Children's outdoor play area guide - activities

A merry-go-round for as little as €1 this summer at Paradis des Enfants on the Ile de loisirs in St Quentin en Yvelines!

To keep the kids entertained this summer, head to Au Paradis des Enfants, on the leisure island of St Quentin en Yvelines. Open every day from 10.30 a.m. to 7 p.m., it features water games, inflatables, a Mario kart and a family roller coaster in a green area, for moments of relaxation from just €1 a ride!

Parc de la Légion d'Honneur, a green lung a stone's throw from the Stade de France, Saint-Denis (93)

Just a few minutes' walk from the famous Stade de France or the historic Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur is a little-known green space, yet it offers a truly exotic stroll around Saint-Denis.

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.

Parc de Choisy: the green lung of Paris's 13th arrondissement and its assets

Located in the bustling 13th arrondissement of Paris, Parc de Choisy, also known as Square de Choisy, offers residents and visitors a haven of peace and greenery in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in 1937 on the site of a former gasworks, this classically inspired garden extends over 4.3 hectares and is a central feature of the neighborhood's community and cultural life. A lively sports spot, discover its assets.

Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands, the large green space between Bagnolet and Montreuil

To the east of Paris, in the towns of Montreuil and Bagnolet, the Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands brings together two originally separate green spaces: the Parc Communal des Guilands in Montreuil and the Parc Départemental Jean Moulin in Bagnolet, for a lovely green stroll in this part of the region.

Take a break at Square Marcel Sembat, where you can enjoy sports, relaxation and play areas in the 18th arrondissement.

Between Porte de Montmartre and Porte de Saint-Ouen, Square Marcel Sembat offers sports facilities, a small tree-lined square and play areas for a break or an afternoon in the sun.

The René-Binet garden, a bucolic square with an incredible children's playground in the 18th arrondissement

As you stroll towards Porte de Montmartre, you're free to punctuate your stroll with a lovely tree-lined stop at the Jardin René Binet, located in the 18th arrondissement.

The Parc André Citroën, a refreshing break in the heart of Paris

Parc André-Citroën is located in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. This garden offers visitors a verdant stroll through a variety of landscapes. We tell you all about it.

Georges Brassens Park, a bubble of countryside in the 15th arrondissement

It's not - by far - the best-known of our major Parisian parks, not very popular compared to giants like Parc de la Villette or Parc des Buttes Chaumont. And yet, the Parc Georges Brassens is particularly exotic, bucolic and poetic, and is always worth a visit.

Parc Montsouris, Paris's green bubble in the 14th arrondissement

In the south of Paris, the 14th arrondissement boasts several parks, including Montsouris, a great place for a stroll, a jog or to discover the many remarkable (and century-old) trees that grow there!

Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, the green nugget hidden next to Sacré-Coeur

At the top of the Butte Montmartre, just a few minutes' walk reveals a little jewel of greenery: the Parc Marcel Bleustein Blanchet, a little-known green space that has lost none of its charm.

Belleville Park, a green bubble on a hillside in the 20th arrondissement

In the Ménilmontant district, right in the heart of Belleville's Chinatown, you could almost miss the eponymous park, so hidden is it that it's almost a secret. So we're taking you to discover it with us!

Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge: a little-known green spot in the 19th arrondissement

Looking for an undiscovered spot to relax on the grass? Not far from the famous Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a verdant garden awaits you in the 19th arrondissement. Parc de la Butte-du-Chapeau-Rouge.

Discover the Parc du Sausset in Aulnay-sous-Bois, the 2nd largest green space in Seine-Saint-Denis

In the Seine-Saint-Denis département, near Aulnay-sous-Bois and Villepinte, you'll find the second largest park in the département: the Parc Départemental du Sausset.

Discover the Parc Pierre-Lagravère in Colombes (92), the perfect place to spend an afternoon outdoors.

Near Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine département (92), Parc Pierre-Lagravère is located on the banks of the Seine, with wide-open spaces perfect for sports activities, family outings or leisurely strolls.

Parc Corbière, a green paradise for young and old in Le Pecq (78)

In Le Pecq, in the Yvelines département, Parc Corbière is particularly popular with families and children, but also with joggers, walkers and other curious visitors who come to enjoy a trip to the park to get some fresh air.

Le Jardin du Dragon: the must-see children's playground at Parc de la Villette

The Parc de la Villette is one of the capital's largest parks: combining sport, large lawns and ruby-red infrastructures, the park is the playground of families and children, who have a blast in the outdoor play areas.

Kellerman Park, a country setting on the outskirts of the 13th arrondissement

In the 13th arrondissement, right between Porte d'Ivry and Porte de Choisy, not far from Chinatown and its endless skyscrapers, lies a huge park: a haven of peace and greenery, Parc Kellerman is the ideal place for a stroll or a picnic in the sunshine of the 13th arrondissement.

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.

Parc de la Haute-Île, a magnificent wild green space in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

Just a few kilometers from Paris, take the RER A towards Marne-la-Vallée and discover the Parc Départemental de la Haute-Île in Neuilly-sur-Marne: with its beautiful playground, wide paths for jogging and observatories, it's one of the most beautiful parks in the area!