Walk - activities

From one forest to another, a cultural and gourmet hike in Yvelines

Discover the treasures of the Yvelines forests on a cultural and gourmet hike on Sunday, October 8, 2023. Between Chambourcy, Marly-le-Roi and Saint-Germain-en-Laye, enjoy a ten-kilometer nature walk.

Immeuble Lavirotte: Art Nouveau jewel on Avenue Rapp in Paris

The Immeuble Lavirotte is a masterpiece of Parisian Art Nouveau, located on Avenue Rapp in the 7th arrondissement. Erected between 1900 and 1901 by Jules Lavirotte, this award-winning building's dreamlike facade is particularly appealing if you're walking near the Eiffel Tower.

Heritage Days 2023 at Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse, Paris

Join us at the Théâtre National de la Danse de Chaillot for the Journées du Patrimoine in Paris, on September 16 and 17, 2023. It's a great opportunity to discover this temple of the performing arts up close!

Phénomèn'Art: the Val-de-Marne street-art festival of walks and artistic initiations

Phénomèn'Art is the street art festival taking place in several Val-de-Marne towns from October 13 to 15, 2023. On the program: workshops, walks, street art initiations and meetings with artists!

A day in Montigny-sur-Loing, the bucolic village on the banks of the Loing (77)

If Moret-sur-Loing is a well-known town, Montigny-sur-Loing is just a few kilometers away, along the Loing river. A small village on the banks of the Loing, it has retained its charm of yesteryear: set off to discover this verdant little village.

Introduction to Afghan walking in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye

For a walk in complete serenity, try out Afghan walking during an intiation offered by the Maisons-Laffitte Tourist Office, in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye.

Hiking: discover a new route along the Seine following in the footsteps of the Impressionists

After the GR75 which circles Paris, the GR1, the GR2 which follows the course of the Seine and many other Grande Randonnée (GR) trails which also pass through the capital and the Ile-de-France region, the committee of the Fédération Française de Randonnée has just added a brand new circuit to its catalog, in the footsteps of the Impressionists in the Ile-de-France region.

The most beautiful washhouses in the Vallée de Chevreuse, taken over by artists - Folies Lavoirs

We're off to the most beautiful villages in the Vallée de Chevreuse to discover old washhouses revisited by 35 artists until September 17, 2023 (Heritage Days, when numerous events await you). "Folies Lavoirs" is a unique artistic event that takes us on 4 tours of 27 towns in the Yvelines and Essonne regions. We tried out one of the unusual tours.

Provins, Île-de-France's largest medieval city, with many treasures to discover

In Seine-et-Marne, just a few kilometers from the capital, lies the medieval town of Provins, a testimony to its trading past and lively fairs. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town straight out of the Middle Ages is brimming with historical treasures, from the Tour César to its rose-based culinary specialties, not to mention its imposing ramparts!

Did you know? Discover France's oldest cedar of Lebanon in Paris and its unusual history.

In the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Plantes is home to a historical curiosity: the oldest cedar of Lebanon in France. Planted in 1734, its history is a mixture of botany, legend and an incredible journey. Let's take a green walk through Buffon's labyrinth to discover this remarkable 300-year-old tree.

Explore the Belleville vineyard, the capital's thousand-year-old vines

On the 20th arrondissement side, in the Parc de Belleville, you'll find vines that are harvested every year in September or October. Open to visitors from time to time, it's a great opportunity to discover these magnificent vines, unique in the 20th arrondissement!

La Grande Rando, a free cultural walk in the hills above Seine-Saint-Denis

Do you like walking? Great, let's set off for 13 kilometers on September 24, 2023, taking on the heights of Montreuil, Noisy-le-Sec and Les Lilas, to discover a host of exciting cultural sites.

Parc de la Poudrerie, a listed green nugget in Sevran (93)

Fifteen kilometers from the Bassin de la Villette, along the Canal de l'Ourcq, lies a lovely 137-hectare forest park in the Seine-Saint-Denis municipalities of Livry-Gargan, Villepinte, Sevran and Vaujours. Combining remnants of the area's industrial past with immense tree-lined avenues, it's one of the green spaces not to be missed for a bike ride, family outing or jogging session... in the 93.

Discover the Axe Majeur in Cergy (95), for a beautiful stroll less than an hour from Paris

You may know Cergy as one of the termini of the RER A, which many people in the Paris region use on a daily basis. In any case, one thing is almost certain: you've already seen or heard of the famous "axe majeur", the huge red bridge that crosses the river Oise, so characteristic of the Val-d'Oise town.

Samois-sur-Seine, the charming Village de Caractère on the banks of the Seine and its heritage

Explore Samois-sur-Seine, one of the most beautiful villages in Seine-et-Marne, nestled in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. Discover its heritage and cultural treasures, just an hour from Paris, on the banks of the Seine.

The most beautiful animal farms in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Looking for a green getaway in the countryside without leaving the region? Head for the farms, sheepfolds and open spaces of our capital and region for a day in the fresh air!

Le Gué, the unusual installation that lets you walk on water at the Domaine de Sceaux

What if we walked on water? Le Gué is the name of this ephemeral installation on the Grand Canal of the Domaine de Sceaux, inviting us to a new and unusual immersive experience, to be discovered from June 3 to September 17, 2023.

Vétheuil, discover the picturesque village on the banks of the Seine and cradle of Monet's art

What if we went to discover Vétheuil, one of the most beautiful villages in France, the inspiration of the artist Claude Monet? Located in the regional natural park of the French Vexin, this place is a real treasure to be discovered, during a stroll with multiple discoveries along the Seine.

The France of Legends at France Miniature: the Immersive Playful Investigation

The France of Legends, the immersive investigation of France Miniature, awaits you for this season 2023. Through a playful game, go and thwart the spell of the Fairy Morgan. Embark on a fascinating journey in an enchanted universe through the whole of France, its tales and fantastic stories.

A family treasure hunt to discover the state forest of La Grange in Yerres (91)

13 kilometers south-east of Paris, the state forest of La Grange connects the Val-de-Marne and Essonne, between the castles of Grosbois and La Grange: rather unknown, the association Au Fil de l'Eau decided to remedy this by proposing a treasure hunt combining a walk and nature observation, to discover one of the most beautiful green spaces of the Ile-de-France with the children