alike... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
La Trêve, the exceptional exhibition at the Basilique Saint-Denis dedicated to Jeux Antiques
La Trêve is the name of the exhibition-installation awaiting us at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis from April 5 to September 15, 2024, offering a unique journey through inhabited portraits, photographic frescoes and costumes loosely inspired by the ancient Olympic Games. We take you on a journey of discovery... [Read more]
Colors Festival 2024, the huge street art exhibition takes over a house in urban nature mode
Attention street-art fans, the Colors Festival is back! This time, the collective is investing in the Ile-de-France region, and we're off to Champigny-sur-Marne to discover a forgotten house, which will be brought back to life in color from February 10 to June 2, 2024. Under the theme "Nature reclaims its rights", animals and vegetation take possession of the premises. [Read more]
Unusual in the Yvelines: the superb waterfall grotto at Parc du Dr Fauvel in Villennes-sur-Seine
Villennes-sur-Seine, a charming commune in the Yvelines department, is home to a little-known treasure: the waterfalls of the Parc Fauvel grotto. Located some 36 kilometers west of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, this small town near Poissy on the left bank of the Seine boasts a park that combines history and nature. The park, an example of English romanticism, features an unusual grotto and waterfalls. [Read more]
Le Jardin Yili, the unusual Chinese garden hidden away in the Yvelines
Jardin Yili is the only privately-owned traditional Chinese garden in France. Head for Saint-Rémy-l'Honoré in the Yvelines, about 33 km from Paris, for a change of scenery. Discover this 10,000 m² green space, imbued with spirituality and tranquility, where you can discover the art of Chinese gardens and immerse yourself in a feng shui setting inspired by age-old traditions. [Read more]
Luminiscence: the incredible immersive show at Saint-Eustache church, our photos
This winter and spring, get ready to discover Saint-Eustache church as you've never seen it before! From February 16 to May 25, 2024, the famous edifice nestled in the capital's 1st arrondissement opens its doors to the incredible "Luminiscence" experience. On the program? An immersive theatrical tour followed by a magnificent 360-degree sound and light show recounting the history of this famous Parisian landmark, which celebrates its 800th anniversary this year. [Read more]
Aura, a sound and light show that illuminates the Dôme des Invalides - photos and video
Alerte, a new immersive show, arrives in Paris. From September 22, 2023, we'll be discovering Aura at the Musée de l'Armée, a sound and light show with video mapping that highlights the Dôme des Invalides. [Read more]
The Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie Comparée, the Museum's nugget in the Jardin des Plantes
You've heard of the Muséum and the Galerie de l'évolution, but what about the Galerie de Paléontologie et d'Anatomie comparée, nestling at the entrance to the Jardin des Plantes on the Gare d'Austerlitz side? From living creatures to extinct dinosaurs, discover the world of bones in this sublime museum, well worth a visit. [Read more]
Polpo Plage, return of the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats
Polpo plage reopens its doors! Now you can enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! [Read more]
Tutankhamun, the 3000 m² Pharaonic immersive experience is extended in Paris
Tutankhamun, the Pharaonic immersive experience, unveils. We're off to experience a unique adventure, a playful escape game and a 3,000 m² exhibition in Paris, designed by the team behind the Ramses and Tutankhamun exhibitions at La Villette, until June 30, 2024. [Read more]
How about an unusual discovery for Ascension Day?
