What to do in paris in summer guide - activities

What to do with teenagers in Paris this summer? Our must-see outings for the 2024 summer vacations

Summer vacations are approaching, and whether you're planning a family trip to Paris or live nearby, the question of teens-friendly activities always arises. So, here are our teens-friendly outings in the capital!

Paris Sport Dimanches 2024, free outdoor sports classes resume

Want to take advantage of free sports classes? Paris Sport Dimanches awaits you every Sunday until October for free sports sessions without registration!

Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!

Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends.

Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy (77), the return of the bathing spot and its sports activities

The Île de Loisirs de Vaires-Torcy, a 350-hectare green setting, welcomes nature lovers all year round, just 30 minutes from Paris. A wide range of activities await you, from horseback riding to golf, not forgetting the beach for swimming and the water park.

Meaux Plage 2024: the summer beach with free swimming and entertainment at Meaux-les-Bains - 77

Meaux Plage in Seine-et-Marne, is back in action from July 6 to August 25, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program: free swimming in the Marne and a variety of activities.

Château de la Roche Guyon, a troglodyte castle in the Val-d'Oise with a breathtaking view over the Seine valley

Have you heard of Ile-de-France's only troglodyte castle, nestled in the only village in the region to be named one of France's most beautiful villages? We'll take you on a tour of the Château de la Roche Guyon, an unusual castle in the Val-d'Oise, with an eventful past that also inspired the adventures of Blake and Mortimer.

Aquapark, the inflatable water park in Vaires-Torcy, returns for summer 2024

Aquapark is the name of the aquatic inflatable course on the Vaires-Torcy leisure island that awaits you from June 19, 2024. Take to the water like ninjas, with giggles and slides guaranteed!

Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2024 back at the Château de Versailles, fountains and fireworks

Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes return every Saturday evening from June 8 to September 21, 2024 at the Château de Versailles, as well as on July 14. As night falls, musicians and technicians join forces to bring back to life the evenings of Louis XIV, with large luminous jets of water and fireworks... It's a show you've got to see at least once! Bonus: this year, four exceptional evenings await us: June 28, 2024, July 14, 2024, for the Nocturnes de feu on August 15 and the Nocturnes Electro on Saturday, September 21. Check out images from the first evening with Bal Masqué participants in period costume.

Project X: a huge aquapark for the whole family arrives in Cergy-Pontoise this summer (95)

This summer, the Ile de Loisirs de Cergy-Pontoise boasts a new aquapark, with water-based activities for the whole family, including slides, trampolines and the Xtrem Tower, a 12-metre-high floating tower!

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Val d'Oise: a giant maze in a cornfield at Puiseux-Pontoise

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Val d'Oise is a giant corn maze in Puiseux-Pontoise. Add to this giant wooden games and riddles to solve, and you'll spend half a day in the great outdoors, in good spirits! See you from July 6, 2024, for the delight of young and old alike.

Pop Corn Labyrinthe Yvelines: a giant maze in a cornfield at Jouars Pontchartrain

This summer, come and lose yourself in the Pop Corn Labyrinth at Jouars Pontchartrain, in the Yvelines region, a fun, 100% open-air activity that's sure to please the whole family!

Freestyle 2024, the free street culture festival returns to La Villette for an extra special edition

Freestyle, the unmissable street culture festival, is back at La Villette! Dance, street-art, fashion, music, sport... The free street culture festival returns for an even more incredible edition, on June 22 and 23, 2024. Not to be missed!

Parc Astérix celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2024: the program and new features

Parc Astérix is looking forward to a new season in 2024. And this special year, which celebrates the 65th anniversary of Asterix and the 35th anniversary of the Park, promises many surprises. A new attraction, a musical and a new float are all on the program, and we tell you all about it.

20 unusual places to discover in Paris and the Île-de-France region this summer 2024

Why not take the opportunity this summer to discover the treasures of the Île-de-France region? Paris may be one of the world's most beautiful cities, but the surrounding region also boasts a rich heritage and a host of unusual nuggets! Here's a roundup of original spots in the Paris region!

5 free castles around Paris to visit on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, certain monuments, and in particular châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. How about taking advantage of this Sunday, July 7, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

The Edge: a virtual reality experience with 4D sensations in Paris

THE EDGE offers a new generation of virtual reality. Take advantage of the fine weather in May and June to enjoy a 4D VR experience in the heart of Paris: surreal physical sensations guaranteed!

Safari Dinners return to Thoiry Zoo with Cédric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France

How about a giant dinner in the heart of the pampas, against a magnificent natural backdrop? Thoiry Zoo is relaunching its exceptional new safari dinners for 8 dates during the summer season, from June 15 to August 31, 2024. Dine in the heart of the savannah on a gourmet menu, including 2 special dates with a menu prepared by Frédéric Jaunault, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Primeur. The perfect way to celebrate plants!

La Guinguette des Étangs de Corot: the festive waterside terrace comes back to life

How about a trip back in time to Ville d'Avray? The charming Hôtel des Etangs de Corot transforms its terrace into a summer guinguette for our greatest pleasure. With an idyllic view over the lake, gourmet offerings on weekends and a lively, festive atmosphere every Friday, it's time to relax in the Hauts-de-Seine, in the heart of this oasis of greenery.

La Cité Fert'CHILL: a free leisure center for the whole family at La Cité Fertile this summer

Adventure park, children's beach, treasure hunt and sports fields - there's plenty to keep the whole family busy this summer! La Cité Fertile transforms itself into a leisure park from June 8, and the best part is, it's free!

Tour Saint-Jacques, the ancient bell tower with its sublime view over Paris, open from May to November

The Tour Saint-Jacques and its panoramic view over the whole of Paris is open to visitors from May 17 to November 10, 2024. Located just a stone's throw from the Hôtel de Ville, this historic monument is a sight to behold, with its 62 meters and 300 steps. Tours are available in small groups.