Easter vacations guide - activities

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement

Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you.

Paint Pouring workshops at the Goldshteyn-Saatort gallery, a stone's throw from the Louvre - our test

Would you like to create your own work of art? Head to Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort, in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, to discover a Pouring Art workshop. Every Wednesday and Saturday, young and old alike can plunge into the world of pouring art. A moment of creativity for the whole family, guided from time to time by the artists, but above all by the gallery owners, so you can leave with your own work of art at the end. We've tried it, we'll tell you about it!

Tip: our top 5 family activities at the Jardin du Luxembourg

A must-see garden in the capital, the Jardin du Luxembourg is an essential green space in Paris. A paradise for runners and strollers, who like to spend long afternoons there, it's also a favorite spot for families: to let off steam or take advantage of the kid-friendly activities on offer in the garden.

Sherwood Parc: France's largest adventure park is just 30 minutes from Paris!

Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares 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 had a complete makeover. See it in pictures! And for Halloween, discover the Forest of Terror from October 1 to November 3.

Musée de Poche: a small art gallery and bookshop with creative workshops for children

At the Musée de Poche, children can enjoy workshops and activities in this small space between gallery and bookshop, where creativity is the order of the day, in the heart of Paris's 11th arrondissement.

Extra-curricular activities: annual courses or All Saints' Day vacations, now's the time!

Looking for extracurricular activities for 24/25 or for the All Saints' vacation? The Club des enfants parisiens offers a wide range of activities, from sports to dance, music, plastic arts, visual arts or programming, circus, theater, chess... anything that helps children gain confidence and persevere in the pleasure of learning and surpassing themselves.

When to take the most vacations in 2025?

Just back from vacation and at the start of the new school year, you're already thinking about planning your next vacation. To make the most of your time off, we've put together a list of the days you need to take off in order to have as many days off as possible.

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village

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...

Les Voiliers du Luxembourg, the Jardin du Luxembourg's historic boats for children

Every summer, the Jardin du Luxembourg basin is decked out in its finest miniature sailboats. A historic amusement that has delighted youngsters for generations, miniature sailboats are one of the must-do family activities in this magnificent Parisian park.

Peter Pan, the poetic show combining promenade and puppets, returns to the Bobino Theatre

From October 5, 2024 to February 8, 2025, Peter Pan returns to the Théâtre Bobino, in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, for a show that will enchant young and old with songs and adventures, accessible from age 3!

School vacations and public holidays: the 2024-2025 calendar, zone by zone

While many French children are currently on vacation, a decree published in the Journal Officiel (the official gazette) unveils, zone by zone, the school vacation calendar for the year 2024-2025. All students will return to school on Monday, September 2, 2024. They will then be able to take advantage of a new vacation, the All Saints' vacation, starting on October 19.

Pierre et la Princesse ensorcelée at Théâtre Le Bout

The children's show "Pierre et la princesse ensorcelée" returns to Théâtre Le Bout until December 30, 2024.

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête at Théâtre Le Bout

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête, a play for children aged 3 to 10, returns to Théâtre Le Bout for over 20 years, until January 5, 2025! In this story, based on the work by Martin Leloup, the ogre prepares a great mechoui and wants to capture as many children as possible. The Princess would rather talk nonsense and eat candy with the children than run away, and it's the Princess-loving dentist who saves them!

Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu! at Théâtre Le Bout

The show "Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu!" will delight budding little Sherlock Holmes, at Théâtre Le Bout until December 30, 2024.

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?

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!

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?

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.

Montmartre en chansons, a musical stroll punctuated with anecdotes to (re)discover the district

As Spring approaches, the musical stroll "Montmartre en chansons" will once again be echoing through the streets of the neighborhood, until September 29, 2024. Following in the footsteps of the greatest French chanson artists who once lived on the Butte, rediscover the picturesque Montmartre of yesteryear through songs and anecdotes!