Unusual activity guide - activities

Perpette, an Orange is the New Black-style immersive cocktail experience in Paris

For lovers of original experiences and cocktails, an immersive spot is coming to Paris: Perpette is the concept that unveils an adventure combining immersive theater and mixology in an Orange is the New Black-style atmosphere.

Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud: horse racing, lunch on the grass and painting competition

Take advantage of a sunny summer's day to watch some great horse racing, while enjoying lunch with your feet up in the grass at the Hippodrome de Saint-Cloud. See you on June 30, 2024 for the Grand Prix!

Aquaciné at the Joséphine Baker pool: Vaiana in the water!

Want to (re)discover the Vaiana cartoon in an unusual way? Then head to the Joséphine Baker pool on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for a session with your feet in the water!

Xtrem Aventures Cergy, accrobranche in Cergy (95)

A leisure park is the ideal way to spend a fun-filled day in a pleasant green setting. Discover Xtrem Aventures, an accrobranche park located in the heart of the Cergy-Pontoise leisure park, just 30 km from Paris. Scheduled to reopen on March 30, after a winter shutdown!

Le Bal des Joyaux Inconnus: a literary ball at Château de Breteuil

Do you love books and pretty dresses? Just the thing, because we're planning to combine the two at a literary ball in the heart of the superb Château de Breteuil, so you can feel like a princess (or prince) for one evening on April 20, 2024!

A Sunday in the snow: a day in the mountains without leaving Rambouillet (78)

After the great cold snap of January 2024, which saw the Île-de-France region covered in a blanket of white for a few days, it looks like the mountain atmosphere will be back in Rambouillet at the beginning of March!

A night skating rink with DJ set in Paris for unusual evenings

It's possible to skate to the rhythm of a DJ set in Paris! It's all happening at the Accor Arena in Bercy, where the Sonja Henie skating rink awaits you at night to set the mood on 1500m2 of ice!

Beer Spa: this unusual spa in Paris offers beer baths - promotional code

Beer lovers, here's a wellness concept that's sure to please! In Paris, the Beer Spa is the first address in the capital to offer "beer baths". And if you're wondering, yes, you can also toast during your relaxation session. Want to try it? We've got a promo code for you!

Paris: free sports classes in museums, theaters and libraries this Saturday

Now there's an original way to discover the capital's cultural attractions! This Saturday, January 27, 2024, the city of Paris is offering free sports classes in unusual locations, such as the Théâtre du Châtelet or the Museum of Modern Art!

A duo floating massage in historic vaulted cellars converted into unusual baths

Looking for a soothing experience with your soulmate? We'll take you on a unique and unusual duo treatment in Paris: a floating massage in old vaulted cellars in the Latin Quarter, converted into baths.

Unusual: The Socialite Family's free, immersive decorating exhibition in a private mansion

From January 17 to 21, 2024, La Scopa, The Socialite Family's free immersive exhibition, transforms a mansion in the 7th arrondissement into a sanctuary dedicated to decoration and mystery. Discover a subtle interplay between the ancient and the modern, where the deco brand's creations mingle with treasures from the Puces de Saint-Ouen, in an authentic setting with a singular aura ...

Yoga, dance, magic, drawing: unusual activities during nocturnes at the Musée du Louvre

As night falls on Friday evenings, head to the Musée du Louvre to rediscover its collections in a whole new way, with unusual workshops and activities accessible to all, in addition to the current exhibitions!

Art in Nature: Dali's works in a luminous and extravagant tour of Paris

An arty stroll through the works of surrealist artist Salvador Dali, that's what's in store for us this autumn-winter in Paris! From November 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Unusual: a visit to the heart of the only bakery in a container in Île-de-France, at 6b (93)

On the banks of the Saint-Denis canal, 6b is a large building in the heart of a brownfield site. This is where Sébastien Lefrançois, a baker like no other, opened his bakery... in a container.

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.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

India in Paris: family immersion on a guided tour of the 18th arrondissement's Indian quarter

If we told you that a one-way ticket to the world's most populous country was possible from Paris, with just a Navigo pass, would you believe us? In any case, that's what guide Raphaëlle Gras proves with her family tours of the 18th arrondissement, offered on Wednesdays and weekends.

French Beerpong Championship at the heart of the Foire de Paris, Porte de Versailles

In France, there are championships for everything, including beerpong, the American drinking game that involves a ping-pong ball, glasses and rarely sober participants. Try to win the French Championship, on May 4 and 5, 2024, at the Foire de Paris!

Visit the Monnaie de Paris by torchlight on a unique guided tour!

Like everyone else, you may have visited La Monnaie de Paris by day. Now, the institution invites you to explore behind-the-scenes at night, by torchlight... Shh, it's time for an exceptional visit!

L'Autruche rieuse, an ostrich farm to visit with the whole family, near Montereau-Fault-Yonne (77)

In the Seine-et-Marne region, in the small village of Montmachoux, there's a farm that's going out of business. Here, you won't find chickens, sheep or rabbits, but rather ostriches! Visits resume on April 1, 2024.