Christmas children family guide

The Extraordinary House of Santa Claus: the festive immersive experience at the Imaginarium

Europe's largest Santa Claus house returns to Seine-et-Marne to delight children of all ages during the holiday season. Head to the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet from November 8 to December 24, 2025, to step inside the Extraordinary House of Santa Claus and enjoy an incredible and magical immersive experience.

Festival du Merveilleux 2025 at the Musée des Arts Forains: enjoy a magical stroll through Paris.

Immerse yourself in wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains with the latest edition of the Festival du Merveilleux, from December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026. For ten days, lots of magical and fun activities await (big) kids in this temple of fairground fun, during the Christmas holidays and New Year celebrations.

Christmas 2025 at the Château de Fontainebleau: show and concert

The Château de Fontainebleau celebrates Christmas 2025 with a magical lantern show and exceptional concerts. From December 21, 2025 to January 3, 2026, the royal residence in Seine-et-Marne will be immersing visitors in the magic of the festive season.

Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris - last days

The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris!

Christmas Holidays 2024: dinosaurs and Christmas festivities at Parrot World

Until January 6, 2025, the animal park Parrot World opens its doors during the Christmas vacations. On the program: exclusive activities including animal feeding and Christmas workshops for children.

Creative Christmas 2024 at So Ouest: Christmas market and DIY workshops

The So Ouest shopping center invites you to celebrate Christmas 2024 in the heart of a Scandinavian decor, with a lovely program of free events for the whole family. On the program? Meet Santa Claus, creative workshops and a gourmet Christmas market!

Jouets Robots" exhibition at Espace Richaud, Versailles - our photos

The Espace Richaud in Versailles invites you to discover the exhibition "Jouets Robots - Émergence d'une culture japonaise", from December 23, 2023 to February 25, 2024. An exhibition for lovers of Japanese pop culture and robot fans, highlighting an impressive collection of 300 iconic robots. Explore the impact of Japanese culture in Europe through legendary toys, from Gorangers to Gundam to Goldorak!

Escape game Le Labo des Lutins: adventure for kids at GG Escape Game

Want to take your kids into the world of escape games? Head for GG Escape Game, which offers Le Labo des Lutins, its latest room designed exclusively for youngsters.

Christmas Eve 2023 for the whole family: an all-you-can-eat buffet in a fairytale castle

How would you like to spend Christmas Eve in a fairytale castle? This Sunday, December 24, 2023, the Dream Castle Hotel, just a stone's throw from Disneyland, invites young and old alike to enjoy a festive all-you-can-eat buffet in its "La Rôtisserie" restaurant.

Join us for a magical shadow ballet at Printemps Haussmann this holiday season!

Embark on a magical experience at Printemps Haussmann! On November 18, December 1, 8 and 22, 2023, discover "Envol", a magical shadow show by Philippe Beau, accompanied on the piano by Madeleine Cazenave. A unique experience to be enjoyed before or after stopping in front of the department store's Christmas windows, decorated from November 9. Reserve your tickets now!

Jours de Fêtes 2022, the winter funfair returns to La Villette

The funfair returns to the Place de la fontaine-aux-Lions in La Villette, from November 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023. On the program? Around sixty attractions for young and old!

La Cité des Merveilles 2022: an incredible immersive experience at La Cité Fertile

An immersive experience that combines artistic wandering and raising awareness of biodiversity protection? That's what the Cité Fertile eco-responsible wasteland offers every weekend from November 26, 2022 to March 5, 2023. For more than three months, over an area of 8,000m², immerse yourself in this magnificent odyssey to discover the wonders of our planet Earth and the Living World. Rides, artistic scenography, Christmas markets, games, food court and winter bars... Don't miss the return of the Cité des Merveilles to Pantin!