The best spots and ideas to feel on vacation in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

Published by Rizhlaine de Sortiraparis · Photos by Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on August 21, 2024 at 04:11 p.m.
Do vacations seem too far away? In Paris, it is possible to find this relaxed atmosphere. We've found a number of spots where you can enjoy the Dolce Vita all year round in Paris.

It's a well-known fact that vacations often leave us hungry for more. Trips never last long enough, and we'd like that feeling of relaxation to go on indefinitely. So cheer up! Now that you're back in Paris, we've got a whole year's worth of crazy ideas and outings in store for you. The capital and its surrounding region have something for everyone, with ever more surprising experiences to offer.

We take you on a journey to discover the best spots to feel like you're on vacation in Paris! Whether you're looking for gourmet delights, exotic terraces, festive events or unusual places to swim, as always, the capital will surprise you. We bring you the vacation vibe at your fingertips. Between cultural nuggets and immersive concepts, you'll be able to experience thefarniente atmosphere all year round. Who would have thought that Paris could take on the air of a seaside resort?

Let's get out the swimsuits, the sun cream and the tourist look. This is a denial of routine!

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New Scandinavian artist honored at the Petit Palais in Paris! From October 1, 2024 to February 16, 2025, take a voyage of discovery through wild Sweden and its animals, with a brand-new exhibition devoted to Bruno Liljefors, featuring paintings, drawings and photographs. [Read more]

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Looking for an escape to Japan? Push open the doors of Isshin! Located in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, this immersive restaurant offers a marvellous and delicious journey to the land of the Rising Sun to discover Tonkotsu-style ramen. Shall we take you on board? [Read more]

Les jardins japonais du Parc Floral de Paris au Bois de Vincennes Les jardins japonais du Parc Floral de Paris au Bois de Vincennes Les jardins japonais du Parc Floral de Paris au Bois de Vincennes Les jardins japonais du Parc Floral de Paris au Bois de Vincennes The Japanese gardens of the Parc Floral de Paris in the Bois de Vincennes
The Parc Floral de Paris and its 35 hectares in the heart of the Bois de Vincennes is a mine of discoveries. Japanese-inspired, it features beautiful Zen gardens with bonsai trees, rhododendrons and water features. [Read more]

Le Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-MoulineauxLe Jardin Japonais d'Ichikawa à Issy-les-Moulineaux The lovely Ichikawa Japanese Garden in Issy-les-Moulineaux
The Japanese Garden of ishikawa, just outside Paris, is the result of a partnership between the town of Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Japanese town of Ichikawa. They worked together to create the first truly traditional Japanese public garden in France. We're off to discover this Zen garden, ideal for meditation and relaxation. [Read more]

La Rêverie, le bar-restaurant aux cocktails raffinés qui nous fait voyager à SingapourLa Rêverie, le bar-restaurant aux cocktails raffinés qui nous fait voyager à SingapourLa Rêverie, le bar-restaurant aux cocktails raffinés qui nous fait voyager à SingapourLa Rêverie, le bar-restaurant aux cocktails raffinés qui nous fait voyager à Singapour La Rêverie, the incredible bar-restaurant with refined cocktails that takes us on a journey to Singapore
In the heart of Bastille lies a veritable nugget, a bar-restaurant with an original and impressive decor. La Rêverie lives up to its name, with voluptuous clouds and a luminous tree that transports us to Singapore. [Read more]

Le parc de Bois-Préau - nos photos - image00008Le parc de Bois-Préau - nos photos - image00008Le parc de Bois-Préau - nos photos - image00008Le parc de Bois-Préau - nos photos - image00008 Bois-Préau Park, a forest in the city, Rueil-Malmaison (92)
Just a few minutes' walk from the Château de Malmaison is a lovely park planted with trees: welcome to the Parc de Bois-Préau, Rueil's beautiful green space, where you'll feel like you're in a forest. [Read more]

New Soul Food - Le Maquis New Soul Food - Le Maquis New Soul Food - Le Maquis New Soul Food - Le Maquis New Soul Food Le Maquis, the temple of Afropean street food
New Soul Food, the famous foodtruck, is opening a "bricks-and-mortar" restaurant a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. At Le Maquis, you'll savour Afropean street-food dishes that are original and, frankly, delightful. [Read more]

Perchoir Y, restaurant par Guillaume Sanchez et guinguette en forêt -  A7C5775Perchoir Y, restaurant par Guillaume Sanchez et guinguette en forêt -  A7C5775Perchoir Y, restaurant par Guillaume Sanchez et guinguette en forêt -  A7C5775Perchoir Y, restaurant par Guillaume Sanchez et guinguette en forêt -  A7C5775 The Hangar Y restaurant by Guillaume Sanchez
After delighting us with its guinguette last year, a new restaurant with a terrace on the water has opened its doors next to the historic Hangar Y, which has just opened its doors. We take a closer look at this new gourmet spot led by Guillaume Sanchez and the guinguette, which will be set up in the forest during the summer from May onwards. [Read more]

Le Petit Cormier, Montigny-sur-Loing - image00010Le Petit Cormier, Montigny-sur-Loing - image00010Le Petit Cormier, Montigny-sur-Loing - image00010Le Petit Cormier, Montigny-sur-Loing - image00010 Le Petit Cormier, a friendly café with a lovely green terrace, in Montigny-sur-Loing (77)
In Seine-et-Marne, if you take the Transilien R line into the département, you'll soon come across Montigny-sur-Loing, a charming village on the banks of the Loing, where you'll also find a lovely café, Le Petit Cormier. [Read more]

Le parc Caillebotte - nos photos - image00004Le parc Caillebotte - nos photos - image00004Le parc Caillebotte - nos photos - image00004Le parc Caillebotte - nos photos - image00004 Parc Caillebotte, the large free landscaped park that inspired Gustave Caillebotte in Yerres (91)
Just 30 minutes from the Gare de Lyon railway station, on the Yerres side of the Essonne département, Maison Caillebotte is home to one of the region's most beautiful green spaces: Parc Caillebotte, the garden that inspired the famous Impressionist painter Gustave Caillebotte. [Read more]

Mabrouk - La SalleMabrouk - La SalleMabrouk - La SalleMabrouk - La Salle Mabrouk: Tunisian Jewish cuisine at Arts et Métiers
Mabrouk is a little piece of Tunisia in the Haut-Marais district. It's as if someone had cut out a piece of La Goulette and put it there, on the corner of Rue Réaumur and Rue Saint-Martin, opposite the church of the Conservatoire des Arts et Métiers, a stone's throw from the eponymous metro station. [Read more]

La Chine des Tang, une dynastie cosmopolite : l'exposition dépaysante du musée Guimet - photos - IMG20241118165454La Chine des Tang, une dynastie cosmopolite : l'exposition dépaysante du musée Guimet - photos - IMG20241118165454La Chine des Tang, une dynastie cosmopolite : l'exposition dépaysante du musée Guimet - photos - IMG20241118165454La Chine des Tang, une dynastie cosmopolite : l'exposition dépaysante du musée Guimet - photos - IMG20241118165454 Tang China, a cosmopolitan dynasty: the Musée Guimet's exotic exhibition - photos
The Musée Guimet takes us back to the China of the Tang Empire, to discover its rich capital, Chang'an. A journey not to be missed from November 20, 2024 to March 3, 2025. [Read more]

Bourron-Marlotte, village de Seine-et-Marne -   La PapoteBourron-Marlotte, village de Seine-et-Marne -   La PapoteBourron-Marlotte, village de Seine-et-Marne -   La PapoteBourron-Marlotte, village de Seine-et-Marne -   La Papote La Papote, the excellent bistronomic restaurant in a charming setting in Bourron Marlotte (77)
La Papote is the name of the restaurant-bar and B&B that welcomes you to the village of Bourron Marlotte in Seine-et-Marne (77). On the outskirts of the Fontainebleau forest and 1 hour from Paris, you'll love this address, which combines charming surroundings, a lively terrace and fresh, seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. [Read more]

La Bomba, le resto sud-américain qui réveille les Grands BoulevardsLa Bomba, le resto sud-américain qui réveille les Grands BoulevardsLa Bomba, le resto sud-américain qui réveille les Grands BoulevardsLa Bomba, le resto sud-américain qui réveille les Grands Boulevards Bomba, the Latin American restaurant-bar that wakes up the Grands Boulevards
Bomba is the superb restaurant-bar that has arrived on the Grands Boulevards. In this unusual spot nestled in a lush jungle, you can enjoy Latin American cuisine through refined tapas to share and hot cocktails. [Read more]

La Casa di Peppe, la Trattoria - pizzeria de Giuseppe Cutraro, Champion du monde de la PizzaLa Casa di Peppe, la Trattoria - pizzeria de Giuseppe Cutraro, Champion du monde de la PizzaLa Casa di Peppe, la Trattoria - pizzeria de Giuseppe Cutraro, Champion du monde de la PizzaLa Casa di Peppe, la Trattoria - pizzeria de Giuseppe Cutraro, Champion du monde de la Pizza La Casa di Peppe, Peppe Cutraro's new trattoria, pizzeria and delicatessen
Peppe Cutraro's new Trattoria Pizzeria and Delicatessen in Paris's 5th arrondissement. Chef Giuseppe Cutraro, World Pizza Champion, has not finished delighting us. [Read more]

Le jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de RothschildLe jardin japonais du Parc de Boulogne Edmond de Rothschild The Japanese garden at Parc Edmond de Rothschild in Boulogne
Head for Boulogne-Billancourt to discover the Japanese garden of the Parc de Boulogne, the park of the ruined Château Buchillot, once owned by Edmond de Rothschild. With its waterways, pine trees, maple trees and emblematic red bridges, it's a beautiful, soothing discovery to be made just outside Paris. [Read more]

Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129102221Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129102221Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129102221Etienne Dinet, passions algériennes : l'exposition qui nous fait voyager à l'IMA - photos - IMG20240129102221 Travelling in Paris: exhibitions that transport us to faraway lands
There are a thousand and one reasons why we can't travel and see the world. However, this doesn't mean we have to stay stuck at home: many exhibitions take us to more exotic landscapes and make us true globetrotters. Follow the guide! [Read more]

Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940Mission spatiale - IMG 5940 Mission spatiale, the new permanent exhibition in the stars at the Cité des sciences
Take a trip into space from October 23, 2023 at the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie, with a new permanent exhibition on the conquest of space. [Read more]

Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088Le restaurant du Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay - Oléum Papa, le restaurant culturel -  A7C7088 The Petit Moulin des Vaux de Cernay is transformed into a cultural restaurant with terrace (78)
Alert friends, the famous little Moulin des Vaux de Cernay in the Vallée de Chevreuse in the Yvelines (78), is being revived and transformed into a cultural restaurant that combines a place to eat, have a drink and relax in the sun with a cultural gallery where you can enjoy ephemeral exhibitions in a place steeped in history. [Read more]

Le Méchoui du Prince, le restaurant marocain qui envoûte les papillesLe Méchoui du Prince, le restaurant marocain qui envoûte les papillesLe Méchoui du Prince, le restaurant marocain qui envoûte les papillesLe Méchoui du Prince, le restaurant marocain qui envoûte les papilles Le Méchoui du Prince, the Moroccan restaurant that bewitches the taste buds
Le Méchoui du Prince is a Moroccan restaurant in Paris where you really feel... like a prince. Here you can taste an authentic, tasty and generous Moroccan cuisine that gives you a taste of travel! [Read more]

Biondi - 2019Biondi - 2019Biondi - 2019Biondi - 2019 Biondi, authentic Argentine cuisine by chef Fernando de Tomaso
Biondi invites you to discover the tasty Argentine dishes created by chef Fernando de Tomaso. A change of scenery at an affordable price! [Read more]

Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962Square Médéric Colombes - jardin japonais 92 -  A7C9962 The magnificent Japanese garden at Square Médéric in Colombes
Square Méréric, a pretty neighborhood park in Colombes, boasts a 3,800 m2 Japanese garden featuring bamboos, maples, pruned trees, azaleas and pagodas. It's the perfect place to get away from it all. [Read more]

L'Expédition Maudite, l'escape game en mode Indiana Jones signé One HourL'Expédition Maudite, l'escape game en mode Indiana Jones signé One HourL'Expédition Maudite, l'escape game en mode Indiana Jones signé One HourL'Expédition Maudite, l'escape game en mode Indiana Jones signé One Hour L'Expédition Maudite, our test of One Hour's Indiana Jones-style escape game
Do you like Indiana Jones? Then you'll love L'Expédition Maudite, One Hour's brand new escape game that takes you deep into the heart of a mine... We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]

Polpo plage - Marina bateaux électrique  -  A7C2393Polpo plage - Marina bateaux électrique  -  A7C2393Polpo plage - Marina bateaux électrique  -  A7C2393Polpo plage - Marina bateaux électrique  -  A7C2393 Exotic terraces in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
Latin America, Japan or California... what's your next destination? As soon as the sun makes its appearance, the terraces offering tasty moments of escape are numerous. Here's a quick look at the top terraces in Paris, where you can take your taste buds on a journey without even leaving the capital. [Read more]

Le musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de VicqLe musée d'art naif de Vicq MIDAN, a naive art museum nestled in a country house in Vicq (78)
The Musée international d'art naïf d'île-de-France (MIDAN) is located in Vicq, a small town in the Yvelines department of France, a cultural venue dedicated to a little-known yet very rich artistic movement. [Read more]

Le Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'AincourtLe Jardin Japonais secret d'Aincourt The secret Japanese garden at Aincourt in the Val d'Oise
Located in the Val d'Oise, the town of Aincourt hides a superb Japanese garden in the Parc de la Bucaille, close to the medical center. Take a closer look at this exotic, well-kept park, where tranquillity and zenitude reign supreme. [Read more]

Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, le jardin exotique à Paris -  A7C6870 The Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale, an unusual hidden garden of exotic treasures
Do you know the Jardin d'Agronomie Tropicale René-Dumont? This exotic place steeped in history, hidden away in the Bois de Vincennes? We'll take you on a tour of this unusual garden with its many exotic treasures. [Read more]

Le Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil - IMG 1512Le Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil - IMG 1512Le Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil - IMG 1512Le Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil - IMG 1512 The Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil, an exotic haven of peace with plants from all over the world
For a moment of peace and quiet in the heart of Paris's 16th arrondissement, come and admire the magnificent species of plants from elsewhere, in the Jardin des Serres d'Auteuil. Large greenhouses, palm trees and magnificent flowerbeds await you! [Read more]

Ayahuma - Salpicon de poulpe, banane plantainAyahuma - Salpicon de poulpe, banane plantainAyahuma - Salpicon de poulpe, banane plantainAyahuma - Salpicon de poulpe, banane plantain South American restaurants in Paris, our best Latin addresses
Looking for a muy caliente restaurant, whether Mexican, Argentinean, Brazilian, Peruvian or Colombian? Paris's South American restaurants are sure to tantalize the taste buds! [Read more]

Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676Le village de Flagy en Seine et Marne -  A7C8676 Le Moulin de Flagy, restaurant and bucolic terrace in a former mill in Seine-et-Marne (77)
We're off to Flagy in the Seine-et-Marne, one of France's favorite villages, to discover the Moulin de Flagy, a hotel-restaurant on the banks of the Orvanne, which offers fine home cooking in a verdant setting. [Read more]

Photos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-MalmaisonPhotos : le Parc des Impressionnistes de Rueil-Malmaison Rueil-Malmaison's superb Parc des Impressionnistes, inspired by Monet
The Parc des Impressionnistes in Rueil-Malmaison, located on the banks of the Seine opposite the Ile des Impressionnistes, is a sublime 1.2-hectare park that honors the color palettes of the Impressionists. Water, plants and flowers in abundance recall Claude Monet's garden at Giverny. [Read more]

Le Camondo restaurant et terrasseLe Camondo restaurant et terrasseLe Camondo restaurant et terrasseLe Camondo restaurant et terrasse Le Camondo, a divine responsible cuisine and a green terrace on the edge of the Parc Monceau
Le Camondo, the restaurant adjacent to the Musée Nissim de Camondo, ideally located on the edge of the Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, is a veritable nugget to be discovered. With its beautiful historic spaces, leafy terrace and fresh cuisine orchestrated by chef Fanny Herpin, this is a gourmet getaway we warmly recommend. [Read more]

Le parc de la Légion d'honneur de Saint-Denis - nos photos - image00013Le parc de la Légion d'honneur de Saint-Denis - nos photos - image00013Le parc de la Légion d'honneur de Saint-Denis - nos photos - image00013Le parc de la Légion d'honneur de Saint-Denis - nos photos - image00013 Parc de la Légion d'Honneur, a green lung a stone's throw from the Stade de France, Saint-Denis (93)
Just a few minutes' walk from the famous Stade de France or the historic Basilica of Saint-Denis, the Parc de la Légion d'Honneur is a little-known green space, yet it offers a truly exotic stroll around Saint-Denis. [Read more]

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