Christmas vacations guide

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.

Unusual: An introductory underwater archaeology workshop for children in Paris

Looking for an unusual outing for children in Paris? At the Musée de l'Homme, the Galerie de l'Homme invites youngsters to slip into the shoes of an underwater archaeologist during a promising workshop.

School vacations: soccer camps for children with the PSG Academy

During the school vacations, the Paris-Saint-Germain Academy is offering your football-loving children the chance to take part in training courses at its centers in the Paris region. For 5 days, apprentice footballers can live out their dreams!

Spectacular: Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione's vibrant new show - our review

Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new show: "Spectaculaire", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple.

Les Audacieuses, the family show about extraordinary women at La Nouvelle Seine

From December 7 to 28, 2024, La Nouvelle Seine presents Les Audacieuses, a series of portraits of extraordinary women, in the form of a show, accessible from age 6.

Space Wars: le pire contre-attaque at the Théâtre Michel, a parody show for the whole family

Don't miss Space Wars: Le pire contre-attaque, a hilarious intergalactic parody returning to the Théâtre Michel until March 30, 2025.

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!

Traffic disruption for the Christmas vacations: Bison Futé's advice for this weekend

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic this weekend of December 27 to 29, 2024, particularly in the Île-de-France, Eastern France and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. Friday and Saturday are expected to be busy for departures, while Saturday and Sunday will be complicated for returns, especially on major routes.

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.

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.

The confidential Café Ginori Place Vendôme in Paris, tea time and magical aperitivo

Discovery alert! We've unearthed a sublime, confidential, ephemeral café that should put stars in your eyes: Café Ginori, the result of a collaboration between Ginori 1735 and Potel & Chabot. Don't miss their tea time, aperitivo and pop-up store from December 16 to 23, 2024 and January 4 to 11, 2025, at the Hôtel d'Évreux, Place Vendôme, Paris.

Christmas vacations: exceptional opening of the Galleries de la Révolution at the Château de Versailles

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, during the Christmas vacations, the Château de Versailles is exceptionally opening to the public its historic galleries dedicated to the French Revolution, as well as the Emperor's small apartment in the Grand Trianon.

Christmas Holidays 2024: the program at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie opens its doors to families, with a program as varied as it is busy during these two school-free weeks.

Christmas Holidays 2024: the LEGO City moves to the Cité des Sciences

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences is hosting a new experience for families and children: discover the LEGO City!

Raclettes, plant-based fondues and an immersive wellness experience at the REcyclerie this winter

This winter, the REcyclerie is transformed into a cosy chalet, where you can enjoy plant-based raclettes and fondues, before enjoying a wellness experience in an immersive yurt, until March 2, 2025.

Christmas entertainment in the metro: Glacière station turns into a ski resort

For the festive season, RATP has planned a host of Christmas activities on its metro and RER network, with decorated stations, gift distribution and charity events.

Christmas vacations 2024: workshops, fun activities and family visits at the Musée d'Orsay

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée d'Orsay is once again organizing its flagship event for each school vacation period: vacations at the museum, with a great program for children.

Wicked Magic at the Hôtel du Louvre, the Wizard of Oz takes over Hyatt suites

The Hôtel du Louvre and several Hyatt Europe group rooms, in partnership with Universal Pictures, are offering a unique experience: an immersive stay around Wicked, the event film retracing the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Available between December 4 and December 25, 2024, this unusual offer transports us into an enchanted universe inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, the iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz. We've tested it and told you all about it.

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.