Unusual - activities

Climbing District Saint-Lazare, a climbing gym and coworking space hidden in a chapel

How about a climb in an atypical location? Climbing District is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Saint-Lazare train station. Housed in a hidden former chapel, this climbing gym, which looks like an old library, is sure to surprise. Tip: coworking spaces with free wifi and coffee shop.

Take a ride on the Easter egg train in Longueville, near Provins - CANCELLED

After offering young and old the chance to climb aboard Santa's steam train, this time you'll have the chance to board the Easter egg train for a ride as unusual as it is magical, offered only on Sunday March 31 and Monday April 1, 2024. CANCELLED

Monte Cristo in period costume: a fun and unusual day at Alexandre Dumas's château

The Château de Monte-Cristo takes us back to the 19th century, to enjoy a festive day in period costume in the home of Alexandre Dumas. See you on Sunday, June 16, 2024 for an unusual stroll!

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!

An unusual metal fashion show at the Philharmonie de Paris

While many of you are familiar with metal music, have you ever heard of metal fashion? This spring, to coincide with the Paris exhibition devoted to extreme music, the Philharmonie de Paris studio is opening its doors to an unusual performance in the form of a metal fashion show. The event is free of charge (reservation required) on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

L'Heure du bain: concert and reading in an empty swimming pool in the 19th arrondissement

Take advantage of the draining of the Georges Hermant swimming pool to rediscover it for a few hours, animated by an artistic fiber, thanks to two performances between concert and reading, on February 17, 2024.

Jardin Bonheur 2024, a magical family event in Levallois, May 25-26

Jardin Bonheur is the fairytale-like nature festival organized by the town of Levallois-Perret every year. For this 18th edition, the rose is in the spotlight: guaranteed immersion in a fairytale garden from the Parc de la Planchette, from May 25 to 26, 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!

Unusual: a morning of yoga and sport at the Bataclan to metal music

Would you like to do yoga and exercise to metal music in a famous Parisian venue? Head to the Bataclan on Sunday March 3, 2024 for two unusual sessions with the Metal Workout team!

PARIS BY QUAD: An unusual electric quad ride in the heart of Paris - PROMO CODE

This summer: rediscover Paris from a new angle with PARIS BY QUAD, as you cruise the emblematic streets of the City of Light for 1h30 on an electric quad bike! An activity to enjoy as a couple, with friends or family, for a magical moment in the heart of the capital. Special offer code!

Groundhog Day 2024: discover the weather predictions of Phil, the Punxsutawney groundhog

Every year on February 2, Punxsutawney celebrates Groundhog Day. To mark the occasion, Phil the groundhog has to predict whether winter will soon be over or not. Good news: Phil predicts an early spring.

Take part in a gardening session in one of Île-de-France's most beautiful gardens.

Intimate, enchanting, unusual, but always magical: remarkable gardens are among the "nature" places to discover in the Paris region, especially if you're a lover of beautiful gardens. So, in February, you can even garden in one of them, to help the volunteers prepare it for the fine weather.

Curling rink, raclette and mulled wine at Rosa Bonheur's Chalet Givré in the East

All winter long, Rosa Bonheur's Porte jaune chalet is offering you a one-way ticket to the Swiss mountains, for a gourmet immersion experience that's as unusual as it is delicious.

Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: a magical event to the rhythm of music from centuries gone by

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

A guided tour of Sri Lankan culture, from La Courneuve (93)

This year, take a one-way trip to Sri Lanka and South Asia, without even leaving the Paris region. Head to La Courneuve for a real immersion in this culture from the other side of the world.

Discover the history of the discreet Gare des Invalides on an unusual guided tour

In the 7th arrondissement, the name Invalides evokes the eponymous Hôtel, home to the Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's tomb, among other buildings. It's also the name given to the railway station just across the street, a place steeped in history that few know anything about!

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.

The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures

Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures.

The Paris Sewer Museum: discover the underbelly of the capital

The Paris Sewer Museum is one of the capital's most cult and unusual experiences. Follow the guide!

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.