As the festive season approaches, Paris becomes more than ever the City of Light. The magic of Christmas transforms the capital and its surrounding region, inviting us to enjoy a festive and regressive program to the delight of young and old alike. Not surprisingly, tourists from all over the world mingle with Parisians to celebrate the festive season in the Paris region.
So here you are, with your little family , putting together a great program in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy the merry atmosphere of this Christmas. There's no shortage of great experiences to be had, from festivals of lights to animated shop windows and other enchanting events. And if you're on a tight budget, don't worry! There are plenty of great ideas for free Christmas outings in and around Paris!
Are you looking for the best ways to get out and about in Paris during the 2023-2024 Christmas vacations? Here's a roundup of ideas for free walks and events in the Paris region. Perfect for enjoying the festivities with the kids and saving money at the same time!
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made. Check back regularly for more great deals!
Christmas 2023 in Aubervilliers: sound and light show, toboggan run and Santa Claus in Aubervilliers
From December 20, 2023, the town of Aubervilliers will be transformed and transported into the magic of Christmas. A merry-go-round, market and children's entertainment await you and your family this vacation season! [Read more]
Christmas Market 2023 at the foot of the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights. [Read more]
Féerie d'Hiver: a magical free event for children at Parc de la Poudrerie (93)
During the 2023 Christmas vacations, immerse yourself in a magical event at the Parc de la Poudrerie in Sevran-Livry, Seine-Saint-Denis. What's on the program? Come and take part in free creative or culinary workshops for all ages. [Read more]
Christmas 2023: Christmas market, indoor skating rink and family entertainment in Trappes
Come and discover the Féeries de Noël, a Christmas market, an indoor skating rink and lots of entertainment for the whole family! [Read more]
Discover the 12 most beautiful Christmas trees at Paris 2023
Would you like to discover the most beautiful 2023 Christmas trees in Paris? We'll take you on a tour of the capital's end-of-year creations and illuminations. Gilded, traditional green, sober or sumptuous, one thing's for sure: they're getting taller! Discover the 12 most majestic Christmas trees in Paris. [Read more]
Christmas 2023: skating rink, Christmas market and Santa Claus parade in Montmorency
In the Val d'Oise, the charming town of Montmorency awaits you for a wonderful holiday season, where you and your family can meet Santa Claus and enjoy a host of fun activities! [Read more]
Christmas 2023: light parades, Christmas market, Ferris wheel and ice rink in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés
In Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, in the Val-de-Marne département, it's time for year-end festivities in December 2023. So don't worry: the town has put together a great program of activities and entertainment for the whole family! [Read more]
Christmas 2023: entertainment, ecological ice rink and Santa's house at One Nation Outlet (78)
The One Nation Outlet shopping center in the Yvelines is unveiling its Christmas activities, with a fun Christmas market, an ecological skating rink and a little train to discover the wonderful world of elves! [Read more]
Christmas 2023 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections, solidarity market... our photos
Christmas is coming to Enghien-les-Bains in the Val-d'Oise, with a host of events to discover from November 27, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Animated Christmas bubbles, monumental projections, solidarity Christmas market, mountain village and skating rink... here's the program imagined by the town for these end-of-year festivities! [Read more]
Magic Noël 2023: Santa's house, funfair, market and entertainment in Levallois (92)
From December 2, 2023, the town of Levallois-Perret in the Hauts-de-Seine département will be decked out in magic, fairy lights and funny characters straight from the North Pole for its Christmas festivities. [Read more]
Christmas 2023 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows
Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024! On the program? The traditional Christmas Market and its unique gift ideas, an ice rink to show off your best tricks, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols. [Read more]
Christmas 2023: meet Santa Claus, giant Christmas tree and illuminations in Montreuil (93)
From November 25, 2023, the spirit of Christmas will take hold of Montreuil for good. A big tree, a meeting with Santa Claus, free entertainment... There's plenty to look forward to! [Read more]
The 2023 Christmas Market in Boulogne-Billancourt (92) and its enchanted rides
The Boulogne-Billancourt Christmas Market returns to the Grand' Place, from Wednesday November 22 to Sunday December 24, 2023, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program? Crafts, entertainment and photos with Santa Claus... This year, it's time to enjoy the festive season with the whole family! [Read more]
Christmas illuminations at Paris 2023, the program
The Christmas illuminations in Paris are a magical part of the festive season. From the Champs-Élysées to Bercy Village, via the chic Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris is decked out in a thousand lights every year. It's a glittering journey that's sure to blow your mind! [Read more]
Christmas 2023 at the Forum des Halles with singer Valentina and Secours Populaire
Westfield Forum des Halles celebrates Christmas 2023 with magic and solidarity! Between magical decorations and committed events, the center in Paris' 1st arrondissement is joining forces with Secours Populaire for a Toy Drive and a solidarity tea party, and on December 16, 2023, singer Valentina will give a free concert at the foot of the big Christmas tree. These magical events will transform shopping into a joyful and meaningful experience for the festive season! [Read more]
Christmas 2023: illuminations, market and video mapping in Palaiseau (91), for the festive season
No sooner has December begun than the magic of Christmas takes hold of the town of Palaiseau, Essonne. With family or friends, come and discover this festive and magical program, until January 7, 2024! [Read more]
Christmas 2023: Fontainebleau ski resort with tartiflette party, Christmas market and little train
The Fontainebleau region is bursting at the seams with activities for the festive season, transforming itself into a veritable ski resort for family fun, including a gourmet Christmas market, a tartiflette party and even a toboggan run! [Read more]
Christmas 2023: Enchantment at the Village Royal in Paris
The Village Royal in Paris lights up for Christmas 2023. Discover its glittering decorations, luminous Christmas trees and iconic light bear. A must-see at the end of the year, located at 25 rue Royale, 75008 Paris. [Read more]
The Paris La Défense Christmas Market 2023, the biggest in the Paris Region!
The Paris la Défense Christmas Market returns from November 16 to December 27, 2023. This year, some 180 wooden chalets will bring the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! [Read more]
Christmas windows and tree at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann - photos
In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2023. From November 15 to December 31, 2023, discover the animated window displays and the giant Christmas tree in the heart of the department store. For the occasion, we're off to meet the Little Girl and the Magic Paintbrush, inspired by "Noël de mes Rêves" by couturier Charles de Vilmorin. Take a look at images from the inauguration on Wednesday November 15, in the presence of Juliette Armanet, who gave us an exceptional showcase. [Read more]
Le Bon Marché's 2023 Christmas window displays: XXL teddy bears and a magical, gourmet world
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 10, 2023, from 5pm. This year, the department store is inviting giant bears to join in the festivities on the rue de Sèvres side, through gourmet scenes, from the bakery to the kitchen garden, via the scullery! [Read more]
Christmas 2023 at So Ouest: Christmas market, workshops, virtual reality and light parade!
The So Ouest shopping center invites you to celebrate Christmas 2023 in the heart of a Scandinavian decor, with an attractive program of free events for the whole family. On the program? A meeting with Santa Claus, creative workshops, a gourmet and artisanal Christmas market, virtual reality journeys and a light parade! [Read more]
La Samaritaine's Christmas 2023 window displays and decorations: delicacies and fairytale fun à la Willy Wonka!
From November 8, 2023 (from 6pm) to January 9, 2024, La Samaritaine will be in the holiday spirit. For its new Christmas story, the department store is transformed into a Palais des délices, where gourmet delights and the French art of living reign supreme. Right from the window displays, the feast promises to be gargantuan, an exquisite blend of fashion and decoration, presented amid giant fir trees, shimmering decorations and grandiose chandeliers. The enchantment extends to the heart of the showcase, where the Atrium invites you into the magical world of Charlie et la Chocolaterie, and the aisles unveil the quirky, gourmet works of artists Gab Bois and Thomas Liu Le Lann. [Read more]
Les Vitrines de Noël à Paris 2023, the magical program for department stores
The 2023 Christmas window displays in Parisian department stores are unveiled in the run-up to the festive season, to the delight of young and old alike! Whether at Bon Marché, BHV, Samaritaine or Galeries Lafayette, every year we're treated to beautiful window displays that come alive to our delight. Whether you're with the family, the kids, your loved ones or simply your loved ones, this is a must-see Parisian Christmas stroll. [Read more]
Les Vitrines de Noël du Printemps 2023 unveils, discover the inauguration with Catherine Deneuve
For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann unveiled its fabulous Christmas windows this Thursday, November 9, 2023, in the presence of iconic actress Catherine Deneuve! This year, greetings from all over the world, carried by messenger birds, will adorn the famous windows of the famous Parisian department store. [Read more]
The BHV Marais 2023 Christmas window displays are unveiled, discover the inauguration in pictures
For Christmas 2023 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts the forest in the spotlight. From this November 8, 2023, you can discover the Christmas windows that bring the Rue de Rivoli to life during a stroll with your family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family. Find out what's in store. [Read more]
Christmas lights 2023-2024: candy cane skies and Christmas tales at Bercy Village
Bercy Village lights up for the festive season, from November 16, 2023 to January 8, 2024! Discover Christmas treats above your head, in this alley transformed into a magical place. On the program: a gourmet stroll, an XXL selfie spot, Christmas tales, and of course, Santa Claus himself! [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2023: events at national monuments in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
For the Christmas vacations and on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2023, the national monuments of Paris and Ile-de-France await you, from December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024, with numerous activities for young and old. An original idea for getting out and having fun, while rediscovering France's historic heritage. [Read more]
Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2023
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site. [Read more]
Anastasia, Ratatouille, the Aristochats: a walk in the footsteps of Disney cartoons in Paris
Paris is a city known throughout the world for its beauty, which is why Walt Disney and then the company chose it as the setting for many cartoons. Let's go on the tracks of Anastasia, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Ratatouille, through the capital! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 23th, 2023 to January 7th, 2024
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
