On Monday, May 29th 2023, schools are closed and we don't work (well, we hope you don't): so, like any self-respecting holiday, we take advantage of it to go out with our family! Pickings, accrobranches, zoos, museums, games, animations... there is something to occupy young and old during this extended three days weekend!
Feel like an excursion in the region? Visit the castles and museums open forthis Whit Monday holiday or take a nice walk in the most picturesque villages of the area! For a more sporty outing, head for the many climbing parks in Ile-de-France or the climbing gyms for young and old that are closest to your home. Otherwise, discover animals from all over the world in the zoos, aquariums and menageries of Paris and its suburbs, take a dip in the municipal swimming pools open to the public during this holiday, experience great thrills on the rides of amusement parks...
Even if you don't necessarily plan to leave the capital, good news: between the walks you can do with a smartphone application only, the game routes to download online or our ideas for walks in the capital, you have plenty to do, knowing that the capital is full of beautiful outdoor playgrounds, to let off steam all afternoon!
Qi Gong and Chinese culture at the Grande Pagode de Vincennes, for the Pentecost weekend
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Fruit, vegetable and flower picking around Paris and the Ile-de-France region
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Whit Monday is a public holiday in France, so you can take advantage of the long weekend to visit all the museums in the capital! Find out which museums and monuments are open this Monday, May 20, 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]
Swimming pools open in Paris this Whit Monday 2023
How about a dip in the pool this Whit Monday? It's a bank holiday, the kids don't have school and half the parents have the day off... So, what are we going to do? If the weather's nice, why not take a dip in the pool? There are a few open, so we can splash around all day! [Read more]
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Free walks and treasure hunts to do with the family, with a mobile application only
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Visiting Paris with your family: six free game trails for fun walks with children
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Accrobranche in Île-de-France: the best tree courses to discover around Paris
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Where to climb in Paris and the Ile-de-France region? Guide to the best climbing gyms and natural sites
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Amusement parks and funfairs in and around Paris, information and programs 2025
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A guide to zoos, aquariums and menageries in and around Paris
Want to get away from it all and meet animals in their natural environment? We visit the various zoos and menageries in and around Paris, and if you don't know where to go, don't panic! We've put together a great guide to help you make your choice. Vincennes, Thoiry, Jardin des Plantes... So many opportunities to discover more about nature. [Read more]
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So, what is your program for this Whit Monday 2023 in family?
