What to do in paris in summer family guide

Ganymede: our test of The Edge's innovative virtual reality experience

Since September 6, 2023, The Edge, a virtual reality center in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, has been offering its very first new and innovative VR experience, Ganymede. For around 45 minutes, solve riddles on a space base and try to escape from it! Book now for a trip into space!

Janvry, a picturesque village with a free wildlife park and events in the Chevreuse Valley

Nestled in the heart of the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse in the Regional Nature Park, Janvry in Essonne is an undiscovered nugget. With its farmland and heritage, including the Louis XIII-style château and the church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel, this village of 600 inhabitants knows how to surprise its visitors. In fact, to everyone's surprise, it offers a free animal park and great events all year round.

Fête de la Moisson 2023 in Provins: Activities for children and adults

The Harvest Festival 2023 returns to Provins, this Sunday, August 27, 2023. This unique event in France will take place in the old city and will unveil a program of animations for the young and the old.

Les labyrinthes de Gally, combining play and adventure at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78)

From May to October, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole offers a whole new adventure playground for families, with green labyrinths to explore in an attempt to solve riddles and discover the mysteries of the Ferme de Saint-Cyr.

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.

La Ferme de Grignon (78), a free cow and sheep farm visit

In the heart of the Versailles plain, the town of Grignon boasts a huge farm with over 200 dairy cows, 600 ewes, 400 hectares of crops and a dairy. The good news is that the site is open to the public: put on your good shoes and let's go and discover this farm in the Yvelines!

Country evenings at the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole (78): barbecue, concerts and vintage games

From May to October 2023, the Ferme de Saint-Cyr l'Ecole will be transformed into a veritable adventure playground, with the return of its incredible maze until the All Saints' Day vacations. So, for a memorable summer evening, come and discover the country evenings at the farm!

Butter-making workshop, escape game and investigations at Ferme de Grignon (78) this summer

This summer, it's time for a family day out on the farm, just a few kilometers from Paris! Head for Ferme de Grignon, in the Yvelines region, to discover the animals, take part in workshops and spend the afternoon in the fresh air, during Holi'Farm'Days, the farm's summer festival event.

Gelateria La Romana, the delicious Italian ice-cream parlour opens in Paris

Gelateria La Romana, the famous Italian ice cream parlour, unveils its first tea room in Paris. Nestled in the heart of the touristy Saint-Michel district, this oasis of frozen treats is sure to tempt gourmands. We tested it and tell you all about it.

What to do in Paris with toddlers Our favorite outings with 0-3 year-olds

While the capital is becoming more and more kid-friendly, there's still a long way to go to find addresses that are equipped and, above all, adapted to the little ones! Children's cafés, kid-friendly restaurants or activities specially designed for the youngest, aged 0 to 3.

Free open-air cinema at the Musée du Quai Branly special Studio Ghibli, films on the program

Attention lovers of Studio Ghibli animated films! This summer, from July 13 to August 20, 2023, the Musée du Quai Branly is offering free open-air cinema screenings as part of Jardin d'été! Enjoy Japanese creations in front of the Eiffel Tower. Don't forget to book!

1,2,3, Nagez! free swimming lessons for children in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Would you like to teach your child to swim from an early age? As part of the "1,2,3, Nagez!" program, free swimming lessons are offered in the Paris region at several pools and mobile pools, all summer long!

Bel été 2023: Saint-Denis' free summer program for a crazy summer

From July 9 to August 27, 2023, Saint-Denis promises you a wonderful summer with tons of entertainment on the program: concerts, sports initiations, fireworks, DJ sets, dance classes, an ephemeral beach... There's something for all ages, and all events are free to all. Why not spend your summer in Saint-Denis this year?

Summer 2023: Super Moons and Perseids, astronomical events not to be missed

This summer, the sky has some superb shows in store for us. Between the Super Moons of July, August and September, and the shooting stars of the Perseids, we're in for a real treat! Get out your diary.

Neuilly l'été 2023, free summer activities in Neuilly-sur-Marne (93)

This summer, it's time for summer vacations in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: in Neuilly-sur-Marne, in Seine-Saint-Denis, the town of Neuilly-sur-Marne invites you to a program of free activities on the banks of the Marne.

Montreuil Estivale 2023: free events, concerts and open-air cinema all summer long (93)

Making the most of summer in Montreuil is easy during the summer vacations: with a packed program to please young and old alike, summer promises to be fast-paced, sporty and fun in the 93!

Free activities and sports classes at the Coloc' de l'Ourcq Summer Station (93)

Along the Canal de l'Ourcq, just opposite the Parc de la Bergère, the Coloc' de l'Ourcq is inaugurating its summer resort in July 2023, with an exciting program of sports, fun and summer activities, all free of charge!

The Georges Carpentier free open-air swimming pool in Paris returns this summer 2023

In the family of good summer deals in Paris, we note the free swimming pool at the Centre Sportif Geoges Carpentier in the 13th arrondissement. Once again this year, from July 8 to August 20, 2023, an open-air pool open to all is set up for you to swim for free.

Véloscénie, the cycling route from Paris to Mont-Saint-Michel, accessible to all

Have you heard of the Véloscénie? This 450 km cycling itinerary takes us from Paris to Mont Saint-Michel, passing through some of the world's most beautiful monuments, five of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From the charming Vallée de Chevreuse through the Perche to the Normandy bocage, it's a real treat for the whole family.

Jules Noël free pool and sports village for summer 2023 Paris 14th arrondissement

Spending the summer in Paris and the weather's hot? This year, the Centre sportif Jules Noël is going into summer mode. Activities, a sports village and a free swimming pool await you from July 8 to August 20, 2023.