Leisure - activities

Ephemeris of September 28 in Paris: Fire at Le Printemps department store

On the morning of September 28, 1921, 40 years after the first fire, Le Printemps department store was the scene of a fire that ravaged the interior of the second building under construction.

Ephemeris of September 23 in Paris: The first flight of the balloon Le Neptune during the Siege of Paris

On September 23, 1870, with Paris under siege from the Prussian army, the first balloon took off from Place Saint-Pierre. Christened Le Neptune, the aircraft took off carrying 125 kilos of official dispatches for members of the government who had retreated to Tours.

September 10th Paris Ephemeris: Tornado wreaks havoc in the heart of Paris

On September 10, 1896, a tornado formed in the heart of Paris, just a stone's throw from Place Saint-Sulpice. In just a few minutes, the phenomenon swept across the capital, ravaging everything in its path.

Les Ateliers Gaîté opens its indoor leisure area with bowling and laser tag

Numerous shopping centers are creating their own leisure areas to enable the whole family to enjoy a great day out, between shopping and fun. Les Ateliers Gaîté opens Smile World, where you can enjoy bowling and laser tag, among other activities!

2025 winter sales in Paris: dates, tips and tricks!

The winter sales kick off in Paris from January 8 to February 11, 2025! With shopping sprees galore and a whole host of bargains to choose from, we've put together a list of tips, tricks and good deals to help you make the most of this promotional period!

Halloween at Nigloland for Nigloween 2024

Nigloland, the family theme park in the heart of nature, located in Champagne less than 2h30 from Paris, is going all out for Halloween from October 5 to November 11, 2024. Pumpkins everywhere, monsters of all kinds, witches' village, here's a glimpse of what awaits you in this magnificent park for Halloween!

Ephemeris for August 22 in Paris: The theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre Museum

On August 22, 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa disappeared from the Musée du Louvre, under the noses of the guards. It was a shock. It would be another two years before Mona Lisa's smile could be seen again in sunny Florence.

Club Pierre Charron: the best Poker and Blackjack in Paris

Just a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées, Club Pierre Charron offers the most comprehensive range of casino games in Paris, in elegant surroundings. Open 7/7 from 12.30pm to 6.30am, the Club offers 27 tables of card games (Poker, Blackjack...). Designed with epicureans in mind, the Club also features a bar, a 24-hour restaurant and a cosy smoking room-library with cigar cellar.

Shuffled: our test of the shuffleboard chain at Boom Boom Villette - opening date

Attention shuffleboard fans! The British game is coming to Boom Boom Villette, where Shuffled has been waiting for you in the 19th arrondissement of Paris since July 23, 2024. Dive into the world of shuffleboard, a game combining curling, bowling and pétanque, and enjoy other leisure activities in a trendy, friendly setting. An ideal outing for friends and family!

Fête Nationale on July 14, 2024 in Gagny (93): guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks fired from the roof of the Hôtel de Ville, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set this Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Imagipark: action game, VR, karting, bowling, the temple of indoor leisure in Val d'Europe from 2025

Val d'Europe is undergoing a major transformation, with the aim of becoming a leading destination for indoor leisure activities by 2025! Action games, go-karting, bowling, virtual reality and immersive restaurants - there's something for all ages!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Place de la Concorde hosts the Urban Park, all the info and programme

The Place de la Concorde in Paris is being transformed into a unique site dedicated to urban sports for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. From July 27, 2024, this emblematic square will host the disciplines of skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, BMX freestyle and breakdance, offering an unprecedented and festive spectacle.

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

God of War Ragnarok soon available on PC: our review of the PS5 boxed set

Hear, hear, Kratos fans! God of War: Ragnarok, Sony's sequel to the hit God of War franchise released in 2018, will be released on November 9, 2022. The game is also due to be released on PC on September 19, 2024, and we were able to test it at length before its release. Check out our review!

Paris 2024 10K: results

The adidas 10k Paris race was back again this Sunday, May 26, 2024. Nearly 30,000 runners crossed the capital from the Arc de Triomphe to the Grands Boulevards via the Trocadéro. Discover the results and the prize list of this edition.

La Cité Fert'CHILL: a free leisure center for the whole family at La Cité Fertile this summer

Adventure park, children's beach, treasure hunt and sports fields - there's plenty to keep the whole family busy this summer! La Cité Fertile transforms itself into a leisure park from June 8, and the best part is, it's free!

The Corniche des Forts leisure park, a leisure island in Seine-Saint-Denis

The Corniche des Forts leisure park in Seine-Saint-Denis offers a wide range of activities all year round. A beautiful 30-hectare green space to relax and take a breath of fresh air, for a successful day out with family or friends.

Tour Auto 2024 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles

The Tour Auto 2024 celebrates its 33ᵉ edition from Paris to Biarritz. As every year and to our great delight, classic cars await us on Sunday April 21 and Monday April 22, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Easter vacations 2024: activities and costumed tours at Vaux-le-Vicomte castle (77)

During these Easter vacations 2024, take advantage of the many activities organized by the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, from April 6 to 21, 2024. On the program for this spring break? Costumed tours, workshops and a treasure hunt!