Festival lumières guide

Christmas 2025: Free Light Trail & Video Mapping at the Heart of a French-style Garden

For Christmas 2025 in Seine-et-Marne, families in Meaux can look forward to a delightful free holiday stroll. From December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026, a dazzling light trail filled with animations and video mappings transforms the historic Jardin Bossuet — a beautifully landscaped space designed by André Le Nôtre, the legendary gardener of the Palace of Versailles!

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.

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.

Christmas 2025: A light trail in the heart of a remarkable garden in Seine-et-Marne (77)

For Christmas 2025, the Jardin du Point du Jour, classified as a Remarkable Garden, will be decked out in lights with a light trail: Les Fééries de Noël (Christmas Enchantments). During this visit, children and their parents will meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who will share enchanting tales with them. Find out the dates for this year's event.

Good Deal: A free light trail awaits us this Christmas 2025 in Essonne (91)

For Christmas 2025, there's a great plan for families in Milly-la-Forêt in Essonne. As soon as night falls, you can explore a free illuminated trail from December 3, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

The Luminous Odyssey at Parc Floral 2025: discover a magical journey with a drone show.

The Luminous Odyssey awaits you once again at the Parc Floral de Paris, in the 12th arrondissement, from November 19, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This new edition features no less than 1,000 monumental lanterns, a drone show, and the Northern Lights in a huge immersive experience. We'll tell you all about it.

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2025-2026, immerse yourself in the enchanted dance of spirits.

Looking for a magical winter outing? Head to Yvelines to discover the new edition of Thoiry Lumières Sauvages and its mysterious Bal des Esprits. From October 17, 2025, to March 8, 2026, this 8th edition takes us into the world of spirits and Dia de los Muertos celebrations.

Christmas 2025: an enchanted garden lights up at the Musée de l'Outil (95)

At the Tool Museum in Val d'Oise, the magic of Christmas awaits us from November 30, 2025, to January 4, 2026. During the festivities, the garden will be lit up with magical decorations!

Grand Christmas 2025 at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical immersion in the enchantment of the festive season.

The Grand Christmas at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is back to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 15, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026. Immerse yourself in the dreams of the three brothers and embark on a magical journey through the château. The gardens also hold a few surprises, with a temporary ice rink and illuminated decorations.

Lumières en Seine 2025-2026 at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud: we tested the new light trail

The Domaine National de Saint-Cloud will host Lumières en Seine from November 14, 2025, to January 11, 2026. This 2-kilometer illuminated trail features light and music installations for a magical nighttime stroll in the Hauts-de-Seine department.

In the process of illumination: Lumières de la nature: the winter nocturnal festival at the Jardin des Plantes

This winter, from November 12, 2025 to January 18, 2026, don't miss En voie d'illumination: Lumières de la nature, a magical nocturnal tour of Paris for young and old alike.

Lueurs de Mantes: return of the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2026

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly again this winter with the third edition of Lueurs de Mantes in the Yvelines. This free light show is back in a smaller format from Thursday, January 15, to Sunday, February 1, 2026, with a drone show to kick things off. Here's a rundown of the details.

Light Cycles, a trail of light in the heart of the Parc de la Villette in Paris this autumn

Light Cycles is the next trail of light to be set up in the Parc de la Villette from October 31, 2025. The program includes 5 artistic light installations to be discovered during this nocturnal stroll in the heart of nature.

Lumières Impressionnistes 2025 Festival at the heart of legendary cabarets in Chatou (78)

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns on September 5 and 6, 2025, with a cabaret theme. A festive, free event at Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78), with an exceptional program featuring light and sound shows, a night market and a French cancan!

Silva Lumina: the free light installation at the Irish Cultural Centre, our photos

The Irish Cultural Centre welcomes artist Tom Meskell and his light installation entitled "Silva Lumina". Join us in the courtyard of the Cultural Centre from dusk to dawn, from January 29 to February 14 2025, for a free poetic stroll to discover sculptures in human and plant forms.

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days

Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event.

The Lantern Festival returns to the Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition

The Lantern Parade returns to the Parc de La Villette in Paris! What's on the program? A free, enchanting stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

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.

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.

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.