Forest - activities

Les Esprits de la Forêt: shows and legends for Halloween at Espace Rambouillet (78)

During the All Saints' Day vacations, Espace Rambouillet welcomes you to a mysterious atmosphere, where forest spirits mingle with animals in exceptional events and night-time shows.

Tous en forêt 2024: explore the forests of Île-de-France with ONF foresters

On September 25, 2024, the annual Tous en forêt event returns for a 4th edition in the Île-de-France region. The event gives the public the chance to meet ONF foresters and find out more about the challenges of forest management. With over 40 forests in the region taking part, it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature through guided walks. These meetings are free and accessible without registration.

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.

International Forest Day 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: free walks and events

Activities and forest walks await us on International Forest Day 2024! In Paris and the Ile-de-France region, conferences, workshops and, of course, walks are being organized to raise public awareness of the sustainable management of this ecosystem, from March 16 to 24, 2024.

International Forest Day 2024: free guided tours of the Fontainebleau forest

Go green for International Forest Day and (re)discover the rich biodiversity of the Fontainebleau forest during free guided tours on Saturday March 16 and Sunday March 17, 2024.

Tree of the Year 2023: vote for the region's most beautiful tree, representing Paris Region

The "Tree of the Year" competition, organized by Terre Sauvage magazine and the Office National des Forêts, is back! Find out which tree has succeeded the Robinier faux-acacia in representing the Île-de-France region this year.

From one forest to another, a cultural and gourmet hike in Yvelines

Discover the treasures of the Yvelines forests on a cultural and gourmet hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Between Chambourcy, Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, enjoy a ten-kilometer nature walk.

Autumn fruit: chestnut or sweet chestnut, how to recognize edible fruit in the forest

On a walk in the forest, you're sure to find chestnuts and sweet chestnuts at the foot of the trees, just waiting to be picked up and cooked. But beware: chestnuts are poisonous and cannot be eaten! Here's how to recognize them.

Introduction to Afghan walking in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

For a walk in complete serenity, try out Afghan walking during an intiation offered by the Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office, in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

The Cyclop of Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle, welcomes you for its new cultural season!

Tinguely and Niki de Saint Phalle's Cyclop reveals its secrets in the heart of the Milly-la-Forêt forest in Essonne. This extraordinary, monumental sculpture can be discovered or rediscovered, spruced up with an original and varied artistic program.

Learn how to recognize wild plants and mushrooms when picking

Do you want to learn more about the wild plants and mushrooms that live in the Ile-de-France region? Then come on board during the Chemin de la Nature gatherings, for useful walks!

Maison Chaumet’s Botanical exhibition is up at the Beaux-Arts de Paris

Botanical – Observing Beauty – here is the name of the magnificent and affordable exhibition by Maison Chaumet at the Beaux-Arts de Paris. From June 16 to September 4, 2022, go and discover a botanical tour including 400 masterpieces from several eras, including 80 haute-joaillerie pieces by Chaumet. Between drawings and herbariums, discover the house’s inspirations and be blown-away!