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 Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience with an ice rink - our photos
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. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography based on fairy tales, but also through various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, a brand-new ice rink! [Read more]
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]
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market and festive entertainment is this weekend!
The Marché Médiéval de Noël de Provins returns on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a 13ᵉ edition that promises to take us back in time. In the exceptional setting of this medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, artisans, troubadours and enchanting entertainment await you for an unforgettable weekend, just 1h15 from Paris. We unveil the city's enchanting program. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: entertainment, parades and acrobats at Val d'Europe shopping center
In December and during the 2024 Christmas vacations, Val d'Europe shopping center invites you to spend a magical holiday season at the mall. Are you ready? [Read more]
Christmas 2024: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau
During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2024, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion. [Read more]
Christmas market in Crécy-la-Chapelle: an authentic and magical getaway in Seine-et-Marne (77)
The Crécy-la-Chapelle Christmas Market awaits you from Friday December 13 to Sunday December 15, 2024. Come and discover this enchanting Christmas village with almost 100 exhibitors and great family entertainment, all under the sign of magic and conviviality. [Read more]
Disneyland Paris: seasons, shows, new features... Discover the 2025 program
Fancy a trip to Disneyland Paris? Every year, the Parisian theme park offers you a whole host of new features as the seasons change. Seasons, shows, new attractions, restaurants, hotels... What's in store for us this year? Let's find out! [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]
Christmas Market 2024 in Marne & Gondoire (77) with an Alsatian flavour: designers, delights & rides
The Marché de Noël de Marne & Gondoire (77) returns from December 6 to 15, 2024, with Alsace as guest of honor. Enchanting entertainment, gourmet chalets and authentic traditions await you for a magical Christmas on the banks of the Marne. [Read more]
Christmas in Provins: a 420 m² ice rink with Philippe Candeloro show on the programme
The Provins Christmas ice rink is back! Join us from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025, on the forecourt of the Centre culturel et sportif Saint-Ayoul in Provins (Seine-et-Marne) to enjoy this real ice rink with 420 m² of natural ice. On December 12, famous skater Philippe Candeloro will inaugurate the season with an enchanting show. We tell you all about it! [Read more]
Christmas 2024: free, festive, solidarity events for children at Carré Sénart
The Westfield Carré Sénart shopping center in Lieusaint, Seine-et-Marne, is celebrating the festive season in style, with a variety of free events for children. Come and meet Santa Claus on November 30! [Read more]
Marvellous Island Festival 2025: Joris Delacroix, Bon Entendeur... the first names
The Marvellous Island Festival is back, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8, 2025 at the Vaires-Torcy beach for a new, 13th edition. On the program? Bon Entendeur, Joris Delacroix, Creeds, Brina Knauss, Mind Against, Bedouin, Hugel, Romain Garcia, Ben Sterling and Justin Jay. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Nemours (77): family entertainment and Christmas market
During December and the school vacations, the town of Nemours organizes a major Christmas program, with free events open to all. [Read more]
Bo Ranch, the huge restaurant-bar and reining venue unique in the Fontainebleau region
At La Chapelle-la-Reine, just a few minutes from Fontainebleau in the Seine-et-Marne region, Bo Ranch immerses you in an authentic western atmosphere. Europe's largest ranch, this unique venue combines a convivial restaurant-bar with a venue for reining competitions, all in a natural setting. An ideal getaway to enjoy tasty cuisine, admire horses in action and share warm moments, whether you're with family, friends or even lovers. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Morêt-sur-Loing (77): program and dates of Christmas markets and events
Christmas is fast approaching, and what better way to prepare for this lovely family celebration than by immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of Christmas markets? In December, head to the Seine-et-Marne to discover the Morêt-sur-Loing market. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: fireworks, lights and entertainment at La Ferté-Gaucher (77)
For the festive season, La Ferté-Gaucher (77) is decked out in its finest lights to present a wonderful Christmas program. [Read more]
Free Playmobil exhibition at Fontainebleau: immerse yourself in the epic of Napoleon and the 1st Empire
We're off to Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne to discover the free exhibition "Life of the Emperor Napoleon Iᵉʳ" which awaits you until December 15, 2024. Come and discover, with your family, the major stages in Napoleon's life recreated with Playmobil® at the Charité Royale. With its game booklet, this exhibition is sure to please children. [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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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
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]
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]
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]
Dates and Opening Time
From July 12, 2024 to December 31, 2027
