Family outing - activities

La Panamée de Noël: a free walk to discover the illuminations of Paris

The Comité de la randonnée pédestre de Paris is offering a free walk open to all on Thursday, December 19, 2024. What's on the program? Discover the capital's most beautiful Christmas illuminations!

Festival du Merveilleux 2024 at the Musée des Arts Forains

A plunge into wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains... From December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée des Arts Forains invites you to another edition of its Festival du Merveilleux. For ten days or so, the temple of the funfair will be hosting a host of enchanting events for (grown-up) children during the Christmas and New Year vacations. We took a sneak preview...

Christmas vacations 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program for families

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, we're off to the Château de Versailles to enjoy magical family events.

Hors Control, the party to get your kids swinging at Ground Control

On December 7, 2024, Ground Control organizes its traditional boum du mois for the little ones with Hors Control, an afternoon dedicated to children on the theme of Dia de los Muertos.

11 free castles around Paris this Sunday, December 1, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, notably châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. Why not take advantage of this Sunday, December 1, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

Noël et merveilles, Christmas activities for the whole family at Gally farms

From November 23 to December 22, 2024, Fermes de Gally will be offering an exciting program for families. On the program: living nativity scenes, illuminated walks and, above all, creative and gourmet workshops for the very young!

Christmas 2024 at the Château de Bagatelle: exclusive theatrical tours of the royal pavilion

Château de Bagatelle invites you to experience a magical Christmas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the heart of Paris' 16th arrondissement. This architectural jewel, usually closed to the public, is reopening its doors for a unique day combining theatrical tours, period costumes and festive stalls. A historic immersion orchestrated by the Friends of Versailles and the Mansart Foundation, to kick off December in style!

La Cité des Sens, the festival that explores the senses at the Cité des Sciences

For the 6th edition of its Cité des Sens festival, the Cité des Sciences invites us to discover one of our senses: touch, during a weekend of events and educational workshops focusing on our eyes, from November 16 to 17.

Fête de la Sainte-Barbe 2024: a weekend of free events at the Musée de l'Armée

Come and celebrate Saint Barbara, patron saint of artillerymen and sappers, with a weekend of free events at the Musée de l'Armée on December 7 and 8, 2024, including shows and military ceremonies.

Maestro, the hero of "Once upon a time", enters the Musée Grévin

With his long white beard, he's the must-have character from the TV series "Once upon a time": in mid-November 2024, Maestro arrives in the collections of the Musée Grévin.

L'Extraordinaire Maison du Père Noël: the immersive experience at the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet

Europe's biggest Santa Claus house returns to Seine-et-Marne to delight children of all ages this festive season. Join us on the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet, from November 9 to December 24, 2024, to push open the doors of Santa's Extraordinary House and enjoy an incredible, fairytale-like immersive experience.

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.

Kidexpo 2024, the trade fair for children and families, moves to Paris Montreuil Expo

Kidexpo, the 100% family event, returns for a new edition from October 24 to 27, 2024 and moves to Paris Montreuil Expo!

Christmas in Paris: museums and monuments open this Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Paris

After Christmas presents and another (too) hearty meal, how about a family outing on Wednesday, December 25, 2024? Let's head for the museums and monuments opening their doors to us this holiday.

Christmas Festival 2024 at Château de Breteuil: a fairytale for the whole family

The 2024 Christmas Festival at the Château de Breteuil, located in the Yvelines, offers a unique experience on December 15, 2024. The château lights up for the occasion, transforming this historic site into a veritable Christmas tale. With decorations in every room, nativity scenes from around the world and shows for young and old, you'll be immersed in the magic of the festive season.

Monument Jeu d'Enfant 2024: a sensory voyage for the whole family at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Monument Jeu d'Enfant event, this weekend of October 19 and 20, 2024. The program for these special days includes themed tours and fun workshops...

Paris Games Week Junior 2024, the PGW for kids

Paris Games Week is for kids too. From October 23 to 27, 2024, children are the big guests at the show, with more than 1,900 m² dedicated to 3-12 year-olds, giving them the opportunity to discover the big news for Christmas 2024.

The Botanical Village at the Parc Floral 2024: the best deal with free tours and workshops

The Botanical Village is back for another edition, this Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2024. For a weekend, explore the Parc Floral and learn all about plants and nature, with free tours and workshops.

Salon de la Gastronomie with farmers' market and fireworks at Méréville (91)

Méréville, in Essonne, France, hosts the 8th Salon de la Gastronomie from September 27 to 29, 2024, an unmissable, free event for local food lovers. Under the 16th-century covered market, producers and artisans come together to share their know-how, in a festive atmosphere culminating in a fireworks display on Saturday, September 28.

Journées du Patrimoine 2024 at Saint-Germain-des-Prés church in Paris

To mark the Journées du Patrimoine, the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church is opening its doors for guided tours of the building and the Saint-Symphorien chapel on September 21 and 22, 2024. Discover the secrets of this monument on Boulevard Saint-Germain.