What to do in Le Bourget?

CMany people will tell you this is where the history of Le Bourget begins. An area within the grounds of this airport in Paris Region is set aside for the museum, the biggest in France. Here, you’ll find a remarkable collection of aeroplanes and spacecraft. The museum will appeal to young and old, with activities to suit all age groups. After admiring the paintings, photographs, models and flight simulator, you can continue your tour with a visit to the restaurant, the Hélice. Extending beneath the wings of a Boeing 747, the spacious terrace offers a view of the runways. Guaranteed to make your tastebuds take off.

In Paris Region, come and stretch your legs in this park, also known as the Courneuve Park, located between Saint-Denis and the Air & Space Museum of Le Bourget. A hiking trail reveals just how fascinating this place is. During your walk, you may even be rewarded for your efforts by a stunning view over Paris. The site is packed with wildlife and vegetation, as well as fun activities for young and old. The perfect opportunity to spend a whole day exploring wherever you fancy.

A place of remembrance, this holocaust museum can be found in Drancy in the heart of Paris Region, just 3 km from Le Bourget. The permanent exhibition retraces the experience and daily lives of the French Jews who came here and explains how the camp operated. Their story is told through video accounts, archive documents and photographs. A remembrance site that pays homage to the people who were deported and murdered during the Second World War.

In Seine-Saint-Denis, 12 km from Le Bourget, lies the green oasis of the northeastern part of Paris Region. There are no less than 137 hectares to explore in this park. Traversed by the Ourcq Canal this natural site has tree-lined paths that invite you to relax, or enjoy a little exercise. Along the way, you may come across the remains of what was once a royal gunpowder factory. Bike rides along the canal, sports activities and fun pursuits, picnics and a chance to learn about the local protected species are some of the many secrets the park will reveal.

Once you’ve arrived, not at Le Bourget airport but at Paris-Charles-De-Gaulle, it’s time to enjoy yourself at the local attractions. Climb aboard the Magic Shuttle to travel straight to Wonderland. The onboard video presentations reveal all the rides at the Disneyland Paris theme park, a chance for the whole family to spend some quality time together. A direct service operates daily to and from Paris Region’s most wonderful castle.

Just a short distance from Le Bourget is a golf course that was built at the initiative of the Roissy-en-France town council. Hosting both major competitions and training sessions for golfers of all levels, Roissy International Golf Course is set in a vast park of 90 hectares. Located in the heart of the Vallée Verte (Green Valley), this estate has more than just a sporting spirit. With its lakes, walks and places to relax, it has been carefully designed to preserve and promote the beauty of the site as well as its ecological diversity.

Now here’s a museum that really takes you deep into the archaeological depths of France. A stone’s throw from Le Bourget, the Pays de France region is packed with excavation sites for budding archaeologists of all ages. Boasting the Musée de France quality label, Archéa can be found in the town centre of Louvres in the north of Paris Region. A contemporary museum that shines a spotlight on some 40 years of archaeological research. The tour begins with a presentation of the Pays de France region, then takes you along a trail that begins in prehistory and leads to the modern day. There are lots of fascinating things to learn at the Archéa Museum, through fun activities and interactive tours.

Near Le Bourget and Roissy, the Oise-Pays de France Regional Nature Park has activities in abundance. There’s no end to what you can see and do in this immense space: tours, hiking, heritage sites and an amazing view. Get on your bike for a bucolic weekend on the Park’s legendary paths. Abbey, museum, golf course and many other opportunities to learn something new or take a gourmet break. But that’s not all. The Park is home to a number of heritage sites that make it well worth a visit. There are all sorts of sights to see, like the Château de Chantilly, the royal town of Senlis and Chaalis, not forgetting Royaumont Abbey You can even try equestrian activities. If you fancy riding across the countryside in Paris Region, this park is the ideal place.