The sun is still out! It's the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities and original guided tours. Here's a selection of cruises, water sports, visits and walks to enjoy in September 2024. Of course, September also means the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), but there are plenty of other activities throughout the month.
Embark on cruises to see a different Paris
Set course for the Marne!
Come aboard Le Francilien for themed river cruises. On the program: a cruise to discover the landscapes of the Marne, a cruise along the Marne and its heritage, or a breakfast cruise along the water...
Experience the banks of the Marne in an original way by boat and then by bike with François Cellier. Enjoy a gourmet brunch during a pleasant cruise on the Marne.
The more sporty will opt for a kayak or paddle to discover the Marne.
All summer long, come and discover the Réserve naturelle des îles de la Marne aboard a catamaran.
On the Seine
Want to relax after work? Embark on a Happy Hour cruise and take a sunset tour of the Seine before melting into the Parisian night.
Fill up on nature
The Roseraie du Val-de-Marne opens its doors to you! We'll tell you all the stories, big and small, about this exceptional garden during a guided tour.
The Bois de Vincennes is also the ideal place to reconnect with nature. On the program: a visit to the tropical agronomy garden, meditation and even a workshop to experience the life of a winemaker!
In Montreuil, you can take part in a storytelling tour of heritage and biodiversity at Murs à Pêches, or visit the Murs à Fleurs flower farm.
Urban agriculture: don't miss a visit to the urban farm at the Opéra Bastille.
You can also opt for a nature walk along the Marne to discover the specific vegetation adapted to wetlands or discover the birds at Parc Montsouris.
Don't miss September 29: LA GRANDE RANDO
14 km of hiking (free) between Bagnolet and Noisy-le-Sec
Interested in the world of sport and the Olympic Games?
SPOT24 welcomes you to discover the Olympic, Sport and Urban Cultures exhibition, showcasing the six new Olympic disciplines of Paris 2024.
There's also the La Mécanique de l'exploit exhibition at the Paul-Eluard art and history museum in Saint-Denis, and the Les incorrectes du sport tour, which traces the hidden history of women's sport.
And don't miss the temporary exhibition "Sport en banlieue" at the Musée de l'Histoire Vivante in Montreuil.
Explore Paris also includes workshops
In September, workshops will introduce you to cyanotype with a Beaux-Arts graduate, Mondrian weaving or truffle-making.
But perhaps you'd prefer to discover vegetable prints or try your hand at straw marquetry at the Basilique Saint-Denis.
Meet the craftsmen and their know-how
More of a craftsman? You can visit the Permapolis aromatherapy center in Saint-Denis or push open the doors of the Mobilier National workshops at Manufacture des Gobelins.
Looking for gastronomy? You'll be spoilt for choice with visits toa spirits distillery or the Gallia brewery in Pantin, or a cheese factory with Monsieur Fromage in Nogent!
You can also meet a beekeeper for a tour of the world of bees at the Musée de la Carte à jouer.
Explore heritage in a different way
Do you know the Basilica of Saint-Denis? To find out more, follow one of the links below:
Visit the Hôtel Gaillard, an architectural gem on the Plaine Monceau, former headquarters of the Banque de France, now home to the Cité de l'économie.
Rediscover Montmartre in a different way, through song or film. You can also visit the Montmartre cemetery on a guided tour of Freemasonry. There are many other ways to explore Montmartre: you can choose to discover or rediscover the district, for example, by admiring the street art with a guide. You can also follow in the footsteps of composer Erik Satie or take a stroll around Montmartre's hydraulic heritage.
Ciné-balades are the perfect way to discover Paris from a different angle, and to hear a wealth of anecdotes about the films and the behind-the-scenes stories behind the scenes.
Take in the sights and sounds of Abraxas in Noisy-le-Grand. Discover Plaine Saint-Denis, once one of Europe's largest industrial zones. Take a guided tour of the Bobigny Muslim cemetery.
Discover or (re)discover the Château de Vincennes in a different way, or the Domaine de Grosbois and its training center for trotting horses .
And don't miss a visit to the Maison des Jardies in Sèvres.
Revisit your classics in an original way with a confidential visit to the Yves Saint-Laurent Museum, behind-the-scenes at UNESCO, the Palais de Justice, the Great Mosque, the Bastille's July Column... Take a more unusual tour of the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, or the heart of Orly airport!
Theexhibition in tribute to Missak Manouchian at the Mont Valérien memorial is open all summer.
The European Heritage Days will be held on September 21 and 22. It's the essential cultural event of the autumn, offering the opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of our heritage.
For the 41st edition in 2024, two themes will be highlighted: "Heritage of routes, networks and connections" and "Maritime heritage".
Discover the Val-de-Marne communes that stand out during this event, offering the largest number of tours and the suggested tours in Seine-Saint-Denis for the Heritage Days.
Discover the world near you
Travel to the end of the street with Raphaëlle Gras 's guided tours of India: 19th-century Paris under the Indian influence andgourmet India in La Courneuve.
Donatien Schramm takes you to China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan with tours of Chinese gastronomy in Belleville, Chinatown at the end of your chopsticks, Vietnam in Paris, Korea in Paris...
And for families, don't miss a trip to the land of manga and Little Dragons of Chinatown.
Phénomèn'Art: the street art festival
Phénomèn'Art, the street art festival, returns on October 11, 12 and 13, 2024.
Discover street art and urban art through guided walks, initiations, exhibitions, live performances and meetings with renowned artists in several towns in the Val-de-Marne and Paris.
You'll also find a host of street art tours across the metropolis, including in August in Champigny-sur-Marne, Fontenay-sous-Bois, Ivry-sur-Seine and Vitry-sur-Seine.
Greater Paris is also the cradle of street art, with world-famous artists regularly gracing city walls.
Need a gift idea?
For a birthday, anniversary or other special occasion, Explore Paris gift vouchers are sure to delight the curious.
Tip: don't forget thatthere are plenty of free tours on Explore Paris!
In english, please!
Explore Paris is also an English-language boutique. Discover English tours of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, UNESCO, the Roland-Garros stadium or Montmartre in song, as well as an extensive catalog of private tours. Enjoy!
Dates and Opening Time
From August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024
Official website
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Booking
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