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The Museum of Vintage Lighting: a Hidden Treasure Concealed Within a Boutique-Workshop in Paris

In the heart of the Latin Quarter lies a charming little free museum — a hidden gem that allows visitors to step back in time. Tucked away inside a boutique-workshop, the Vintage Lighting Museum offers delightful discoveries and fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered!

Christmas 2025 in Vincennes: Christmas market, ice rinks and entertainment - dates

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 5, 2025, to January 7, 2026! What's on the program? The traditional Christmas market with its unique gift ideas, an ice rink where you can show off your best moves, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols.

Where to Drop Off Your Christmas Tree in Paris in 2025? Key Dates and Collection Points for Recycling

Once the holiday season has wrapped up, Paris invites residents to drop off their Christmas trees at one of the city's many collection points—available until January 20, 2026! Find out everything you need to know!

Christmas in Seine-et-Marne: this town unveils its festive market featuring stunning projection mapping and fireworks display

Head to Meaux to discover "Meaux & Merveilles," the program of events with a Christmas market (December 12-14) that will enchant Seine-et-Marne from December 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026. A wonderful illuminated garden, video mapping, rides, parades, mischievous elves, a biker road trip, and Santa's House are all on the agenda for families and visitors. Check out the program here...

Markets and Christmas villages open on December 25, 2025, in Paris

The New Year's Eve celebrations are over, but you're still eager to wander through the Christmas markets and villages around Paris? We're revealing the best spots open on this holiday to indulge in festive treats, enjoy the rides, go ice skating, or simply do a little holiday shopping.

Parade celebrating Berber New Year / Yennayer 2026 in Paris

A vibrant carnival parade will take place on January 10, 2026, celebrating the Berber New Year, Yennayer 2026, in Paris. The event is free and welcomes everyone to join in the festivities!

Paris in January 2026 – Cultural Visits and Outings Discover Paris

Sponsored - Discover the top events and must-see outings in Greater Paris worth marking on your calendar this January 2026.

Free castles and museums in Seine-et-Marne this Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of every month, many castles, museums, and monuments across Île-de-France open their doors to visitors free of charge. So, what’s the situation in Seine-et-Marne? Some sites offering free entry on the first Sunday of every month do so year-round, while others only open for free on specific dates. Here’s a quick update for this Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Castles, museums, and historic landmarks in Yvelines offering free entry on Sunday, January 4, 2026 — the first Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, many of the Yvelines' landmarks—historic castles, museums, and cultural sites—open their doors to visitors free of charge. However, this isn’t the case for all venues throughout the year. To help you plan your day, here’s a list of cultural sites in the 78 department to explore on Sunday, January 4, 2026.