The suburbs close to Paris, particularly to the east of the city, are packed with great cultural venues and vast green spaces, particularly suited to families looking for a variety of outings for toddlers, children and teenagers. In a setting often quieter than the heart of the capital, the towns of Bagnolet, Montreuil and Pantin, all located in the Seine-Saint-Denis département, are great places to spend a day or a few hours east of Paris.
Bagnolet, with its local artistic initiatives, attracts families looking for artistic activities and workshops. There are also some very nice places to spend part of a weekend in the open air, while strolling through the town.
In Montreuil, the city sometimes nicknamed the "city of painted walls" because of its street art frescoes, there are several large parks, ideal for a picnic in fine weather or a stroll all year round, great places to grab a bite to eat or even events organized to coincide with the city's major festivals!
Romainville is famous for its large Parc de la Sapinière, home to the remains of the town's fort, as well as the large TDF tower overlooking the town and the entire landscape north-east of Paris. For a green family outing, it's also an opportunity to discover a lovely panorama of the whole city from the Corniche du Fort.
Pantin, located along the Canal de l'Ourcq, is the ideal place for family outings, bike rides or canoeing, weather permitting. The banks of the canal are regularly transformed into festivities, with water sports activities, concerts and open-air cinemas for all ages, with a peak of activity every summer during theÉté du Canal and Paris Plages.
Accessible by public transport (notably the metro and tramway), each of these towns offers a quieter setting than the capital and great activities for all ages: are we planning a little trip next weekend to Pantin, Bagnolet and Montreuil?
Christmas market in Pantin (93): brunch and designer stalls along the Canal de l'Ourcq
Enjoy a lovely Christmas Market on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with plenty of stalls from committed, local designers, as well as a gourmet brunch to warm up with the onset of cold weather! [Read more]
La Cité de Noël: XXL village, Nordic sauna and unusual Christmas markets at Cité Fertile (93)
This winter, the Cité Fertile is pulling out all the stops with an XXL Christmas village and markets, where you can prepare your presents in complete peace of mind and enjoy festive, committed entertainment, from November 30 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]
Halloween 2024: L'Auberge Rouge, a terrifying immersive experience at The Dark Dreams (93)
Looking for a scary Halloween experience? We're off to The Darks Dreams Paris, where you'll find L'Auberge Rouge, a "haunted show" combining immersive theater, an escape game and a labyrinth, until the end of November. [Read more]
Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands, the large green space between Bagnolet and Montreuil
To the east of Paris, in the towns of Montreuil and Bagnolet, the Parc Jean Moulin les Guilands brings together two originally separate green spaces: the Parc Communal des Guilands in Montreuil and the Parc Départemental Jean Moulin in Bagnolet, for a lovely green stroll in this part of the region. [Read more]
Josette and Maurice Audin Park, the public garden of a 19th-century manor house in Bagnolet (93)
Originally the private garden of a 19th-century manor house, the Josette et Maurice Audin park is now one of Bagnolet's public parks, and the manor house, still visible, is proof of this. [Read more]
Le Sample, a third-party cultural and party venue in Bagnolet (93)
East of Paris, on the outskirts of Paris, Sample sets the pace for Bagnolet's cultural life, with numerous festive events and family activities throughout the year. [Read more]
Salon du livre et de la presse jeunesse de Montreuil 2024: the free literary event (93)
The major event in children's literature returns to Montreuil from November 27 to December 2, 2024, on the theme of dreams. A new opportunity to celebrate reading together, free of charge! [Read more]
Parc de la Sapinière, an island of greenery in Romainville (93)
In Romainville, just east of Paris, nestles a green space ideal for city walks, jogging or picnicking in the open air in fine weather. [Read more]
Parc Montreau, one of the oldest landscaped parks in the Paris region, in Montreuil (93)
During a walk in Montreuil, discover the Parc Montreau, a huge 15-hectare park where you can enjoy a stroll all year round, as well as an outdoor picnic in fine weather. [Read more]
Royal Kids, indoor playground for children, Montreuil (93)
If you're looking for a place to jump, run, climb, slide... with the family for an afternoon, you've probably already heard of indoor playgrounds. In Montreuil, the city's Royal Kids is the place to be for an hour of fun in a truly playful space. [Read more]
Montreuil: discover the Parc des Beaumonts and its breathtaking view over Paris
East of Paris, the town of Montreuil boasts a number of green spaces, perfect for a stroll, a picnic in the sun or a jog: discover the largest of them all, the Parc des Beaumonts. [Read more]
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil: an ecological facility with waterslides
The Murs à Pêches swimming pool in Montreuil is a must-see for swimmers in search of good swimming spots. Located on the outskirts of Paris, it features a large indoor pool, an outdoor pool for sunny days and, as an added bonus, family-friendly slides! [Read more]
L'Île Robinson, an indoor playground for castaways in Montreuil
Rain or shine, you don't know where to go to let off steam with the family? If you're in the mood for adventure, Robinson's Island welcomes young and old alike to its immersive play area in Montreuil, just outside Paris. [Read more]
Fe.Mè, the DIY studio and gourmet coffeeshop in Romainville (93)
On Rue Carnot, in Romainville (93), a colorful window distinguishes Fe.Mè from the rest of the street: pink, blue, balls and other DIY kits already announce the program: people come here for a creative workshop, a knitting café, to stock up as in a haberdashery, or simply to drink a comforting hot drink in the coffeeshop. [Read more]
The Corniche des Forts leisure park, a leisure island in Seine-Saint-Denis
The Corniche des Forts leisure park in Seine-Saint-Denis offers a wide range of activities all year round. A beautiful 30-hectare green space to relax and take a breath of fresh air, for a successful day out with family or friends. [Read more]
A giant Japanese Christmas market at the gates of Paris: Shizen 2024 at Cité Fertile
On December 7 and 8, 2024, La Cité Fertile in Pantin will be hosting a very exotic Christmas Market: a giant Japanese Christmas Market that will immerse you in Japanese culture for a weekend. [Read more]
Sand Fabrik, the indoor beach for beach volleyball fans, in Pantin
Head to Pantin to get your feet in the sand and try your hand at beach volleyball at Sand Fabrik, the indoor beach that also has a bar and restaurant, for a great sporting experience! [Read more]
27 Pantin: an open-air museum dedicated to street art
Fans of street art are invited to the north-east of Paris to discover 27 Pantin. Behind this open-air museum lies a wonderful artistic, cultural and participatory initiative. Supported by the Maison du projet, 27 Pantin unveils over forty works of art, giving the Îlot 27 district a colorful new face! Shall we take you on a tour? [Read more]
