What to do with children during the vacations

Tourism: where can you leave your luggage in Paris for a relaxing visit?

Visiting Paris with a suitcase or large bags in tow can quickly turn into a nightmare. To keep your hands free and enjoy your stay, here are a few addresses where you can safely leave your luggage.

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.

Vélorail: discover Seine-et-Marne and Essonne on the railroads

If you're looking for an unusual way to explore the region while getting in a bit of exercise, why not try velorail? This fun activity, which involves pedaling along railroad tracks with family or friends, is available in Seine-et-Marne and Essonne.

Little Villette, the free children's spot in the Parc de la Villette

Little Villette is a 1,000m² space entirely dedicated to children and families, just a stone's throw from the Grande Halle de la Villette. What's on offer? A wide range of free activities: reading corner, Lego, board games, circus, coloring and Little Ciné (cinema screenings) are available every weekend!

Les Rendez-vous sauvages, an immersion into the lives of predators at Vincennes Zoo this summer

Summer and winter alike, the Parc zoologique de Paris (or Vincennes Zoo) never goes out of fashion: for young and old alike, it's always a place of discovery, surprises and excitement. On this summer's program? Come and discover the zoo's large predators with your family.

Summer vacations 2023: activities, family outings and workshops at the Musée en Herbe

What are we doing with the kids this summer? We're going to a museum! And not just any museum: we've chosen the most creative, fun and child-friendly museum in Paris, the Musée en Herbe. With its attractive summer program, there's no doubt that it's the perfect place for a family cultural outing.

Vacations: where to go to the seaside less than 3 hours from Paris by car or train?

Paris Plages isn't the place to enjoy the waves. So for a weekend or a vacation, head for the beaches of northern France, less than three hours from Paris by car or train!

Easter vacations 2023, with the family and at the Philharmonie de Paris

Games, music, exhibitions... During the Easter vacations, from April 22 to May 9, 2023, the Philharmonie de Paris has put together a program of activities that should please young and old alike!

The unusual walks of Fontânebleau, to discover the forest with donkeys

If you are looking for an original activity to do with or without children during the vacations, Fontânebleau organizes hikes on request, ranging from one hour to four hours in Achères-la-Forêt, where donkeys live peacefully.

Easter vacations 2023 at Domaine de Dampierre en Yvelines

From April 22 to May 8, 2023, it's time for the Easter vacations for the little Parisians (and all the other students in zone C). So, let's go for two weeks of outings, especially in the Yvelines, where the Domaine de Dampierre welcomes you and your family throughout the vacations.

Easter vacations 2023: visits, activities and workshops for children at the Hôtel de la Marine

From April 22 to May 9, it's vacation time, and vacations mean special programs in the National Monuments of Paris, like here, at the Hôtel de la Marine, which offers workshops, guided tours and activities for families.

Tintin, the immersive adventure at the Atelier des Lumières: the unusual exhibition returns in spring

The most famous of reporters comes to investigate at the Atelier des Lumières: from April 22 to May 7, 2023, Culturespaces and Moulinsart present Tintin, the immersive adventure, a new exhibition to discover without delay.

Family workshops during the February 2023 vacations at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the winter vacations are going to be busy! On the program, the visit of current exhibitions and many creative workshops for the whole family, from February 18 to March 5, 2023.

Go skating with your family at Pavillon de l’Arsenal for the Holidays 2022

Winter means it is skating rink season! There is a lot of them in Paris, and the most extraordinary of them all is the Pavillon de l’Arsenal rink in the 4th arrondissement.

The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!

The Musée de l'Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must.

Vacations in Paris: Shopkeepers keep your luggage safe

Collaborative luggage storage will save your vacations! Following the example of Nannybag, over 250 businesses in Paris take care of travelers' luggage for a ridiculously low fee. A real relief if you don't want to lose a crumb of your vacation due to a logistical problem!

What is the Paris syndrome causing the disappointment of plenty of tourists?

Have you been to Paris and left disappointed? This is called the Paris syndrome, and it is felt by foreign tourists coming to the capital city and realizing their stay has not been up to their expectations.