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Paris in December 2025 – Tours and cultural outings Explore Paris

All the must-see events and outings in Paris in December.

9 castles to visit for free around Paris this Sunday, December 7, 2025, the first Sunday of the month

The castles of Île-de-France open their doors free of charge on the first Sunday of every month. This is a great opportunity to discover our regional heritage without spending a penny this Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Noah's World: An immersive experience of the animal world

Experience an extraordinary adventure in the heart of Paris: an immersive experience in the animal world!

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.

The Musée de la Libération de Paris, a visit to the heart of the Resistance

Lovers of contemporary history will be delighted by the new Musée de la Libération de Paris - Musée du Général Leclerc - Musée Jean Moulin. Inaugurated in August 2019, it brings together works and other historical documents from the Musée du Général Leclerc, originally located above the Gare Montparnasse, as well as from Antoinette Sasse and the Fondation du Maréchal Leclerc de Hauteclocque.

The Catacombs of Paris, an unusual visit to the bowels of the capital

Have you ever ventured into the Catacombs of Paris? Let's go and discover this creepy brown place, known to all but where most have never been. A fascinating and historic site, a guided tour of the Catacombs is well worth the detour, as well as keeping you cool on hot days.

What to do in Paris with toddlers Our favorite outings with 0-3 year-olds

While the capital is becoming more and more kid-friendly, there's still a long way to go to find addresses that are equipped and, above all, adapted to the little ones! Children's cafés, kid-friendly restaurants or activities specially designed for the youngest, aged 0 to 3.

La Taverne du Roi des Ribauds: the must-see immersive medieval event in Paris

The Taverne Médiévale opens its doors to you just a stone's throw from the Bastille... This festive journey to the heart of the Middle Ages is orchestrated by the Roi des Ribauds! Feasts, ancient beverages, music and a thousand surprises from another era await you. As an added bonus, we'll even lend you our period costumes! Reservations recommended.

Air Legend 2025: program for the major airshow in Seine-et-Marne - 77

Air Legend 2025 takes to the skies once again at the Melun-Villaroche airfield in Seine-et-Marne. On September 6 and 7, 2025, this 7th edition of the airshow will be sponsored by François Allain. Discover the program!

Claye-Souilly: funfair and free water sports from August 22 to 27, 2025

Water sports and funfair await you in Claye-Souilly from August 22 to 27, 2025. The "Terre de Brie au bord de l'eau" event offers kayaking, pedal-boating and rides free of charge along the Canal de l'Ourcq in Seine-et-Marne, making it an event not to be missed.

Fête des Tuileries 2025, the last days to enjoy it

The Fête des Tuileries in the Jardin des Tuileries is preparing to close its doors this Sunday, August 24, 2025. This funfair, which this year features the famous Olympic cauldron, is drawing to a close, so make the most of the last few days.

Mini Rock: the kids' section of Rock en Seine 2025, the program

At the heart of the Rock en Seine festival is an area dedicated to children: this is Mini Rock, offered every year to kids. For three days, from Friday August 22 to Sunday August 24, 2025, children aged 6 to 11 enjoy a space with programming adapted to their age. While parents enjoy the thrills of the concerts, the youngest enjoy free workshops. Something for everyone!

Open-air cinema: the ciné 2025 program at Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance

Every summer, the Château d'Ecouen - musée national de la Renaissance offers family-friendly evenings around the 7th art, with its open-air cinema. Discover the free films shown on Friday August 22 and Saturday August 23, 2025.

Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet

Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price.

Happy Hour cruise on the Seine: aperitif at sunset aboard Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf

Fancy an aperitif off the beaten track? Embark on a sunset cruise in Paris with Les Vedettes du Pont Neuf: a moment suspended between champagne, golden light and mythical monuments. On the Seine, the city reveals itself differently - softer, more magical, almost unreal.

Vincennes Estival Club: a festive summer at the Château de Vincennes, final days

This summer, the City of Vincennes is transforming its château into an open-access summer club! Join us from July 14 to August 3, 2025 to discover the Vincennes Estival Club. What's on the program? Open-air concerts, sports activities, an aqua-ludic area and DJ Sets. Don't miss the final days of the event, including a free concert by Jérémy Frérot.

The Tour Jean-sans-Peur, a medieval treasure in Paris

Immerse yourself in medieval history at the Tour Jean-sans-Peur in Paris. The last vestige of the Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne Valois, the Tour Jean sans Peur was built in 1409 and offers a glimpse of life in the Middle Ages in a reconstructed residence. It currently houses an exhibition on Health in the Middle Ages, which runs until September 10, 2023 (excluding the month of August).

Paris this summer, with Paris je t'aime - Office du tourisme it's an adventure waiting for you!

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International Châteaux Day 2025: beautiful châteaux to visit in Île-de-France this weekend

This Saturday, July 19, 2025, is International Castle Day. But how? By visiting these magnificent monuments, of course! And we're in luck: Paris and the Île-de-France region are home to some of the most beautiful châteaux in France. Here's a small selection of palaces and royal residences to visit.

Bonnotte Club: the festive and affordable guinguette at the foot of the Eiffel Tower

A new terrace on the banks of the Seine with a direct view of the Eiffel Tower? The Bonnotte Club livens up the Quais de Suffren in Paris's 7th arrondissement all summer long with a vast open-air terrace and a convivial barge. A trendy address where cocktails, planks and oysters for €1 await you until autumn 2025.