Grandes vacances guide - activities

Make It Clap: create your own sitcom with the new "PopCorn" experience

Make It Clap launches "PopCorn", a unique experience for creating your own sitcom in the style of "Scènes de Ménage" or "En Famille".

School vacations: soccer camps for children with the PSG Academy

During the school vacations, the Paris-Saint-Germain Academy is offering your football-loving children the chance to take part in training courses at its centers in the Paris region. For 5 days, apprentice footballers can live out their dreams!

La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15.

Public holidays, bridges and vacations: what to put down in 2024

With the New Year upon us, some people are already looking ahead to possible long weekends. For those who can't wait, find out what holidays and bridges the 2024 calendar has in store for you.

Interactive investigations at the Château de Fontainebleau: an adventure for families

The Château de Fontainebleau is launching special children's tour-investigations. Take part during the All Saints' vacation and every Sunday thereafter.

Cancelled flights, airport strikes: what can travellers do?

From time to time, travelers are faced with flight cancellations and airport strikes. If these disruptions cause you to miss your flight, don't worry: there are ways to get help! We tell you all about your rights in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

School vacations and public holidays: the 2023-2024 calendar, zone by zone

As many French children prepare to head back to school, a decree published in the Journal Officiel (the French official gazette) unveils, zone by zone, the school vacation schedule for the year 2023-2024. All students will return to school on Monday, September 4, 2023. They will then be able to take advantage of the All Saints' vacation, starting on October 21.

Camping: 3 essential platforms for parking your motorhome or pitching your tent this summer

Summer means vacation, and vacation means spending... Between transport, accommodation and leisure activities, yes, the budget can quickly get out of hand, especially with a family. So why not opt for camping instead?

Chassé-croisé: black Saturday on the roads, "the most difficult day of the summer" according to Bison Futé

Bison Futé is forecasting very difficult traffic conditions for the traditional summer vacation "chassé-croisé" on Saturday August 5, 2023, with the day classified as black in the departure direction, particularly in the Paris region. So take care on the roads.

Free summer events at One Nation Paris (78), for a family shopping session

Until September 24, 2023, the One Nation Paris Outlet shopping mall in Clayes-sous-Bois (78) is going into summer mode with free events and a terrace: to combine shopping and lounging, click here!

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

Disney+: new films and series for August 2023

Looking to unwind after a busy day at work? Looking for something to do in the evening while you're on vacation? If you're a subscriber to the Disney+ platform, there's good news: we've unveiled the calendar of new films and series for August 2023!

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Bel été 2023: Saint-Denis' free summer program for a crazy summer

From July 9 to August 27, 2023, Saint-Denis promises you a wonderful summer with tons of entertainment on the program: concerts, sports initiations, fireworks, DJ sets, dance classes, an ephemeral beach... There's something for all ages, and all events are free to all. Why not spend your summer in Saint-Denis this year?

Île Saint-Denis Plage 2023: free activities, concerts and family evenings all summer long

From July 8 to 30, 2023, Île Saint-Denis will be in vacation mode, with something for everyone from Wednesday to Sunday. Spend the day with family and friends, enjoying free activities on Île Saint-Denis Plage 2023!

Neuilly l'été 2023, free summer activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

This summer, it's time for summer vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you to a program of free activities on the banks of the Marne.

Montreuil Estivale 2023: free events, concerts and open-air cinema all summer long (93)

Making the most of summer in Montreuil is easy during the summer vacations: with a packed program to please young and old alike, summer promises to be fast-paced, sporty and fun in the 93!

Free activities and sports classes at the Coloc' de l'Ourcq Summer Station (93)

Along the Canal de l'Ourcq, just opposite the Parc de la Bergère, the Coloc' de l'Ourcq is inaugurating its summer resort in July 2023, with an exciting program of sports, fun and summer activities, all free of charge!

Paris Plages at the Bassin de la Villette 2023, free activities for young and old

For Paris Plages, the Bassin de la Villette comes alive from July 8 to September 3, 2023. On the program? Swimming in the basin, pedal-boating, sports - here's a great opportunity to introduce your children and teenagers to water sports for free, or to take an unusual stroll along the Canal.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.