Christmas entertainment guide - activities

Christmas 2024: discover your day out in the Sortiraparis advent calendar!

To tide you over until Christmas, Sortiraparis invites you to discover a new outing, big or small, every day. From December 1 to 24, follow us to the restaurants, museums, theaters, fun experiences and monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region! Your daily slot is open!

Christmas 2024 in the Yvelines: the ephemeral ice rink in Sartrouville is back for the festive season!

The Christmas skating rink in Sartrouville (78) returns to the Place de la Gare from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2024! It kicks off this Saturday, December 21, with Santa Claus and a host of activities for the whole family!

Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: Obelix's slide, ice rink, market and lights

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you're invited to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Skating rinks, toboggans, a trail of lights, a hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you, with a new feature this year: Obelix's Slide on the Gaulish side.

Good plan: Asnières ice rink at €1 during the 2024 Christmas vacations

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, the Courtilles skating rink in Asnières-sur-Seine is offering a special discounted rate for all budding skaters (young and old)!

Dimanche Plaisirs: Christmas parade at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes!

On December 22, immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Christmas parades at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes! Get ready for a magical day of festivities. Come and watch spectacular parades featuring emblematic Christmas characters, who will amaze young and old alike. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season! Download your free tickets!

A real skating rink sets up Parc André Citroën: Patins en folie

Feel like skating in the fresh air of Paris? The Parc André Citroën, in the 15ᵉ arrondissement, is the place to be, from December 15, 2024 to March 2, 2025, to enjoy a 450 m² ice rink. We tell you all about it.

The Eiffel Tower's winter terrace for Christmas 2024: treats and Santa Claus overlooking Paris

As it does every year, the Eiffel Tower invites you to a magical Christmas from 57 meters above ground, aboard its marvellous winter terrace. From November 29, 2024, the second floor of the Iron Lady will host sparkling Christmas trees, a transparent dome, Santa Claus and gourmet treats: everything you need to celebrate the holidays in style, with a breathtaking view over Paris!

Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: giant ice rink under the nave of the Grand Palais, top start

The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 14, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink!

Paris: a gathering of Santas at the top of the Montparnasse Tower - DELAYED

Get out your best Santa or Mother Christmas costume and join us on December 14, 2024 at the very top of the Montparnasse Tower for a festive season at the summit, 210m above sea level! POSTPONED to December 21.

The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market and festive entertainment is this weekend!

The Marché Médiéval de Noël de Provins returns on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a 13ᵉ edition that promises to take us back in time. In the exceptional setting of this medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, artisans, troubadours and enchanting entertainment await you for an unforgettable weekend, just 1h15 from Paris. We unveil the city's enchanting program.

Christmas entertainment in the metro: Glacière station turns into a ski resort

For the festive season, RATP has planned a host of Christmas activities on its metro and RER network, with decorated stations, gift distribution and charity events.

Christmas 2024: a winter village in Pantin (93) during the vacations

For the whole month of December, Pantin celebrates the festive season with a host of events and illuminations!

Christmas 2024: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau

During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2024, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion.

Festival du Merveilleux 2024 at the Musée des Arts Forains

A plunge into wonder at the Musée des Arts Forains... From December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée des Arts Forains invites you to another edition of its Festival du Merveilleux. For ten days or so, the temple of the funfair will be hosting a host of enchanting events for (grown-up) children during the Christmas and New Year vacations. We took a sneak preview...

15 hot Christmas photo spots in Paris to enjoy the magical 2024 illuminations

Visiting Paris or the surrounding area, or just because you're a selfie-addict, are you on the hunt for photo spots to immortalize the most beautiful Christmas decorations or magical installations worth the detour? We reveal 15 cool places to discover this year to brighten up your Instagram page and photo albums.

Creative Christmas 2024 at So Ouest: Christmas market and DIY workshops

The So Ouest shopping center invites you to celebrate Christmas 2024 in the heart of a Scandinavian decor, with a lovely program of free events for the whole family. On the program? Meet Santa Claus, creative workshops and a gourmet Christmas market!

Christmas 2024: Christmas village, free rides and Santa's house in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)

From December 17 to 24, 2024, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93) is turning on the Christmas mode with magical events for young and old alike. Rides, enchanted parades and illuminations: don't miss it!

Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program

The Domaine et Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines department, is decked out in its finest finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the festive season's program of immersive shows, illuminations and magical strolls.

Noël 2024 in Gagny (93): curling rink, cross-country skiing and Christmas village

From December 1, 2024, the town of Gagny (93) will be decked out in Christmas colors, with a great line-up of free events open to all for the festive season.

Christmas 2024 in Saint-Mandé (94): chalets, educational farm, ice rink and toboggan run for the festive season

From December 4 to January 5, 2025, Saint-Mandé celebrates Christmas with a festive program for young and old alike.