Christmas vacations guide - activities

Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2024 on D-.112

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. 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.

School vacations and public holidays: the 2024-2025 calendar, zone by zone

While many French children are currently on vacation, a decree published in the Journal Officiel (the official gazette) unveils, zone by zone, the school vacation calendar for the year 2024-2025. All students will return to school on Monday, September 2, 2024. They will then be able to take advantage of a new vacation, the All Saints' vacation, starting on October 19.

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête at Théâtre Le Bout

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête, a play for children aged 3 to 10, returns to Théâtre Le Bout for over 20 years, until January 5, 2025! In this story, based on the work by Martin Leloup, the ogre prepares a great mechoui and wants to capture as many children as possible. The Princess would rather talk nonsense and eat candy with the children than run away, and it's the Princess-loving dentist who saves them!

Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu! at Théâtre Le Bout

The show "Au Secours! Le Prince Aubert a disparu!" will delight budding little Sherlock Holmes, at Théâtre Le Bout until December 30, 2024.

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement - promotional code

Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you.

Tenir tête, the immersive exhibition in the Galerie des Enfants at the Centre Georges Pompidou

Until January 6, 2025, the Galerie des Enfants is transformed in the colors of Tenir tête, the exhibition by illustrator Marion Fayolle that takes you on a journey of discovery through nomadic encampments.

Science Expériences, the fun and scientific family outing in Paris

Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children...

Beauty and the Beast: the immersive theater show returns to Château de Maisons-Laffitte

From November 9 to December 15, 2024, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte in the Yvelines region of France invites you to experience the magical spectacle of "Beauty and the Beast" in its very heart. Princess gowns, valets and chandeliers on the ceiling...embark on an immersive theater show in the world of the famous fairy tale.

Paradox Museum Paris, a crazy journey of optical illusions

Paradox Museum, 90 experiences of trompe l'oeil, optical illusions and sensory upheaval await you in Paris. You'll love being fooled and capturing surrealist images. Book your Family Pack for a visit between 12.15 and 1.30 p.m. and pay only €75 instead of €88.

Unusual visit: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR

Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Viality Tour takes you on an immersive virtual reality tour of the Iron Lady, and plunges you into its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

Azur et Asmar in concert at La Seine Musicale in December 2024

Michel Ocelot's Azur et Asmar takes to the stage at La Seine Musicale for a ciné-concert on December 27, 28 and 29, 2024.

Christmas at Disneyland Paris: dates for Disney's Enchanted Christmas 2024

Christmas festivities return to Disneyland Paris this year! The theme park is offering its traditional magical winter season, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Mark your calendars!

Space Wars: le pire contre-attaque at the Théâtre Michel, a parody show for the whole family

Don't miss Space Wars: Le pire contre-attaque, a hilarious intergalactic parody returning to the Théâtre Michel from October 6, 2024 to January 4, 2025.

Make It Clap: create your own sitcom with the new "PopCorn" experience

Make It Clap launches "PopCorn", a unique experience for creating your own sitcom in the style of "Scènes de Ménage" or "En Famille".

Dragons and Lanterns Festival: the Jardin d'Acclimatation luminous stroll, last days!

The Dragons and Lanterns Festival continues until March 3, 2024. We're off to the Jardin d'Acclimatation to discover the grandiose lanterns and light structures of Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden. An experience never before seen in Europe, where dragons and fantastical creatures come to life along a family-friendly nocturnal stroll, fusing Chinese culture with the soul of Paris for an unforgettable spectacle. A winter wonderland that lights up the park.

"Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or": a magical adventure at the Théâtre des Variétés

Embark on "Les Mystérieuses Cités d'Or" from February 14 to 23, 2024, an enchanting family show at the Théâtre des Variétés.

The Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry's tale adapted for a show at La Scala and extended to 2024

To kick off 2024 on a high note, La Scala is offering an extended run of Le Vélo Volé's adaptation of The Little Prince, from December 31, 2023 to April 14, 2024. Immerse yourself in the poetic world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Little Prince in this family show, recommended for ages 6 and up.

Fly me to the moon, a dreamlike show for the whole family at the Studio Hébertot

From November 4, 2023, the Studio Hébertot presents Fly to the Moon, a show about two teenagers who have nothing in common. Discover this family show, directed by Virginie Mathelin and Jean-Luc Bertin, for ages 8 and up.

Public holidays, bridges and vacations: what to put down in 2024

With the New Year upon us, some people are already looking ahead to possible long weekends. For those who can't wait, find out what holidays and bridges the 2024 calendar has in store for you.

Christmas 2023: equestrian show, magical decorations and creative activities at Château de Blandy-les-Tours

The Château de Blandy-les-Tours is celebrating Christmas in style: and with good reason, the château is dressing up to the nines with a magical and particularly festive program, running until January 7, 2024.