Christmas in Paris means illuminated streets, animated shop windows, enchanted strolls and ... ice rinks! During the festive season, the whole of the Paris region unveils a fairytale atmosphere, full of regressive activities for families, lovers and friends. And while we're all enjoying this wintry atmosphere, ephemeral skating rinks are springing up all over Paris and the Ile-de-France region, to the delight of winter sports enthusiasts and adventurers in search of unusual experiences.
Young and old alike come together to enjoy this winter sport. Whether in permanent ice rinks, or ephemeral installations in unusual locations such as Christmas markets, rooftops and other unusual spots, ice skating is definitely on trend during the festive season and school vacations. The most talented skaters show off their skills, while brave novices struggle with balance, sometimes resulting in memorable falls.
To help you find the capital's best skating spots, we take a look at the ice rinks that await you in Paris and the Île-de-France region this Christmas 2024. By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries. Be sure to check this page regularly for more news.
ATTENTION: This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Paris La Défense's Marché de Noël 2024 expands to include a real Christmas ice rink
The Paris la Défense Christmas Market returns from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, the market expands to include almost 200 wooden chalets, bringing the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! As an added bonus, a real Christmas ice rink will be set up at the foot of the arch. [Read more]
The Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a new festive village with great entertainment
The Marché de Noël de La Villette arrives in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, a real Christmas village and Winter Party awaits us, offering family entertainment, a circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: a giant ice rink under the nave of the Grand Palais this winter in Paris!
The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 13, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink! [Read more]
Christmas at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: lights, ice rink, Christmas market and shows
Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll be able to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you... [Read more]
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical holiday experience
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday November 16, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025. In the enchanting setting of the Château, rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences that this year take us to the heart of the tales that have lulled our childhood. [Read more]
UCPA Sport Station Meudon, the new-generation gym with fitness, skating rink and paddleball court
Near Meudon, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, UCPA, an organization renowned for its summer camps and other sporting activities, has opened a second gym in the Paris region, with a wide range of facilities. [Read more]
The municipal ice rink in Neuilly-sur-Marne, the must-see skating spot in Seine-Saint-Denis
If you're looking for an ice-skating spot in Ile-de-France, and more specifically in Seine-Saint-Denis, head for Neuilly-sur-Marne, on avenue Léon Blum, to discover the town's municipal ice rink. [Read more]
Aren'Ice, Cergy-Pontoise's Olympic rink for learning to skate
In Cergy, on avenue de la Plaine des Sports, you'll find one of the largest skating rinks in the département. With its gigantic winter sports complex, it's the perfect place for a skating outing with friends, a couple or the whole family. [Read more]
The Boulogne-Billancourt (92) Olympic skating rink, for a skating session just outside Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Marcel Sembat metro station (line 9 towards Pont de Sèvres), the Boulogne-Billancourt skating rink is located in the Parc des Glacières. With its family-friendly, sporting and festive program, it's the place to be for ice skating in Boulogne: [Read more]
Les Courtilles Olympic skating rink, Asnières-sur-Seine (92)
In the Courtilles district of Asnières-sur-Seine, you'll find the largest skating rink in the Hauts-de-Seine: the city's Olympic rink, where you can train and have fun on the ice for hours on end. [Read more]
The huge ice rink at UCPA Sport Station, Meudon (92)
Near Meudon, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, the UCPA Sport Station sports center offers squash, tennis, fitness sessions... But also ice skating, on its huge rink. [Read more]
The Pailleron skating rink, for skating all year round
The Pailleron skating rink lets you glide on the ice all year round. It occupies the ice area of the Pailleron sports center in Paris's 19th arrondissement. The rink regularly organizes theme evenings, so stay tuned! [Read more]
