Family outing - activities

A ride with a donkey in the Vexin nature park, a guaranteed change of scenery just 40 minutes from Paris!

Want to get away from it all without going too far? Head for Terres de Seine, the perfect haven for a mini-retreat in the heart of nature, less than 40 minutes from Paris. Here you can take a donkey ride through the magnificent landscapes of the Vexin nature park. An unusual adventure for the whole family or a group of friends!

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

Paris Food Tour in the 13th district, discovering the nuggets of the Chinese district

How about a food tour in the 13th arrondissement, the famous Chinese district of Paris? There are so many Asian restaurants in this district that it is difficult to know where to eat. We reveal you some nuggets that we could discover during our discovery tour.

Harry Potter in Paris: a walk in the footsteps of the famous wizard

Are you a fan of Harry Potter and the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling? Then, you are in the right place: Paris is packed with wonderful places related to the wizard and his adventures… Let us walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts saga in the city!

Christmas at Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise 2022, free entertainments and firework show

The Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise is transformed with Christmas magic: decorations and lights come and embellish the castle and the garden for our greatest joy. From November 26 to December 23, 2022, come and enjoy a magical stroll and lovely entertainments! Story-telling stroll, dance show and firework show are to be experienced.

Europa-Park: a direct train from Paris soon to get to the theme park

Europa-Park within train’s reach will be soon possible! Starting from December 11, 2022, the high-speed train from Paris to Fribourg will make an extra stop at Ringsheim-Europa-Park for the greatest joy of theme park fans!

Behind the scenes Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche’s Christmas windows: visit the workshops

On Wednesday October 12, 2022, Le Bon Marché Rive gauche unveils the secrets to their Christmas windows for two exceptional tours to enjoy with your family. For the first time, the workshops of dream open to let us admire the Parisian department store’s elves’ precious know-how.

European Heritage Days 2022: in the footsteps of Georges Méliès in Montreuil

For European Heritage Days on Saturday September 17 and Sunday 18, 2022, the city of Montreuil invites you to discover cinema trailblazer Georges Méliès thanks to a walk in the streets of the city that saw his talent rise.

CityGem, the free app improving your Parisian strolls

Themed walks, audio commentaries, fun facts, stories, landmarks: to rediscover Paris and improve your strolls, you can trust the CityGem application.

In the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh, a walk in Auvers-sur-Oise

Vincent Van Gogh spent the last days of his life in Auvers-sur-Oise, a few kilometers from Paris. This beautiful town is the perfect place for a stroll in the footsteps of one of the world's most famous painters. Van Gogh, like the city of Auvers, have not finished revealing all their secrets...

3 hikes to feel like on vacations, even in Paris

How about a beautiful hike for the summer vacations in Paris? With Helloways, we have selected some easily accessible hikes from the French capital to offer you a very nice chance of scenery. To feel like on holidays while staying in Paris!