In summer, residents of the Paris region can enjoy the joys of summer thanks to Paris Plage and swimming areas open to all. In winter, there are other activities to enjoy! Mountain sports come to the Île-de-France region thanks to temporary sledding slopes set up in several cities during the holiday season.
Just like ice rinks, artificial sledding slopes are being set up in towns acrossthe Île-de-France region to coincide with the Christmas celebrations. This means that children and adults alike can enjoy a fun session of sledding, adding a touch of lightheartedness to this festive season.
Admittedly, you're not sliding on real snow: even though snowflakes may fall during winter in Paris and the Île-de-France region ( ), most of these sledding slopes are artificial. But the fun is real! So let's go and enjoy these temporary attractions with friends and family during the end of the year and the Christmas holidays.
A mountain village featuring sledges, skiing, and an ice rink sets up shop in Val de Marne
The Alpine Village returns to Thiais in Val-de-Marne from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a skating rink, a toboggan run, cross-country skiing, and the Magical Forest at the Palais Omnisports of this southern Paris suburb. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: Sledding slopes, lantern-lit strolls, and a magical Christmas market in Fontainebleau (77)
The Fontainebleau region is full of activities for the magical Christmas season and is transformed into a real Christmas village with the opening of its unmissable market and numerous free activities for families, from December 12 to 28, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Poissy (78): Christmas Market, Enchanting Parade, Sledging, Mini Train, and Creative Workshops
The Poissy Christmas Market returns to Place de la République from December 12 to 14, 2025, offering a selection of unique gifts and delicious treats! Then, from December 20 to 28, 2025, the Christmas Village extends the festive spirit with activities for all ages—including sledging, a miniature train, creative workshops, and more. [Read more]
Magical Christmas at Parc Astérix 2025-2026: Ice Rink, Christmas Market, and Winter Wonders
The Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the holiday season, from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Visitors can look forward to a brand-new outdoor ice rink, a delicious Christmas market expanded into the Viking-themed zone, Obelix’s thrilling slide, a sparkling light parade, and enchanting shows designed for the whole family. [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Seine-Saint-Denis: giant toboggan run, rides, and creative workshops—100% free for kids.
In Seine-Saint-Denis, a 100% free program for children awaits families in Pavillons-sous-Bois on December 13 and 14, 2025. A giant toboggan run, rides, workshops, and a meeting with Santa Claus are sure to delight children! [Read more]
Christmas 2025 in Maisons-Laffitte (78): Christmas market, miniature train, entertainment, and toboggan run
In December, Maisons-Laffitte becomes the headquarters of Christmas magic with a host of activities to delight the whole family: face painting, balloon sculptors, ponies, a marching band, a miniature train, and a chance to meet Santa Claus. And, starting this weekend on December 6 and 7, the Handcrafted Christmas Market will set up its designer chalets for festive and 100% local shopping. [Read more]
Val Brunoy: ice rink, sledding, and carousel for fun during the Christmas holidays
The town of Brunoy, in Essonne, is transforming into a winter sports resort for the holiday season! Well, almost... Come and enjoy the ice rink, toboggan run, and carousel from December 12, 2025, to January 4, 2026. [Read more]
Christmas village, concerts, and ice rink in Chelles for the 2025 holiday season
The town of Chelles is pulling out all the stops to celebrate Christmas! Discover the host of events and games planned from December 5 to January 4, 2025, in the commune of Seine-et-Marne. [Read more]
Pantin L'Hiver: the special Christmas 2025 event during the holidays
The city of Pantin celebrates Christmas 2025 throughout the month of December with Pantin L'Hiver, a program of entertainment, illuminations, and festive activities to discover during the holidays. [Read more]
Christmas Village 2025 with teddy bear workshop, toboggan run, and oyster bar in the heart of Vauhallan (91)
Vauhallan, a charming picturesque village in Essonne, is getting into the Christmas spirit. On the weekend of November 29 and 30, 2025, there will be a full program of activities for young and old alike, so everyone can enjoy the festive season to the full. [Read more]
The 2025 Christmas Market in Les Clayes-sous-Bois (78): artisan chalets, a miniature train, and winter sledding
The Clayes-sous-Bois Christmas Market invites you to join them on November 28, 29, and 30, 2025, for a magical weekend in the Yvelines (78). More than 80 exhibitors, local artisans, and magical entertainment await you to celebrate the holiday spirit as it should be! [Read more]
Have a great time sledding, everyone! And if you're looking to warm up after such an adventure, there's nothing better than a nice hot chocolate.
Where can you drink a good hot chocolate in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Our favorite chocolate spots
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 1, 2025 to January 11, 2026
Where can you drink a good hot chocolate in Paris and the Île-de-France region? Our favorite chocolate spots
