Christmas illuminations guide - activities

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

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.

Christmas 2024 in Paris: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and festive entertainment at Bercy Village

From November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, Bercy Village in Paris gets into the spirit of the festive season! On the program: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and lots of festive entertainment for young and old! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alley.

Les Illuminations de Noël des Champs-Élysées 2024: Tony Estanguet kicks off the event

The illuminations on the Champs-Elysées in Paris await you from November 24, 2024. For the launch, the Champs-Elysées will be reserved for pedestrians, who will then be able to admire the kick-off in the company of Tony Estanguet marking the arrival of the holiday spirit on the world's most beautiful avenue.

Avenue Montaigne 2024 Christmas illuminations - date and sponsors

As the festive season draws nearer, the Avenue Montaigne is set for an enchanting season! The capital's most elegant district will be decked out in its traditional Christmas lights from November 20, 2024: glittering Christmas trees, magical decor and lively stores every Sunday, December promises to be a festive one on the avenue! Once again this year, the illuminations are kicked off by renowned personalities, and the Comité Montaigne unveils Christmas Montaigne, a new experience that will enchant Parisians. Here's the program!

Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations - dates

Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up for Christmas! Join us on November 26, 2024 for the launch of the district's illuminations, in the company of the sponsors (soon to be announced) and the partner association, Princesse Margot. The program will include a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set!

The Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 takes us on a journey through tales and dinosaurs this year!

For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, transports us this year to the world of fairy tales and dinosaurs, with laser effects to boot. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, whether you're with friends, loved ones or family.

Astre, the techno-couture work to be discovered in the Saint Eustache Church for Christmas 2023

Saint Eustache Church welcomes a free work of light for the festive season! From December 14, 2023 to January 30, 2024, "Astre", created by fashion designer Clara Daguin, will illuminate the venue with modernized traditional icons, illustrating her contemporary vision of Christmas and the nativity. A unique visual experience invoking hope and hospitality in the heart of the capital!

The Ritz Paris Christmas Chalet and its free carousel enchant Place Vendôme

The Ritz Paris unveils its Christmas Chalet from December 6 to 31, 2023, and surprise, surprise, a magical carousel of little horses, free for children, sets up with it. The program includes delicacies imagined by François Perret, gift ideas and magic for children.

Rue des Bulles 2023 unveiled, magical illumination of the rue des Martyrs

From December 7 to 31, 2023, the Rue des Bulles, aka Rue des Martyrs, will unveil a mountain of balloons suspended in the air and champagne-fueled entertainment.

Christmas 2023 in Argenteuil (95): lights, fireworks, Christmas market and ice rink!

The magic of the holidays lights up Argenteuil from December 9, 2023, with the launch of the illuminations, punctuated by a marvellous fireworks display. Then, from December 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the Parc des Berges will be transformed into an enchanted winter sports resort, and on the weekend of December 16 and 17, the Marché de Noël in the Hôtel de Ville park will unveil handcrafted creations and gourmet delights. A magical program for a wonderful festive season in Argenteuil!

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!

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.

The 2023 Place Vendôme Christmas lights in Paris

For the festive season, the Comité Vendôme invites you to join us on November 22, 2023, to discover the Place Vendôme Christmas illuminations. A magical, luminous Parisian décor, with four 10-metre-high Christmas trees and 160 smaller ones in front of the district's luxury boutiques.

Christmas Illuminations of the Champs-Élysées 2022: first extinction ceremony with Louane

This year, energy sobriety is the order of the day, even for the illuminations of the Champs-Elysées, from November 20, 2022 to January 2, 2023! Every night, the lights will stop at 23:45, and the singer Louane will be present this Sunday for the very first lights out.

Pictures of Paris Christmas lights in 1925

Some say Paris was better before. But what about the traditional Christmas lights? To get an idea, here are fantastic Autochromes Lumière of 1925 Paris Christmas lights by French photographer Léon Gimpel.

Christmas Lights 2020 on Boulevard Haussmann

The atmosphere of Christmas arrives on Boulevard Haussmann from this November 14, 2020, at the same time as the windows of Galeries Lafayette Paris.

Christmas lights Place de la Concorde, the Obelisk, snow and Christmas trees

The Place de la Concorde and the Obelisk are getting festive from December 4, 2020 to January 3, 2021 to celebrate the Holidays. As a matter of fact, the famous and iconic monument in Paris is adorned in blue for the Holidays and gets surrounded by a forest of fir trees.

Paris: Christmas lights in over 150 streets in 2019

Paris is adorned with lights as Christmas is slowly coming upon us. This year, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo has launched the lights in Paris streets this November 24, 2019. For a month, from November 24 to December 24, 2019, over 150 streets in Paris will be lit and supported by the city council.