Christmas vacations guide

Autumn half-term holidays 2026 at the City of Architecture: workshops and family tours

During the All Saints' Day holidays, the Cité de l'architecture in Paris offers workshops, storytelling tours, camps, and detective-style activities for children and families from October 17 to November 1, 2026.

Les Folies Gruss: a premier equestrian show in Paris, the 2026–2027 season

Les Folies Gruss present their equestrian musical comedy and vaudeville show in Paris until March 28, 2027. The 2026–2027 season unfolds in a brand-new venue at the Carrefour des Cascades, in the Bois de Boulogne.

Contemporary art takes over the Cité de l'architecture: four exhibitions to discover at the Trocadéro

From October 16, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Cité de l'architecture in Paris hosts four exhibitions spanning contemporary art, sculpture, and sustainable architecture.

Provins 2026 Christmas Medieval Market and its immersive animations to travel back in time.

Provins’ Medieval Christmas Market marks its 15th edition on December 12 and 13, 2026, with free admission. In this UNESCO-listed town in Seine-et-Marne, artisans, troubadours and encampments bring the Middle Ages back to life for one weekend.

Saint-Denis Christmas Market 2026: A Beautiful Winter at the Foot of the Basilica

The Saint-Denis Christmas market returns with Bel Hiver on the Basilica’s forecourt in Seine-Saint-Denis. About a hundred artisans and creators will set up there from December 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027, in two phases.

The Arlette Gruss Circus is in Paris with its new show, Essentiel!

Arlette Gruss Circus is back in Paris on the Pelouse de Reuilly with a brand-new show titled Essentiel. Catch it from December 4 to 13, 2026 on the Pelouse de Reuilly in Paris: a fresh production blending acrobatics, humor, and poetry.

Christmas 2026 at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann: the pop-up ice rink makes a return on Paris’s rooftops

For Christmas 2026, the magic rises up on Boulevard Haussmann! Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann transform their rooftop into a temporary ice rink, with views of the Eiffel Tower and glittering rooftops, from 24 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. This year, dive into the vibrant world of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

Christmas 2026: Printemps Haussmann's free rooftop ice rink will soon reopen.

Hit the ice, Paris! For Christmas 2026, Printemps Haussmann is set to reopen its free rooftop ice rink on the roof, starting November 7. Expect spins, a sweeping view of the capital, and not a single euro spent. Who could ask for more?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Gaîté Montparnasse

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs returns to Gaîté Montparnasse in Paris from October 3, 2026 to May 30, 2027. Olivier Solivérès adapts the fairy tale into a musical show with holograms and mapping, for children aged 3 and up.

The Christmas Marmots Race at Mélo d’Amélie in Paris

The Christmas Marmots Race is back in Paris from 14 November 2026 to 2 January 2027 at Le Mélo d’Amélie, with eleven shows for children aged 4 to 8.

The Extraordinary Santa’s Workshop: the festive, immersive experience returns to the Imaginarium

The Extraordinary Santa’s House opens its doors on Jablines-Annet Leisure Island in Seine-et-Marne, from November 7 to December 27, 2026. A family-friendly immersive outing to explore Santa’s world and share a touch of holiday magic.

History and Legends of the Middle Ages: the exhibition that brings Playmobil to life at the Army Museum

The Army Museum chronicles the Middle Ages through a family-friendly, engaging exhibit, to be explored from December 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027.

Tuileries Christmas Market 2026: Dates for the gourmet fair

The Tuileries Christmas Market returns to the Tuileries Garden in the 1st arrondissement, with its chalets, rides and treats, from November 14, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This year, the Champs-Élysées Christmas Market is also back just next door. It’s the perfect chance to kill two birds with one stone.

In Santa's homeland: a family-friendly show lands at Théâtre Marigny

In the land of Father Christmas, written and directed by Olivier Solivérès, comes to Théâtre Marigny from November 11, 2026. This musical runs 1 hour and 15 minutes and welcomes children aged 3 and up.

Christmas at the Royal Chapel 2026: concerts in Versailles

The Royal Chapel at the Palace of Versailles will host sacred music concerts on December 5, 11, 12, 13 and 19, 2026. Charpentier, Bach, Handel and Vivaldi are on the program.

Grand Christmas 2026 at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: immerse yourself in a festive journey around the world

The Grand Christmas at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is set to enchant the holiday season, running from Saturday, November 14, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027. For the occasion, the château and its gardens will be transformed with sumptuous decorations designed to spark dreams in both children and adults.

The Grand Palais' giant ice rink returns for Christmas 2026: ticket sales kick off.

The Grand Palais de Glace, that gigantic, iconic skating rink that sprawls beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is back. Mark your calendars for December 13, 2026 to January 6, 2027 to lace up again on the world's largest indoor ice rink! Ticket sales are set to kick off in mid-October!

Festival of Wonder 2026: the magical event marks its 30th anniversary at the Museum of Fairground Arts

From December 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027, the Festival of Wonder returns to the Museum of Fairground Arts. A magical immersion inside vintage rides, with festive performances and an enchanted garden.

Pop Art Car 2.0: a free exhibition blending pop art, design and digital culture on the Champs-Élysées

From September 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, pop art car 2.0 takes over Renault’s showcase on the Champs-Élysées, at 53 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a mix of historical works, never-before-seen digital pieces and automobiles, this free exhibition brings together artists Sébastien Preschoux, Popay, Victor Vasarely and Julio Le Parc. Not to mention the all-new show car, the Renault 8 Gordini Concept, unveiled in a world premiere.

Lumigny Safari of Lights: A new trail of giant lanterns arrives in Seine-et-Marne

For its 20th anniversary, Lumigny Safari Reserve is launching a lantern-lit night-time trail filled with thousands of lanterns. Marine life, wild species and fantastical creatures will be unveiled from October 15, 2026 to January 3, 2027.