Unusual activity guide - activities

Vedettes de Paris organizes its free open-air cinema

Vedettes de Paris, the iconic company of the Seine, launches its first open-air cinema this Wednesday, August 23, with "Ratatouille", "La Tour Montparnasse Infernale" and "Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amelie Poulain" to be seen in the heart of the City of Light.

Yoga at the museum: free your body and mind in the capital's cultural institutions

For unusual wellness spots, try yoga classes in the heart of a Paris museum! A number of cultural institutions regularly offer these activities as a way of cultivating yourself while doing some sport.

Boby la Plante, playful workshops to create your own terrarium

If you're a plant lover, come and visit Boby la Plante, an astonishingly friendly store where you can create your own miniature tropical garden and take it home with you in fun workshops!

Pot au Print, the back-to-school festival dedicated to the graphic arts and culinary arts at Cité Fertile

From September 15 to 17, a micro-festival as unusual as it is unusual arrives at Cité Fertile for a long weekend dedicated to the graphic and culinary arts, cleverly combining cooking and magazine creation workshops, exhibitions and a creators' market.

Vélorail: discover Seine-et-Marne and Essonne on the railroads

If you're looking for an unusual way to explore the region while getting in a bit of exercise, why not try velorail? This fun activity, which involves pedaling along railroad tracks with family or friends, is available in Seine-et-Marne and Essonne.

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

Unusual: the first soapbox race in Dourdan (91), on October 1st

After the Paris Marathon, the Tour de France, the bathtub race on the Canal de l'Ourcq and the fast-approaching Olympic Games, it's become almost routine to see people running. So, the region's most unusual race is sure to please: see you in Dourdan, Essonne, on October 1, 2023.

A giant back-to-school murder party at Jardin 21

Gather your dream team of investigators and head for the murder party at Jardin 21, on the evening of Wednesday September 6: this is where Madame de la Roche was discovered murdered a few days ago... Will you find the culprit?

Good plans: a free roller party at Césure (5e), for the start of the 2023 school year

For the start of the new school year in September 2023, we're keeping up the vacation spirit with a host of events, including a festive roller party on September 14, 2023 at Césure, in the 5th arrondissement.

Country evenings at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78): barbecue, concerts and vintage games

From May to October 2023, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole will be transformed into a veritable adventure playground, with the return of its incredible maze until the All Saints' Day vacations. So, for a memorable summer evening, come and discover the country evenings at the farm!

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Free kayaking and canoeing on the Seine opposite Île Saint-Louis at the Bras Marie nautical base

An unusual new summer spot is coming to Paris this summer. Every Sunday during Paris Plages, you can head off to the Bras Marie water sports center, opposite Île-Saint-Louis, to enjoy water activities including kayaking and canoeing on the Seine. Bonus: it's free!

Brunch & Paint: an unusual brunch and painting workshop in a Paris art gallery

Fancy an unusual brunch in Paris? Then head for the Wawi gallery, which organizes its Brunch & Paint at 11 a.m. every weekend, a gourmet get-together during which you can visit an exhibition, take part in a painting workshop with an artist and enjoy a live concert!

A mini golf course amid the animals at Thoiry Zoo (78)

Fancy a game of mini-golf at the zoo? Then head to the Thoiry Zoo Safari, better known simply as the "Thoiry Zoo", in the Yvelines region of France, to discover this unique concept with the whole family, from July 8, 2023.

Take part in a free giant Disney LEGO mural at the Forum des Halles in Paris

For the very first weekend of the vacation season, the Forum des Halles shopping center in Châtelet is offering you the chance to take part in a LEGO fresco of Disney characters.

Double Expresso RTL2: Last of the Season Live in Paris with Pierre de Maere and Zaoui

Le Double Expresso RTL2 closes the season live on July 7, from 6am to 10am, with Justine Salmon, Grégory Ascher, Pierre de Maere and Zaoui.

The dens at Thoiry Zoo, the unusual experience of sleeping with bears

Would you like to spend a night among the animals in their dens? If you too have always dreamed of living this adventure (or offering it to your children, grandchildren...), it's possible at Thoiry Zoo in the Yvelines, by spending the night in a den close to the animals, without disturbing them. Would you like to join us?

Biennale Multitude: come and take part in the world's largest table from Saint-Ouen to Saint-Denis

The World's Biggest Table returns to Saint-Denis this Sunday, July 2, 2023. From the Mairie de Saint-Ouen to the Basilica of Saint-Denis, come and take part in this festive record-breaking event, open to all, and all in good spirits!

Aquaboulevard, the family water park in the heart of Paris

The whole family can take a dip in the heart of Paris at Aquaboulevard, a water park where visitors come all year round to enjoy the wave pools, 11 giant slides, whirlpool baths and waterfalls, in an atmosphere maintained at 29°C.

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

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.