Unusual spot guide - activities

Olympiad festival 2025 electro-fashion show in a monastery east of Paris

Olympiad Festival returns to the outskirts of Paris from May 29 to June 1, 2025! Head for Le Prieuré de Vernelle (77) for a 4-day experience combining underground electronic music and alternative fashion shows in a majestic, picturesque setting, punctuated by a chapel and a royal garden.

Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!

Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées.

Le Désert de Retz, the unusual Anglo-Chinese park in Yvelines

One of the most unusual spots in the Paris region is the Desert de Retz, at Chambourcy in the Yvelines. This 18th-century Anglo-Chinese garden is one of the few to have been preserved in its original state. This enchanting place, once frequented by the likes of Marie-Antoinette and Thomas Jefferson, stands out for its fanciful constructions. You'll also enjoy discovering the many remarkable trees that dominate the landscaped area.

The Butterfly Garden, an unusual stroll in a Parc Floral greenhouse

The Butterfly Garden returns to the Parc Floral de Paris. Join us from May 15 to October 15, 2024 for a magical stroll through an enchanted greenhouse, where you'll be surrounded by these shimmering butterflies!

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.

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?

The Albert Kahn Museum's superb Japanese garden and other gardens that take us on a journey

The Musée Albert Kahn, which has just reopened its doors, unveils sublime gardens that are a must-see. Conceived as a scenic garden, this 4-hectare space features a magnificent Japanese garden and village, an English garden, a French garden and forests and meadows. A complete change of scenery.

Stellar, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris that takes you into space

Have you ever heard of Ephemera, the 1st immersive restaurant in Paris? This unusual concept is sure to attract fans of original experiences to the capital. Since April 25, 2023, a second address has been taking us closer to the stars: Stellar! This time, we're taken into space with a menu that promises to be spacey!

Did you know? Why does the McD's in Saint-Lazare have the façade of an Alsatian house?

Does the unusual facade of the McDonald's at 119 rue Saint-Lazare in Paris appeal to you? Discover the history of this Alsatian house that contrasts with the capital's Haussmann-style buildings.

La Coulée Verte de Paris, the unusual and hidden walk from Bastille to Vincennes

Paris's Coulée Verte René-Dumont, formerly known as the Promenade Plantée, is a beautiful, little-known walk for Parisians, taking us on a verdant journey from the Bastille to the Bois de Vincennes over the Viaduc des Arts. It's an unusual and shady way to discover Paris, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church in Buttes-Chaumont: A hidden Parisian treasure

In the heart of Paris's Buttes-Chaumont district lies the unusual Saint-Serge de Radonège church. Not visible from the street, in the 19th arrondissement, this church is an architectural nugget waiting to be discovered.

The floating cottages on the La Galiotte pond in Yvelines, a real postcard landscape

For a complete change of scenery in the heart of the Île-de-France region, head for the Parc du Peuple de l'Herbe in Carrières-sous-Poissy, in the Yvelines department. With its 113 hectares of wilderness and picturesque ponds, including the étang de La Galiotte dotted with floating chalets, this oasis just a stone's throw from Poissy station offers an authentic experience within the reach of your Navigo pass!

An unusual place to discover: the Passerelle de l'Avre in Saint-Cloud, with its view of the Eiffel Tower.

Looking for an unusual walk with an original view of the Eiffel Tower? Head for the heights of Saint-Cloud, just outside Paris, on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, to discover the Passerelle de l'Avre. It's a beautiful construction, thanks in part to Gustave Eiffel!

Did you know? This is the smallest house in Paris, an unusual house with a rich history.

In the heart of the 10th arrondissement, at no. 39 rue du Château-d'Eau, lies the smallest house in Paris. Measuring less than 1.5 meters wide, this architectural curiosity has a fascinating story to tell.

Did you know that? At the Tortues, why does the Paul Haussmann have an unusual façade?

Discover the history of the Maison Aux Tortues, a former store specializing in ivory and tortoiseshell objects, whose historic façade is now preserved by a branch of Paul's Bakery.

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.

Aerokart Argenteuil, an unusual spot with giant karting, indoor skydiving and laser game

For thrill-seekers in Argenteuil, Aerokart is an unusual spot guaranteed to get your adrenalin pumping. On the program: freefall in a wind tunnel, virtual reality laser game, escape game, not forgetting the giant indoor karting track.

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.

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!