Patinoire - activities

Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2023

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site.

Cancellation: the skating rink perched on the roof of the Tour Montparnasse will not be returning after all

The Paris Montparnasse Observatory has announced in a press release that Paris's highest skating rink will not be returning to the top of the Tour Montparnasse after all. The statement cited "reasons beyond the control" of the Observatoire.

Free Christmas ice rink in Paris at Forum des Halles 2022

The Forum des Halles launches its Christmas ice rink in the heart of the Canopée des Halles in Paris. A free skating rink open to all, it awaits you from December 5 to 19, 2022.

A big Christmas weekend in Provins, on December 10 and 11, 2022

Medieval city of Provins turns into a genuine Christmas village for the Holidays. On December 10 and 11, 2022, plenty of entertainments expect families. On the menu: markets, guided tours and workshops!

A Côté 2100 ski resort: raclette, ice skating, tobogganing and skiing in Chatou this winter

The mountains are coming to Yvelines! From November 1, 2022 to January 29, 2023, the A Côté 2100 ski resort is coming to Chatou on the Île des Impressionnistes. What's on the agenda? A breath of fresh air at the foot of the slopes, with gondolas and funiculars for fondues and raclettes, as well as an ice rink, toboggan runs and biathlon ski slopes.

The Pailleron skating rink, for skating all year round

The Pailleron skating rink lets you glide on the ice all year round. It occupies the ice area of the Pailleron sports center in Paris's 19th arrondissement. The rink regularly organizes theme evenings, so stay tuned!

Accor Arena’s skating rink in Bercy: a 1,500sqm skating spot in Paris

The large Bercy skating rink is one of the two permanent places in Paris expecting ice-skating and ice hockey fans. Nestled in the Palais Omnisports de Bercy, aka the Accor Arena, the Sonja Henie skating rink features 1,500sqm of ice for children and adults.

Energy sobriety: is it the end of the traditional Christmas lights in Paris?

Energy sobriety is likely to be the key turn of phrase this winter, between climate issues and energy prices. In Paris, are Christmas lights jeopardized as the event is to begin in three months?

The skating rink of the stars returns to the Trocadero gardens in Paris

How about a Christmas ice rink with a view of the Eiffel Tower? From November 15, 2020 to January 31, 2021, we'll be on the terrace-bar of the Paris Aquarium, gliding over a real open-air skating rink. Hot chocolate, mulled wine and Savoyard specialities will be on offer for a great time with family and friends.

La Patinoire de Noël 2019 sur le Toit de la Grande Arche de la Défense

For Christmas 2019, the large ice rink on the Grande Arche de la Défense is back at 110 meters altitude, for a new season. Come skate with family and friends, with a 360° panoramic view of Paris and its great belt, from December 20, 2019 to January 5, 2020.

The ecofriendly Christmas ice-skating rink in Versailles

Versailles ecofriendly Christmas ice-skating rink is back from November 30, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Man-made, this 300sqm ice-skating rink guarantees you incredible skating moments!

Polpo Nord: the winter terrace with skating rink on the banks of the Seine

Polpo Nord is the name of Polpo's winter terrace, taking us to the North Pole this year. From November 22, 2019 to February 27, 2020, from Friday to Sunday, enjoy this ephemeral spot offering ice skating, hot cider, beers and gourmet poutines on the Quai de Seine!

Le Grand Palais des Glaces, 2019-2020, the giant ice skating rink returns in Paris - Video

Have you enjoyed Le Grand Palais des Glaces? Well then, you’ll be delighted to know that the world’s biggest ice-skating rink is back for a 5th edition from December 13, 2019 to January 8, 2020 for enjoyable moments of ice skating.

Paris: an ice-skating rink on Galeries Lafayette rooftop

For this Christmas in Paris, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann marks the occasion by settling up an ice-skating rink on the rooftop. This winter, you can skate while enjoying an unobstructed view on Paris. Meet from November 20 to December 31, 2019.

HORS-PISTE in Paris: the very first "Rooftop d'Altitude" by La Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches

Just imagine: a 120 m² skating rink on the banks of the Seine, a high-altitude bar inspired by ski resorts and a winter bubble for a unique culinary experience: this is what awaits you from January 11 to March 14, 2019 at Hors-Piste, the very first "high-altitude rooftop" imagined in the heart of Paris by La Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches.

“Arena on Ice”: Temporary 1800-sqm ice-skating rink at Paris AccorHotels Arena

Save the date! On Saturday February 16, 2019, the large AccorHotels Arena Paris venue will turn into an 1800-sqm ice-skating rink for a night to experience exclusively from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Provins On Ice 2017

From December 15, 2017 to January 7, 2018, Provins Medieval City invites families to discover Provins on Ice. On the menu: a true ice skating rink, a lottery and Santa Claus’ mailbox, advent calendar, ancient toys exhibition, musical entertainments and many more activities.

The ice rink on the Eiffel Tower 2016-2017

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Ice Rink is back again this year for the holiday season, from December 15, 2016 to February 19, 2017. This year, the rink is honored by Hockey in view of the World Ice Hockey Championship. Parisians and tourists are invited to enjoy a real ice hockey rink (in smaller of course) at 57 meters above Paris.