Christmas and holidays - activities

Christmas 2023: where to put your Christmas tree after the festivities in Paris?

Once the festive season is over, the City of Paris invites you to drop off your Christmas tree at one of the capital's many collection points, until January 20, 2024!

Hauts-de-Seine: Santa Claus authorized to travel by sleigh with his reindeer thanks to a decree

On the night of December 24th to 25th, all the children are impatiently waiting for Santa Claus to come and visit them, and to make it easier for him to get around, a mayor in the Hauts-de-Seine department has issued a decree authorizing him to travel around with his sleigh!

Christmas Brunch 2023 at Maison Villeroy

Maison Villeroy, a small, confidential pocket luxury hotel with a fine Michelin-starred restaurant, is offering us an exceptional lunch for the day after Christmas Eve, on Monday December 25, 2023.

D-21 before Christmas! Did you know? Where does the story of Santa Claus come from?

Every December 25, Santa Claus delights children by bringing them gifts by the thousands. But where does he come from and why is he red? We reveal the secrets of Santa's true story.

Christmas 2024 in Paris: the Hôtel de Crillon Christmas Market for great gifts

The Hôtel de Crillon invites you to the second edition of its Christmas Market on the weekend of December 7 to 8, 2024. During these two magical days, the palace welcomes a fine selection of trendy designer brands, dedicated to women and children, to inspire your Christmas shopping, enhanced by workshops and tastings, all in a dream setting!

Low-glycemic, gluten-free Yule logs from Belles Envies 2023

Les Belles Envies unveils 3 Yule logs for 2023, suitable for diabetics and gluten intolerants. Available in three new-to-Paris flavors, these low-glycemic delights promise to delight your taste buds this holiday season.

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!

La Maison Louveciennes returns with its winter chalet and Mont d'Or raclette

La Maison Louveciennes is transformed into a high-altitude chalet for winter! Whether you're looking for raclette, Mont D'Or fondante or tartiflette in a mountain atmosphere, here's a spot just a few minutes from Paris that's sure to win you over.

Christmas Market 2023, Santa Claus and his elves, and musical workshops in Les Lilas

This weekend, from December 8 to 10, 2023, head to Les Lilas and its Christmas market to surround yourself in the magic of the festive season, a few weeks before opening the presents under the tree. On the program: musical workshops and meetings with Santa Claus!

Hôtel Mahfouf opens its ski resort: Léna Situations' cozy winter pop-up in the 9th arrondissement

Léna Situations is back with a fourth pop-up, setting up a ski resort in the heart of the 9th arrondissement, right next to the Butte Montmartre for a mountain Christmas and some hot chocolate!

New Year's Eve 2024 at Mun Rooftop on the Champs-Elysées overlooking the Arc de Triomphe

For New Year's Eve 2024, Le Mun and its rooftop with a breathtaking view of Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe, invites you to enjoy a festive menu to the sound of a DJ set! Rendezvous on December 31, 2023 for New Year's Eve over the rooftops of Paris.

Top 10 funniest Christmas 2023 ugly sweaters to buy in Paris and Île-de-France

The Christmas sweater is becoming a serious business in France. To pay tribute, an International Day of the Ugly Christmas Sweater has even been established, falling this year on December 15, 2023. On this particular day, fashion takes a break and bad taste takes over! It's a day for friends and colleagues to get together and compete in an ugly sweater contest. So, to help you elect the cheesiest knitted nugget, discover our top 10 ugly sweaters of Christmas 2023! Watch out!

Christmas & New Year's Eve 2024 in Paris: gourmet menu by a Top Chef at restaurant Cleo

To celebrate the festive season in Paris in gastronomic style, head for the Cléo restaurant in the heart of the Narcisse Blanc, a 5-star hotel with an incredible charm. For the occasion, chef Bruno Aubin, ex-Top Chef, unveils a stunning menu for Christmas Eve on December 24, 2023, and New Year's Eve 2024 on December 31, 2023.

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!

Bûche de Noël 2023 at the Plaza Athénée: Mont Plaza, a snowy trompe-l'oeil for the holidays

For Christmas 2023 at the Plaza Athénée, the tandem of Angelo Musa and Élisabeth Hot unveils a trompe-l'oeil log: Mont Plaza. Beneath this snow-covered mountain lies a gourmet reinterpretation of Mont-Blanc that's sure to make an impact on your festive table!

Christmas 2023 with Candlelight: 3 classical candlelight concerts, special Christmas music edition

Candlelight and its famous classical concerts by candlelight have three magical and moving moments in store for you on December 9, 15 and 21, 2023, especially for Christmas. Charming evenings to enjoy with your loved ones in the dreamlike settings of the Maison de l'Océan, the Théâtre du Musée Grévin and the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles, in Paris.

Where does the tradition of giving children presents at Christmas come from?

Why do we give presents at Christmas? When was Santa Claus born? We tell you all about the origins of this tradition, which has become popular the world over.

New Year’s Eve 2023 at Petrossian over an exquisite Surf & Turf menu

At Petrossian, New Year’s Eve 2022-2023 is going to be celebrated with the best of seafood, all gathered in a festive menu.

Jours de Fêtes 2022, the winter funfair returns to La Villette

The funfair returns to the Place de la fontaine-aux-Lions in La Villette, from November 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023. On the program? Around sixty attractions for young and old!

Oh oui low GI logs for Christmas 2022

This Christmas 2022, consider a low-GI (low glycemic index) log, ideal for diabetics and those who want to be more careful. In Paris, the Oh oui patisserie is offering two beautiful Yule logs for this year, one with chocolate and the other with red fruits. Just the thing for gourmets who need to be careful!