The Fruit-picking outings are the trips that everyone agrees on; the chance to leave the capital for a day, to breathe in the fresh air and discover natural spots while learning everything about the techniques and methods for cultivating your fruits, vegetables and flowers—your favorites.
With the kids, it’s also the free outing that’s ideal to enjoy during the spring, the summer or even the autumn (especially for pumpkins!), in addition to spending a lovely day in the countryside with your hands in the soil. And the good news is that many farms, fields and other places where fruits, vegetables and flowers are grown invite you to pick them yourself for much of the year.
Freshness is guaranteed for these products that you harvest straight from the ground (or from the tree), but above all, you (finally) have the opportunity to eat locally at attractive prices, since you pay by the kilo for what you harvest.
Most fields reopen for picking in April and close to the public during October or November, but some places are open year‑round in Île-de-France. Come on, put on sturdy shoes and clothes that can take a bit of dirt—it's time for a quality picking!
La Cueillette de Voisenon, the go-to nature and gourmet spot in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Voisenon, near Melun, La Cueillette de Voisenon invites you to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables in Seine-et-Marne (77), and runs a farm shop open year-round. [Read more]
Compans Pick-Your-Own, fill your basket with fresh produce in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Compans, in Seine-et-Marne (77), Cueillette de Compans invites you to pick seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers from April to November, just 30 minutes from Paris. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Servigny, a gourmet pick-your-own farm in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Lieusaint, Seine-et-Marne (77), Cueillette de Servigny invites visitors to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers on 35 hectares, from April to October, just a short distance from Carré Sénart. [Read more]
Rutel’s Pick-Your-Own: a fresh basket to assemble with the family near Meaux (77)
In Villenoy, near Meaux (77), La Cueillette de Rutel invites you to harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables on 20 hectares, from late March to mid‑November, with a farm shop open year‑round. [Read more]
The Plessis Pick-Your-Own in Chanteloup and Lumigny, the go-to gourmet bargain in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Lumigny and Chanteloup-en-Brie, Les Cueillettes du Plessis invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers from April to November, in Seine-et-Marne (77). [Read more]
The Grange Pick-Your-Own - Coubert, Brie’s grand vegetable garden (77)
In Coubert, Seine-et-Marne (77), La Cueillette de la Grange invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 35 hectares, from late March to mid-November, in the heart of the Brie region. [Read more]
Nolongues Pick-Your-Own: baskets brimming with good things in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Jouarre, Seine-et-Marne (77), La Cueillette de Nolongues invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 10 hectares, from mid-May to mid-November, on a pick-your-own basis. [Read more]
La Ferme du Logis, one of the first pick-your-own farms to open in Yvelines (78)
In Jumeauville, in the Yvelines department (78), La Ferme du Logis invites you for fruit and vegetable picking, a farm shop, and a seasonal refreshment stand, year-round. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Gally (78), the XXL vegetable garden near Versailles
In Bailly, in the Yvelines department (78), the Gally Pick-Your-Own invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 60 hectares, from April to November, with no reservation required. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Viltain, the tasty, family‑friendly go‑to in Yvelines (78)
In Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines department (78), La Cueillette de Viltain invites you to pick seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers at a family-run farm open year-round. [Read more]
Torfou pick-your-own farm (91), offering fruit, vegetables and flowers to pick all year round.
Less than an hour from Paris, the Torfou pick-your-own farm invites children and adults alike to fill their own baskets with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers, in the heart of Essonne (91). [Read more]
The Croix Verte Pick-Your-Own Farm, a field within reach of your basket in Val-d'Oise (95)
In Attainville (Val-d'Oise), La Cueillette de la Croix Verte invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 54 hectares, with free access, year-round depending on what’s in season. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Cergy (95), the great family vegetable garden where you pick fruits, vegetables and flowers
In Puiseux-Pontoise, near Cergy (Val-d'Oise 95), Cueillette de Cergy invites you to fill your basket with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers from mid-May to mid-November, in a large open-to-the-public garden. [Read more]
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The urban gardens and farms of Paris and Île-de-France, with workshops and citywide activities
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, urban farms and community gardens are winning over city dwellers hungry for nature, sharing, and authentic experiences. On the capital’s rooftops, around a repurposed vacant lot, or in a hidden garden tucked between two buildings, these green spaces offer a genuine bucolic interlude. The lineup includes gardening workshops, hands-on learning, family moments, and an introduction to urban farming. [Read more]
The urban gardens and farms of Paris and Île-de-France, with workshops and citywide activities
