Can you imagine the Mona Lisa leaving her painting to haunt the corridors of the Louvre, or the statues at the Musée Grévincoming to life onHalloweennightin 2025? In Paris and the Île-de-France region, museums and castles are transformed for the occasion into places full of mystery, where art meets the strange. Between unusual tours, frightening activities, and fun experiences, visitors encounter unexpected creatures and stories that are as funny as they are disturbing.
Once again this year, Halloween is coming to cultural venues! Young and old alike are invited to enjoy themed workshops, animated tours, and costume games in a festive and slightly spine-tingling atmosphere. Museums and castles in the Paris region are pulling out all the stops to offer families original outings that combine discovering heritage with the pleasure of a gentle scare.
Zombies, vampires, fairies, goblins, witches, knights, ghosts and monsters of all kinds invade museums and castles. But these creatures aren't always so scary: they often even make us laugh! Through special activities, games, exhibitions, tastings, guided tours and walks, these little monsters gradually reveal themselves, and make our experience a whole lot more fun.
The Museum of Illusions in Paris: the must-visit spot for this winter!
Sponsored - The Museum of Illusions, located in the heart of Paris's 1st arrondissement near Châtelet-Les Halles, is the perfect spot for family outings or outings with friends. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, immersive experience as you explore the captivating world of illusions, where your senses will be completely challenged... And there's more exciting news: starting February 6th, the museum will be opening its doors for evening sessions. [Read more]
L'Epouvantable Expo: the exhibition that celebrates your fears at La REcyclerie
Feel like scaring yourself, even after Halloween? From October 31, 2024 to February 28, 2025, La REcyclerie presents L'Épouvantable Expo, an immersive exhibition that invites us to explore our irrational fears linked to nature. Through a variety of artistic works and media, the exhibition explores man's impact on his environment. For the opening on October 31, don't miss Louder: Drag Metal, a Halloween drag and metal party with a cathartic atmosphere! [Read more]
Halloween 2024: a Zombis Pop evening at the musée du quai Branly
The musée du quai Branly in Paris transforms itself for Halloween and hosts a "Zombis Pop" evening! To be discovered free of charge on Thursday, October 31, 2024, this unique evening will plunge you into the world of the exhibition "Zombis. La mort n'est pas une fin?" (Death is not an end?), a pop culture and contemporary creation event! [Read more]
Halloween and All Saints' Day vacation 2024: the Château de Dampierre dons its Halloween colors
This autumn, it's not just the leaves on the trees that are changing color: the Château de Dampierre-en-Yvelines is also getting its Halloween colors back, from October 19 to November 3, 2024. [Read more]
Halloween and All Saints' Day vacation 2024 at Château de Chantilly: chills for young and old alike
Château de Chantilly is celebrating the All Saints' vacation, from October 18 to November 3, 2024, with a special Halloween program. Located just 45 minutes from Paris, this event features nighttime torchlight tours, creative workshops for children, gourmet tastings and fascinating exhibitions. A unique opportunity to discover the château from a mysterious and festive angle! [Read more]
What a program! We can hardly wait. If you're a die-hard, and it takes a lot more than that to scare you, take a look at our other festive outings.
Halloween 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: outings, parties, and must-see events
Looking for thrills this Halloween 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France? Parties, outings, events, and unusual ideas await you to celebrate the scariest night of the year. Discover our selection! [Read more]
Halloween 2025 in Paris and Île-de-France: outings, parties, and must-see events
