Just a few dozen minutes from the capital by car or train, the Val-d'Oise département is far from being the most popular in the Île-de-France region: and yet the area is rich in cultural and sporting outings and beautiful natural areas for family outings.
From the Château de la Roche-Guyon to the forest of Montmorency, via theAbbey of Royaumont, the 12 stations of the Axe majeur de Cergy and the picturesque villages that inspired the Impressionist painters of the 19th century, the département boasts many nuggets, ideal for a day or weekend getaway less than an hour's drive from Paris.
Discover the chalk cliffs of the Vexin, hike through the ghost village of Goussainville, hire a donkey for an unusual walk, take a dip and enjoy the waterfalls at the Ile de loisirs de Cergy... In short, are you planning to discover Val-d'Oise with your family and children soon?
Heritage, cultural outings & walks
Sherwood Parc: family adventure park with tree climbing and zip lines, in Val-d'Oise, France
Accrobranche, paintball, archery... With over 25 activities on 15 hectares in the Parc Régional de l'Oise, Sherwood Parc is France's largest activity park. With family or friends, it's the perfect fun and sporting outing, less than an hour from Paris. Scheduled to reopen on March 22, 2025 for the new season. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025 in Eaubonne (95) with Vaudou Game
Eaubonne is celebrating! The Val-d'Oise town of Eaubonne is preparing a big day of festivities on Saturday June 21, 2025, to celebrate the new Fête de la Musique and the Fête de la Saint-Jean in style. Join us in downtown Eaubonne for a host of free concerts, culminating in a concert by Vaudou Game. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Ermont (95): 5 free concerts on the program
The Fête de la musique comes to Ermont! This year, the Val-d'Oise municipality awaits you on Saturday June 21, 2025 at the Théâtre Pierre-Fresnay for a series of five free concerts that are both eclectic and festive. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Cergy (95): a rich and varied concert program
For the new Fête de la musique, Cergy invites you to join us on Saturday June 21, 2025 for a series of free concerts all over the city. On the program? Jack Lena, Le Grand POP, Dika Marocaine and FeelDaLinx. [Read more]
La Guinguette de Cergy: the place to eat and party this summer 2025 in Val-d'Oise (95)
Residents of Val-d'Oise, the Guinguette de Cergy is back this summer, from May 17 to September 14, 2025, in the park of the Maison Anne et Gérard Philipe, for a drink and free festive entertainment! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Franconville (95) with Staries Show
The town of Franconville celebrates another edition of the Fête de la Musique on Saturday, June 21, 2025. This year, in the Parc de la Mairie, the Val-d'Oise town will be hosting a number of bands and artists, including DJ Michaël Caillon and the Staries Show group, to get us rocking to the greatest French and international hits. [Read more]
The Auberge Ravoux and the Maison Van Gogh: a journey in the painter's footsteps at Auvers-sur-Oise (95)
Do you know the Auberge Ravoux? Nestled in Auvers-sur-Oise, this historic eatery is also home to the "Maison de Van Gogh", where you can follow in the illustrious Dutch painter's footsteps. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025 in Enghien-les-Bains (95) with The Dire Straits Experience
The town of Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val-d'Oise, is celebrating the new Fête de la Musique with a not-to-be-missed musical extravaganza on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Join The Dire Straits Experience for an exclusive free concert on the lake stage. This famous cover band will take the opportunity to perform some of the legendary British rock band's greatest hits live. [Read more]
Fête de la Musique 2025: pop songs and DJ set in Argenteuil (95)
To mark the new Fête de la Musique, the town of Argenteuil, in the Val-d'Oise, invites you to join us on Saturday June 21, 2025. On the program? Pop songs performed by students from the Conservatoire and a family DJ set. Find out what's in store for this new edition! [Read more]
Air'genteuil 2025: a free, magical kite festival in Argenteuil
This Sunday, June 29, 2025, watch hundreds of kites take to the skies over the Butte d'Orgemont in Argenteuil! A veritable festival of colors in the Val d'Oise sky! [Read more]
Méry Fantasy 2025: magical shows, concerts and entertainment in Méry-sur-Oise (95)
Wizards, fairies and dragons will take over the park of the château de Méry-sur-Oise on Sunday June 8 for "Méry Fantasy", a free festival dedicated to magic and the imaginary. Entertainment, shows and workshops will transport young and old into a magical world, just a stone's throw from Auvers-sur-Oise. [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025: concerts and open-air screening of an opera in Sarcelles (95)
For this new Fête de la musique on Saturday June 21, 2025, the town of Sarcelles, located in the Val-d'Oise (95), is taking us on a journey with an evening of open-air concerts and opera! [Read more]
Fête de la musique 2025: Méribiza evening at Méry-sur-Oise (95)
For this year's Fête de la Musique, Ibiza is coming to Méry-sur-Oise in the Val-d'Oise. Join us this Saturday, June 21, 2025, in the Parc du Château, for an evening of house, hardstyle, techno and afro funk! [Read more]
Rendez-vous aux Jardins 2025 at Auvers-sur-Oise: free program of events and tours
Come and discover the bucolic town of Auvers-sur-Oise from a flowery, natural angle, on the weekend of June 6 to 8, 2025, during the Rendez-vous aux jardins. Follow in the footsteps of the Impressionists in the various gardens, and enjoy exhibitions and discovery tours. [Read more]
La Boucle: festival and race from 5 to 50km on the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy (95)
Fancy a race with no pressure and no stopwatch? On September 14, 2025, the Hippodrome d'Enghien-Soisy will be hosting a new sporting and festive event where everyone can run at their own pace, from 5 to 50 km, in aid of a worthy cause. [Read more]
The Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise, the Impressionist treasure and its program
Discover the Château d'Auvers-sur-Oise and its sublime English gardens. Throughout the year, exhibitions and events focusing on Impressionism await you. [Read more]
Spots where to sleep and have fun with the kids
Zoos and aquariums
Amusement parks and fairgrounds
Aventure Land: Magny-en-Vexin (95) adventure park reopens with new features in 2025
Aventure Land, in Magny en Vexin, is a park that combines tree climbing, outdoor activities, inflatable games... From April 5 to September 28, 2025, come and enjoy a new season in this park where families of all ages can come together! [Read more]
Go Park, the huge leisure complex with paintball, trampoline park and footbulle in Pontoise
For a fun-filled afternoon with family and friends, head to Go Park, a complex located in Cergy-Pontoise, with plenty of activities to choose from. Paintball, trampoline park, sumo wrestling, indoor soccer or bubble football - you'll have a great time! [Read more]
Looping Kids, the indoor playground for children in Montigny-les-Cormeilles
Looping Kids is the place to have fun for hours in Montigny-les-Cormeilles, in the Val-d'Oise. With baby areas and lots of games for older children, there is no doubt that you will have a great day with your family! [Read more]
Royal Kids in Bezons, the indoor playground for family fun
Looking for a fun weekend, Wednesday or vacation outing with the kids? Royal Kids in Bezons welcomes you and your family to its 100% play area for hours of family fun. [Read more]
My Dreamland, the indoor playground for the whole family in Osny
Located in Osny, in the Val-d'Oise region of France, My Dreamland offers children aged 0 to 12 and their parents the chance to spend a playful moment exploring and exercising in its 2,300 m² indoor playground. [Read more]
Sports outings
Ecopark Adventures, the tree-climbing course at the Moulin de Sannois (95)
Ecopark Adventures is a tree-climbing course located high above Sannois in the Val d'Oise (95). There are 2 beginners' courses, 7 tree courses for young and old, and a Minipark for children aged 2 and over. Reopening February 15 for the 2025 season. [Read more]
Parks and gardens
Parc Olympe de Gouges, a garden dedicated to relaxation and sports activities in Goussainville (95)
With over 15,000 m² of greenery, Parc Olympe de Gouges is the new green lung of Goussainville (95). Shall we take you for a walk? [Read more]
The arboretum at La Roche-Guyon (95), an open garden featuring plant species from the Ile-de-France region.
In the heart of the Roche-Guyon forest, the arboretum is a little-known 13-hectare green space hidden away in the heart of the French Vexin. We'll take you on a tour to discover it. Are you coming? [Read more]
Le Jardin du Yoga, secret playground at La Roche-Guyon (95)
Hidden away in a little street, indicated by a single small sign, the Jardin du Yoga is one of the least-known parks in La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département. So, we're taking you there to discover it with us! [Read more]
The fruit garden at Château de la Roche-Guyon (95), a remarkable garden for a country stroll
At the foot of the troglodyte château of La Roche-Guyon, in the Val-d'Oise département, nestles a large vegetable and fruit garden, designated a Remarkable Garden. [Read more]
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]
Current activities
Cocorico, the free educational farm in Herblay-sur-Seine (95)
In Herblay-sur-Seine, don't miss Cocorico, the town's educational farm: free and open to all, it's a great opportunity for a family outing to the farm. [Read more]
The Ecancourt educational farm in Jouy-le-Moutier, for a walk to discover the animals.
Near Jouy-le-Moutier, the Ecancourt farm welcomes families all week long to discover its residents and the world of farming at the same time. [Read more]
A free treasure hunt for children in the Montmorency forest (95)
In the Val-d'Oise department, the Montmorency forest is particularly well known for its beautiful walks, hikes and lush vegetation. Now you and your family can discover this beautiful forest on an original treasure hunt, accessible from the age of 6! [Read more]
Aérokid's Club, the childcare service at Aéroville shopping center
At the Aéroville shopping center in Roissy-en-France (95), a new service offers young and old alike the chance to enjoy a family shopping session, with a nursery specially designed for the youngest shoppers. [Read more]
