In autumn-winter, and more specifically at Christmas, Paris lights up with a thousand sparkles. It’s the perfect time for delightful family strolls. Between the shop windows and the illuminations, you’ll also discover the festival of lights that light up Île-de-France this autumn-winter 2026-2027. A wonderful lineup for a night out, with or without the kids, the weekend, or during the Christmas holidays —and even after.
But what is a festival of lights? It's a magical event that takes place at dusk. It's an enchanted stroll through colorfullight installations, often accompanied by music, for an even more immersive experience! You'll stroll through magical, astonishing trails, sometimes in the aquatic world, sometimes discovering the world of insects, transformed into giants for the occasion. Between light shows, projections and animated modules, let yourself be transported, for an evening, into another shimmering universe. Whatever the case, there's something to make the eyes of children and adults alike sparkle.
So, would you like to join in the fun? Here are the next festivals and events to look out for!
The Luminous Odyssey 2026 at Parc Floral: a 1,200-lantern trail with illuminated fountains
The L’Odyssée Lumineuse returns to the Parc Floral de Paris for its fourth edition, featuring 1,200 spectacular new lanterns, illuminated fountains and the Northern Lights, from November 14, 2026, to January 24, 2027. [Read more]
Nuits de Lumière 2026: a spectacular digital-art festival at the heart of the Château de Vincennes
A festival of luminous and digital installations lands on the doorstep of Paris this fall with the second edition of Vincennes, Nuits de Lumière. From October 15 to November 8, 2026, this nocturnal event invites visitors to wander among immersive and interactive artworks, accompanied by monumental projections! [Read more]
Lumigny Safari of Lights: A new trail of giant lanterns arrives in Seine-et-Marne
For its 20th anniversary, Lumigny Safari Reserve is launching a lantern-lit night-time trail filled with thousands of lanterns. Marine life, wild species and fantastical creatures will be unveiled from October 15, 2026 to January 3, 2027. [Read more]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2026: our photos from the light trail, following in Pachamama’s footsteps
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages takes us on a journey around the world in search of Pachamama at WOW Safari Thoiry, in the Yvelines. Here’s a look in pictures at what’s in store, from the All Saints’ Day holiday through the winter break, until March 7, 2027. [Read more]
Indian Nights: Jardin d'Acclimatation's 2026 light trail invites you to the land of the Taj Mahal
After its last edition focused on Japan, the quintessential land of the Rising Sun and centuries-old traditions, this year the light journey relocates to India—the land of Maharajas, the Taj Mahal, and a wealth of legends, tales, and traditions. A unique lantern festival, a one-way ticket to India. [Read more]
Christmas 2026 in Paris: a free illuminated parade with giant puppets at La Villette
The holidays take on the feel of a waking dream at La Villette! On Saturday, December 5, 2026, Les Allebrilles will parade their fantastical creatures, their floats and their giant puppets in a free illuminated parade in Paris. [Read more]
Enjoy your luminous strolls!
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