Seine et marne - activities

La Plaine de l'Angélus, charming bed and breakfast near Barbizon and Fontainebleau

We're taking you on a Seine-et-Marne getaway to La Plaine de l'Angélus. This charming chambre d'hôte in Chailly-en-Bière, 2 km from Barbizon and close to Fontainebleau, offers a cosy, comfortable setting in a verdant estate.

The historic Hôtel Napoléon in Fontainebleau, with spa, bar and restaurant

Discover the Napoleon in Fontainebleau, renovated with spa, bar and restaurant, for a refined, historic escape.

Free Easter egg hunt 2024 with atmosphere in Provins (77)

Provins' famous Easter egg hunt, with over 10,000 chocolate eggs, returns on March 31 and April 1, 2024. Thanks to a treasure hunt, children and their families can enjoy a pleasant stroll through the medieval town in search of these little treasures. It's a great way to spend a day in Provins, less than an hour from the capital!

La Foulée Impériale: half-marathon and races for the whole family at the Château de Fontainebleau

Ready to run in the footsteps of François I and Napoleon III? Adults and children alike can challenge themselves to running races and a half-marathon in the magnificent grounds of the Château de Fontainebleau on April 28, 2024.

Printemps des Sports Equestres: show jumping and free events in Fontainebleau

Come and experience a great celebration of equestrian sports in Fontainebleau, from April 22 to 28, 2024! On the program: exceptional show jumping, family entertainment, and all for free!

A seahorse hotel to visit with the whole family at the Sea Life aquarium during the February vacations

From February 10 to March 31, 2024, the Sea Life aquarium will be hosting a seahorse hotel to observe and understand these little sea horses!

Secrets of the Château de Fontainebleau: discover the small apartments

Embark on a guided tour of the Château de Fontainebleau to discover the secrets of history through the intimate private apartments of Napoleon, Josephine and Marie-Louise.

L'Esquisse, Barbizon's new cultural hotel, both café and free museum

L'Esquisse is a fusion of hotel, café and free museum. We're off to Barbizon, the famous artists' village, to take advantage of this new spot that combines large, charming rooms, a great café by the fireplace and a free museum honoring the artists who have influenced Barbizon around the world.

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.

Ban on cell phones in public spaces, in a Seine-et-Marne commune

This Saturday, residents of Seine-Port, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department, had the opportunity to vote for or against a ban on the use of cell phones in public spaces. They decided to ban the object, to "help children".

Baroque parade and entertainment for Carnival Day at the Château de Blandy-les-Tours (77)

On Sunday February 18, 2024, don your best suit and head for the Château de Blandy-les-Tours, less than an hour from Paris. With family, friends or children... The festivities promise to be grandiose and colorful.

A little king penguin is born at the Sea Life Paris Aquarium!

Big news at Sea Life Paris: a baby king penguin has been born, and it's a little girl christened Freya by aquarium visitors!

Two free photo exhibitions on breaking and skateboarding at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Westfield Carré Sénart shopping center is presenting two sports-related exhibitions, accessible free of charge, until June. On the program: skateboarding and breaking!

WES'PORTMSF, a weekend of sport and solidarity in Fontainebleau

On April 27, 2024, Médecins Sans Frontières is organizing a new challenge: WE S'PORT MSF, a first-of-its-kind fund-raising sporting event to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in Fontainebleau. The program includes 3 sporting events to be completed in teams of two: TRAIL, mountain biking and climbing.

Disneyland Paris: the Disneyland Hotel, a royal setting at the entrance to the park - our photos

New at Disneyland Paris! The Disneyland Hotel, the jewel in the resort's hotel crown, reopened its doors to visitors on January 25, 2024. The editorial team visited the hotel on the day of its reopening... We tell you all about it!

Easter Egg Hunt 2024 at Château de Vaux le Vicomte (77)

The Château de Vaux le Vicomte and its famous Easter egg hunt await you on Saturday March 30, Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, 2024. On the program? Egg hunts for young and old, entertainment for children and visits to the château's magnificent gardens.

February vacations 2024: Carnival atmosphere at Parrot World, the Crécy-la-Chapelle animal park

Parrot World is the immersive animal park that transports us to South America within Europe's largest aviary, in Crécy-la-Chapelle. For the winter vacations, from February 10 to 25, 2024, this immersive venue takes us to the heart of Rio's famous carnival.

February vacations 2024 at the Château de Fontainebleau, the animated program

For the winter vacations, also known as the February vacation, the Château de Fontainebleau is coming alive with a variety of activities for young and old. Exhibitions, guided tours (especially for families), guided tours and workshops are all on the program, offering a wealth of cultural discoveries.

Olympic Games 2024: free sporting events in some of the region's shopping centers

This year, everyone is gearing up for the sporting event that is sure to mark this decade in Paris: the Olympic and Paralympic Games promise great spectacle, wild sporting performances, millions of tourists in the capital and, above all, lots and lots of sport. That's why some Westfield shopping centers in the Paris region are going into "Olympic Games" mode, with free programming throughout January.

Take part in a gardening session in one of Île-de-France's most beautiful gardens.

Intimate, enchanting, unusual, but always magical: remarkable gardens are among the "nature" places to discover in the Paris region, especially if you're a lover of beautiful gardens. So, in February, you can even garden in one of them, to help the volunteers prepare it for the fine weather.