Vacances d hiver guide - activities

Family workshops during the February 2023 vacations at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs

At the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the winter vacations are going to be busy! On the program, the visit of current exhibitions and many creative workshops for the whole family, from February 18 to March 5, 2023.

February-March 2023 vacations: the Philharmonie's program

For the February-March 2023 vacations, the Philharmonie de Paris awaits children for beautiful musical moments placed under the sign of awakening. Storytellers, lecturers and musicians will reveal to children from 4 years old unusual musical instruments, surprising stories and musical works that cannot be ignored.

February-March 2023 vacations at the Cité de l'Architecture et du patrimoine

During the February-March 2023 vacations, many Parisian museums will offer workshops and guided tours for families, such as the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine.

Survey, visits and workshops for the February-March 2023 vacations at the Musée de l'Armée

During the February vacations, visit Parisian museums to attend workshops or guided tours, specially designed for young people and families.

Place Suisse: the ephemeral Swiss village at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, our photos

Switzerland will be back at the foot of the Eiffel Tower this winter! From December 1, 2022 to March 2023, head to the esplanade of the Paris Aquarium to (re)discover Place Suisse, an ephemeral and gourmet village celebrating the country of cheese!

Sunday Fun at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: free activities for the whole family

Good deals alert! This winter in Paris, the Hippodrome de Vincennes invites you to enjoy the "Dimanches Plaisirs", festive days with free activities for the whole family, from November 20th 2022 to February 26th 2023. On the program, carousel, pony rides, food market and much more, all in a guinguette atmosphere.

Fantaisie, Cirque Bouglione's new show for the 2022 / 2023 season

For its 2022 / 2023 season, Cirque Bouglione has come up with "Fantaisie", its new show. From clowns and ponies to acrobats and illusionists, the Cirque d'Hiver will be welcoming a host of performers from October 22, 2022 to March 5, 2023. Make way for the circus.

The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!

The famous Musée de l'Illusion will be open on May 1st and awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must.

Koezio Cergy: Val d'Oise's unusual adventure park

Escape game and thrill-seeker enthusiasts are in for a treat at Koezio, a "special agent" training center located in Cergy Pontoise, in the Val-d'Oise region of France. Combining physical challenges with enigmas to solve, the establishment is a hit with families, groups of friends or colleagues with its various activities on offer. Are you up for the challenge?

The Studio du Louvre, a space dedicated to children and families

If you're a little art lover, the Louvre opens the doors of its Studio for original workshops based on current exhibitions. Whether on their own or as a family, children can discover a wide range of artistic practices and have fun while learning.

Macron allows himself "8 to 10 days" before easing off restrictions or not past the Winter break

As many people fear a 3rd lockdon in the coming days or weeks, FranceInfo said earlier this week the government is not considering additional restrictions by the end of the Winter break. Moreover, Emmanuel Macron is said to have stated during a video-conference with parliamentarians that he allows himself "8 to 10 days" before making new decisions. These decisions are to be related to measures likely to be implemented from early March 2021.

Curfew: to be eased off after the school break? What doctors have to say

Curfew has been pulled forward to 6 p.m. since January 14, 2021 in mainland France. Even though the Covid-19 epidemic curve in French keeps on stagnating, and even started to decrease over the past few days, the government might decide to soften restrictions implemented by the end of the school break, namely early March 2021, epidemiologist Martin Balchier says. Yet, the threat of variants remains highly preoccupying.

Curfew: “no special treatment” for vacationers arriving past 6 p.m.

As the winter break has started for Zone A, ministry of the interior spokeswoman Camille Chaize said on February 7 on Europe 1 there will be “no special treatment” for vacation departures. Therefore, vacationers who will drive to destination must comply with curfew instated and make it before 6 p.m.

Coronavirus: is it possible to travel amid lockdown?

As a new lockdown grows likely and as the winter break is just around the corner, people are wondering if one can travel abroad amid lockdown.

Covid: “Lockdown probably has to be instated” Jean-François Delfraissy says

This January 24, in the evening and invited on BFMTV, Jean-François Delfraissy explained that “lockdown probably has to be instated”. The head of the Scientific Committee also shared he was worried about variants, thinking they are “like a second pandemic”.

Carnival at the Château de Fontainebleau 2020

The Château de Fontainebleau invites families to take part in a real Carnival at the Château on Sunday February 9 and 16, 2020. Disguises and make-up, Renaissance dancing and fencing are all on the program for a return to the 17th century.

The February 2020 vacations at the Musée des Arts Forains

Looking for a fun and unusual outing during the winter vacations? Take advantage of the school vacations to discover the Musée des Arts Forains from February 1 to March 8, 2020! This off-the-beaten-track museum, accessible only by reservation, offers fun and participative guided tours every day.

February Break 2020, exhibitions for children in Paris

How about getting the kids away from video games and the TV? Paris Museums bend over backwards for the winter break – from February 8 to 23, 2020 – to entertain and teach our kids in a playful way. Discover the program selection for kids in Paris.

February break 2019 at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

From February 23 to March 10, 2019, the Parc Zoologique de Paris invites you to discover a series of activities that give pride of place to Patagonia. For the February break, this first wild encounter of the year will reveal everything you’ve always wanted to know about- among others - the new couple of South-American fur seals.

Meet the caretakers of the Jardin des Plantes menagerie

The caretakers at La Menagerie, the oldest zoo in Paris, take you and your children on a tour of the animals' lives and work. You'll learn all about the animals' diet, care and daily life, from the tortoises to the pandas and orangutans.