Long overlooked or underestimated, the Seine-et-Marne département offers an incredible wealth of exceptional natural sites, including the famous Fontainebleau forest, the Loing river and its bucolic walks, and a wealth of heritage treasures including castles and picturesque villages. It's the perfect département for a change of scenery, away from the hustle and bustle of Parisian traffic, just to take a breath of fresh air.
The department's jewels include a number of châteaux, such as Vaux-le-Vicomte and Fontainebleau, distinguished by its Renaissance architecture and magnificent gardens. The department is also home to the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can immerse yourself in the history of the Middle Ages with its ramparts, mysterious underground passages and chivalry shows. Seine-et-Marne also boasts a number of fascinating museums, including the Great War Museum and the Longueville Railway Museum...
For family outings, Seine-et-Marne is full of fun and educational activities to do with the kids. Of course, Disneyland Paris is a must, with rides combining magic and adventure. For nature and animal lovers, the Lumigny Safari Reserve offers a close-up look at an impressive variety of big cats in a natural setting. And that's just a taste of what's on offer for the whole family in the département!
Christmas 2024 at Disneyland Paris: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, the program
Disneyland Paris celebrates Christmas! The theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Without further ado, the program! [Read more]
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical experience with an ice rink
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday November 16, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025. In the enchanting setting of the Château, rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences that this year take us to the heart of the tales that have lulled our childhood, with the added bonus of a brand-new ice rink! [Read more]
Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)
In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree? [Read more]
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
Disney Music Festival, a new musical season to discover at Disneyland Paris
A music festival featuring all the greatest hits from Disney and Pixar? It's happening at Disneyland Paris, from April 19 to September 7, 2025, with the Disney Music Festival. [Read more]
Disney Tales of Magic: Disneyland Paris' new immersive nighttime show unveiled
Disneyland Paris finally unveils Disney Tales of Magic, an immersive night-time show featuring projections, lighting effects and scenes inspired by Disney and Pixar films. See you on January 10, 2025 to discover it. [Read more]
Get in on the action with Koezio Sénart: the future of entertainment
Sponsored - Whether you're a fan of puzzles and Escape Games or a technology and virtual reality enthusiast, you'll be amazed by Koezio Sénart's gigantic playground. [Read more]
The Musée de la Grande Guerre recreates an 800 m² open-air educational trench!
Strolling through an 800m2 trench is now possible in Ile de France, at the Musée de la Grande Guerre. The tour will give visitors a better understanding of this emblematic element of the First World War: the complex system of trenches! [Read more]
Hiver gourmand 2024: gourmet chalets return to Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris invites you to discover its gourmet chalets with plenty of beautiful winter flavors to enjoy within the Walt Disney Studios from November 9, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Zero Latency VR: a virtual reality brand offering a wide range of experiences in Dammarie-lès-Lys (77)
Zero Latency VR is waiting for you to discover its virtual reality center, at La Cartonnerie in Dammarie-les-Lys, right now. A brand offering a varied, no-holds-barred virtual reality experience, ideal for outings with friends or family! [Read more]
Les Impériales de Fontainebleau: rock opera, ball, plunge into the Ier Empire era
On the weekend of November 16 and 17, 2024, Les Impériales de Fontainebleau invites you to discover Napoleon's First Empire era as if you were there, through lectures, a rock opera, a ball and a family exhibition! [Read more]
Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view
Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies? [Read more]
The Westfield Carré Sénart children's nursery, for a relaxed shopping session
Too long for the youngest, too short for the oldest, the weekend shopping session can be a real headache for the whole family. That's why some shopping centers offer a child-minding service: such is the case at Westfield Carré Sénart, in the Seine-et-Marne department. [Read more]
Jump City 77, the trampoline park near Vaires-sur-Marne
In Saint-Thibault-des-Vignes, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Jump City welcomes you all day long for unlimited jumping. [Read more]
Médiévales de Provins celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025
The medieval town of Provins, a Unesco World Heritage Site for over 10 years, will once again be the scene of one of Europe's biggest medieval festivals for a weekend on June 14 and 15, 2025. This year marks the 40th anniversary of this not-to-be-missed event. [Read more]
Olympiad festival 2025 electro-fashion show in a monastery east of Paris
Olympiad Festival returns to the outskirts of Paris from May 29 to June 1, 2025! Head for Le Prieuré de Vernelle (77) for a 4-day experience combining underground electronic music and alternative fashion shows in a majestic, picturesque setting, punctuated by a chapel and a royal garden. [Read more]
The Jump City 77 and Jump City 95 trampoline parks welcome families!
Sponsored - Ninja courses, popularized by TV shows, are now open to the whole family with Jump City! Visit us near Roissy in 95 and Torcy in 77, to jump and bounce on XXL trampolines! [Read more]
Spots where to sleep and have fun with the kids
Luwei brunch café, the nugget coffee shop in Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau welcomes Luwei Brunch Café, a new address for coffee and brunch lovers. A veritable nugget of homemade dishes and delicacies in a spacious old farmhouse atmosphere, complete with fireplace, we love it. [Read more]
Moxy Paris Val d'Europe: our discovery of the experiential hotel in Val d'Europe
Discover Moxy Paris Val d'Europe, Marriott Bonvoy's experiential hotel, just a stone's throw from Disneyland and La Vallée Village shopping center. A playful design establishment with connected rooms and friendly spaces, perfect for families and business travelers alike. [Read more]
Bistrot 51: bistronomy invites itself to the Moxy Paris Val d'Europe hotel
Bistrot 51 is the new bistronomic restaurant at the Moxy Paris Val d'Europe hotel, where chef Grégory Foussier-Chavigny revisits the classics of French cuisine with audacity and refinement. A friendly place just a stone's throw from Disneyland and the Vallée Village. [Read more]
Grand Magic Hotel, Europe's first immersive hotel in the Paris region
The Grand Magic Hotel is Europe's first immersive hotel, no less! The good news is that this unusual address is coming to the Paris region, right next to Disneyland Paris in Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Zoos and aquariums
Lumigny Safari Reserve, the largest wildlife reserve in the Paris region, in Lumigny (77)
In Lumigny, in the Seine-et-Marne département, the reserve has just opened its doors for its 2024 season. What's on the agenda? An immersive experience for the whole family, surrounded by over 600 animals! [Read more]
Parrot World, Île-de-France's immersive animal park: what's new for 2024
Parrot World, a zoo dedicated to South American animals, located in Crécy-la-Chapelle, Seine-et-Marne, opened its doors in August 2020. If you haven't yet visited this zoological park, jaguars, penguins and other multicolored parrots in one of Europe's largest aviaries await you, with a lodge option to sleep as close as possible to the animals. An ethical and exotic place to rediscover from the February 2024 vacations. [Read more]
Edentera, the exotic educational farm at Isles-les-Meldeuses (77)
Walking around Paris and the Île-de-France region with children, the educational farms so [Read more]
Dive into the heart of our oceans at the Sea Life aquarium in the Val d'Europe shopping center.
In Val d'Europe, the Sea Life aquarium will reopen its doors on May 19, 2021, plunging visitors into the heart of the marine world while raising awareness of the need to preserve biodiversity. [Read more]
Family tip: Hi-Han, the low-cost animal park in Roissy-en-Brie (77)
Near Roissy-en-Brie, in Seine-et-Marne, a small animal park welcomes you and your children from Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm, for an afternoon of immersion on the farm. [Read more]
Bois d'Attilly Zoo (77), a visit to discover wild animals from around the world
Near Ferolles-Attilly, in the Seine-et-Marne département, a huge animal reserve welcomes you all year round to discover tigers, giraffes, savannah animals and other wild species in a preserved area. [Read more]
Amusement parks and fairgrounds
Disneyland Paris: seasons, openings, new features... Discover the 2024 program
Experience the magic of Disney just a stone's throw from the capital... That's the promise Disneyland Paris makes to you all year round, offering a whole host of new features season by season. Seasons, shows, new attractions, restaurants, hotels... What's in store for us this year? We take a look! [Read more]
Chouettes Mômes, the indoor playground in Meaux (77)
Near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, discover Chouette Mômes, the indoor playground for children. [Read more]
Wonderful-land, the family leisure village with indoor play area in Claye-Souilly (77)
With no fewer than five different worlds to explore, Wonderful-land is the indoor leisure spot for families of all ages, from tots to teens, in the Shopping Promenade shopping center in Claye-Souilly (77). [Read more]
Skywalls, the indoor climbing and tree-climbing park in Saint-Mard (77)
The Saint-Mard shopping center in Seine-et-Marne features a large indoor sports hall, with 500 m² dedicated to accrobranche and bouldering! [Read more]
Plein Air 77, the indoor and outdoor playground for summer and winter fun
For a fun place for children aged 0 to 12 to play, the whole family is invited to Plein Air 77, the new indoor playground at the 3 Voiles shopping center in Othis, Seine-et-Marne. It's time to run, jump, play and work out! [Read more]
Royal Kids of Roissy-en-Brie, the covered playground in 77
The Royal Kids in Roissy en Brie welcomes you and your family to its indoor play area for all ages! On the program: games, strong sensations and especially, tons of fun in perspective! [Read more]
Sports outings
Wam Park 77 in Fontainebleau, the leisure park with giant slides and water games, is back!
Looking for a water park just outside Paris? The fun area with games and beach reopens its doors this June 2024 for the summer season. Tested and approved, we invite you to discover Wam Park Fontainebleau (77) at Lac de La Grande Paroisse, a leisure park with a wide range of water activities: ski lifts, water jumps, inflatable water structures, floating terraces, canoes and pedalos. If you want to feel like you're on vacation without leaving the Paris region, this is the ideal spot to have fun with family and friends. [Read more]
Nolimit Aventure park in Nemours: accrobranche, paintball and thrills galore
Discover Parc Nolimit Aventure in Nemours, the ideal place to enjoy outdoor sports activities in the Paris region. [Read more]
Parks and gardens
Parc Saint-Aubin, a large city park ideal for walks and fishing, in Samoreau (77)
Close to Vulaines-sur-Seine, in the small village of Samoreau, the Parc Saint-Aubin offers a picturesque stroll through a natural area on the banks of the Seine. [Read more]
Le Jardin Bossuet, a bucolic park overlooking Meaux cathedral (77)
During a stopover near Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne département, opt for a stroll through the Bossuet garden, right in the center of town. [Read more]
Les Jardins Japonais de Favières, the free Zen garden park (visit by appointment)
The Jardins Japonais de Favières, located in Seine-et-Marne, opens the doors to a 7,000m2 cultural and ecological space. We set off to discover this haven of peace, embodying Japanese art and tradition. These gardens, in perpetual progress, offer spaces of serenity and reflection that you're sure to love. Visits must be booked in advance. [Read more]
In Chessy, an astonishing walk through the Dhyus sculpture garden
Looking for nature and art? Head off to an undiscovered spot some forty kilometers from Paris, to discover original sculptures scattered across the landscape. [Read more]
Current activities
Château Soubiran's free educational farm, a bucolic interlude near Melun (77)
Just a few kilometers from Melun, in the Seine-et-Marne town of Dammarie-les-Lys, you'll find Château Soubiran and its large park, home to a small educational farm. [Read more]
La ferme de la Mercy: camping, animal discovery and local produce in Chenoise (77)
Near Chenoise, in the Seine-et-Marne département, Ferme de la Mercy is a small family business run by Jean-Claude and Sylvie Cackaert. [Read more]
Paris-Meaux by bike: 50 kilometers along the Canal de l'Ourcq to reach the Brie region
We've heard of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Brest, but not yet Paris-Meaux. And yet the race is accessible to all levels, including complete beginners, and allows you to start from the capital's cycle paths. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 12, 2024 to December 31, 2027
