What to do and see in Essonne, Ile-de-France: The Best Things to do

Open from April to October. The Cyclop is a concrete and metal sculpture partially covered in mirrors. It is a giant’s head planted in the ground and scrutinising the surroundings with its one eye. It can be visited as if it were a museum where you discover a complex world full of intimacy and friendship, a world that is both serious and full of humour, a maze of artworks and curiosities. It stands proud in the middle of the Forest of Milly, as tall as a seven-storey building. Jean Tinguely, his wife Niki de Saint Phalle and their friends started work on the project in 1969. Many artists worked with them in a fun, family atmosphere. They had no planning permission and they funded it themselves, working with recycled materials. The sculpture was provocative and it was regularly vandalised. In 1987, Jean Tinguely decided to donate it to the French State. The Cyclop was finished 25 years after work had begun and it was opened to the public in 1994. A cultural and artistic programme The Cyclop began to reach out to contemporary creation in 2012. Since then, it has helped artists in the conception of works in three areas relevant to the site: artistic research combining music and the visual arts, collaborative artistic creation (artists working together), and relating to nature. Artists’ residencies, contemporary art exhibitions, performances, and lectures on The Cyclop encourage a cross-fertilisation of the worlds of creativity and research. In 2015, The Cyclop was inaugurating series of meetings under the title ‘Contrée film & video’. Throughout the season, in a converted container close to the sculpture, there will be screenings of artists’ videos and documentary films. Some of these screenings will be linked with programmed events at The Cyclop.

Venez nous rendre visite pour découvrir le territoire Grand Paris Sud. Vous cherchez un hébergement, un restaurant, une activité, des idées de sorties en famille ou entre amis ? Vous êtes au bon endroit !

This is the town's biggest area of green space, covering 40 hectares. Lots of events take place in and around the park, including the Massy International Circus Festival and the traditional firework display and concerts that are part of the town's June festival programme.

Un parc d’attractions dédié à la famille, dans un écrin de verdure au cœur de la foret de Rougeau, Babyland-Amiland c’est 34 Attractions pour petitset grands. Des sensations nouvelles ! Le parc répond désormais aux attentes des plus grands en développant une politique d’innovation dynamique de par l’installation de nouvelles attractions qui allient fiabilité et créativité. Des émotions fantastiques et des instants magiques à vivre en famille : le choix des attractions, les aménagements, l’ambiance paisible et joyeuse, contribuent à faire de votre visite à Babyland-Amiland un instant magique en famille ou entre copains !

Le Royaume Des Enfants, ce sont des parcs en plein air situés dans les plus belles îles de loisirs de Cergy (95) et du port aux cerises à Draveil (91) ainsi que à Jablines(77). Cela fait maintenant 10 ans que Ti Zozo y règne en maitre suprême. L’entrée est gratuite et l’amusement garanti! Venez passer une journée inoubliable en famille et profiter de plus de 20 attractions pour tous les âges et des espaces de restauration mis à votre disposition. Nos parcs sont ouverts durant les vacances scolaires tous les jours de 10h30 à 19h00 et hors vacances scolaires, les mercredis, samedis, dimanches et jours fériés de 10h30 à 19h00.