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Parks and nature
Say hello to the Tête d'Or giraffes
Parc de la Tête d'Or · Lyon (69)
In the heart of the park, the free zoo presents giraffes, antelopes and Watusi cattle on an African plain, then primates in an Asian forest.
Things to do with kids in Vaulx-en-Velin
Here are our ideas for days out with kids in and around Vaulx-en-Velin, each one checked, for little ones and older kids alike. Here are 30 ideas picked from over 8,500 outings in the Trottimap app.
Museums and science
Go behind the scenes of cult films
Musée Miniature et Cinéma · Lyon (69)
In a Renaissance house in Vieux Lyon, the museum displays more than 10,000 original pieces from film sets: costumes, models, animatronic creatures and props from Star Wars, Harry Potter or Batman.
Museums and science
Travel through time at the Musée des Confluences
Musée des Confluences · Lyon (69)
At the tip of the Presqu'île, this science and society museum mixes dinosaur skeletons, meteorites, insects and objects from all over the world.
Museums and science
Hunt for hidden details at Mini World
Mini World Lyon · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
At Carré de Soie in Vaulx-en-Velin, 3,500 m² of miniature scenery shows towns, countryside and mountains where trains and cars move on their own.
Animals and farms
Follow the sharks at the Aquarium de Lyon
Aquarium de Lyon · La Mulatière (69)
Just south of Confluence, the aquarium moves from rivers to tropical reefs and marine curiosities, with sharks circling behind the glass.
Parks and nature
Spend the day at Grand Parc Miribel-Jonage
Grand Parc Miribel-Jonage · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
On Lyon's doorstep, this park of over 2,000 hectares mixes lakes, woods and meadows.
Leisure parks
Try out jobs in a mini town
Kidz World · Lyon (69)
Opened in April 2026 in Lyon's 7th arrondissement, Kidz World recreates a 500 m² small town with a hospital, fire station, bank, supermarket, garage and pizzeria.
Shows and workshops
Make things by hand at Djogo
Djogo Lyon · Lyon (69)
In a large air-conditioned workshop in Vaise, children aged 3 to 14 spend an hour and a half making a real object: ice-cream cones, chocolate, a leather purse, wooden dominoes or a…
Leisure parks
Climb the dinosaur mega-structure
Raptor Parc · Miribel (01)
North of Lyon, this dinosaur-themed indoor park combines a mega-structure rising more than five metres high with a Baby Raptor area reserved for under-3s.
Pools, beaches and water
Ride the big slide at Aquavert
Aquavert · Francheville (69)
In Francheville, west of Lyon, this aquatic centre offers an 88-metre slide, a shallow leisure pool with a paddling area for little ones and a sports pool for swimming.
Leisure parks
Drive a mini kart at King Aventure
King Aventure · Dardilly (69)
In Dardilly, north-west of Lyon, this indoor park keeps a foam baby park for under-3s apart from a big tube structure for everyone else.
Shows and workshops
Share a family season in Vaulx
Centre culturel Charlie Chaplin · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
On place de la Nation, opposite Vaulx-en-Velin town hall, the Charlie Chaplin cultural centre hosts concerts, plays and festivals such as Vaulx en Francophonie.
Museums and science
Travel among the stars at the Planetarium
Planétarium de Vaulx-en-Velin · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
In Vaulx-en-Velin, the planetarium screens its shows under a large dome and has a 900 m² permanent exhibition on the history of the universe.
Museums and science
Try hands-on experiments at EbulliScience
EbulliScience, salle de découvertes scientifiques · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
In Vaulx-en-Velin, EbulliScience opens its science discovery room to the public one Saturday a month and on dedicated Wednesdays, each time around a new theme.
Leisure parks
Play at the Atelier Léonard-de-Vinci
Ludothèque de l'Atelier Léonard-de-Vinci · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
In the Mas du Taureau district, the Atelier Léonard-de-Vinci brings a media library, a community centre and a toy library under one roof.
Shows and workshops
Go to the Les Amphis cinema
Cinéma Les Amphis · Vaulx-en-Velin (69)
Vaulx-en-Velin's municipal cinema, an art-house venue with the jeune public label, puts together a programme for children and families every school holiday.
Parks and nature
Climb and swing at Parc de la Commune-de-Paris
Parc de la Commune-de-Paris · Villeurbanne (69)
This large park in Cusset has three play zones by age, 2 to 8, 6 to 12 and over 10, with swings and a climbing wall.
Leisure parks
Bounce and climb at Exalto Villeurbanne
Exalto Villeurbanne · Villeurbanne (69)
This indoor centre in Villeurbanne combines trampolines, FunClimb playful climbing walls and mini-games, open to children from age 6 and 1.10 m tall.
Shows and workshops
Go to the Théâtre de l'Iris
Théâtre de l'Iris · Villeurbanne (69)
A small venue in Villeurbanne, the Iris programmes theatre and dance with shows for children from age 5, adapted classics and performances reserved for schools.
Shows and workshops
Mix films and shows at Le Toboggan
Le Toboggan, théâtre et cinéma · Décines-Charpieu (69)
On avenue Jean Macé in Décines-Charpieu, Le Toboggan houses a performance hall and a cinema.
Pools, beaches and water
Splash at the Bébés bulles sessions in Décines
Centre aquatique Camille Muffat · Décines-Charpieu (69)
The Décines aquatic centre runs Bébés bulles, an activity designed for toddlers with an adult.
Leisure parks
Pilot a submarine in Villeurbanne
Echo Squad Lyon, simulateur de sous-marin · Villeurbanne (69)
At AviaSim in Villeurbanne, a team of three to six players boards a simulated submarine, each at a station facing a 180-degree view.
Parks and nature
Climb aboard the giant boat at Droits de l'Homme
Parc des Droits de l'Homme · Villeurbanne (69)
In this Villeurbanne park, a giant boat delights children, who play pirates and explorers on it.
Leisure parks
Play with toddlers at Galopins-Galipettes
Ludothèque Galopins-Galipettes · Villeurbanne (69)
On rue Clément-Michut, near the Gratte-Ciel district, this Villeurbanne toy library is designed for children up to age 6, always with an adult.
Parks and nature
Wander the meadows of La Feyssine
Parc de la Feyssine · Villeurbanne (69)
Between the Doua campus and the Rhône, La Feyssine is a forty-five-hectare natural park made of wide meadows, copses and quiet paths.
Shows and workshops
Discover the TNP in Villeurbanne as a family
Théâtre National Populaire (TNP) · Villeurbanne (69)
Facing the Gratte-Ciel towers in Villeurbanne, the Théâtre National Populaire flags plays for everyone from age 6 or 8.
Leisure parks
Play at the Décines toy library
Ludothèque municipale de Décines-Charpieu · Décines-Charpieu (69)
On avenue Salvador Allende, in the Michel Marillat building, the Décines-Charpieu municipal toy library opens its games to families several times a week, Wednesdays included.
Museums and science
Listen to stories at the Rize in Villeurbanne
Le Rize, centre Mémoires et société · Villeurbanne (69)
The Rize brings together a media library, archives and exhibition rooms.
Sport and adventure
Boulder in Villeurbanne
MRoc Villeurbanne · Villeurbanne (69)
On rue Alexis-Perroncel, this bouldering gym is climbed without rope or harness, on walls four and a half metres high above thick mats.
Parks and nature
Play and hit the ball at Parc Chambovet
Parc Chambovet · Lyon (69)
This neighborhood park in the 3rd district has a play area for children and two free ping-pong tables, handy for older kids.
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