What to do in paris in summer guide - activities

Base de loisirs de Bois-le-Roi (77): free swimming and sports activities galore

The Base de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, in the Seine-et-Marne département, awaits you for a full range of outdoor activities, including free swimming in summer, golf and tennis. Located on the banks of the Seine, with direct access to the Fontainebleau forest, this 73-hectare leisure park is the ideal spot for relaxation, sport and family fun.

La Guinguette du Quai Liberté: the festive terrace on the banks of the Seine returns in fine weather

La Guinguette du Quai Liberté, a veritable oasis in the heart of Paris's 15th arrondissement, returns on May 3, 2024 for a colorful summer on the banks of the Seine! With its chill ambience, electrifying music and sipping cocktails, get ready for memorable evenings with friends right through to October!

Aventure Floreval, the family adventure park just outside Paris

Aventure Floreval is a huge accrobranche park that welcomes young and old adventurers in the middle of the forest, with lots of fun activities! In addition to 400 workshops on 22 tree-climbing courses, accessible from age 3, an outdoor escape game, mini golf, an animal farm and a catering area await you. Open until November 3, 2024.

la Parcelle, the free cultural garden at Porte d'Aubervilliers, adjacent to 19M

In Spring 2024, La Parcelle, a new free cultural garden, will spring up between Aubervilliers and Paris. Initiated by its neighbor 19M, the green setting, supported by the Vergers Urbains association, will offer gardening workshops as well as a varied artistic program (concerts, creative workshops, performances, etc.) in collaboration with the cultural players of Paris's 19th arrondissement.

The panorama of the Paris Pantheon, the view of Paris we love, free for under-26s.

Visiting the Pantheon is one thing, but did you know you could also visit its colonnades and discover a sublime panorama of Paris? From April to October, the Pantheon exceptionally opens its rooftop to visitors to admire the rooftops of Paname and the Eiffel Tower.

La Sérénade Royale 2024 at the Château de Versailles, an immersive journey through the court of the Sun King

The Sérénade Royale is one of the highlights of the summer in the Paris region. This immersive experience takes us back to the court of the Sun King, where we discover the leisure activities of the era. The Chapelle Royale, the Galerie des Glaces, the Grands Appartements du Roi et de la Reine and the Cour Royale unveil historic scenes with baroque dancers, sword fights and even theatrical skits. Saturday evenings from June 8 to September 14, 2024, as well as July 14 and August 15.

The AccroCamp Créteil 94 accrobranche, for tree-climbing on the Ile de Loisirs.

It's possible to go accrobranching at the Créteil leisure park, just a stone's throw from the wave pool. Accrocamp offers an adventure course to delight all adventurers, young and old alike. Whether you're into zip-lines or safe trampolines, here's a beautiful structure in the heart of nature to delight you.

Evasion verte, the tree-climbing course at the Parc Floral de Paris, season 2024

Evasion Verte, the only accrobranche course in Paris, located in the Parc Floral, awaits you from February 10 to November 30, 2024. Come and discover a course set up with respect for nature and a new type of archery, the Archery Tag. Young and old alike will be able to transform themselves into little monkeys and enjoy the beautiful view of the Parc Floral while taking part in a recreational and very natural activity.

Nigloland: reopening of the theme park and new features for 2024

Nigloland, the famous amusement park located a few kilometers from Troyes, welcomes us for its new season, from Saturday March 30 to November 11, 2024. This year, the park offers a new attraction featuring butterflies.

Winnoland, the affordable theme park in Essonne reopens for the 2024 season

Winnoland, formerly Babyland-Amiland, the human-sized amusement park in Essonne, is set to reopen for its 17th season on March 30, 2024. Now the most visited amusement park in the 91 region, it has plenty to delight families in search of entertainment. Each year, the park renews itself and has decided to lure older visitors with new, more adapted attractions.

Escape game: our test of L'Examen, the 2.0 adventure by Lock Academy

La Lock Academy, a Parisian escape game in the center of Paris, is offering a brand new 2.0 adventure. Entitled L'Examen, it challenges you to outwit an Artificial Intelligence... The room is also available in English. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

International Castles Day: beautiful castles to visit in Île-de-France

This Friday, July 19, 2024, we're celebrating International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of must-see palaces.

The Tour Jean-sans-Peur, a medieval treasure in Paris

Immerse yourself in medieval history at the Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris. The last vestige of the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne Valois, the Tour Jean sans Peur was built in 1409 and offers a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages in a reconstructed residence. It currently houses an exhibition on Health in the Middle Ages, which runs until September 10, 2023 (excluding the month of August).

The Parc Floral de Paris Vincennes, its sublime gardens and events

The Parc Floral is the largest park in Paris, located in the Bois de Vincennes, a stone's throw from the Château. In addition to its superb vegetation, it's a giant park with outdoor games for children, mini-golf, Rosalie rides, exhibitions and sales, shows, a butterfly hothouse and many other treasures.

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.

Fluctuart, the urban art center and its open-air terrace a stone's throw from Les Invalides

Fluctuart, the first floating urban art center, invites you to discover its exhibitions and rooftop all year round. An artistic spot on the Pont des Invalides, 100% free of charge, for all street art fans!

The Tour Montparnasse, a 360° view of Paris

The rooftop of the Tour Montparnasse and its open-air terrace offer an impressive view of Paris and its monuments from 210 meters above ground.

Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?

The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us.

Tonight on TV: Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters Legacy - Rediscover our review

The ghost hunters are back in a brand-new Ghostbusters movie, entitled "L'Héritage", following on from the adventures of Venkman and company. The film is directed by Jason Reitman, son of Ivan Reitman, director of the saga's first two installments. The film airs on television this Sunday, October 22.

Medieval treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum: exhibition extended at Hôtel de la Marine

The Hôtel de la Marine welcomes masterpieces of English art from the Al Thani collection from June 30, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Come and discover the exhibition Medieval Treasures from the Victoria & Albert Museum, When the English Spoke French!