If Paris is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the rest of the Ile-de-France region is full of treasures to discover. To help you discover the richness of the departments of Ile-de-France, we reveal you different guides with ideas of outings and places to visit. This time, let's go to the south of Ile-de-France to conquer the treasures ofEssonne.
It must be said that with its beautiful green landscapes,Essonne is the perfect spot to go green but not only! There are also great ideas forunusual activities for young and old. A good plan to break the routine and get away from the hectic pace of Parisian life.
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Heritage, cultural outings & walks
The Maison Jean Cocteau in Milly la Forêt, a bucolic interlude between art and history in Essonne
We're off to Essonne, and more precisely to Milly-la-Forêt, to discover the former Maison du Bailli, a place steeped in history that was once the home of Jean Cocteau. Now a museum and a "Maison des Illustres", the house awaits you for a new season from May 2 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Victor Hugo's literary home, a country house lost in the Bièvre valley (91)
You've heard of the house of writer Victor Hugo, located on the Place Vosges, but have you heard of Victor Hugo's literary home? Far from Paris, this exceptional residence is well worth a visit. Shall we take you there? [Read more]
Maison-atelier Foujita in Essonne: an intimate glimpse of the famous Franco-Japanese painter
Come and discover the incredible life of Léonard Tsuguharu Foujita, talented Franco-Japanese painter and true jack-of-all-trades, by pushing open the doors of the Maison-atelier Foujita nestled in the small village of Villiers-le-Bâcle, Essonne. Would you like a tour? [Read more]
Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris
Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Nuits des Etoiles 2024 in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge (91)
On the occasion of the Nuits des Étoiles 2024, the Au bout des Étoiles association invites you to observe the sky in Saint-Michel-sur-Orge, on the night of August 2 to 3, 2024. It's also a great opportunity to meet members of the association and become an astronomer for the evening! [Read more]
Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley
Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round. [Read more]
The 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 in the fabulous Courances estate in Essonne, this Anglo-Japanese garden delights us with its exotic landscapes. [Read more]
Winnoland, the affordable theme park in Essonne reopens for the 2024 season
Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 17th season on March 30, 2024. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Each year, the park renews itself and has decided to lure older visitors with new, more adapted attractions. [Read more]
La Maison des Marronniers an idyllic and gourmet yoga retreat within easy reach of
Imagine, a holistic place where you can do yoga retreats and disconnect without leaving the Île-de-France? La Maison des Marronniers is just that, a haven of peace within easy reach of your car, where well-being and gourmet pleasures reign. We take you to this unusual spot that awaits you in Essonne. [Read more]
Janvry beach in a charming Essonne village
In summer, Janvry isn't just a typical Hurepoix village in Essonne, it's transformed into an exotic destination thanks to "Janvry Plage". For 25 years now, long before the advent of the "Paris plage" concept, Janvry has been transforming part of its area into a veritable summer paradise, an oasis of happiness in the middle of the countryside, complete with beach and swimming facilities. [Read more]
Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Vayres-sur-Essonne (91): sky observation and meteorite sales
The Astroclub de Vayres-sur-Essonne is once again taking part in Nuits des Etoiles 2024, with free observations open to all, from August 9 to 11. An opportunity to learn all about astronomy! [Read more]
Ile-de-France celebrates theater 2024: free events at leisure centres
The Ile-de-France region is once again celebrating theater on its leisure islands from July 9 to August 29, 2024. This year, the leisure islands of Créteil, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-de-Seine and Port aux Cerises will be hosting free shows and workshops (booking required). [Read more]
Port aux Cerises leisure island in Draveil (91): swimming, water sports and tree climbing
The leisure island of Port aux Cerises welcomes the inhabitants of Ile-de-France in a green setting on the banks of the Seine, on a 175-hectare area 20 minutes from Paris. The opportunity to relax in the fresh air with your family, and to enjoy new activities! [Read more]
Atout Branches, the tree-climbing course in Milly-la-Forêt (91)
Atout Branches is the accrobranche course located in Milly-la-Forêt, in the Essonne department. In the heart of the countryside, you'll have fun moving from tree to tree on a course combining thrills and balance. A progressive course that takes you from the easiest to the most difficult circuit at your own pace, to be tested from April 1, 2024 after a winter closure. [Read more]
La Tête dans les Nuages: a new arcade games area at Evry 2 shopping center (94)
Attention arcade fans: a new address has just opened in the Le Spot shopping center in Evry. Whether with family or friends, the games area is accessible to young and old alike, with adrenaline-pumping fun on the agenda. [Read more]
Pony rides in the Vallée de Chevreuse, at Ecurie du Moulin Neuf (91)
In Villiers-le-Bâcle, the Ecurie du Moulin Neuf offers children the chance to ride a pony for an hour through the Vallée de Chevreuse. [Read more]
The Moulin de Dannemois, home of Claude François, can be visited in Essonne
Paris has no shortage of artists who have fled the capital for the countryside: painters, singers, actors and artists have found calm, serenity and fresh air in the Île-de-France region. Near Dannemois, you can discover the home of the singer Claude François. [Read more]
Parc Boussard, the art deco garden awarded remarkable garden status in Lardy (91)
In Lardy, in the Essonne département, the Parc Boussard has just been awarded the "Remarkable Garden" label by the French Ministry of Culture. A good reason to come and discover it, less than an hour from Paris! [Read more]
Unusual sport: discover footgolf and disc-golf in Morangis (91)
Tired of just playing golf? Then try footgolf or disc-golf for a change of pace, and hit the ball with your foot or your hand - two fun family activities! [Read more]
The accrobranche course at the Etampes leisure park (91)
The Etampes leisure park, in the Essonne département, boasts a large accrobranche (tree climbing) course for thrills and spills. After a winter shutdown, it is due to reopen for the Easter vacations, from Saturday April 6, 2024. [Read more]
Dundee Parc, an indoor playground for young and old in Corbeil-Essonnes (91)
Welcome to the children's (and teenagers') paradise of Corbeil-Essonnes! Here, young and old alike can let off steam in Dundee Parc's 2,500 m² of covered play areas. A program as fun as it is playful, perfect for families. [Read more]
The TFOU park, the covered play area at the Evry 2 shopping center
In the heart of the Evry 2 shopping center, a 2,600 m² TFOU Parc welcomes you and your family for a crazy afternoon of fun in the inflatables, games and activities offered! [Read more]
Pop Corn Labyrinthe Essonne: a giant maze in a cornfield at Marcoussis
Sponsored - Come and lose yourself in the Pop Corn Labyrinth in Marcoussis, Essonne, for 1h30 of fun with family and friends, just a few kilometers from Paris. [Read more]
Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện: discover the traditional Vietnamese pagoda in Villebon-sur-Yvette (91)
Take a one-way ticket to Hanoi - or rather, Villebon-sur-Yvette - and discover the Trúc Lâm Thiền Viện pagoda, a little-known nugget in the Essonne department. [Read more]
KoJump, the indoor trampoline park in Brétigny (91)
At the Promenades shopping center in Brétigny-sur-Orge, KoJump now offers hours of jumping on its trampoline park. [Read more]
L'Île de loisirs d'Étampes (91), the spot for sports and water sports in Essonne
The Île de loisirs d'Étampes, in the Essonne region of France, offers a wide range of outdoor activities for fun and exercise with friends and family. Tobogganing, mini-golf, tree climbing, pony club, PumpTrack... Discover all that awaits you on the Île de loisirs! [Read more]
Mysterland, the indoor adventure playground in Montlhery (91)
In Montlhery, in the Essonne department, Mysterland is the indoor playground that welcomes you and your children all year round, for hours of family fun! [Read more]
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, Ferme du Bel Air invites you to meet its little furry and feathered residents for a family outing in the fresh air. [Read more]
Chase Tag: a free-access cat-and-mouse arena in Evry (91)
Have you heard of Chase Tag? This sport, inspired by the famous game of cat and mouse, combines obstacles, jumps, speed and feints. Discover the discipline and test your aptitutudes from April 2024, in Evry! [Read more]
Nuits des Étoiles 2024 at Breuillet stadium (91): sky observation and photo exhibition
On the occasion of Nuits des Étoiles 2024, Breuillet's astronomy club invites you to admire the stars at the town's stadium on the night of August 9, and to discover a photo exhibition. [Read more]
Parc Lejars-Rouillon, for a bucolic stroll in Dourdan (91)
Just a few minutes' walk from Dourdan town center, nestles a pretty tree-lined square. With its tall trees, playground and pretty flowerbeds, discover the Parc Lejars-Rouillon! [Read more]
Block'Out 3 Evry-Lisses
Notice to climbing enthusiasts, the bouldering gym Bloc'Out 3, on the side of Evry, opens its doors. From Wednesday, August 13, 2014, come and discover B'O3, the new bouldering gym that will seduce you with its innovative spaces, its design bar and its huge store with an exceptional choice. [Read more]
The Domaine de Chamarande, Essonne's largest public garden, for a day in the fresh air
The Domaine de Chamarande is one of the most beautiful gardens in Essonne, and only an hour's ride by public transport, or just as much by car. Located in the town whose name it bears, we'll take you on a stroll to discover it. [Read more]
Tip: go boating in the bucolic marshes of the Domaine de Chamarande (91)
Come aboard! The Domaine de Chamarande invites you to take a seat aboard one of its boats for a bucolic stroll along the water in the largest public garden in the Essonne department. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 22th, 2022 to December 31th, 2027