Unusual activity child family guide - activities

Ice rink and giant toboggan run at the Saint-Denis Christmas market, in front of the basilica

For the festive season, what could be better than a trip to the Christmas market? Between mulled wine and chocolate, waffles and other comforting treats, you'll be able to put on your skates on the ice rink set up especially for the occasion!

The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!

The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed!

Nikito, ex-Superfly Alfortville, 3,300 m2 of active leisure and indoor freestyle activities

Watch out, it's going to be a bumpy ride. Nikito (ex-Superfly) awaits you at its first immersive park in Alfortville, just outside Paris. In all, over 3,300 m2 of active, freestyle indoor leisure activities to keep the whole family busy. From trampolines and climbing to parkour and giant slides, this unusual spot is suitable for all ages!

The 2025 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles

Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for its 25th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes!

La Dame de Coeur: the cosy, family-friendly board game bar in Paris's 14th arrondissement

Near the Gare Montparnasse station, a friendly games bar awaits you for lively games with friends or family, while you enjoy pastries or an aperitif, depending on the time of day, just like at home!

The Sainte-Barbe fire festival, a magical weekend in December in Lens

The Festival de la Sainte Barbe is a not-to-be-missed event in the Lens-Liévin region. Since 2018, this fire arts festival has revived the tradition of Sainte Barbe, patron saint of miners, by transforming former mining sites into stages for pyrotechnic and artistic shows. To be experienced from December 6 to 8, 2024!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream.

Pleasure Sundays at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes this winter! Free invitations

They're back at last! Those trotting Sundays at Paris-Vincennes, full of flavor, color and warmth. Those famous autumn and winter Sundays when everything is grey and gloomy... everywhere except in the heart of the Paris-Vincennes racecourse. The racecourse that comes alive when it hosts the Grand Prix winter meeting, on Sundays from November 17 to February 23. Download your free tickets now!

Les Matins Fermiers: a family morning with the animals of the Villette farm

On certain Sunday mornings in September, October and November, as soon as school starts after the summer vacations, the Villette Farm invites you to discover its strange residents during a very special morning.

Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)

In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree?

50 years of Rubik's Cube: treasure hunt and immersive installation at Galeries Lafayette

The Rubik's Cube, the famous puzzle, invites itself to Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées from October 7 to 21, 2024 to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with a giant installation, a treasure hunt and other surprises on the program!

Unusual: go for a ride with sled dogs in the Fontainebleau forest (77)

The Fontainebleau forest is a paradise for hikers and rock climbers, so in the heart of this natural paradise, you can also enjoy an even more unusual hike, with sled dogs.

La drôle de fabrique à jouets: create your own cuddly toy in Santa's workshop at the Imaginarium

Join Santa's elves, and create your own stuffed toy in his workshop, with this unique experience from the Imaginarium de Lagny-sur-Marne. From November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Free Dictations for All in September in shopping malls across Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Are you ready? Get writing! La Grande dictée pour tous is back for the autumn season in numerous shopping centers across the capital and the Paris region. It's an opportunity to test your spelling and challenge yourself to a free challenge!

Pop Central: the museum for fans of vintage movie cars and arcade games

Who hasn't dreamed of getting behind the wheel of the Batmobile or reliving the atmosphere of the arcades of the 90s? In Étréchy (91), the Pop Central Museum awaits you on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, for a total immersion in pop culture, with legendary movie cars and vintage arcade machines galore.

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village

Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children...

Summer 2024: climb aboard a boat decorated in LEGO, for an original trip on the Seine River

During the summer vacations, climb aboard a boat decorated in the colors of the famous Little Bricks brand, for a bateau-mouche ride along the Seine.

Les Voiliers du Luxembourg, the Jardin du Luxembourg's historic boats for children

Every summer, the Jardin du Luxembourg basin is decked out in its finest miniature sailboats. A historic amusement that has delighted youngsters for generations, miniature sailboats are one of the must-do family activities in this magnificent Parisian park.

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!

Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month.