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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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!
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Take part in the free Dictée pour Tous challenge at Ateliers Gaîté, this Saturday, October 7

If you're a lover of literature, spelling and the French language, join us at the Ateliers Gaîté, in the 14th arrondissement, to take part in the great dictation, free and open to all, this Saturday, October 7, 2023!
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Discover the first vineyard perched on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district of Paris.

While the vineyards of Montmartre are well known, there are others that are far more unusual. Recently, vines have been planted on the roof of a historic building in the Marais district, and you can visit them!
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Did you know? There is a subway washing machine in the Paris underground.

Have you ever seen a metro go through the washing machine? Under our feet, between Nation and the maintenance workshops on line 2, our trains are regularly sprayed to keep them clean!
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La Fondation du Rien: the unusual event with cancelled activities to learn to take your time

What an unusual activity! How about doing nothing for a change? The Fondation du Rien, set up by the MAIF Social Club and Le Centquatre, offers you the chance to avoid attending events that have already been cancelled, and finally find some time for yourself!
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Unusual: a chilli-eating contest at HOBA's Paris on Fire festival

On Saturday September 30, get ready for the capital's hottest festival: Paris on fire! returns for a second year with a very (very) spicy program.
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La Fête des Chiens Guides 2023, at the Paris Guide Dog School

The Paris Guide Dog School opens its doors to you for the Fête des Chiens Guides, on September 24, 2023. Many activities are on the program, including demonstrations by our educators, Braille initiations, simulation courses and games for children!
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Unusual: a Parisian chef offers dishes created in modeling clay by children

It's perhaps the most unusual news of the 2023 autumn season: from August 30 and for one month, the chef at the French Coco restaurant will be offering a creative, unusual menu made from children's clay creations. Yes, you're not dreaming: head to the French Coco restaurant in the 15th arrondissement, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays!