What to do with the kids this weekend - activities

Maison Ghibli: the Japanese animation studio's pop-up store is back

Maison Ghibli, Studio Ghibli's pop-up store, is back! Join us from October 21 to December 24, 2023 to immerse yourself in the world of Hayao Miyazaki's films and many others.

La Roseraie du Parc Lebaudy on the Ile de Puteaux

We're off to Puteaux, on the banks of the Seine just outside Paris in the Hauts-de-Seine department, to discover the Parc Lebaudy and its sublime rose garden, free and open to all. A real beauty, it features almost 1,600 rose bushes and 200 varieties of roses in a French-style landscaped garden.

Le Ballon de Paris Generali at Parc André Citroën

Flying over Paris in a balloon has been possible since 1999 on the lawn of the Parc André Citroën with the Ballon de Paris, now also known as the Ballon Generali. To take in the view, breathe in the air and amaze the kids, try out an original ride in the world's largest balloon.

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!

The Traversée de Paris estivale en véhicules d'époque 2023 returns

The Traversée de Paris estivale en voitures anciennes et véhicules d'époque returns this Sunday, July 30, 2023. For this summer edition, 700 vehicles over 30 years old are expected to take to the streets of the capital, discovering a number of historic places!

À la vie, à la mort, the free festive event at Père-Lachaise

This June 25, 2023, from 3 pm to 6 pm, discover "À la vie, à la mort", a festive and poetic event at the gates of Père-Lachaise in Paris. Don't miss this free invitation to celebrate illustrious and anonymous talent: actors, musicians, singers, dancers and amateurs pay tribute to the illustrious and anonymous talents resting in the nearby cemetery or elsewhere.

Festival des Enfants, the Essarts-de-Roi funfair and amusement park for families

Le Festival des Enfants is an amusement park offering rides, inflatables and an aquatic area, located in Les Essarts-le-Rois in the Yvelines region, just past Coignières along the Nationale 10. Dedicated to children under the age of 12, this funfair awaits children throughout the summer of 2023. Don't forget your swimwear!

HOLI at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2024, the Indian festival of colors returns to Paris

Holi, the famous traditional Indian festival of a thousand colors, returns to the Jardin d'Acclimatation this Sunday, May 26, 2024. Want to see all the colors (literally)? This Sunday, May 26, is an incredible event not to be missed!

Plants and flowers market in Argenteuil 2023: Discover the Valley of plants and flowers

This weekend, enjoy the plant and flower market in Argenteuil, La Vallée aux plantes et aux fleurs 2023. Meet on April 15 and 16 on Héloïse Boulevard to celebrate spring.

Little ciné : free screenings for the little ones at La Villette

Little Villette, the children's facility at La Villette, offers free screenings of short films for toddlers, up to five or six years old. Every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 pm.

The workshops of initiation to the sculpture of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint-Denis

To keep young and old busy this summer, head for the stone-cutting workshops at the Saint-Denis Cathedral Basilica. History, visits, handicrafts, many fun workshops await the curious from April 15, 2023 until the end of October. Book now to discover the epic of the Arrow of the Basilica!

The Moulin Jaune and its remarkable gardens

Slava the Clown's Yellow Mill is an incredible place to discover. With its remarkable Alice in Wonderland-style garden, it's a unique spot that's a must-see. Please note, however, that it is only open for special events by prior arrangement.

Accrocamp Poissy, the tree-climbing course in Yvelines (78)

Located in the park of the Château de Villiers in Poissy, in the Yvelines department, Accrocamp is an adventure course on a human scale. With an annual reopening at the end of March (March 30 this year), this spot in the heart of nature is the ideal setting for an adventure among the trees.

Le Chat du Rabbin, Joann Sfar's comic strip adapted into a musical at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre: our review

Joann Sfar's comic strip "Le Chat du Rabbin" (The Rabbi's Cat) gets a new adaptation next fall. This time, the comic strip will be turned into a musical by Les Frivolités Parisiennes, to be staged at the Théâtre de l'Œuvre from September 9 to 25, 2022.

One Piece: a pop-up store opens at the 9th arrondissement Citadium

For the release of One Piece Red movie, a pop-up store devoted to the most sold manga in the world opens until October 2, 2022, at Citadium in rue Caumartin, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.

European Heritage Days 2022: Le Rex movie theater

One of Île-de-France’s most iconic and historic movie theaters is set in Châteney-Malabry in the 92 department. Inaugurated by Jean Marais, Yves Montand, Edith Piaf and Jean Cocteau in 1944, the Centre d’Art Cinématographique Le Rex is on for European Heritage Days and it is free of charge! Meet on Saturday September 17.

The Brasserie ParisLongchamp, the huge sunny terrace of the Hippodrome

Looking for a nice and large terrace on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne? Go to the Brasserie ParisLongchamg nestled in the heart of the Parisian racecourse. A large terrace in a green setting for a typical Parisian brasserie menu to discover.

The Trianon Estate and the Queen's hamlet

The Domaine de Trianon can be visited separately from the Château. Located two kilometers away, it was once a place of refuge for kings, who found rest and relaxation away from the Court. Created by Louis XV, the estate became the fiefdom of Marie-Antoinette, who modified the grounds and created an entire hamlet, like a small village.