Fête de la Nature 2023: must-do outings for children in the Paris region

Published by Margot de Sortiraparis · Photos by My de Sortiraparis · Published on May 12th, 2023 at 04:11 p.m.
The Fête de la Nature is celebrating its comeback, from May 25 to 29, 2023: if you're in need of greenery (or simply looking for a free and unusual outing to do with the kids), this is the event not to be missed with the family!

The Fête de la Nature is the perfect opportunity to dive into the heart of nature, less than an hour from Paris, and escape for a day in the great outdoors. So, from May 25 to 29, 2023, take advantage of the free, family-friendly program of the Fête de la Nature in the various departments of the Île-de-France region with your children!

On the program? Unusual walks, interactive strolls, meetings with experts, creative workshops... There's plenty of fun for all ages, and even better, great outings within reach of your Navigo pass, if you don't have a car!

In Île-de-France, there are more than 220 events for this Fête de la Nature 2023 : near your home, in the neighboring department or at the other end of the region, it's an opportunity to live an immersive experience, in the heart of Île-de-France's nature: forests, parks, gardens, squares... The region is full of unsuspected natural treasures just waiting to be discovered!

Whether you're looking for a nice family outing, a walk to discover the small animals and plants of the region or free activities for young and old around the fauna, flora and biodiversity in general, go for it: the Fête de la Nature 2023 is waiting for you!

The program of the Fête de la Nature 2023 in Île-de-France :

In the Hauts-de-Seine (92)

Discover the history of the Coulée Verte de Colombes with a family show, at the Coulée Verte, on May 28 at 3:30 pm. Stroll along the Coulée Verte of Colombes, following a theatrical guided tour that will explain the history of this former railroad. Along the way, you will also discover the fauna and flora of this railroad!

Take part in a festive afternoon at Agrocité, Gennevillers, on May 27 from 3 pm. Many activities are waiting for you with the children: science initiation workshops, batucada show, presentation of the League for the Protection of Birds... followed by a tasting of pizzas on wood fire in the evening.

Celebrate nature at the Maison de la Planète in Boulogne-Billancourt, on May 20th from 10:30 am. The Maison de la Planète offers many workshops for this Nature Festival 2023: guided tour, plant graffiti, quiz on wild species, creation of pottery, manufacture of natural weed killer ...

In Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

Observe the moths during a night walk in the Parc des Beaumonts, Montreuil-sous-Bois, on May 26-27 from 9:30 pm. Put on your headlamp: let's go for a night walk where you will make an inventory of the different species in the park.

Meet the donkey with books, in Saint-Denis, on May 26 from 2 pm. A donkey with books? Meet Hip-Hop, the donkey accompanied by his storyteller at Condroyer Square, in Saint-Denis. An opportunity to discover biodiversity in another way, by reading this time!

In the Val-de-Marne (94)

Explore the fauna and flora of Fresnes, on May 24 from 2 pm. The city of Fresnes invites families to discover the fauna and flora of the Parc des Sports. Then, the kids will be able to take part in a pottery and plant prints workshop or in a plastic arts workshop at the MJC of the city (without their parents).

Discover the wild world around the lake of Créteil, on May 25 from 5:30 pm. In the company of a naturalist, discover the wild fauna and flora of the lake of Créteil in family.

In Essonne (91)

Celebrate nature in Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois, from May 24 to 31. The city of Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois proposes various animations for all ages, with nature walks, bird and insect observation sessions, a nature rally in the Pierre Park, workshops to make a herbarium or a nesting box... With also a night walk, on the tracks of the bats!

Take part in a nature rally in the forest, at Val-Saint-Germain, on May 27 from 10 am. Accessible alone or in group, the rally proposes to you to follow a circuit with the help of a roadmap to discover the fauna and the flora of the forest.

In the Yvelines (78)

Discover the stowaways in the park of the castle of Plaisir (78), on May 24th from 10 am. Discover the living world : small animals, plants, seeds hanging under your shoes... directly from the park of the castle of Plaisir.

Celebrate Nature in Vernouillet, at the Parc des Buissons, from May 24 to 27. The city of Vernouillet organizes its big Nature festival with workshops, animations, a nature walk, interactive games... For the occasion, an educational farm will be present on the spot, with animals to feed and workshops of manufacture of artisanal butter.

Take part in a nature treasure hunt in the woods of Verneuil-sur-Seine, on May 27 from 10 am. Here is a walk that will please your children: equipped with a small guide, you go for a walk to observe nature, looking for animal tracks, trees ... on two different routes in the woods of Verneuil (departure stadium Régis).

The Nature Festival at the Parc départemental du peuple de l'herbe, Carrières-sous-Poissy, on May 27 at 2 pm. In Carrières-sous-Poissy, we celebrate nature with a big party! On the program, there are scientific workshops, initiations on plants, making a homemade plant balm, inspection of raptors' pellets, discovery of footprints...

In the Val-d'Oise (95)

Take part in the Nature festival at the town hall of Beaumont-sur-Oise, on May 27th and 28th. For the Nature Festival, the city hall of Beaumont-sur-Oise organizes a lot of activities, musical animations, a pedagogical farm with 25 animals, creative workshops, the construction of a giant hotel for insects, the presentation of the shared gardens... come and spend the day with your family!

Games and animations for children at the Jardin des Moissons, Vaureal, from May 24 to 27. Budding explorers will be delighted: between the treasure hunt, the workshop on the water cycle, those on insects... there is plenty of fun while learning!

In Seine-et-Marne (77)

Discover the forest of Fontainebleau by night, during a storytelling walk, on May 28 at 2 pm. Go to Barbizon for the departure of this nice storytelling walk which will take you to the assault of this exceptional royal forest: the opportunity to know everything about the flora and fauna thanks to your guide!

Meet the big animals of the forest, in Villeneuve-les-Bordes, on May 27 at 2 pm. Fallow deer, hinds, stags... take your binoculars and come to observe these impressive animals!

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
From May 25th, 2023 to May 29th, 2023

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    Free

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