In the Greater Paris area, there are many outdoor activities to choose from: hiking, cruises and water sports, or strolls through bucolic gardens. You can also take advantage of the opportunity to (re)discover the must-sees of Greater Paris through unusual visits to monuments, or urban walks or bike rides to see the city from a new angle. Explore Paris' tours and outings will soon have no secrets for you!
Find out all about our suggestions for original activities, walks and guided tours to enjoy in June.
Go on an adventure
Experience an astonishing hike combining nature, culture and conviviality with Grand Paris Rando, from Fontenay-sous-Bois to Paris, or with the Grande marche nocturne (with overnight bivouac) along the banks of the Marne.
There are also new bike tours accessible to all, to explore the Greater Paris area. Spend a day discovering the Bois de Vincennes and the banks of the Marne (Gravel bikes supplied), or explore Seine-Saint-Denis and its industrial past.
Embark on a themed river cruise with Cap sur la Marne :
Departing from Nogent-sur-Marne, let yourself be tempted by the Belle Epoque cruise, the special cinema cruise or the gourmet cruise.
Cross the Marne islands aboard a catamaran for a guided tour of the Marne nature reserve, or join the Ile des Loups fora walking tour of this natural setting.
From Neuilly-Plaisance, enjoy a cruise on the architecture and nature of the bucolic banks or a jazz cruise.
Close to Paris, the Cap sur la Marne collective offers low-cost guided cruises to discover the landscapes, heritage and islands of the Marne, in the company of guides and lecturers.
River shuttles are also available for an escapade on the water on the outward journey, and along the riverbanks on foot or by bike on the return journey (bikes can be taken on board).
Information and reservations at capsurlamarne.fr
Don't miss the return of the floating concert on June 10, as part of the Eté du canal 2025! From the quaysides and along the Ourcq Canal, enjoy recitals given by the Académie Jaroussky's Young Talents on boat terraces transformed into an exceptional concert stage.
For water sports enthusiasts, try your hand at kayaking or canoeing on the Marne.
On land and just a few minutes from the Paris metro, explore the banks of the Marne with several themed walks : the Maisons-Alfort district and its 1930s architecture, discover Joinville-le-Pont, its port and picturesque houses, Champigny-sur-Marne and the departmental nature reserve.
Greater Paris abounds in large natural spaces where it is good to walk and share new activities:
Stroll through the Bois de Vincennes and create your own herbarium, take part in a wild plant gathering through the Domaine de Saint-Cloud or create your own bouquet at the listed Murs à fleurs site.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Roseraie du Val-de-Marne, whose botanical variety and quality have earned it the status of Jardin Remarquable.
And don't forget to take in the sights from the rooftops:
- Visit the Permapolis aromatherapy center on the roof of the Bourse du Travail in Saint-Denis. Please note that the last dates for this unusual tour are June 2, 14 and 16.
- The urban farm at the Opéra Bastille
- Les Ruchers de Montreuil on the roof of Hôtel de Ville
Heritage tours around me
In the June sunshine, get lost in Paris' unusual and cosmopolitan neighborhoods:
- A ciné-balade in Montmartre in the footsteps of the greatest film shoots
- Le Marais through its hidden courtyards and gardens and the history of France's Jewish community
- From the Faubourg Saint-Denis to La Chapelle via La Courneuve, numerous guided tours immerse you in Indian culture
- Boulogne-Billancourt around the architectural audacity of the interwar period
Accompanied by enthusiastic guides, discover Parisian neighborhoods from a new angle: take part in a guided tour, learn about the history of espionage, the powerful women who have left their mark on the capital, and the secrets of Parisian covered passages.
Explore the great monuments in a different way
Discover or (re)discover the Château de Vincennes with its keep and Sainte-Chapelle, the Basilique Saint-Denis, royal necropolis, or the Domaine de Grosbois with its château and trotting horse training center.
Don't miss a visit to the homes of famous people, such as the Maison des Jardies in Sèvres. Take a historical tour of the Saint-Cloud national estate.
Revisit your classics in an original way, with a behind-the-scenes look at UNESCO, the New Paris Court signed by Renzo Piano, the Palais de Justice, the Commercial Court, the Great Mosque of Paris, the La Défense district, the Roland Garros stadium... Enter a unique site: the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the Manufacture nationale des Gobelins, a traditional craftsmanship emblematic of French history.
When it comes to contemporary art, push open the doors of the MAC VAL, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Follow in the footsteps of famous singers on a sung stroll through Montmartre, or take a romantic cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin.
Looking for a gift idea?
For a birthday, anniversary or any other occasion, give the gift of unusual visits with our Explore Paris gift vouchers, 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. We offer English-language tours of the Basilica of Saint-Denis, UNESCO, Roland-Garros stadium and Montmartre in song, as well as a wide range of private tours. Enjoy!
