How to keep your kids busy during Toussaint?

© Le Bon Ton et Culturespaces / C. de la Motte Rouge – Asterix ® Obelix ® Idefix ® / © 2024 Les Editions Albert Rene / Goscinny-Uderzo.

You thought you'd enjoy some quality time with your little ones... But the holidays are turning into a nightmare... You're stuck between the neighborhood park and unlimited tablet games. Time to put a stop to the boredom! The Do It Team is here with a series of cool and stylish activities to keep your children entertained during Toussaint. From encountering extinct species, saying hello to Astérix, restocking their library with great books, having fun at the zoo or Parc d'Acclimatation, making jewelry or doing a football camp, or even jumping around on giant trampolines – book these fun ideas for the family before the nerves kick in!

Who hasn’t dreamed of walking alongside extinct species? From beetles to giant tortoises, and even the dodo, saber-toothed tigers, the Steller's sea cow, elephant birds, and the Tasmanian tiger, the Revivre experience showcases species fully modeled in 3D and animated imagery. Be warned: these animals will be life-size!

Head to the Jardin des Plantes, put on your augmented reality glasses, and watch extinct animals and plants come to life. These augmented reality glasses allow for a spectacular immersive experience while remaining social, as you can still interact with others unlike virtual reality headsets.

Revivre, extinct animals in augmented reality. Jardin des Plantes, Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, 57 rue Cuvier, Paris 5th. Every day except Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets range from €10 to €13. More information online.

Holidays are also a great opportunity to educate our kids in a fun way with quirky exhibits. How about diving back into childhood with an immersive Astérix experience? Head to the Atelier des Lumières, a true temple of contemporary art blended with digital technology, amplifying emotions and speaking to a wide audience. Step into the world of the Gauls as you set out to rescue the iconic druid Panoramix, captured by none other than Julius Caesar. Brave deserts and storms, exploring landscapes from the green plains of Gaul to the pyramids of Cairo and the misty shores of Great Britain.

Don't forget to stop by the Atelier's gift shop for some iconic Astérix saga albums.

Dive into an immersive adventure with the very first escape game dedicated to the Astérix universe! Put on your virtual reality headset, choose your avatar and name, and the adventure begins. Help Panoramix brew his legendary potion, evade Roman prisons with Idéfix’s help, and engage in an epic battle against 100 Romans, blending action and humor true to the comic spirit.

Atelier des Lumières, 38 rue Saint-Maur, Paris 11th. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Child tickets start at €10, and €17 for adults.
Virtual Room, 35 Blvd Richard-Lenoir, Paris 11th, and Centre Palais des Congrès, 2 Place de la Porte Maillot, Paris 17th. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, until 11 p.m. on weekends. Tickets from €25.

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Ready for a journey through time? The Eclipso center offers a unique virtual reality experience to explore Earth's history and life evolution over 3.5 billion years. Join Charlie and his little robot Darwin to discover prehistoric creatures like giant millipedes, marine reptiles, and of course, dinosaurs.

No need to fear – you’ll observe every detail of these extinct creatures without any risk of being attacked! As you explore oceans and tropical forests, you'll see the first signs of life, with all information scientifically validated. You could almost say, "we were there!"

Mondes disparus, at Eclipso center in Bercy Village, 45 rue des Pirogues de Bercy, Paris 12th. Price: €32 for adults, €25 for children, students, and groups of 4+. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

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The most stylish music and dance school in the capital, Le Bon Ton, is emphasizing reading this summer. While its workshops are on hold during the holidays, you can still visit to stock up on beautiful books from its open bookstore.

What’s on offer? A curated selection of books for ages 0 to 12, lovingly chosen by Claire, the founder of Le Bon Ton, and Morgane, the bookstore manager. Current picks include Sports à Paris, Le Feuilleton des Jeux Olympiques, 10 escargots font la course, and Vive le Sport. You’ll also find fun games, kids-friendly nail polish, quirky accessories from Coucou Suzette, and the adorable Prout Prout clothes (from Le Bon Ton's own brand).

Librairie Le Bon Ton, 26 rue de Navarin, Paris 9th. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

There’s something new at the Jardin d’Acclimatation! This kid's paradise in the Bois de Boulogne continues to reinvent itself with exciting attractions, including Jurassic Island, a new virtual reality experience taking brave adventurers into the dangerous world of dinosaurs. While you’re there, say hello to the animals (goats, alpacas, and exotic birds waiting to be admired) and learn about seasonal virtues at the Petite Ferme garden.

These holidays are also the chance to start English lessons with “in English” workshops that span a day or a week, combining cooking, sports, art, theater, and yoga in English. Nice!

Jardin d’Acclimatation, Bois de Boulogne, Paris 16th. 

Take advantage of the holidays to get some fresh air at the one and only Parc Zoologique de Paris, home to 3,246 animals (including 254 species). This year’s new arrivals include two female white rhinos, a female manatee, and two female fur seals. There’s also a photo exhibition celebrating the zoo's 10th anniversary since reopening and animal feeding sessions your kids will love.

Don’t miss out on breakfast with the giraffes – the ultimate activity! On select dates, enjoy a special breakfast with these long-necked beauties who will be feasting on apples, onions, and branches.

Parc Zoologique de Paris. Tickets: €22 for adults, €17 for children.

Being a jeweler is a true art! In her workshop nestled near Trocadéro, Kelly and her team welcome kids aged 8 to 16 to help them create an artisanal piece of jewelry and unveil the secrets of its making. Once they arrive at the workshop, they dive straight into the action with a quick lesson on the tools used. Then, they get to create their own jewelry: earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet, choosing from 5 different collections made of natural stones or crystal beads. Honestly, it's just stunning.
The result: your child walks away with a stunning personalized piece, loads of new knowledge, and memories of a fun, creative moment. Warning: they might be talking about it for quite a while!

Jewelry creation workshop. 12-14 rue Gustave Courbet, Paris 16th. 1h30, €60 per person. Book online.

It’s the Mbappé effect: kids everywhere are dreaming of becoming football stars! For the most determined, ready to train with the same intensity as their idols and aiming to go pro, the PSG Academy offers incredible training camps in the Paris region during the summer holidays.
Technical training sessions in the morning, tactical lessons and matches in the afternoon to boost team spirit and apply everything they’ve learned, all under the guidance of trainers certified by the club. Five intense days that will thrill even the most motivated athletes!

PSG Academy, information and reservations online, with options for day camp or full board, starting at €250.

Boom Boom Villette is a 100% good vibes spot that hosts a giant food market across 25,000 m² with loads of #LOL activities. One of the highlights? Hold on tight—it’s Europe’s biggest escape game and the first in France dedicated to the Batman universe. So cool! Spread over 3,000 m², three different rooms with three unique missions are available: The Batcave, The Riddler, and the best one, The Joker, where players (groups of 2 to 6) take on the role of journalists hunting down a scoop on the mischievous murderer, navigating through diabolical puzzles. Suspense guaranteed...
After your session, introduce your kids to flying with the giant fan at iFly, or challenge them to a trivia or music battle in the Quiz Room©. To top it off, treat them to an unforgettable movie experience in the enormous Pathé Gaumont upstairs, and grab a bite from one of the many food stalls. Enough to keep them busy and entertained!

Batman Escape at Boom Boom Villette, 30 avenue Corentin Cariou, Paris 19th. 01 49 70 83 30.

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Looking for an out-of-the-box activity to burn off your hyperactive kids’ energy? Hop on the RER to Palaiseau and head to Trampoline Park. Check it out: here, you can walk on walls, play dodgeball on a trampoline, and bounce on giant trampolines to the beat of “Jump around! Jump up, jump up, and get down...” You know the song.
To thrill your little ones: activities that feel straight out of a warrior course, with athletic challenges like the Twister (a rotating arm you need to dodge while jumping as high as you can), warrior-style obstacle courses where they slide over logs, or nets that they need to cross à la Indiana Jones. Honestly, it’s hilarious.
Open every day from 10 a.m. Tickets start at €10 per child, €8 for accompanying adults with reservation. Trampoline Park, 10 rue de la Croix Martre, 91120 Palaiseau, from 3 years old.

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