Insolite - activities

Beauty and the Beast, the magical sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil hosts Beauty and the Beast, a sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales.

Isabellame and its spiritual evening on June 14th: conference, dinner and dance.

Immerse yourself in a unique evening with Isabelle, founder of Isabellame, on Friday June 14: discover unforgettable dances to the bewitching rhythms of a live band!

The big picnic on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, photos and video

A giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées - that's the unusual event that took place this Sunday, May 26, 2024. After the giant cinema and then the biggest dictation, nearly 4,000 people won the right to lunch on the gingham tablecloth set up on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Safari Dinners return to Thoiry Zoo with Cédric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

How about a giant dinner in the heart of the pampas, against a magnificent natural backdrop? Thoiry Zoo is relaunching its exceptional new safari dinners for 8 dates during the summer season, from June 15 to August 31, 2024. Dine in the heart of the savannah on a gourmet menu, including 2 special dates with a menu prepared by Frédéric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Primeur. The perfect way to celebrate plants!

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.

The hidden lounge: gaming evenings in a 4* hotel in Paris!

A game night with friends in a hotel lounge? That's the crazy idea behind the Bleu de Grenelle hotel, which has brought together 8 games consoles, from the most vintage to the most recent, in a cosy lounge that can be totally privatized for as little as €70 for 1h30!

An unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony

How about an unusual free night at the Musée d'Orsay, with dinner and a view of the Olympic opening ceremony? On July 26, 2024, Airbnb is offering you this incredible experience!

Camel, dromedary and llama parade finally confirmed at Bois de Vincennes

Camels, but also dromedaries, llamas and alpacas in Paris? This weekend, camelids were to take to the streets of the capital to mark the world year of these artiodactyl mammals. To celebrate the event, a large camelid parade was scheduled to take place in the heart of Paris this Saturday, April 20, 2024, with the participation of some thirty foreign delegations. However, the Prefecture de Police issued an order banning the event from the streets of Paris, proposing an alternative route through the Bois de Vincennes. The parade will therefore start this Saturday afternoon from the esplanade of the Château de Vincennes.

Unusual: we tested a hot-air balloon flight in Fontainebleau over the Ile-de-France region - promo

How about a breathtaking view over Fontainebleau? We're off to try out hot-air ballooning over the Île-de-France region, a magical experience we'd like to share with you.

League of Defense, the zany tournament for solidarity on the forecourt of La Défense

League of Defense, an unusual solidarity tournament, transforms La Défense into a gaming arena for local businesses and students from October 1 to 3, 2024! From curling office chairs to human foosball and concerts, this one-of-a-kind tournament promises entertainment, competition and convivial moments in aid of the French Red Cross. This is your chance to watch a zany tournament and cheer on your favorite team!

Wonderland Clichy: the big open air electro - funfair, next dates

Wonderland, the gigantic open-air event that's part electro-festival, part funfair, awaits you in the Paris region. On the program? Attractions and rides, DJ sets and a food court to explore with friends and family! Find out about upcoming dates.

Seven Heaven, Paris' first dog-friendly coffee shop

Seven Heaven is the name of the friendly, welcoming new coffee shop that has opened its doors in the 11ᵉ arrondissement of Paris. A gourmet spot open to families, where telecommuters as well as dogs, are welcome.

The Songkran 2024 festival at Wat Thammapatip, the unusual pagoda in Moissy-Cramayel (77)

Before its transformation into a pagoda, the Château de Lugny in Moissy Cramayel was abandoned. Now it's home to an immense garden decorated with hundreds of gilded Buddha statues, a pagoda and a Buddhist temple: Wat Thammapatip, an unusual place where we'd love to spend every Sunday and Saturday. This Sunday, April 14, 2024, Songkran will be celebrated here: an opportunity to discover this extraordinary place, less than an hour from Paris!

La Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature, a family venue dedicated to underwater life in Levallois (92)

Can you fish in the Paris Region? What fish live in our ponds, rivers and streams? How do you learn to fish? The Maison de la Pêche et de la Nature answers all these questions in its museum and aquarium, or by introducing you to fishing with a fishing course. The perfect family outing for young and old alike!

A historical reconstruction in the heart of the Belle Epoque, at the Château de Breteuil

Château de Breteuil invites you to an unusual event, a historical re-enactment in the heart of the Belle Epoque, on May 5, 2024. Travel back to the time of Henri de Breteuil and discover the estate in its heyday!

Climbing District Saint-Lazare, a climbing gym and coworking space hidden in a chapel

How about a climb in an atypical location? Climbing District is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Saint-Lazare train station. Housed in a hidden former chapel, this climbing gym, which looks like an old library, is sure to surprise. Tip: coworking spaces with free wifi and coffee shop.

Take a ride on the Easter egg train in Longueville, near Provins - CANCELLED

After offering young and old the chance to climb aboard Santa's steam train, this time you'll have the chance to board the Easter egg train for a ride as unusual as it is magical, offered only on Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, 2024. CANCELLED

Monte Cristo in period costume: a fun and unusual day at Alexandre Dumas's château

The Château de Monte-Cristo takes us back to the 19th century, to enjoy a festive day in period costume in the home of Alexandre Dumas. See you on Sunday, June 16, 2024 for an unusual stroll!

Aquaciné at the Joséphine Baker pool: Vaiana in the water!

Want to (re)discover the Vaiana cartoon in an unusual way? Then head to the Joséphine Baker pool on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for a session with your feet in the water!

An unusual metal fashion show at the Philharmonie de Paris

While many of you are familiar with metal music, have you ever heard of metal fashion? This spring, to coincide with the Paris exhibition devoted to extreme music, the Philharmonie de Paris studio is opening its doors to an unusual performance in the form of a metal fashion show. The event is free of charge (reservation required) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.