Unusual activity guide

Monuments in (great) shape: yoga, mini-golf, tai chi... activities combining heritage and sport

For the first time, the Monuments nationaux are going all out for sport, and from May 8 to 11, 2025, they're inviting you to get back into shape in exceptional locations, with mini-golf, yoga and Olympics in the châteaux and buildings of the Ile-de-France region!

Impact Job Fair: a recruitment fair dedicated to impact during ChangeNOW 2025!

The Impact Job Fair by ChangeNOW will take place on April 26, 2025 at the Grand Palais in Paris! This event is organized in collaboration with France Travail, GEO, Jobs that makes sense and Le Parisien. This recruitment fair like no other will feature 600 job offers and 150 recruiters, offering a valuable opportunity for those wishing to make a professional commitment to the transition.

Discover Téliane en famille, a dairy donkey farm in Chennevières-sur-Marne (94)

Donkeys in Paris? Yes, they do exist, just a little further away from the capital, and it's a farm of dairy donkeys, designed to produce milk for artisanal cosmetics, that you're invited to visit in the Val-de-Marne.

Zippin' Paris: zip-line over the Parc des Princes this summer

From June 14 to August 17, 2025, take to the skies at the Parc des Princes thanks to a zip line above the stadium. Share adrenaline-filled moments with friends and family by discovering an exceptional activity: crossing the Parc des Princes on a zip line!

Paris fire department open house dates in 2025

The fire stations of Paris and the Île-de-France region open their doors to you free of charge on certain Saturdays and Sundays (depending on the station) throughout the year, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in the life of firefighters in and around the capital.

Eternelle Notre-Dame: the historical immersive experience in virtual reality extended to Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris as you've never seen it before: discover the immersive virtual reality experience "Eternelle Notre-Dame". Offered at La Défense and on the cathedral's forecourt, this astonishing show plunges us into the heart of history until September 30, 2025.

Akwa, licence-free boat hire and activities for all on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq

On the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq, Akwa is the new nautical base where friends can rent boats without a license!

Plunge into the heart of Paris with Visites-Spectacles: dramatized tours with actors

(Re)discover Paris in a different way by exploring the emblematic neighborhoods of Montmartre, Passages Couverts and Père Lachaise cemetery, among others, through immersive, theatrical tours. Guided by talented costumed actors, you'll be immersed in Paris through interactive scenes, captivating dialogues and fascinating reconstructions. Actors who don't just tell you the story, they bring it to life!

La Hublotière, Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau villa to visit this summer 2025 in Le Vésinet (78)

Have you heard of La Hublotière? This Art Nouveau villa, designed by Hector Guimard, is hidden away in the heart of Le Vésinet, in the Yvelines department. Exceptionally, it's opening its doors to the public this summer - a golden opportunity to discover our heritage!

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise 2025 in the Val d'Oise, the program

The Fête Médiévale de Beaumont-sur-Oise awaits you on May 24 and 25, 2025 in the Val d'Oise (95). This free event invites you to take a leap into the past and explore the cultural exchanges between East and West through a variety of events and shows.

Barbecue Expo 2025: the 100% coals and conviviality event arrives at the Parc Floral this weekend

Calling all gourmets, barbecue enthusiasts and anyone looking for an original way out: Barbecue Expo returns to the Parc Floral de Paris from April 4 to 6, 2025 for its 4th edition, hotter than ever! Entertainment, tastings and plenty of other surprises await you. Get your tickets now and save 25% on your admission thanks to our PROMO CODE!

Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with a marina and electric boats, is back!

Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar from Thursday, April 3, 2025! Enjoy a summery beach terrace with your feet in the sand, plus a marina where you can take a boat ride on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus.

Le Point G: an unusual, naughty escape game in the heart of Paris

Head to the Point G concept store to discover a naughty escape game near Pigalle, where you take on the role of assistant director during the shooting of a film. Point G is also a gourmet bar and an unusual naughty boutique. Try it out with friends or as a couple, if you're ready to get off the beaten track! From 18 years of age.

Insolite: an inflatable unicorn race and a 100% pink evening at Issy's AquaZena pool

On Saturday, March 29, 2025, join us at the AquaZena swimming pool in Issy-les-Moulineaux for an evening of glitter and candy: the Unicorn Party is on!

Unusual: an ocular harpsichord concert at the Hôtel de la Marine!

Can we see music? Hear colors? Come and discover the crazy story of Father Castel, a singular man who dreamed of "music for the eyes" and worked all his life to create an ocular harpsichord. One-off performance on Thursday April 3 at Hôtel de la Marine.

Become an apprentice groomer at the Parc Zoologique de Paris for a day!

If you're a fan of animals from all over the world, zoos and menageries, here's an activity you'll remember for a long time: the Parc Zoologique de Paris gives you the chance to spend half a day in the shoes of an animal keeper, for an unforgettable experience close to the animals.

Aquaciné at the Joséphine Baker swimming pool: a water-based cinema in front of Le Grand Bain

(Re)discover Gilles Lellouche's film Le Grand Bain, with your feet in the water at the Joséphine Baker swimming pool, on March 15, 2025.

Automobile: discover the Beltoise speed circuit, in Trappes (78) with karting track

In Trappes, the Beltoise circuit offers you the chance to practice motor sports at your leisure, or to take your first trip on a speed circuit.

Festival de Cerfs-Volants: two days of spectacular demonstrations at Base 217

A sky decked out in a thousand colors - that's what's in store for the whole family at the first edition of the Festival de Cerfs-Volants en Essonne, in the heart of Base 217. On the program: shows, demonstrations and workshops!

La Ferté-Gaucher (77) motor racing circuit: car baptisms and speed training track

Did you know? Seine-et-Marne's La Ferté-Gaucher region is home to the largest motor racing circuit in the Paris region.