Unusual activity guide - activities

Pigeon Coq, the DIY workshop to make your own unique upcycled leather handbag

Tired of seeing the same handbags in the stores all the time? Then create your own unique accessory, using upcycled leather, in the Pigeon Coq workshop near Strasbourg-Saint-Denis.

February-March 2023 vacations at the Aquarium de la Porte Dorée

During the February vacations 2023, go to the Aquarium of the Palais de la Porte Dorée to discover new fish, admire the rays swimming or participate in a guided tour or a creative workshop!

Valentine's Day 2023: enjoy an unusual experience as a couple to the sound of gongs

Are you looking for a rather original experience to offer to your other half for Lovers' Day? We have just what you need! At Aûm, the yoga studio and holistic living space offers you a relaxing activity to do together, on February 14th.

An immersive dive with the whales at the Tropical Aquarium of the Palais de la porte dorée

Want an immersive visit with your family? Go to the aquarium of the Palais de la Porte Dorée to virtually swim with the whales and discover the hundreds of animal species present in the tanks.

On the other fish textile printing workshops to create a family logo

On the other fish is a boutique-workshop in the 19th arrondissement that offers family workshops to design, create and print your logo (or any other creation) on clothing.

Go skating with your family at Pavillon de l’Arsenal for the Holidays 2022

Winter means it is skating rink season! There is a lot of them in Paris, and the most extraordinary of them all is the Pavillon de l’Arsenal rink in the 4th arrondissement.

La Brasserie Gallia, visit and tastings at the Pantin beer factory

If you're a beer lover, you've probably heard of Gallia, the local brewery in the Paris region! For the passionate and the curious, it's possible to discover the secrets of brewing at the Pantin site, through guided tours and tastings. It's also an opportunity to stop off at the brewery's festive taproom!

A floating ski resort with free entertainments to be introduced to winter sports in Paris

“Paris fait du Ski” is coming to the Concorde Atlantique, one of the biggest boats in Paris, to treat us to early mountain vacations. From November 16 to 20, 2022, a mountain-inspired village unveils free entertainments to introduce us to winter sports, including curling, biathlon and snowboard. Also on the menu: DJ set, indulging cabins, and a “mountain restaurant”.

Winter sports: it's possible to ski in the Paris Region!

Yes, yes: it's possible to ski near Paris, without leaving the Île-de-France! To improve your snowplough technique, head for Crazy Park, in Bonneuil-sur-Marne. Young and old alike can enjoy an indoor ski simulator all year round, the only one of its kind in the region!

Grand Magic Hotel, Europe's first immersive hotel in the Paris region

The Grand Magic Hotel is Europe's first immersive hotel, no less! The good news is that this unusual address is coming to the Paris region, right next to Disneyland Paris in Seine-et-Marne.

The Pailleron skating rink, for skating all year round

The Pailleron skating rink lets you glide on the ice all year round. It occupies the ice area of the Pailleron sports center in Paris's 19th arrondissement. The rink regularly organizes theme evenings, so stay tuned!

An immersive ski resort comes to Paris: free entertainments, DJ set & street food

Whilst waiting for the Winter break, a fun and immersive ski resort comes to Paris from November 10 to 12, 2022. Created by France Montagne, this event promises a festive program packed with free and indulging entertainments. Ski simulator, DJ set, mountain-inspired street food, or even movie session, here is what to expect.

Accor Arena’s skating rink in Bercy: a 1,500sqm skating spot in Paris

The large Bercy skating rink is one of the two permanent places in Paris expecting ice-skating and ice hockey fans. Nestled in the Palais Omnisports de Bercy, aka the Accor Arena, the Sonja Henie skating rink features 1,500sqm of ice for children and adults.

A hippy solidarity-driver roller-dance outside Paris

Put your rollerblades on! A hippie solidarity-driven roller-dance expects you at Espace Francis Delage on Saturday December 3, 2022, in Asnières-sur-Seine. A charity event supporting association Eva pour la Vie helping children with cancer.

The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!

The Musée de l'Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must.

A free roller disco night comes to a food court in Paris

Ready to party like in the 80’s? A disco roller party comes to a famous food court in Paris: La Félicità! Meet on October 24, 2022, to dance on the dancefloor with rollerblades on!

Accrocamp Poissy, the tree-climbing course in Yvelines (78)

Located in the park of the Château de Villiers in Poissy, in the Yvelines department, Accrocamp is an adventure course on a human scale. With an annual reopening at the end of March (March 30 this year), this spot in the heart of nature is the ideal setting for an adventure among the trees.

Giant naturist picnic and workout in Paris this Sunday at the Bois de Vincennes

The Bois de Vincennes naturist area is back in Paris with XXL events. On Sundays October 9 and 16, 2022, you are expected by the ANP for a giant picnic and a yoga class in your birthday suit.

La Serre aux Papillons in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, a tropical jungle near Paris

Forty kilometers from Paris, in the Yvelines, nestles an atypical and exciting place for the whole family, a butterfly greenhouse! Located in La Queue-lez-Yvelines, it was the very first tropical greenhouse in France to welcome these colorful and exotic insects, particularly graceful.

Paris Boat Club, a tailor-made private cruise on the Seine in Paris

How about a private cruise on the Seine? Are you looking for an exceptional experience, a way to visit Paris without the crowds, to see the capital's most beautiful monuments and bridges in a privileged way? We've tested the Paris Boat Club and its tailor-made cruises for an enchanted interlude.