Christmas vacations guide

Au Pays du Père Noël: family show at the Théâtre des Mathurins

Discover "Au Pays du Père Noël," a show by Olivier Solivérès at the Théâtre des Mathurins from October 29 to December 31, 2025, for the whole family ages 3 and up.

The 2025 Responsible Christmas Market at the Maif Social Club and free exhibition

The MAIF Social Club looks forward to welcoming you this year to its responsible and gourmet Christmas Market on December 12 and 13, 2025, with lots of surprises in store for the whole family!

The 2025 Palaiseau Christmas Market: dates and events (91)

The Palaiseau Christmas market will be held at Place de la Victoire from December 3 to 7, 2025. This festive event in Essonne brings together artisans, gourmet products, and family entertainment in a warm and friendly atmosphere in the heart of the city center.

Contes et Histoires 2025: discover the Pantheon behind the scenes with a storytelling tour

The Pantheon in Paris invites families to discover its history and famous residents through a storytelling tour, as part of the national event Contes et Histoires 2025, from December 21 to 23, 2025.

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.

Contes et Histoires 2025 in Paris: tours, workshops, and Christmas shows for the whole family at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the Hôtel de la Marine is participating in the Contes et Histoires event. From December 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026, the monument will be hosting a range of family activities during the Christmas holidays.

Contes et Histoires 2025: magical entertainment in the courtyard of wonders at the Château de Vincennes

For the latest edition of the Contes et Histoires event, the Château de Vincennes invites young and old alike to enjoy a magical holiday from December 20, 2025, to January 5, 2026.

Contes et Histoires 2025: a theatrical candlelit tour at the Maison des Jardies in Sèvres

For the 2025 Christmas holidays, the Maison de Jardies, located in Sèvres (92), is offering original tours for families from January 2 to 4, 2026, as part of the new edition of the Contes et Histoires event, organized within the Monuments Nationaux.

Christmas at the Royal Chapel 2025: concerts at the Royal Opera House of the Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles is celebrating Christmas 2025 with four unique concerts from December 12 to 21 in its magnificent Royal Chapel, which also serves as an opera house, offering an exceptional musical holiday experience.

Christmas 2025: 5 destinations to discover by train for the holiday season, departing from Paris

Want a change from the capital's lights this Christmas 2025? Go on, book your train ticket now to discover another destination, its Christmas market and its beautiful colors!

La Samaritaine's 2025 Christmas window displays put the ribbon at the heart of the holiday season.

For Christmas 2025, La Samaritaine is transforming into a huge gift waiting to be unwrapped. From November 5 to January 6, giant ribbons and swirls will snake their way from the grand staircase to the facade, while the iconic peacock will leave its fresco on the 5th floor to join in the fun and watch over your gifts.

Christmas 2025 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections and solidarity market on the program

Christmas is back in Enghien-les-Bains, in the Val-d'Oise region, with a host of events to discover from December 6, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Animated Christmas bubbles, monumental projections, solidarity Christmas market, themed village or ice rink... here's the program imagined by the town for these end-of-year festivities!

Christmas 2025: activities for a sporty festive season in Paris and the Ile-de-France region

To help you digest raclettes, fondues and other winter delicacies, there are plenty of sporting activities in the capital to keep you active over the festive period! Skating rinks, running races or winter sports, there's plenty to do!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons: the immersive family experience at Sea Life Aquarium

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the famous video game, takes over the Sea Life aquarium in Val d'Europe. Discover marine creatures through a fun and educational immersive experience, from October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026.

Le Fabuleux Noël: an immersive show at the Château de Rambouillet for the festive season

From November 28 to December 21, 2025, the Château de Rambouillet in the Yvelines is celebrating its Fabulous Christmas, taking you on an immersive journey alongside enchanted spirits.

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement

Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you.

La Féerie des Eaux 2025 at Grand Rex with Zootopie 2, dates, info and reservations

La Féerie des Eaux returns to the Grand Rex in Paris from November 26, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Discover the magical spectacle of water jets and special effects, followed by a screening of the Disney film Zootopie 2.

Paris Sport Vacances: free sports camps for young people aged 7 to 17

Paris Sport Vacances is the city's program that gives young people the opportunity to register and participate in free sports camps. So if your children are between 7 and 17 years old, sign them up for the next vacations!

The Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry's tale adapted for a show at La Scala and extended to 2025

La Scala offers an extended run of Le Vélo Volé's adaptation of The Little Prince, from December 26, 2024 to May 27, 2025. Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince in this family show, recommended for ages 6 and up.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: a fairytale retelling at Gaité Montparnasse

The tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is reinvented on stage in a modern, musical and fairytale version. To be seen at the Théâtre de la Gaité Montparnasse until May 1, then back again from October 5, 2025.