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The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

Ice rink and giant toboggan run at the Saint-Denis Christmas market, in front of the basilica

For the festive season, what could be better than a trip to the Christmas market? Between mulled wine and chocolate, waffles and other comforting treats, you'll be able to put on your skates on the ice rink set up especially for the occasion!

French Beerpong Championship at the heart of the Foire de Paris, Porte de Versailles

In France, there are championships for everything, including beerpong, the American drinking game that involves a ping-pong ball, glasses and rarely sober participants. Try to win the French Championship, on May 4 and 5, 2024, at the Foire de Paris!

Christmas 2023 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2023, Vincennes will be delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024!

Christmas 2023: a weekend of magical events for Saint-Nicolas at the Maison de Chateaubriand

On Saturday December 2 and Sunday December 3, 2023, the Maison de Chateaubriand in Châtenay-Malabry (92) is organizing its traditional Saint-Nicolas weekend, with great events for young and old.

Bulky Games 2024, the inflatable obstacle course returns to the Paris region

Are you a fan of crazy, fun obstacle courses? Don't miss the return of the Bulky Games to Île-de-France! After a first edition in September, the giant inflatable obstacles are coming to the Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines leisure park on April 20, 2024!

La Nuit des Poilus, an exceptional evening at the Social Bar to celebrate the 11th of November (and the poilus people).

This Saturday, November 11, 2023, to commemorate the Armistice of the First World War, the Social Bar is - once again - playing the conviviality card with an exceptional evening celebrating the Poilus, in reference to the French soldiers who were nicknamed as such during the 14-18 war.

Take part in a choreographed transhumance with sheep, 20 minutes from Paris

On Sunday November 26, 2023, get ready to witness an event as unusual as it is unprecedented in the Paris region: from Fontenay-sous-Bois to Romainville, take part in a great sheep transhumance.

Contes et Histoires 2023: construction games at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (78)

For the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires dans les Monuments Nationaux, the Villa Savoye in Poissy is the perfect place to spend an afternoon playing construction games. A great idea for families during the Christmas vacations! Visit us from December 26 to 30, 2023 and January 2 to 6, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: unusual tales to discover the Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas vacations are synonymous with discovery: from December 16 2023 to January 7 2024, the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to take part in the new edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and fascinating visits!

Paris Sausage Walk 2023: the dachshund walk returns to the capital for a good cause!

The "Paris Sausage Walk" is back on November 19, 2023 for its 4th edition in the capital! The program? An XXL walk in the company of our friends the dachshunds, more commonly known as sausages on legs, in support of the "Dachshunds without sweet homes" association. Cuteness level at its maximum!

Special offers: free mountain immersion from Ground Control, November 17-19

From November 17 to 19, 2023, come to Ground Control for a one-way trip to the snowy peaks and ski slopes. On the program? Immersive entertainment, mountain street-food and special evenings!

A gourmet All Saints' Day with free activities at One Nation Paris

The One Nation Paris Outlet shopping center invites families to take part in a host of free activities and entertainment during the All Saints' Day vacations, from October 21 to November 5, 2023. On the program? New activities, but above all, free every day.

Why is there a giant flying saucer in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)?

In the inner suburbs of Paris, a strange object stands in the heart of the Dauphine market, at the Puces de Saint-Ouen. What is this huge flying saucer that seems to have come straight from another universe?

Escape from the Ikea escape game on the forecourt of Saint-Lazare station - REPORTED

If you've never got lost in an Ikea store, come and test your skills on October 20 and 21, 2023 in a brand-new escape game, set up on the forecourt of Saint-Lazare station. POSTPONED.

10 unusual outings to spice up October in Paris

Looking for unusual outings? Whether you're a couple, a family or a group of friends, discover the top 10 new and original outings to brighten up your October in and around Paris. From hair-raising immersive exhibitions to nocturnal strolls through castles, crazy mini-golf, beer spas and amazing food concepts, we'll get you off your daily routine.

An unusual, free exhibition of ugly furniture at a Paris art gallery

From October 17 to 19, 2023, Paris hosts an unexpected event: the first free exhibition dedicated to ugly furniture, initiated by LUFE, the Spanish manufacturer alias the Basque Ikea. At the Galerie Paris Horizon in the Marais district, natural wood and its "flaws" become symbols of beauty, while you can try your hand at acquiring these authentic pieces for a symbolic one euro, by entering your name in the draw! A truly ecological and aesthetic approach that recycles our vision of imperfect furniture!

Unusual: board a vintage train on the Chanteraines park railroad (92)

Parc des Chanteraines, located in the towns of Villeneuve-la-Garenne and Gennevilliers, is one of the largest green spaces in the Hauts-de-Seine department. As an added bonus, the park also boasts a railroad, where you can board an old-fashioned train on certain days of the month.

Take part in the Dictée pour tous, free of charge, on Saturday, October 28, 2023

Are you ready? Get writing! La Grande dictée pour tous is back again this Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Westfield Forum des Halles, Paris: it's a chance to test your spelling and challenge yourself to a free challenge, accessible from primary school age.

Thoiry Zoo's new lodges in Terres d'Afrique: an immersion among elephants

After the unusual dens, Thoiry Zoo is now launching a new zone called "Terre d'Afrique", featuring an educational and immersive area with a new Elephant House and 5 cosy lodges where you can sleep in total immersion among the elephants, right in the heart of the African plain. And reservations are now open!