Discover Meaux Marne Ourcq as a family
Are you looking for something to do with the whole family less than an hour from Paris or close to Disneyland Paris? Meaux Marne Ourcq has something for everyone! Here’s our selection of family activities in the Meaux area for young and old alike.
Taste the local gastronomy
Who said gluttony was a bad trait? Certainly not us!
In Meaux Marne Ourcq, there’s no shortage of good produce to delight true hedonists and budding foodies! From Brie de Meaux and goat’s cheese to strawberries and apples, you’ll be able to put together a completely local hamper that’s sure to delight young and old alike!
And to discover the gastronomy of Meaux Marne Ourcq with your children, here are a few suggestions just for you.
Gilles Puech
Audrey Karapédian
Elsa Letort
Meet the king of cheeses at Maison du Brie de Meaux…
Do you know the history of the famous Brie de Meaux, king of cheeses and prince of desserts?
Young and old alike can follow the educational trail at the Maison du Brie de Meaux to find out all about the history and production of our Brie de Meaux PDO. From collecting the milk through to the maturing process, through all the stages of production, you’ll learn all the secrets of the region’s gastronomic symbol!
Family experiences
All year round, the Maison du Brie de Meaux has family tours and workshops. The schedule includes experiments, cookery workshops and craft activities based around milk, cheese and the farm. Every Wednesday during the school holidays!
Ask for the activity booklet
For children aged 7 and over, ask for the Maison du Brie de Meaux activity booklet to discover the route in a fun way. Younger children can complete it with the help of a parent of course!
Speak the Brie language!
In Meaux Marne Ourcq, when you take a family photo, you don’t say “ouistiti” or “cheese” (permitted if you live abroad!) No. Here, we say “Briiie”! Don’t forget to share your best “Briiiie” shots in Meaux Marne Ourcq! #mmotourisme
… AND say hello to the goats in Tancrou
Meet the goats Mathilde, Bertin and Clément at the Moret goat farm, in Tancrou.
The 200 “alpine goats” at Vallière Farm produce milk from March to December. It’s this good milk that the cheese-makers use to make quality farmhouse cheeses, such as crottins, logs and petit chèvre d’Ile-de-France!
To find out which is your favourite, don’t hesitate to visit the shop and discover the different maturing processes on offer, from fresh to strong.
Our top tip with children
Don’t forget to come and say hi to the goats and kids when the shop is open and to watch the goats being milked every day at 5pm!
Aurélie Chauvin
Aurélie CHAUVIN
Remembering as a family!
Meaux Marne Ourcq is a land of remembrance, strongly marked by the First World War. Take your family back in time and follow in the footsteps of the French soldiers of 1914, meeting the men who made history.
Didier Pazery
Didier Pazery
The Great War Museum Family as a family
The Great War Museum in Meaux Marne Ourcq is a must-see for visitors of all ages!
Accessible from 5 years old (and it’s popular too even with the younger ones), the museum has a variety of educational resources to explain the First World War to the youngest visitors.
The Great War Museum team has worked really hard to make this major event in history accessible to young and old alike, with a fun trail, a dedicated “billet” (soldier’s living-quarters), games booklets, family or children’s workshops, guided tours led by mediators and a variety of events.
Explore our heritage!
Check out the heritage of Meaux and the surrounding area with your family all year round.Discover the monuments and walk in the footsteps of the builders who, centuries ago, set about creating magnificent architectural gems near Paris!
Children, grandchildren, parents and grandparents, be sure to visit the Bossuet museum. Formerly the bishops’ palace of Meaux, it now houses a magnificent exhibition of paintings and sculptures. And for a fun way to discover the works, don’t miss the Bossuet museum escape game, where you can unravel the clues hidden in the museum’s works! Ideal whatever the weather, even when it’s raining!
Are you more of an outdoor adventurer? Download the free Paris Region Aventures app to have fun while discovering Meaux’s history. Just like Pokémon, you can collect historical characters. It’s an adventure for the very young (aged 5 and over)!
Don’t miss Saint-Étienne’s Cathedral. Admire the skill of the architects, observe the gargoyles and other figures on the facades (will you find the Archer and the bespectacled monk?) and enjoy the reflection of the stained glass windows on a sunny day. You’ll notice that our Cathedral/Basilica is luminous even when the sun isn’t shining!
Immerse yourself in nature!
Explorers can discover the many natural areas of Meaux Marne Ourcq. At the Grand-Voyeux regional nature reserve in Congis-sur-Thérouanne, borrow some binoculars and discreetly observe almost 200 species of birds from the shelter of the many observatories set up just for you.
The Olivettes Sensitive Natural Area (ENS) in Trilbardou is particularly suitable for a family outing (with pushchair!). Nestling in a loop of the Marne, its newly renovated observatories await you!
For little animal lovers, enjoy a visit to the Edentara Exotic Animal Farm, in Isles-Les-Meldeuses, to meet the wallabies, raccoons, peacocks, sheep, llamas and various birds rescued from customs seizures. The more courageous can enter the vivarium and watch the snakes being fed.
Calling all young and old sailors! Fancy taking to the open sea and sailing along the river? Take the helm of a Marin d’Eau Douce electric boat and sail up the Marne to discover the local flora and fauna. Don’t forget to say hello to the herons along the way!
Aurélie Chauvin
Françoise Coulet
Studio MirChallenge your (grand)children!
Looking for some family fun? Want to spend some enjoyable time with your children or grandchildren? Meaux Marne Ourcq has you a wide range of options for making great family memories.
Check out our selection of things to do with the whole family in and around Meaux. (Ideal activities to do when it’s raining!)
La Briqueterie
Mellie Jumelle
Is your tribe chomping at the bit? Have you visited the must-see places in Meaux Marne Ourcq and would like to let your hair down a little or challenge the youngsters? Are you looking for something to do indoors when it’s raining (or cold)?
See you soon at La Briqueterie!
The largest indoor leisure centre in Seine-et-Marne, La Briqueterie in Meaux offers you a choice of:
- Bowling 2.0: no more waiting for stuck pins, you actually play!
- A family go-kart race in top-of-the-range go-karts on a 600m circuit that’s 100% safe.
- An epic Laser tag battle across 1,300m² on 3 levels (the biggest laser tag in Europe!!)