Unusual outing guide - activities

Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view

Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies?

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: a magical new season of music from yesteryear

Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine.

Olfactivity: a concept for creating your own bespoke perfume a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées

Want to slip into the shoes of a perfumer? A stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, Olfactivity invites you to create your own fragrance in a playful way, with a concept inspired by cartomancy and numerology that will enable you to design your own tailor-made perfume.

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.

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!

The dome of Galeries Lafayette transformed into a rainbow with the work of Kimsooja

To Breathe is the name of the installation by Korean artist Kimsooja, which will be installed on the dome of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann from April 14 to June 30, 2023. Dive into the in-between of the dome, the time of an immersive visit, in free or guided tours.

Roadmap, the confidential street-art exhibition of Colors Festival is back and gets bigger

While waiting for the return of the Colors Festival, the team relaunches Roadmap in a larger format, this confidential exhibition which presents 32 street-artists investing several apartments of Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris 6th, from March 18 to April 16, 2023. Feel like an unusual visit?

The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens

Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement.

L'Orfèvrerie, guided tour of the former Christofle factory and its artists & craftsmen's residence

L'Orfèvrerie is an astonishing place in the Paris region, famous for having housed the former Christofle factory. Temporarily converted into a residence for artists and craftsmen, this unusual spot still welcomes you for final visits before the launch of its rehabilitation project. An opportunity not to be missed.

A Harry Potter boutique and its immersive coffee-shop

Grab your brooms! A new spot dedicated to the world of Harry Potter is coming to Paris! Head to Bercy to discover the Boutique-Café aux Deux Balais, an immersive address where you'll find derivative products as well as a coffee-shop with enchanted treats including homemade bierraubeurre.

Anastasia, Ratatouille, the Aristochats: a walk in the footsteps of Disney cartoons in Paris

Paris is a city known throughout the world for its beauty, which is why Walt Disney and then the company chose it as the setting for many cartoons. Let's go on the tracks of Anastasia, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Ratatouille, through the capital!

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.

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.

House of the Dragon: private in-room screenings in a Parisian hotel-cinema

Are you hooked on House of the Dragon, the HBO prequel to Game of Throne? Then here's a hotel-experience that should hit the spot: every week, a Staycation experience at Le Paradiso invites you to enjoy a private in-room screening of the latest episode in the series, with popcorn and rooftop access to boot. A plan that's sure to make you love Mondays!

Le Vieux-Pays de Goussainville: an unusual stroll through a "ghost village" in the Île-de-France region

If you're looking for an unusual outing in the Paris region, you've come to the Val-d'Oise. It's here, just a few kilometers from the end of the Roissy airport runways, that you'll find the Vieux-Pays de Goussainville. Visit this atypical old village, described as "ghostly", and virtually abandoned by many of its inhabitants for several decades.

La Fabrique de Chocolat, the immersive and insta-worthy venue in Paris

Looking for an immersive experience in Paris? Then, it is time to discover La Fabrique de Chocolat, an immersive and insta-worthy tour waiting for you in the city for a walk in indulging backgrounds. P.S.: there is even a ball pit!