Leisure apps

The Haute Vallée de Chevreuse, French Gâtinais, French Vexin and Oise-Pays de France nature parks will hold no more secrets for you. The Paris Region’s 4 regional nature parks included in this app boast a total of 1,000 km of trails. Take your pick among the 80 suggested routes with guidance and commentary, and off you go on foot, by bike or on horseback. Whatever your level, from novice to expert, anyone can follow our trails.

Fancy exploring the unspoilt nature spots of the region? Check out Balade Branchée, the app developed by ONF (National Forestry Office), Île-de-France Nature and the French Departments of Yvelines and Seine-et-Marne. Besides keeping you fit and healthy, the suggested walks are an opportunity to learn about the local heritage. Along the 30 itineraries, local professionals and enthusiasts provide all sorts of details and fun facts with the help of the rich audio and video content.

Bougeott was born of an observation there’s no getting away from: we’re less and less active! So what could be better than combining your heritage outings with a little exercise? At the water’s edge or in town, there’s no shortage of power-walking and running routes, there-and-back or around a loop, that your trainers must be itching to try. This app should win over couch potatoes and seasoned joggers alike.

East of Paris, the biggest department of Paris Region unveils all its secrets along about a hundred hiking trails. Here’s your chance to see local gems like Fontainebleau Forest and the medieval town of Provins. Again, the app adapts to every preference, whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway or a week’s holiday. Would-be sailors, take note! The app even includes routes on the river.

130 itineraries and 2,600 sites for you to discover in Val d’Oise. You’ll never get bored here! This comprehensive app also provides a calendar of local events. To round off your excursion in Val d’Oise, you can also enjoy an augmented-reality tour of the department’s iconic places.

Forget the map and let the song of nature guide you! Montmorency boasts the very first augmented-reality forest walk in Europe a unique experience lasting more than an hour. Among the trees, you’ll listen to the soothing sound recordings, fun facts and famous texts narrated by actors. As Rousseau tells his story, you’ll enjoy an intense and hypnotic experience to the sounds of rustling leaves and singing birds, augmented by your headset.

The natural treasures of Essonne can be discovered through some forty hiking trails. This intuitive, regularly-updated app invites you to explore, whatever your age or walking experience. Whether you’re into healthy walks or treasure hunts, there’s no shortage of opportunities to visit the region south of Paris.

Although this department is mostly urban, it still has quite a few nature spots waiting to be explored. This app featuring 20 suggested routes is suitable for all and offers an alternative look at the Hauts-de-Seine department. Just choose the duration of your walk and pick between a leisurely walk or an energetic challenge.

No longer must you live in fear of never-ending queues at swimming pools, town halls or museums. The modestly-named Affluences app has a simple but ambitious goal: to provide information on waiting times at cultural sites and tourist attractions that’s as easy to find as the weather forecast. For now, this real-time database is available only in Paris Region.