Wednesday, May 1, 2024 is a holiday! And that's just as well, because during this three-day weekend, there's a whole host of things to do as a family, with children of all ages and in all arrondissements! Shall we show you?
On the program for the first weekend of May, all the children's amusement parks are open, some of Paris's cultural venues are hosting great family and fun exhibitions, and above all, festive events await you all day long on May 1st. It's also a great opportunity to take a stroll, in Paris or on the promenades found in the suburbs, in the exceptional French forests, in the great parks... Or have a picnic in one of Paris's most beautiful parks, squares and gardens !
If you're feeling more sporty, you can head off to theaccrobranche for a bit of climbing, scrambling and tree-climbing, or experience the thrill of a zip-line descent. Or you can take it a bit easier at the pool, as several Parisian pools are open on this public holiday! Put on your swimsuit, cap and goggles, and let's go for a few laps, dozens of plunges or some beautiful dives.
This May 1st, we're filling up on good thrills, but above all, we're going for a thrill, on the big slide atAquaboulevard, the water park in the 15th arrondissement, or on one of the rides at the Foire du Trône, in the 12th arrondissement. And if the weather doesn't cooperate, there's still the fallback solution for keeping the kids entertained all day: head for the indoor playgrounds in Paris and its suburbs, where you can have hours of fun on the inflatables.
What's on your agenda for May 1, 2024 with the kids?
1. Museums and monuments open on May 1st
May 1, 2024 in Paris: museums and monuments open on this public holiday
May is the month of public holidays in France! And it all starts on May 1, with Labor Day. Why not take advantage of this free time to visit the museums and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region? Find out which cultural venues are open on this day. [Read more]
2. Open zoos and aquariums
Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new for 2024
Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoological park, jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries await you, with a lodge option to sleep as close as possible to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2024 vacations. [Read more]
La Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, the oldest zoo in Paris
The Menagerie, or rather the zoo of the Jardin des Plantes, belongs to the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Located next to the famous Jardin des Plantes, it's not only the oldest zoo in Paris, opened in 1794, it's also an area well worth a visit. Every day, hundreds of animals live in 5.5 hectares of greenery. Come and discover them! [Read more]
Naturoscope, the free museum of biodiversity and its large aquariums, in Puteaux (92)
On the island of Puteaux, in the heart of the Parc Lebaudy, you'll find Naturoscope, a place dedicated to the environment that aims to raise awareness among young and old through educational exhibitions and events. [Read more]
Unusual: breakfast with the giraffes at the Paris Zoological Park
Ever since we were little, we've been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This time, it's likely to be one of the most important meals of your life, as you'll have the opportunity to have it with the giraffes of the Parc zoologique de Paris! [Read more]
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2024 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
Bois d'Attilly Zoo (77), a visit to discover wild animals from around the world
Near Ferolles-Attilly, in the Seine-et-Marne département, a huge animal reserve welcomes you all year round to discover tigers, giraffes, savannah animals and other wild species in a preserved area. [Read more]
ZooSafari de Thoiry: new features for 2024 to immerse you in the zoo's wildlife
Stroll among the zebras and elephants and enjoy an exceptional moment with your family or friends thanks to visits to ZooSafari de Thoiry. On the program for the 2024 season: new activities for young and old alike! [Read more]
Edentera, the exotic educational farm at Isles-les-Meldeuses (77)
Walking around Paris and the Île-de-France region with children, the educational farms so [Read more]
Family tip: Hi-Han, the low-cost animal park in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing! [Read more]
3. Amusement parks
Jardin d'Acclimatation, the amusement park in the heart of Paris
Once again, the Jardin d'Acclimatation welcomes us for some fun and relaxation. This amusement park for small children offers 40 attractions for children from 1 year of age, an educational farm and restaurants on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne at the gateway to Paris. [Read more]
Ludimax, the indoor playground for children aged 0 to 12, in Villepreux (78)
Ludimax is an indoor adventure park for children aged 0 to 12, open all year round. Located in Villepreux in the Yvelines department, this fun adventure park features slides, mazes, ball pools... to the delight of young and old alike, who enter this children's playground free of charge! [Read more]
Sherwood Parc: accrobranche, paintball, archery in an XXL adventure park north of Paris!
Imagine a 15-hectare site with an accrobranche park, quad bikes, archery, an inflatable play area, a labyrinth... With over 25 activities in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, accessible in 30 minutes from Paris by train, Sherwood Parc is THE biggest activity park in France, and it's just been given a facelift. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Europa Park: the 2024 novelties of the theme park where to tour Europe
Europa Park, located in Rust, Germany, close to the French border, welcomes visitors back from the weekend of March 23, 2024. What's new for 2024? We take a look! [Read more]
Science Expériences, the ideal family outing for the Easter vacations
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Royal Kids in Ivry-sur-Seine, the indoor playground for the whole family in Val-de-Marne, France
The Royal Kids playground in Ivry-sur-Seine, not even a kilometer from the Paris ring road, is the ideal place to spend a day, morning or afternoon with the family! [Read more]
Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024, reopening date and programme
Parc Astérix is set to reopen its doors on March 30, 2024. And this special year, celebrating 65 years of Asterix and 35 years of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the agenda. [Read more]
France Miniature: the 2024 program and family park attractions
If you're dreaming of travelling around France in a day, while entertaining your children with a variety of attractions, then France Miniature is the place for you. Come and take a children's tour of France, near Elancourt in the Yvelines. Scheduled to reopen on Saturday, March 30, 2024. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: seasons, openings, new features... Discover the 2024 program
Experience the magic of Disney just a stone's throw from the capital... That's what Disneyland Paris has to offer all year round, with a whole host of new features in every season. Seasons, shows, new attractions, restaurants, hotels... What's in store for us this year? We take a look! [Read more]
Aventure Land: a new season at the adventure park in Magny-en-Vexin (95)
Aventure Land, in Magny en Vexin, is a park that combines tree climbing, outdoor activities, inflatable games... From April 6 to September 29, 2024, make the most of a new season in this park where families of all ages can come together! [Read more]
La Mer de Sable: the 2024 season of the theme park in the Ermenonville forest (60)
La Mer de Sable, this lovely children's amusement park, awaits you once again for the 2024 season. Come and experience the gold rush, take on the cowboys, sail on the wild river, cross the suspension bridge and even take a pony ride with your children aged 2 and over. Here's the program! [Read more]
4. Trampoline parks
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]
Feel Jump, the huge trampoline park in Aubergenville (78) for the whole family to discover
In Aubergenville's Family Village shopping center, Feel Jump welcomes you to its huge trampoline zone for a jumping session with family and friends. [Read more]
Jump XL: the indoor trampoline park in Gennevilliers (92)
Crazy trampolines, Ninja Warrior courses and all kinds of airbags... Jump XL awaits you, your family and friends alike, to enjoy our indoor trampoline area. [Read more]
You Jump, the huge trampoline park in Elancourt, Yvelines
YOU JUMP PARK, formerly O' JUMP PARK, the 1st trampoline park in the Yvelines region, welcomes you to an area of over 1,500 m2. Come and have fun with yourself or your children. No fewer than 10 different activities await you. From the dunk zone to the freefall, from the slack line to the cube pool, there's plenty of fun to be had. [Read more]
You Jump, the large trampoline park in Palaiseau (91)
With more than 1,500 m² of playground, come and discover Palaiseau's indoor trampoline area, its Ninja Warrior course and giant airbags to try your hand at acrobatic tricks! [Read more]
Nikito Domus: our test of the immersive leisure space in Rosny-sous-Bois
Looking for some family fun? Head for Nikito Domus, in Rosny-sous-Bois, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 6, 2024. This 10,000 m² complex offers a unique immersive leisure experience near Paris. From bowling and electric karting to virtual reality and live entertainment, Nikito Domus is THE new place to be for an afternoon of fun! We've tested it, we'll tell you about it... [Read more]
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]
Go Park, the huge leisure complex with paintball, trampoline park and footbulle in Pontoise
For a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends, head to Go Park, a complex located in Cergy-Pontoise, with plenty of activities to choose from. Paintball, trampoline park, sumo wrestling, indoor soccer or bubble football - you'll have a great time! [Read more]
Nikito, ex-Superfly Alfortville, 3,300 m2 of active leisure and indoor freestyle activities
Watch out, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Nikito (ex-Superfly) awaits you at its first immersive park in Alfortville, just outside Paris. In all, over 3,300 m2 of active, freestyle indoor leisure activities to keep the whole family busy. From trampolines and climbing to parkour and giant slides, this unusual spot is suitable for all ages! [Read more]
5. Tree climbing
May in AccroCamp adventure parks!
Sponsored - As well as being open on weekends and Wednesdays, all AccroCamp parks welcome you on public holidays, including May 1st and 10th! [Read more]
Jumping Forest, the fun tree-climbing course in the forest near Provins (77)
Not far from Provins, in Chenoise, don your harness and get ready for a tree-climbing session on the Jumping Forest courses. [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]
Skywalls, the indoor climbing and tree-climbing park in Saint-Mard (77)
The Saint-Mard shopping center in Seine-et-Marne features a large indoor sports hall, with 500 m² dedicated to accrobranche and bouldering! [Read more]
Branches et loisirs, accrobranche at the Saint-Quentin en Yvelines leisure park
Branches et Loisirs, the accrobranche course at Saint-Quentin en Yvelines, the largest leisure park in the Ile-de-France region, reopened its doors on March 25, 2023. You'll discover courses for all ages from 3 upwards, and new activities up to 15 meters above the ground. Reopening scheduled for March 30, 2024. [Read more]
Le Parcours Lémuriens 2024, the tree-climbing course in the Fontainebleau forest (77)
Parcours Lémuriens is a tree-climbing park set in the heart of the famous Fontainebleau forest, with its centuries-old oak trees. Located 45 minutes south of Paris, the Parcours Lémuriens is set in 5 hectares of forest, within the Domaine de Graville (400 hectares of classified private forest), in Champagne-sur-Seine. The 2024 season is scheduled to reopen on April 6! [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]
Plaine forme, Seine-Saint-Denis's only tree-climbing park, in the Bondy forest (93)
Located in the heart of the Forêt Régionale de Bondy, in a forest environment just 25 minutes from Paris, Plaine forme is an outdoor sports facility. What's on the programme? Tree courses, urban stilts, stepper bikes... To be discovered when the site reopens on March 30, 2024. [Read more]
Xtrem Aventures Cergy, accrobranche in Cergy (95)
A leisure park is the ideal way to spend a fun-filled day in a pleasant green setting. Discover Xtrem Aventures, an accrobranche park located in the heart of the Cergy-Pontoise leisure park, just 30 km from Paris. Scheduled to reopen on March 30, after a winter shutdown! [Read more]
Sainte Assise Aventure, the tree-climbing site near Melun (77)
Just 35 km south of Paris lies one of the oldest accrobranche parks in the Ile de France region. A forest of hundred-year-old oaks stretching over no less than 12 hectares offers a magnificent site for sport and leisure. Sainte Assise Aventure is equipped with 10 accrobranche courses comprising a total of 183 workshops, and reopens for the February 2023 vacations! [Read more]
6. The most beautiful green spaces for walks and picnics
Where to walk in Paris and Ile-de-France? The best hikes for a change of scenery
Feel like going for a hike or a walk just with your Navigo pass? There is no lack of long walks in the capital or in the vast Ile-de-France region, here is a selection of our favorites! [Read more]
The most beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
Paris is full of beautiful parks and gardens, green spaces that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover quickly the most beautiful spots of greenery in the capital and in Ile-de-France! [Read more]
7. Lovely walks to rediscover Paris
Where to go out and what to do in Paris? The best walks by district and arrondissement
Feel like exploring Paris? Take a look at these strolls by district and arrondissement, and discover the City of Light at every turn! [Read more]
8. Open pools
Swimming pools open on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 holiday
How about a trip to the pool this 1ᵉʳ May 2024? It's a public holiday, so the pools are closed, you might ask... Well not necessarily, the majority of pools are closed, but there are still a few exceptions where you can swim and splash around in the water. [Read more]
9. Aquaboulevard, Paris' only indoor water park
Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris
The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C. [Read more]
10. Covered play areas
Indoor playgrounds for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Are you looking for an indoor playground for your children aged 0 to 12 in the Paris region? There are many different types: inflatable structures for safe play, giant playgrounds for older children and even Montessori areas with motor skills courses for babies. Discover the list of playgrounds in the Paris region to keep your children entertained whatever the weather, whether cool in summer or warm in winter. [Read more]
If you're looking for other things to do on May 1, 2024 in Paris, check out our guide :
What to do in Paris this May 1st 2024, public holiday, good open plans
What to do this Wednesday 1ᵉʳ May 2024 in and around Paris, Labor Day? A real public holiday, the first sees many places close to us, so to make sure you don't find yourself with your beak in the water, Sortiraparis nets you the places that are open and the good plans for spending a good Bank Holiday Monday. [Read more]
What to do in Paris this May 1st 2024, public holiday, good open plans
