A Ferris wheel installed at the Jardin d'Acclimatation for the festive season

For the festive season, the Jardin d'Acclimatation, the capital's only indoor amusement park, inaugurates its Ferris wheel.

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After the one that opened in the Jardin des Tuileries for the capital's most emblematic Christmas market , it's now in the Jardin d'Acclimatation, in the 16th arrondissement, that young and old alike can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding area. From the Bois de Boulogne to the modern Fondation Louis Vuitton, the towers of La Défense and even the Eiffel Tower, if the skies are really clear, treat yourself to a unique view of the capital from a height of 20 meters!

A real event for the Jardin, this wheel isthe very first to be installed in the theme park. As of November 23, 2024, you'll be able to climb aboard one of the 16 gondolas and take to the skies, right in the heart of the Jardin d'acclimatation!

The wheel is accessible during the Garden's opening hours, and costs from €15 per person for an unlimited day pass. During your visit, take the opportunity to discover the Christmas animations, decorations and shows offered by the Jardin, as well as the Bal des Dinosaures, a trail of lights that plunges you into the heart of the Jurassic period!

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