Festival lumières guide - activities

Dragons and Lanterns Festival: the Jardin d'Acclimatation luminous stroll, last days!

The Dragons and Lanterns Festival continues until March 3, 2024. We're off to the Jardin d'Acclimatation to discover the grandiose lanterns and light structures of Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden. An experience never before seen in Europe, where dragons and fantastical creatures come to life along a family-friendly nocturnal stroll, fusing Chinese culture with the soul of Paris for an unforgettable spectacle. A winter wonderland that lights up the park.

Lueurs de Mantes: a free artistic light trail in Yvelines

Mantes-la-Jolie lights up this winter! For the first time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 16, 2023 to February 10, 2024 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, the magical route - final days

Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights that will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 17, 2023 to January 14, 2024. The program includes a magical stroll of almost 2km, to be enjoyed over the festive season.

Art in Nature: Dali's works in a luminous and extravagant tour of Paris

An arty stroll through the works of surrealist artist Salvador Dali, that's what's in store for us this autumn-winter in Paris! From November 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2023-2024: light trail, ice rink, rides and shows

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2023 Christmas vacations. From December 23, 2023 to January 7, 2024, you're invited to discover the festive activities of the Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you...

L'Odyssée Lumineuse at the Parc Floral: a festival of lights that takes you on a journey - our photos

For the festive season, the Parc Floral invites families to discover its illuminations, L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 28, 2023 to January 7, 2024. A great opportunity to celebrate the Christmas festivities early (or even later), and of course with family and friends.

Le Grand Noël au Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2023 unveils its magical program

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 18, 2023 to Sunday, January 7, 2024. In the enchanting setting of the Château, you'll be able to rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive, constantly renewed experiences, with family and friends.

Illuminating the jungle: our photos of the 2023 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes

Every year, the Jardin des Plantes Festival of Lights presents a nocturnal light walk in homage to nature! Gigantic statues of animals and plants illuminated at dusk take over the site. The festival returns again this year for a 5th edition in winter 2023-2024, this time taking us to the middle of the rainforests. Introducing the Jungle of Illumination. See you from November 22, 2023 to January 21, 2024.

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2023-2024, the lantern festival plunges us into Asia - our photos

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 29, 2023 to March 11, 2024, with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, almost 500 new Chinese lanterns will illuminate the gardens of the Château de Thoiry for a magical stroll in the heart of nature, with Asia as the theme.

Lumières à la Villette, the free immersive tour of Paris - Cancelled in 2023

CANCELLED - A free, immersive stroll through the Parc de la Villette is the concept behind the Lumières festival! An opportunity to discover the luminous and unusual works of French and international artists.

The free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2023 transports us to Japan

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 3rd edition from September 7 to 9, 2023, on the theme: A Dream in Japan! This free, festive event will once again take over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines region (78), with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, nocturnes and a Japanese pavilion.

Lantern festival 2022 at Paris La Villette

The lantern parade is back to the Parc de la Villette in Paris! On the menu? A magical and free walk, lantern in hands, on Saturday December 10, 2022, and you do not want to miss it.

Nature Illuminée, a new light festival comes to Paris

Nature Illuminée is the name of the brand-new magical experience coming in November 2021 to Paris. This light festival will take place in a still unknown place but promises a dreamy walk around lit works including an extra augmented reality treasure hunt.