What to do in paris with your family - activities

Grandes vacances 2023: musical summer at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

The Jardin d'Acclimatoin in Paris's 16th arrondissement, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, is definitely the capital's most kid-friendly garden. In addition to its usual activities, the Jardin is setting the pace this summer, with a host of musical events on the program.

The free Louis Lumière open-air swimming pool in Paris this summer 2023

A free swimming pool in Paris' 20th arrondissement? As it does every year, the Mairie de Paris is setting up free outdoor swimming pools to cool off and have fun. We're off to discover the one at the Centre sportif Louis Lumière on the Porte de Bagnolet side, from July 8 to August 20, 2023.

The Durfort Mammoth at the Paris Natural History Museum, restored!

(Re)discover at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle, Paris, the newly restored "Mammouth de Durfort", an icon of paleontology on display since 1898.

La Bergerie Ovinpique, sports and leisure activities at the Bergerie Nationale this summer

During the 2023 summer vacations, the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet is welcoming young and old alike to prepare them for the 2024 Olympic Games with its sporting, fun but above all free activities for the whole family. So, are we going to try and secure our place at the Paris Olympics this summer?

Water games at the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud 2023: a free aquatic fairy tale to discover

This year, from June 4 to June 25, 2023, on certain dates and especially on Sundays, the Domaine national de Saint-Cloud offers us a beautiful refreshing stroll in its gardens, with the event Jeux d'eau. Fountains, waterfalls and ponds play an aquatic symphony, to be discovered for free!

Studio 13/16, a creative and artistic place for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou

Museums are cool, but with teenagers, it's not always easy: while some are passionate about the exhibitions of the moment, others get bored after ten minutes. So, let's go to studio 13/16, the place by and for teenagers at the Centre Pompidou.

Fête de la Nature 2023: must-do outings for children in the Paris region

The Fête de la Nature is celebrating its comeback, from May 25 to 29, 2023: if you're in need of greenery (or simply looking for a free and unusual outing to do with the kids), this is the event not to be missed with the family!

Easter 2023 : an original cruise on the Seine and the Canal St Martin to do with the family

This year for Easter, the children have grown up and egg hunts are not really in fashion for them anymore. Don't panic: Easter is celebrated in a different way in Paris, notably during a snack cruise to discover the capital from its most beautiful avenue, the Seine. Shall we go on board?

A free family Saturday afternoon at the Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres!

This Saturday, April 15, from 2 to 5 p.m., embark on an original and free discovery of the Living Forms exhibition with your family! Riddles and riddles, drawings, stories, modeling workshops and dance await you!

The Château de Versailles, a witness to French history just a stone's throw from Paris

Located southwest of Paris, in the Yvelines department, the Château de Versailles is one of the region's most visited tourist sites. With 7 million visitors a year (approximately), the estate offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in history - history with a capital H - and in the daily life of the court between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Musée Art Ludique comes to Gare Saint-Lazare: when will it reopen?

The Musée Art Ludique keeps us waiting... After being closed for over six years, the museum devoted to cartoon graphic design, animated movies and video grames, could rise from its ashes, by late 2023, at the Gare Saint-Lazare.

Behind the scenes Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche’s Christmas windows: visit the workshops

On Wednesday October 12, 2022, Le Bon Marché Rive gauche unveils the secrets to their Christmas windows for two exceptional tours to enjoy with your family. For the first time, the workshops of dream open to let us admire the Parisian department store’s elves’ precious know-how.

Le Petit Nicolas returns to the Musée Grévin

Petit Nicolas, the most famous character in French children's literature, now has his own statue at the Musée Grévin.

Borealis: enjoy exceptional aurora borealis on the parvis of the Hotel de Ville

Northern lights in the heart of Paris? This is the uncommon and marvelous show to enjoy this summer, on July 30 and 31, 2022, by night, on the parvis of the City Hall. A piece designed by Dan Acher to discover for free.

L’Air des Géants, the free open-air inflatable exhibition of La Villette - our pictures

Party never stops in La Villette. And what would a party be without a huge inflatable structure? From July 1 to 24, 2022, come and discover the crazy “L’Air des Géants” exhibition to enjoy for free in the La Villette park.

Guided tour in Paris: discover the shooting locations of your favorite Netflix series

From July 11th to 17th, Netflix organizes guided tours around Paris to discover the shooting locations of its iconic series. On the program, Emily in Paris, Lupin and many others. And it's free!

The Jardin des Plantes rose garden unveils its beautiful colors

The Roseraie du Jardin des Plantes, located along the Galerie de Minéralogie, to the right of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle or to the left if you're coming from the Seine, is a wonderful place to discover in spring and especially in June. With its 390 species of old and modern roses, it's a magnificent and free rose garden, in addition to the superb rosebushes that stand proudly in front of the Muséum.

Koezio Cergy: Val d'Oise's unusual adventure park

Escape game and thrill-seeker enthusiasts are in for a treat at Koezio, a "special agent" training center located in Cergy Pontoise, in the Val-d'Oise region of France. Combining physical challenges with enigmas to solve, the establishment is a hit with families, groups of friends or colleagues with its various activities on offer. Are you up for the challenge?

La Fabrique de Chocolat, the immersive and insta-worthy venue in Paris

Looking for an immersive experience in Paris? Then, it is time to discover La Fabrique de Chocolat, an immersive and insta-worthy tour waiting for you in the city for a walk in indulging backgrounds. P.S.: there is even a ball pit!

European Heritage Days 2021 at Paris YMCA Union

For the 38th edition of European Heritage Days, we propose you to score baskets in the oldest basket venue in the world. How about that? If you fancy so, head to the YMCA Union student residence in Paris on September 18 and 19, 2021.