Christmas stroll guide

The Hangar Y's contemporary open-air exhibition is back! An artistic stroll in the green

The Hangar Y, which conceals a 10-hectare natural area planted with trees, offers a year-round open-air art walk, free on weekdays and €3 with access to the Hangar on weekends. Since April 28, 2025, new works have been added to the circuit. From Erwin Wurm and Lionel Sabatte to Pauline Tralongo and Odile Decq, it's time for an unusual, unplugged stroll through the heart of the Hauts-de-Seine.

Christmas 2025 at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience returns this winter

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season from Saturday, November 15, 2025 to Sunday, January 4, 2026. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography based on fairy tales, but also through various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, an ice rink!

Christmas 2025: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, dates for the flagship season at Disneyland Paris

Christmas has never been so close! And Disneyland Paris isn't going to tell us otherwise, since the theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 8, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Enchanting for young and old alike.

Festival des Lanternes: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail - last day

Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season!

The Cherqui Foundation: the kinetic art museum just outside Paris!

Do you like optical and kinetic art? Head for the Fondation Cherqui, a few kilometers from Paris. This art gallery, similar in size to a museum, houses a collection of over 5,000 works by Jean Cherqui. Book your visit now!

Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2025: attractions, rides and a lantern festival

Christmas is coming to the Jardin d'Acclimatation from November 22, 2025 to January 11, 2026: it's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the 42 merry-go-rounds with Christmas decorations, and the many activities for the whole family to enjoy.

The Eiffel Tower's winter terrace for Christmas 2024 with a view over Paris - final days

As it does every year, the Eiffel Tower invites you to a magical Christmas from 57 meters above ground, aboard its marvellous winter terrace. From November 29, 2024, the second floor of the Iron Lady will host sparkling Christmas trees, a transparent dome, Santa Claus and gourmet treats: everything you need to celebrate the holidays in style, with a breathtaking view over Paris!

Marché de Noël des Tuileries 2024-2025, final days

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take in the rides, skate and enjoy the many stalls and gourmet restaurants.

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 2024: skating rink, zip line, curling rink and family rides in Argenteuil (95)

The magic of the festive season lights up Argenteuil until January 5, 2025, with a magical program of family fun, including an ice rink, curling rink and entertainment for all!

Top 15 most beautiful Christmas trees at Paris 2024: enough to put glitter in your eyes

Would you like to discover the most beautiful 2024 Christmas trees in Paris? We'll take you on a tour of the capital's end-of-year creations and illuminations. Gilded, traditional green, sober or sumptuous, one thing's for sure: they're taking it up a notch! Discover the 15 most majestic or largest Christmas trees in Paris.

Christmas 2024 in the Yvelines: the ephemeral ice rink in Sartrouville is back for the festive season!

The Christmas skating rink in Sartrouville (78) returns to the Place de la Gare from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2024! It kicks off this Saturday, December 21, with Santa Claus and a host of activities for the whole family!

Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: Obelix's slide, ice rink, market and lights

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you're invited to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Skating rinks, toboggans, a trail of lights, a hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you, with a new feature this year: Obelix's Slide on the Gaulish side.

The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market and festive entertainment is this weekend!

The Marché Médiéval de Noël de Provins returns on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a 13ᵉ edition that promises to take us back in time. In the exceptional setting of this medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, artisans, troubadours and enchanting entertainment await you for an unforgettable weekend, just 1h15 from Paris. We unveil the city's enchanting program.

La Panamée de Noël: a free walk to discover the illuminations of Paris

The Comité de la randonnée pédestre de Paris is offering a free walk open to all on Thursday, December 19, 2024. What's on the program? Discover the capital's most beautiful Christmas illuminations!

Christmas 2024: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau

During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2024, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion.

Festival du Merveilleux 2024 at the Musée des Arts Forains

A plunge into wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains... From December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée des Arts Forains invites you to another edition of its Festival du Merveilleux. For ten days or so, the temple of the funfair will be hosting a host of enchanting events for (grown-up) children during the Christmas and New Year vacations. We took a sneak preview...

15 hot Christmas photo spots in Paris to enjoy the magical 2024 illuminations

Visiting Paris or the surrounding area, or just because you're a selfie-addict, are you on the hunt for photo spots to immortalize the most beautiful Christmas decorations or magical installations worth the detour? We reveal 15 cool places to discover this year to brighten up your Instagram page and photo albums.

Christmas vacations 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program for families

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, we're off to the Château de Versailles to enjoy magical family events.

Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program

The Domaine et Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines department, is decked out in its finest finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the festive season's program of immersive shows, illuminations and magical strolls.