Are you looking for a slightly different kind of walk to take with the kids in Paris? You've come to the right place. Here's a selection of possibilities for getting out of the house or discovering the surrounding area.
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Amusement parks and funfairs in and around Paris, information and programs 2025
Would you like to take a ride on a merry-go-round and discover new sensations? Whether with family or friends, amusement parks and other funfairs are a must for the whole family, and there are plenty of them in and around Paris. Discover their programs for this 2025 season, rich in new attractions for our greatest pleasure. [Read more]
Summer 2024: aquatic centers and parks in Paris and the Île-de-France region
To cool off during the fine days of summer 2024, water parks are the plan that appeals to families. With waterslides, wave pools and other games for young and old, here are a few aquaparks and aquatic centers in and around Paris! [Read more]
Leisure centres: sports and relaxation areas in Île-de-France for the 2024 season
How about a leisure park around Paris? These leisure parks with artificial beaches are the ideal solution for sunbathing, picnicking and swimming just like at the seaside, with fun activities to boot. Parisians, here's a pleasant and inexpensive solution... Take a vacation close to our capital. The editorial team presents a detailed overview of the 12 leisure islands in the Ile-de-France region, where swimming and other activities are once again waiting for you in fine weather. [Read more]
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]
The most beautiful castles in Paris and around
Looking for the most beautiful castles in Paris, Île-de-France and around? Here are the most beautiful buildings to discover and visit. [Read more]
Open-air exhibitions, for an artistic stroll in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Fancy an open-air exhibition in Paris? Here are the cultural nuggets waiting for you in the capital. The perfect way to get some fresh air and culture! [Read more]
Vedettes de Paris - Treat yourself to the best view of Paris monuments
Sponsored - Located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Vedettes de Paris offers unforgettable cruises for young and old alike! One-hour cruises to share with your loved ones, to contemplate the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame and many other emblematic monuments of the city of Paris! [Read more]
L'Été du Canal 2025, the must-see summer festival on the canals of Paris
L'Été du Canal is the must-attend summer event in Paris! And the good news is that this Parisian summer hotspot is back from July 5 to August 10, 2025. On the program for this 18th edition: free workshops, floating concerts, street art, open-air cinema and strolls along the canals. [Read more]
Accrobranche in Île-de-France: the best tree courses to discover around Paris
It's that time of year again: accrobranches (tree climbing) courses are reopening their doors to the general public in Paris and the Île-de-France region, with adventures in the trees for all ages. [Read more]
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes 2025 at the Château de Versailles: illuminated fountains and fireworks!
Les Grandes Eaux Nocturnes will take place in 2025. The program includes a sublime nocturnal stroll through the gardens of the Château de Versailles to admire the illuminated fountains and a sublime fireworks display. Saturday evenings from June 7 to September 20, 2025. [Read more]
Bateaux Parisiens and Batobus resume service on the Seine from May 28
Parisians will once again be able to cruise the Seine thanks to the Batobus and Bateaux Parisiens shuttle services. The two companies, which have been stuck in the dock for several months due to the health crisis, are announcing their imminent return. Bateaux Parisiens will start operating on May 28, followed by Batobus shuttles from June 11, 2021. [Read more]
Les Extatiques 2024 take over Ile Seguin with circus, street art and contemporary art
Les Extatiques, the free contemporary open-air exhibition, is heading for the Ïle des Arts this year. From September 21 to November 21, the spot is transformed into a free artistic promenade combining contemporary art and live performance. [Read more]
Where to see street-art in Paris? The spots of the moment for a stroll in the middle of graffiti
Street-Art, these ephemeral works that transform the city into a real open-air exhibition, attracts more and more people. If you too are attracted by this urban art, we have found spots where you can admire it and even meet street-artists. [Read more]
Kids-friendly terraces to enjoy with the family in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Wondering where to sit on a terrace in the capital with your toddlers? Green terrace, solidarity terrace or bucolic terrace... discover the terraces to do for spring-summer 2024 in the company of your children! [Read more]
The best park and forest bike rides from Paris
Want to go to a park or forest from Paris? Well, a number of green spaces are accessible from Paris by bike. Coulée Verte, Parc de la Courneuve, Parc de la Poudrerie, Forêt de Meudon and Forêt de La Malmaison: 5 destinations less than 20 km from Paris! [Read more]
The Jardin d'Acclimatation's paddling pool and beach, the perfect place to cool off!
In summer, from May to September (weather permitting), the Jardin d'Acclimatation transforms itself into a fun-filled seaside resort. Come and enjoy the joys of water and relaxation in the heart of Paris. Children and adults alike will find plenty of deckchairs to relax on. [Read more]
The most beautiful parks, gardens and squares in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to stroll in
Paris is full of beautiful parks and gardens, green spaces that invite you to relax, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover quickly the most beautiful spots of greenery in the capital and in Ile-de-France! [Read more]
Paris Plages 2024 expands, discover the free program of the 3 swimming and relaxation spots
A special edition awaits us this year for Paris Plage 2024. Not two, but 3 sites will brighten up the summer season. Here's the program for this special edition of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [Read more]
Free museums and monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region: cultural tips
Looking for a free museum in Paris? The Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Musée d'Art Moderne, the Musée de l'Aviation, the Musée des Arts Asiatiques - over 20 museums are free all year round, and we've got some great ideas for getting out and learning something new. [Read more]
Parc zoologique de Paris, the capital's zoo, in the 12th arrondissement
The Parc Zoologique de Paris, also known as the Zoo de Vincennes, is the most emblematic zoo in Paris, with its immense 65-metre-high rock, which can be seen from certain Parisian viewpoints. The zoo is home to many different species of animal, and is the perfect place to take the kids on an outing! [Read more]
Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?
The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us. [Read more]
Cinéaqua, the Paris Aquarium in the Trocadéro Gardens
The Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua awaits you at the foot of the Trocadéro, in its pretty gardens. This historic aquarium houses 13,000 fish and 35 sharks in over 50 tanks. All year round, the aquarium offers activities for children, as well as scientific events not to be missed. [Read more]
Aquarium Tropical de la Porte Dorée, Paris's historic aquarium
Created in 1931 for the Colonial Exhibition, the Aquarium is located in the 12th arrondissement, in the Palais de la Porte Dorée. It is home to over 750 species of small fish and, best of all, admission is free for under-26s! [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]
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 2025 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]
Two urban farms reopen in Paris 18th arrondissement
Two urban farms reopened on June 2, 2020 in Paris 18th arrondissement: the Petite Ferme de la Goutte d’Or, and the Ferme du Jardin d’Eole! This is the occasion for children and grown-ups to go and meet animals. [Read more]
Malowe Nature, permaculture farm and nature activities near Mantes-la-Jolie (78)
On a 6-hectare site bordered by the Vaucouleurs river, Malowe Nature is made up of several natural areas. The site is laid out in such a way as to welcome you comfortably, whether you're alone, with your family or in a group. [Read more]
France Miniature: program, attractions and 2025 reopening of the family park in Elancourt
If you're dreaming of travelling around France in a day, while entertaining your children with a variety of attractions, then France Miniature is the place for you. Come and take a children's tour of France, near Elancourt in the Yvelines. Scheduled to reopen on Saturday, April 5, 2025. [Read more]
Xtrem Aventures Cergy, accrobranche in Cergy (95)
A leisure park is the ideal way to spend a fun-filled day in a pleasant green setting. Discover Xtrem Aventures, an accrobranche park located in the heart of the Cergy-Pontoise leisure park, just 30 km from Paris. Scheduled to reopen on March 30, after a winter shutdown! [Read more]
Jardin d'Acclimatation, the amusement park in the heart of Paris
Once again, the Jardin d'Acclimatation welcomes us for some fun and relaxation. This amusement park for small children offers 40 attractions for children from 1 year of age, an educational farm and restaurants on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne at the gateway to Paris. [Read more]
So enjoy your family outings and make new discoveries!
