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Christmas 2023 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2023, Vincennes will be delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024!

Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire

Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season!

La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!

From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann.

Les Vitrines de Noël du Printemps 2023 unveils, discover the inauguration with Catherine Deneuve

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann unveiled its fabulous Christmas windows this Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the presence of iconic actress Catherine Deneuve! This year, greetings from all over the world, carried by messenger birds, will adorn the famous windows of the famous Parisian department store.

The BHV Marais 2023 Christmas window displays are unveiled, discover the inauguration in pictures

For Christmas 2023 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts the forest in the spotlight. From this November 8, 2023, you can discover the Christmas windows that bring the Rue de Rivoli to life during a stroll with your family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family. Find out what's in store.

Contes et Histoires 2023: activities based on La Fontaine's fables at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

With the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites young and old alike to relive the history of its vanished château through magical activities during the Christmas vacations! Here's the program for December 27 to 29 and January 3 to 5.

Contes et Histoires 2023: construction games at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (78)

For the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires dans les Monuments Nationaux, the Villa Savoye in Poissy is the perfect place to spend an afternoon playing construction games. A great idea for families during the Christmas vacations! Visit us from December 26 to 30, 2023 and January 2 to 6, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: cluedo and show at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte

The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is offering workshops and entertaining shows in this new edition of Contes et Histoires, to be experienced from December 27, 2023 to January 6, 2024. A program that should delight families during the Christmas vacations!

Contes et Histoires 2023 in Paris: discover the Story of the Blue Diamond at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Contes et Histoires event. From December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the monument will unveil the fabulous destiny of the Blue Diamond during the Christmas vacations...

Zoo Safari de Thoiry: what's new?

The Thoiry ZooSafari continues to innovate, and it's not over yet, with major projects in the pipeline for the next few years. Between the new lodges, the light trail, the green vehicle safaris, the new arrivals and the births, the Thoiry Zoo has some great discoveries in store for us.

Mystery Game: a thrilling, immersive investigation at the Conciergerie

Strange phenomena have been observed at the Conciergerie... Ghost hunters, it's up to you! Come and investigate in the most gothic of atmospheres, with the Conciergerie Mystery Game. An adventure that plunges you into the monument's dark dungeons...

Halloween 2023: monsters return to Nigloland for Nigloween 2023

Nigloland, the family theme park located in the Champagne region of France, less than 2h30 from Paris, is going all out for Halloween from October 7 to November 5, 2023. Pumpkins everywhere, monsters of all kinds, witches' village, here's a glimpse of what awaits you in this magnificent park for Nigloween!

Odysséa Paris 2023, the race against breast cancer returns to Château de Vincennes

Come and run for a good cause at the Château de Vincennes: the Odyssée race returns on September 30 and October 1, 2023, to launch the Pink October campaign. Sports enthusiasts of all ages are invited to take part in this race in support of the fight against breast cancer. Profits will be donated to the Gustave Roussy Institute, a research center.

Fête de la Science 2023 at the Cité des Sciences

The Fête de la Science 2023 takes over the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, offering a wide range of events from October 6 to 16, 2023. Experiment, learn and have fun, whatever your age. It's time to get your science on!

Netflix: new films and series for September 2023

It's back-to-school time, and to decompress after the first few days of school/work, why not settle down in front of Netflix, if you're a subscriber? And if you're not sure what to watch, we've got just the thing: we've unveiled the calendar of new films and series for September 2022!

Stand-Up Paddles rental with Paddle Brothers in L'Isle-Adam, Val-d'Oise, France

How about a trip on the water? The Paddle Brothers at l'Isle-Adam in the Val-d'Oise offers Stand-Up Paddles for hire. For 1, 2 or even 7 people, you can sail along the Oise on a unique course dotted with monuments.

Fort Boyard Aventures: our test of the TV-style action game in Essonne

Have you always dreamed of playing Fort Boyard? Otium Leisure offers an action game in the spirit of Père Fouras, Fort Boyard Aventures, at Brétigny in Essonne, just 30 minutes from Paris. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it!

Fête Nationale on July 14th 2023 in Gagny (93): gourmet guinguette, fireworks and DJ set

This year, the town of Gagny in Seine-Saint-Denis celebrates the Fête nationale! On the program: fireworks, a gourmet guinguette and a DJ set e Friday, July 14, 2023

Did you know? The smallest street in Paris is 5 metres long.

They say small is beautiful. The smallest street in Paris is no exception, discreetly wedged between the shopping streets of Beauregard and Cléry, in the center of the capital.

La Cité de l'Aventure: a free leisure center for the whole family at La Cité Fertile this summer

Adventure park, children's beach, treasure hunts and sports fields - there's plenty to keep the whole family busy this summer! La Cité Fertile is transformed into a leisure park from July 8 to August 20, 2023, and it's free!