Unusual activity guide - activities

Did you know? There's an unusual troglodyte church in the Val d'Oise, just waiting to be discovered.

Did you know that in the Val d'Oise, the Church of the Annunciation at Haute-Isle is the only troglodyte church in the entire region? Carved directly into a chalk cliff and listed as a historic monument, it's an unusual nugget to discover.

Polpo Plage, the beach terrace on the Seine with Marina and electric boats in brazier mode

Polpo plage awaits you with its deckchairs and straw-hut-style bar! You'll be able to enjoy a lovely summer beach terrace, with your feet in the sand, and a marina where you can take a boat trip on the Seine! This year, brasero evenings await you as a bonus.

Open-air yoga sessions among animals at Espace Rambouillet (78)

For yoga amid deer and fallow deer, head for Espace Rambouillet in the Yvelines! On Saturday mornings, take advantage of an extraordinary moment of relaxation in the heart of the forest, a welcome change from indoor classes!

House of Dreamers: the immersive dream experience at the Carrousel du Louvre - our photos

Looking for an immersive, dream-like experience? The Carrousel du Louvre is decked out with artistic installations until October 31, 2024, for a visual and aural journey into a world that promises to be magical!

Beauty and the Beast, the magical sound and light show at the Château des Cèdres in Montfermeil (93)

In the Seine-Saint-Denis department, northwest of Paris, the town of Montfermeil hosts Beauty and the Beast, a sound and light show based on one of the most famous children's fairy tales.

An Olympic ball in memory of the 1924 Paris Games at the Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay celebrates the Olympic Games in the ambiance of the 1920s, to recall the Paris 1924 Games, one hundred years later, on June 22, 2024! Come and dance the charleston, foxtrot and lindy hop, in period costume!

Hippies Flowers weekend at Le Moulin Jaune: an unusual and colorful bohemian escape

Immerse yourself in the colorful, bohemian world of the Moulin Jaune on June 1 and 2, 2024. A festive, immersive weekend awaits you in this enchanting garden, transformed for the occasion into a hippie paradise.

The big picnic on the Champs-Elysées in Paris, photos and video

A giant picnic on the Champs-Élysées - that's the unusual event that took place this Sunday, May 26, 2024. After the giant cinema and then the biggest dictation, nearly 4,000 people won the right to lunch on the gingham tablecloth set up on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Would you like to try it out?

Palais de Tokyo: carpet-making workshop with artists, buffet and exhibition tour

Palais de Tokyo introduces you to the art of carpet creation at two unusual workshops on June 19 and 20, 2024. On the program: tufting, punch needle and embroidery in the company of two artists in a convivial atmosphere, topped off with a gourmet buffet. And to top it all off, the ticket includes access to all current exhibitions!

Unusual: take a free rock-climbing course in a metro station, May 21-24

A climbing track... In a metro station? From May 21 to 24, 2024, RATP will be showcasing this new sport on the Olympic program, and offering metro passengers an unusual experience in a station.

The Paris and Île-de-France fire departments at the 2024 Open House

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.

Printemps Haussmann x Le Food Market: cooking workshops in the store windows

How would you like to take part in Culinary Master Classes in the Printemps Hausmmann showcases? No, you're not dreaming! From May 18 to June 23, 2024, Le Food Market takes up residence at Printemps Haussmann, for a series of gastronomic workshops to learn how to cook the world's best no-bake recipes with a Chef!

Parisi Tour: we take you on an unusual 2CV ride through the capital

Want to discover Paris in a different way, away from the metro? Let's go for a cultural and unusual ride in a vintage 2 CV, which took us from Montmartre to the Champs-Elysées, passing by some of the capital's most beautiful monuments!

Nage ta Seine 2024: buoy race and swimming in the Seine at Parc de l'Ile Saint-Denis (93)

On Sunday, July 7, 2024, just a few days before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, the very first edition of Nage ta Seine takes place, a swimming event... In the Seine.

Take part in the Blindtest League, a blindtest competition in Paris

Attention music fans, those who can tell the name of the artist and the title of the song just after a few notes have been played... The Blindtest League, a blindtest competition, is looking for participants!

The Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary with a free weekend of events in May.

This year, on Ascension weekend 2024, a major event is taking place in Gennevilliers' Parc des Chanteraines: and with good reason, it's a special occasion, as the Chemin de fer des Chanteraines celebrates its 40th anniversary that weekend.

Maison Diptyque Paris: boutique - immersive art gallery and creative workshops dedicated to perfume

Diptyque opens the doors to Maison Diptyque, a unique concept store in Paris, halfway between boutique and art gallery. In the refined setting of a 400m2 Parisian aesthete's apartment, each room depicts a facet of the brand's universe, from the library to the garden, including a museum space and an ephemeral gallery exhibiting the most fashionable artists. The address also offers creative workshops, artistic encounters and plenty of other surprises...

Woofest 2024, an obstacle course with your dog, just a few kilometers from Paris

Woofest, formerly Woof Run, is back on September 14 and 15, 2024, a few kilometers from the capital, in Chaumont-en-Vexin, in the Oise region. The only race in the area where you can have fun with your dog in an obstacle course, canicross or walk!

La Hublotière, Hector Guimard's Art Nouveau villa opens this summer 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!