Christmas vacations guide

Christmas 2025: starry sky, space travel, and free magical entertainment at Bercy Village

Bercy Village is getting ready for the holiday season, from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026! The program includes a starry sky in the open air and lots of festive activities for young and old alike! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alleyway.

Miss KŌ ORIGINS: a three-act Christmas Eve celebration along the Champs-Élysées

For the arrival of 2026, Miss KŌ decides to go back to its roots. The restaurant on the Champs-Élysées presents MISS KŌ ORIGINS, an evening designed as a three-part journey, allowing everyone to welcome the New Year on their own terms: with family, at the table, or dancing the night away.

A Magical Christmas Village to Discover in an Essonne Garden

For the past seven years, Vincent Costa Da Cunha has been turning his garden in Limours into a magical Christmas Village. Standing tall at 7 meters, the Christmas tree is adorned with hundreds of sparkling lights, transforming the space into a breathtaking sound and light show. This free holiday spectacle welcomes visitors every evening throughout December 2025 and until January 4, 2026, from Monday to Sunday, 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Curious about what he’s created, we went to explore his garden filled with a thousand colors.

For Christmas, give or enjoy an unforgettable VR experience at the Eiffel Tower!

Looking for a unique gift or an unforgettable experience this Christmas? Discover the immersive virtual reality guided tour of the Eiffel Tower, brought to you by Viality Tour. Relive the construction and grand opening of the Iron Lady during the 1889 World's Fair. And as a special treat, we’ve got a promo code just for you!

This charming town in Val-de-Marne hosts a grand Christmas parade.

The Grand Christmas Parade is making its grand return to Saint-Maur-des-Fossés this weekend. Join us this Sunday, December 21, 2025, in front of the Town Hall for a magical performance inspired by the world of The Nutcracker.

Christmas 2025 in Levallois-Perret (92): Free sound and light show at City Hall — Final day

Levallois-Perret (92) lights up for Christmas with a free sound and light show on the theme of gourmet food. From December 12 to 17, 2025, the facade of the Town Hall will be transformed into a giant screen animated every 20 minutes. See you on Friday, December 12 for the kick-off accompanied by a light parade!

Dampierre Goes to the Movies: Christmas Film Screenings at the Château de Dampierre Estate (78)

When Paris and Île-de-France light up for the holidays, festive cinema also takes center stage on the big screen. During the Christmas break of 2025, the Château de Dampierre estate in the Yvelines (78) will host a series of special screenings as part of Dampierre fait son cinéma. Enjoy a curated lineup of beloved classics throughout the holiday afternoons.

The Grand Palace of Ice 2025: the ice rink returns in Eiffel Tower style, see the images

The Grand Palais Ice Rink, this iconic and massive skating rink sprawling beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is making its comeback. Mark your calendars from December 13, 2025, to January 7, 2026, to glide across the world's largest indoor skating rink! Be sure to check out the ticket sales opening soon to secure your preferred time slots. This year, an enormous Eiffel Tower will dominate the center of the ice. Enjoy the on-site food terrace and warm up with some hot chocolate.

Christmas 2025 in Sannois: ice rink, festive market, and spectacular sound and light show

Christmas celebrations are still going strong in Val-d'Oise! The town of Sannois invites everyone to gather from December 19 to 21, 2025, at the Jean Mermoz square for three festive days that are sure to delight visitors of all ages. What’s planned? A stunning sound and light show, a charming Christmas market, a lively ice skating rink, and the chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in person!

Christmas Brunch 2025 and New Year's Eve Dinner 2026 at the Michelin-starred Trente-Trois restaurant in Paris

Discover the Christmas 2025 brunch and the gourmet New Year's Eve dinner for 2026 at the acclaimed Trente-Trois restaurant in Paris. Explore festive menus, pricing, and practical details.

A mountain village featuring sledges, skiing, and an ice rink sets up shop in Val de Marne

The Alpine Village returns to Thiais in Val-de-Marne from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a skating rink, a toboggan run, cross-country skiing, and the Magical Forest at the Palais Omnisports of this southern Paris suburb.

Christmas Holidays at Les Invalides 2025: Puppet Shows, Games, and Adventures for Families

At Christmas, the Hôtel National des Invalides transforms into a magical holiday haven, inviting families to step into a fairy-tale version of history. Beneath its golden dome, in the heart of Paris, the Army Museum turns the holiday season into a playful adventure, filled with performances, games, and storytelling. From December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the Invalides open their doors to children and adults alike, offering a unique way to celebrate Christmas together.

Magic Noël 2025 in Levallois (92): Christmas market, magical parades, sound & light show, and funfair

Levallois-Perret (92) is rolling out its Magic Noël, a truly enchanted village brimming with entertainment, from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Santa's house, elf workshops, rides, shows, illuminated parades, sound and light shows, a funfair... everything you need to delight young and old alike!

Tree: the enchanting show at Bormann Circus Theatre

For over eight generations, the Bormann family has been capturing the heart of Paris with their iconic circus. With their new show, ARBRE, this family of performers aims to honor their roots while offering a groundbreaking sensory experience that blends the magic of the circus with themes of sustainable development. Book your tickets now for the Christmas holidays!

"Rêveries de pierres" at the École des Arts Joailliers: an exhibition of a precious collection of stones

Are you in search of a truly original, poetic, and deeply mesmerizing exhibition? From November 6, 2025, to March 29, 2026, the École des Arts Joailliers, in partnership with the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle, invites you to explore "Dreams of Stones: Poetry and Minerals of Roger Caillois," right in the heart of Paris’s 9th arrondissement. This event offers a rare opportunity to marvel at 200 extraordinary minerals, accompanied by never-before-seen texts from one of the most distinctive thinkers of the 20th century. Additionally, entry is free with prior reservation (link below).

Dive Show 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles: a guaranteed underwater experience

The Diving Fair is returning to Paris from January 8 to 11, 2026, featuring over 400 exhibitors, engaging activities, the latest technological innovations, and free introductory dives for everyone.

Paris’s Aquaboulevard unveils a magical Christmas experience at affordable prices

As the holiday season approaches, Paris’s Aquaboulevard invites visitors of all ages to experience the magic of Christmas with an exclusive offer available throughout the winter break. During any visit from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, enjoy special rates of €12 for children and €25 for adults (reservation link included in the article).

Japan in Lights: Illuminated Trails & Lantern Festival 2025 at Jardin d'Acclimatation – Photos

When winter envelops Paris, the Jardin d'Acclimatation lights up for its third edition of the Festival des Lanternes: Le Japon en Lumières. From December 10, 2025 to March 8, 2026, 2,000 glittering lanterns transport you from Mount Fuji to the bustling streets of Tokyo, between age-old traditions and kawaii heroes. A magical interlude in the Land of the Rising Sun, just a stone's throw from the capital.

The Provins 2025 Medieval Christmas Market and its events to take you back in time

Oyez oyez, braves gens, the free Medieval Christmas Market in Provins is back for Christmas 2025! Join us on December 13 and 14 in the Seine-et-Marne region, in the exceptional setting of the medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where craftsmen, troubadours and enchanting events await you.

Magical Christmas at Parc Astérix 2025-2026: Ice Rink, Christmas Market, and Winter Wonders

The Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the holiday season, from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Visitors can look forward to a brand-new outdoor ice rink, a delicious Christmas market expanded into the Viking-themed zone, Obelix’s thrilling slide, a sparkling light parade, and enchanting shows designed for the whole family.