Guided tour - activities

A guided tour of Sri Lankan culture, from La Courneuve (93)

This year, take a one-way trip to Sri Lanka and South Asia, without even leaving the Paris region. Head to La Courneuve for a real immersion in this culture from the other side of the world.

A guided tour in the footsteps of architect Le Corbusier, in the 13th and 14th arrondissements.

From the Bibliothèque François Mitterand (BNF), in the 13th arrondissement, to the Cité Internationale Universitaire, in the 14th, discover the achievements of the famous architect le Corbusier in Paris.

Unusual: a visit to the heart of the only bakery in a container in Île-de-France, at 6b (93)

On the banks of the Saint-Denis canal, 6b is a large building in the heart of a brownfield site. This is where Sébastien Lefrançois, a baker like no other, opened his bakery... in a container.

Guided tours of the Citroën & DS Conservatory, for classic car enthusiasts

Did you know? Aulnay-sous-Bois, in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, is home to the Conservatoire de Citroën, the famous French car manufacturer: a number of guided tours are organized here throughout the year, so it's a good time to discover this magnificent collection of vintage cars!

Discover Paris's Vietnamese district on a historical and gourmet tour of the 5th arrondissement.

While we're all familiar with the Chinese quarters of the 13th arrondissement or Belleville, we've rarely heard of the Vietnamese quarter, located in the 5th arrondissement. Here's your chance to discover it on an unusual guided tour!

Visit the Monnaie de Paris by torchlight on a unique guided tour!

Like everyone else, you may have visited La Monnaie de Paris by day. Now, the institution invites you to explore behind-the-scenes at night, by torchlight... Shh, it's time for an exceptional visit!

Unusual: an exclusive guided tour of the Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis, usually closed to the public

While many Parisians are familiar with the famous Basilique Saint-Denis, where the great Kings and Queens of France are buried, few are familiar with the city's royal abbey, home to Benedictine monks.

Climb into the attic of the Sainte-Chapelle at Château de Vincennes for a privileged visit

Within the fortified walls of Château de Vincennes, don't miss the Sainte-Chapelle, a marvel of Gothic art, and take advantage of a privileged visit to climb into the attic and observe the skills of craftsmen of yesteryear.

Free guided tours for children at the National Assembly

Having already opened its doors to the public, the National Assembly continues to invite citizens to discover this mecca of democracy, from an early age, with a dedicated children's trail!

Take a free tour of Station K, Noisy-le-Grand's abandoned metro station, before it disappeared.

Beneath the ground of Noisy-le-Grand lies an abandoned metro station, Station K, which was supposed to be futuristic when it was created in 1991. It will never see the light of day, but will soon be rehabilitated into a superb living third-location. This Saturday, October 21, 2023, is the last chance to visit it as it is!

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.

A guided running tour of Paris: discover Paris Running Tour, the sportiest of walks

You can visit Paris on foot, by bike, electric scooter, scooter, bicycle, tuk-tuk, bateau-mouche... But did you know that you can also visit the capital... by running?

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Paris Express with a free tour of the Fabrique du Métro.

In Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, among the various warehouses of the Docks industrial zone, you'll find the Fabrique du Métro. The Fabrique du Métro is a genuine laboratory for experimenting and testing the future metro lines of the Grand Paris Express, and offers free tours of what our future public transport systems will look like.

Rex Studios, (re)discover behind-the-scenes at the Grand Rex

Discover the magic of cinema with this behind-the-scenes tour of Europe's largest cinema, Rex Studios! Film set, director's office, projection booth, editing room, special effects... A fun and educational visit to the heart of the Grand Rex.

Les Puces de Saint-Ouen, the world's largest antiques market, just outside Paris

On the outskirts of Paris, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine is famous for its flea market. And if the name of this huge antiques market is reminiscent of that of the little beasts, there are above all centuries of history to discover around this historic market.

Guided tour of the ruins of Saint-Maur Abbey

In the town of Saint-Maur-des-Fossés lies a little gem, an ancient abbey founded in 639, of which only the ruins remain today, and which can be admired on guided tours organized by the Société d'histoire et d'archéologie de Saint-Maur.

A behind-the-scenes tour of Roland-Garros with Cultival in July

Discover the backstage of the mythical temple of tennis in Paris, the Roland-Garros stadium, from July 1st 2023! Cultival offers a guided tour behind the scenes of the stadium to tennis fans.

Aux Belles Poules, lecture-show and tour of a Roaring Twenties brothel

While most of the capital's brothels have disappeared since prostitution was outlawed, one remains open to the curious during burlesque tours and lectures at Aux Belles Poules.

Discover the backstage of Orly airport during a guided tour

This time, you don't come to Orly airport to fly, but to discover the backstage of the Parisian airport, a real anthill, during an exceptional guided tour.

A guided tour behind the scenes of the Stade de France, the mythical venue in Saint-Denis

Discover the Stade de France from the inside, during a guided tour in the heart of the country's largest cultural and sporting venue. Follow in the footsteps of exceptional players and famous singers, behind the scenes of the stadium.