What to do in the Val d'Oise (95)? Heritage, good addresses and activities, ideas for outings

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Updated on October 13, 2025 at 04:50 p.m. · Published on June 28, 2022 at 09:43 a.m.
Did you know? The Paris region abounds in a sublime, sometimes little-known heritage that's well worth the detour. We take you on a trip to the Val d'Oise to discover the places to visit, as well as the best addresses and activities to do in this département of the Île-de-France region.

Paris is the vibrant heart of theÎle-de-France region. But the region that surrounds the capital also has some wonderful nuggets in store, as well as stunning landscapes that are well worth the detour. So we invite you to cross over to the other side of the periphery and discover the fabulous heritage of the Paris region. This time, we're heading north of Paris, to the Val d'Oise, where a host of unusual discoveries await us.

The 95 is a multi-faceted département. For nature lovers, the Val d'Oise offers beautiful green expanses, promising bucolic strolls. History buffs, for their part, can set off to discover an unusual heritage. Last but not least, the Val d'Oise is also a highly urbanized département, particularly as it is home toCharles-de-Gaulle airport.

To help you get to grips with the treasures of the Val d'Oise, we've put together a list of the places you need to visit most urgently, as well as the current outings that await you. We've put together a great program to help you get away from it all without leaving the Paris region. So get out there, adventurers!

For more discoveries, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make new discoveries and announcements. To make sure you don't miss out on any ideas for outings in the Val d'Oise, remember to keep this link safe and check the page regularly.

What to do in the Val d'Oise?

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