Canoeing, meditation, horse racing: what to do this Ascension weekend in Val-de-Marne?

After a week shortened by two public holidays, how to keep busy this weekend of Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, 2024? In Val-de-Marne the program promises to be sporty. Follow the leader !

Behind the scenes of the Grosbois horse training center

This visit to the heart of horse racing will allow you to discover the main training infrastructures such as the riding school or the indoor track, but also to see some private spaces such as the stables. The visit takes place in the morning to allow you to discover the training center in operation.

Practical information
Boissy-Saint-Léger, Saturday May 11 at 10 a.m.
Prices: 15 euros, 7-18 years old 12 euros

From salon to salon at the Château de Grosbois

Enter the Château de Grosbois quietly for a guided tour to discover more than four centuries of French history from Henry IV to the present day.

Practical information
Boissy-Saint-Léger, Saturday May 11, at 2 p.m.
Prices: 18.50 euros, reduced prices 12 euros, free under 7 years old

Créteil Cathedral

This guided tour will allow you to know everything about this monument, the first French cathedral built in the 21st century, and its contemporary architecture with its elegant and symbolic form.

Practical information
Créteil, Sunday May 12, at 4 p.m.
Price: 5 euros

Guided exhibition tour at Mac Val

Discover one of the current exhibitions at Mac Val during a visit led by a museum speaker, for an interactive, dialogic and lively encounter with the works. Also enjoy family visits (from 4 years old).

Practical information
Vitry-sur-Seine, Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, at 4 p.m. for guided tours, Sunday May 12, at 2:30 p.m., for the family visit
Prices: 5 euros, reduced rate 2.50 euros, free under 26 years old

The Val-de-Marne Rose Garden: a remarkable garden

It is in the heart of one of the oldest rose gardens in France, known worldwide, that you will discover more than 2,900 different species of roses. A wonderful spectacle not to be missed at flowering time.

Practical information
L’Haÿ-les-Roses, Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, at 2 p.m.
Prices: 5 euros, reduced rate 3 euros, free under 11 years old

Canoeing in Bry-sur-Marne with a legendary club

Discover the Marne by paddling around the islands of Love, Moulin and Loups, for a complete change of scenery.

Practical information
Bry-sur-Marne, Sunday May 12, at 3 p.m.
Prices: 22 euros, under 15 years 15 euros

Street-Art in Ivry and private visit to the artists’ residence “Le Village”

After coming across the works of big names in street art in the streets of Ivry (Jallal, Stew, Bisk, Katre, AlexOne, Lev-tag, C215, Tom Brikx, Kouka, Nop, Lev-tag), the walk will end with a private tour of the workshops by Jérôme Thomas, director and graffiti artist.

Practical information
Ivry-sur-Seine, Saturday May 11, at 10 a.m.
Price: 15 euros

Walking and meditation in the Woods – By the lake

A meditative walk to learn to concentrate on your breathing, welcome the sounds of the city and discover those of the Bois de Vincennes: an experience that will awaken your senses!

Practical information
Bois de Vincennes, Sunday May 12, at 10 a.m.
Price: 15 euros

This selection of outings is offered to you in partnership with Val-de-Marne Tourisme et Loisirs.

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