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10 free outings and activities in Paris in February 2024

Wondering what to do in Paris during the few days of the February 2024 vacations? To recharge your batteries before the imminent arrival of spring, we've selected 10 100% free visits to make the most of February, whether the weather's fine or not.

Le sentier de l'érosion, an accessible walk in Fontainebleau, discovering the Apremont gorges

Among the beautiful walks and hikes to be enjoyed in Fontainebleau, don't miss the Sentier de l'érosion loop. Less than 2 kilometers long, this family-friendly walk takes you through the Apremont gorges, between forest and beautiful rocks sculpted by nature.

Tip: the 10-hectare Hangar Y park in Meudon becomes free every Wednesday

Normally, it costs 3 euros to visit the large park surrounding Hangar Y, in Meudon. But from January 10, 2024, you'll be able to visit it for free, every Wednesday!

A stroll along the 12th arrondissement's Petite Ceinture: an air of countryside from Vincennes to Porte Dorée

From Vincennes to Porte Dorée, you can enjoy a moment out of time, listening to birdsong as if you were in the countryside, on the longest stretch of the Petite Ceinture!

A stroll through the Clos Montmartre vineyard, the oldest vines in Paris

Just a few minutes' walk from Sacré-Coeur, near the Lapin Agile cabaret, stands a vineyard on a rather steep slope below the Montmartre hill. This is the Clos de Montmartre, the vineyard of the eponymous district and, above all, a major witness to the district's winegrowing past.

A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)

If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village.

The most beautiful washhouses in the Vallée de Chevreuse, taken over by artists - Folies Lavoirs

We're off to the most beautiful villages in the Vallée de Chevreuse to discover old washhouses revisited by 35 artists until September 17, 2023 (Heritage Days, when numerous events await you). "Folies Lavoirs" is a unique artistic event that takes us on 4 tours of 27 towns in the Yvelines and Essonne regions. We tried out one of the unusual tours.

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.

Explore the Belleville vineyard, the capital's thousand-year-old vines

On the 20th arrondissement side, in the Parc de Belleville, you'll find vines that are harvested every year in September or October. Open to visitors from time to time, it's a great opportunity to discover these magnificent vines, unique in the 20th arrondissement!

Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)

Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93.

Discover the Axe Majeur in Cergy (95), for a beautiful stroll less than an hour from Paris

You may know Cergy as one of the termini of the RER A, which many people in the Paris region use on a daily basis. In any case, one thing is almost certain: you've already seen or heard of the famous "axe majeur", the huge red bridge that crosses the river Oise, so characteristic of the Val-d'Oise town.

Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage

Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine.

Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux

What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023.

Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine: the unusual park, a jewel of French landscape art

We introduce you to the Parc de la Folie Saint-James in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a French landscaped masterpiece from the XVIIIᵉ century that's well worth a stroll. This picturesque park offers you a plunge into history and the beauty of nature.

The Maincourt Trail, a Natural Oasis in the Chevreuse Valley to discover

The Vallée de Chevreuse is home to a natural gem, the Sentier de Maincourt, a stone's throw from the Château de Dampierre. Accessible all year long by families, even with strollers and people with reduced mobility, this jewel offers a beautiful nature walk between fauna and flora, only 40 minutes from Paris.

Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs: A Historical and Cultural Journey in Yvelines

We're off to discover the Domaine National de Port-Royal des Champs in Magny-les-Hameaux, Yvelines, open all year round. This historic and cultural site, which bears witness to the history of Jansenism, offers a unique visiting experience and a wonderful discovery walk.

Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children

Visiting Paris is good, but with animations or devices to entertain the children, it is even better! The Paris Mômes team is now offering six new game trails to discover the capital's emblematic neighborhoods with your family!

FlashInvaders, the free application for a street art hunt in Paris

Walks in Paris are cool, but in the end, it's a bit the same all the time: you walk from a point A to a point B, you stop in a square for a snack, you take some pictures and then you go back home. So, here is an application to make all (yes, yes) your walks in Paris a playful moment, by going on an artistic treasure hunt but above all, playful.

The Grande Marche, a free and cultural walk on the banks of the Marne

Discover the banks of the Marne, from Champigny-sur-Marne to Rosny-sous-Bois, during a free cultural and family hike, on June 4, 2023. An opportunity to admire an exceptional heritage along the way!

Stroll on the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district: the aerial crossing, from Rosa Parks to the Canal de l'Ourcq

We leave on the tracks of the Petite Ceinture of the 19th district of Paris, between nature, city and canal! This little stroll in two parts goes from Rosa Parks to Ourcq districts and proposes some places where to spend a good time.