Bons plans enfant famille guide - activities

A bucolic day in Rueil-Malmaison, discovering the town of Napoleon and Josephine

To the west of the capital, just half an hour away by public transport, the town of Rueil-Malmaison is a lovely place to spend a day: combining cultural sites and beautiful French gardens, it's a great way to get out of Paris and discover its rich surroundings.

Unusual: take a free rock-climbing course in a metro station, May 21-24

A climbing track... In a metro station? From May 21 to 24, 2024, RATP will be showcasing this new sport on the Olympic program, and offering metro passengers an unusual experience in a station.

The Pardon National de la Batellerie, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine's big nautical festival (78)

From June 14 to 16, 2024, come and discover the Pardon National de la Batellerie, an unmissable tradition in the town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (78).

La Fête des Guinguettes 2024: experience a day in the life of the guinguettes of yesteryear, at Le Plessis (92)

From June 13 to 21, 2024, the town of Le Plessis-Robinson is organizing the 32nd edition of its Fête des Guinguettes, a free event for all generations, where the guinguettes of yesteryear take center stage.

The Paris and Île-de-France fire departments at the 2024 Open House

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

La Fête de la Pêche et de la Nature: workshops, activities and aquariums on Île de la Jatte (92)

Did you know? Levallois-Perret has... an island! Yes, it's the Île de la Jatte, a family-friendly area where you can enjoy a pleasant stroll or make new discoveries, particularly during the Fête de la Pêche et de la Nature, a free event taking place on the weekend of September 21 to 22, 2024, at the Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature.

Fête de la Nature 2024 at the Museum of Natural History, a wealth of free activities

The Fête de la Nature 2024 is being celebrated in style at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, with a whole host of activities planned in the Jardin des Plantes for the whole family, on May 25 and 26! The village of nature awaits you.

What to do with the kids on May 15, 2024? Our 8 ideas for family outings

What are we doing in Paris with the kids for May 15, 2024? Accrobranche, swimming pool, amusement park, fortunately the Paris region is full of good ideas for this Wednesday!

Center Tree Festival by Center Parcs: weekend of creative workshops and XXL games at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

Center Parcs is launching its first European "Center Tree Festival" from May 31 to June 2, 2024, at the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. The event brings together nature and creativity in the heart of an ephemeral urban garden, with a host of free workshops and XXL games for the whole family!

Little Sportif: free sports initiation for toddlers at Little Villette

If we had to give just one theme to this summer of 2024, it would undoubtedly be sport. And with good reason: with Paris hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year, everyone's getting into the swing of sport, including Little Villette, which is offering some great entertainment for children to mark the occasion.

The Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary with a free weekend of events in May.

This year, on Ascension weekend 2024, a major event is taking place in Gennevilliers' Parc des Chanteraines: and with good reason, it's a special occasion, as the Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary that weekend.

What to do with the kids on May 1, 2024? Our 10 ideas for outings in Paris on this public holiday

May is, in a way, the best month of the year: unlimited public holidays and long weekends every week (or so), with the best weather of the year (not too hot, not too cold). So, what are we doing with the kids on May 1, 2024?

Bois-Préau Park, a forest in the city, Rueil-Malmaison (92)

Just a few minutes' walk from the Château de Malmaison is a lovely park planted with trees: welcome to the Parc de Bois-Préau, Rueil's beautiful green space, where you'll feel like you're in a forest.

The Levallois funfair: rides, attractions and Disney princesses until May 20, 2024

During the month of May, head to the gardens of Levallois-Perret town hall to discover the children's funfair with the whole family!

Printemps de la Seine à vélo: free events and demonstrations in Seine-Saint-Denis

On the weekend of May 25 and 26, we're celebrating the Printemps de la Seine à vélo, the major cycling itinerary linking Paris to Deauville along the Seine. On the program? Free events and demonstrations in Aubervilliers and Gennevilliers.

The Villemin garden, a bucolic park on the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin

Right next to the Canal Saint-Martin, in the 10th arrondissement, is the Jardin Villemin, a pretty, tree-lined spot with sports fields and playground.

Gypsikids Festival: gypsy dancing and concerts for the whole family at Wonderland in Clichy (92)

On Wednesday June 5, 2024, Wonderland organizes the first edition of Gypsikids, a family festival with gypsy and flamenco influences.

Rosny-Rail, the railway and train museum at Rosny-sous-Bois station (93)

The Rosny-sous-Bois railway station in Seine-Saint-Denis is home to a museum that is, to say the least... unusual. Run by volunteers with a passion for railroads, the Musée du Rosny-Rail is a must for all train enthusiasts.

Esprit Jardin, the free plant festival of Versailles 2024, program

Esprit Jardin celebrates the Fête des Plantes de Versailles on April 27 and 28, 2024. On the program: plant and equipment sales, workshops, entertainment, shows and much more with free admission.

Tip: a weekend of free activities for children at the Musée de la Vie Romantique

On Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2, 2024, the Musée de la Vie Romantique invites families to a weekend of 100% free events, workshops and guided tours for all ages.