Balade de noel guide - activities

Christmas 2023 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024! On the program? The traditional Christmas Market and its unique gift ideas, an ice rink to show off your best tricks, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols.

Christmas 2023 in Argenteuil (95): lights, fireworks, Christmas market and ice rink!

The magic of the holidays lights up Argenteuil from December 9, 2023, with the launch of the illuminations, punctuated by a marvellous fireworks display. Then, from December 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the Parc des Berges will be transformed into an enchanted winter sports resort, and on the weekend of December 16 and 17, the Marché de Noël in the Hôtel de Ville park will unveil handcrafted creations and gourmet delights. A magical program for a wonderful festive season in Argenteuil!

Christmas 2023: Fontainebleau ski resort with tartiflette party, Christmas market and little train

The Fontainebleau region is bursting at the seams with activities for the festive season, transforming itself into a veritable ski resort for family fun, including a gourmet Christmas market, a tartiflette party and even a toboggan run!

Christmas 2023: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau

During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2023, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion.

Christmas 2023: Enchantment at the Village Royal in Paris

The Village Royal in Paris lights up for Christmas 2023. Discover its glittering decorations, luminous Christmas trees and iconic light bear. A must-see at the end of the year, located at 25 rue Royale, 75008 Paris.

Le Grand Noël au Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2023 unveils its magical program

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 18, 2023 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. In the enchanting setting of the Château, you'll be able to rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive, constantly renewed experiences, with family and friends.

The Paris La Défense Christmas Market 2023, the biggest in the Paris Region!

The Paris la Défense Christmas Market returns from November 16 to December 27, 2023. This year, some 180 wooden chalets will bring the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore!

The 2023 Medieval Christmas Market in Provins: ball, banquet and magical entertainment on the programme

The medieval city of Provins invites you to celebrate Christmas on Saturday December 9 and Sunday December 10, 2023. It's the perfect opportunity to discover this legendary medieval Christmas market in the Seine-et-Marne region, during a festive weekend of holiday magic!

Illuminating the jungle: our photos of the 2023 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes

Every year, the Jardin des Plantes Festival of Lights presents a nocturnal light walk in homage to nature! Gigantic statues of animals and plants illuminated at dusk take over the site. The festival returns again this year for a 5th edition in winter 2023-2024, this time taking us to the middle of the rainforests. Introducing the Jungle of Illumination. See you from November 22, 2023 to January 21, 2024.

Christmas windows and tree at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - photos

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2023. From November 15 to December 31, 2023, discover the animated window displays and the giant Christmas tree in the heart of the department store. For the occasion, we're off to meet the Little Girl and the Magic Paintbrush, inspired by "Noël de mes Rêves" by couturier Charles de Vilmorin. Take a look at images from the inauguration on Wednesday November 15, in the presence of Juliette Armanet, who gave us an exceptional showcase.

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

Les Vitrines de Noël du Printemps 2023 unveils, discover the inauguration with Catherine Deneuve

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann unveiled its fabulous Christmas windows this Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the presence of iconic actress Catherine Deneuve! This year, greetings from all over the world, carried by messenger birds, will adorn the famous windows of the famous Parisian department store.

The BHV Marais 2023 Christmas window displays are unveiled, discover the inauguration in pictures

For Christmas 2023 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts the forest in the spotlight. From this November 8, 2023, you can discover the Christmas windows that bring the Rue de Rivoli to life during a stroll with your family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family. Find out what's in store.

Christmas lights 2023-2024: candy cane skies and Christmas tales at Bercy Village

Bercy Village lights up for the festive season, from November 16, 2023 to January 8, 2024! Discover Christmas treats above your head, in this alley transformed into a magical place. On the program: a gourmet stroll, an XXL selfie spot, Christmas tales, and of course, Santa Claus himself!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2023-2024, the lantern festival plunges us into Asia - our photos

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 29, 2023 to March 11, 2024, with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, almost 500 new Chinese lanterns will illuminate the gardens of the Château de Thoiry for a magical stroll in the heart of nature, with Asia as the theme.

Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2023

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site.

Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2023, attractions, rides and lantern festival

Christmas takes place at the Jardin d'Acclimatation from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the 42 merry-go-rounds decorated for Christmas! And surprise, this year a Lantern Festival will be added from December 15, 2023 to February 25, 2024. Something for the whole family to marvel at.

Festival du Merveilleux 2023, a sporting Christmas at the Musée des Arts Forains

The Musée des Arts Forains invites you once again to its Festival du Merveilleux from December 27, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Ten days of fun and enchantment await (grown-up) children in the temple of the funfair, during the Christmas and New Year vacations.

Lumières à la Villette, the free immersive tour of Paris - Cancelled in 2023

CANCELLED - A free, immersive stroll through the Parc de la Villette is the concept behind the Lumières festival! An opportunity to discover the luminous and unusual works of French and international artists.

Alsatian Christmas Market at Gare de l'Est in Paris 2023

The famous Alsatian Christmas Market returns to the Gare de l'Est forecourt in Paris from Friday December 1 to Sunday December 17, 2023, with a host of gourmet discoveries on the program!