Ice rink and giant toboggan run at the Saint-Denis Christmas market, in front of the basilica

From December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Saint-Denis Christmas Market is back, reopening its large ice rink for the festive season.

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Get your hats, gloves, warm clothes and ice skates, if you've got them, and head for the Saint-Denis ice rink to discover this winter sport with the whole family - even the little ones! The rink is open to children aged 3 and over, although children under 8 years of age must be accompanied on the ice by someone aged 12 or over. Ice skating tickets cost €2 per person!

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Once you're ready, off you go: one skating lap after another, turns, accelerations and maybe even a few falls... The rink is open all day every day from December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025. If you'd like to skate under the beautiful Saint-Denis Christmas lights, the rink also offers several nocturnes, until 10 p.m., on December 16, 20, 23 and January 6! Finally, to prolong the joys of winter sports, the Christmas market also features a giant free toboggan run! From December 27 to January 7, you'll be able to slide down the Place Victor Hugo at top speed, from the age of 4 upwards. There's plenty to discover at Bel Hiver 2024, Saint-Denis' big Christmas festival!