Christmas in paris

Get curious with ExploreParis: unusual tours on the program in April 2025

In April, the sun is back. It's time to enjoy the great outdoors on a stroll or a river cruise. It's also the time to (re)discover the must-sees of Greater Paris, with unusual visits to monuments and urban walks or bike rides to see the city from a new angle. ExploreParis' tours and outings will soon have no secrets for you!

Polpo Nord: gourmet winter terrace with gondola and curling rink on the banks of the Seine

Polpo Nord, the famous winter terrace, is back on the quays of the Seine for a warm, festive winter just a stone's throw from Paris! After Polpo Plage, the Levallois (92) refuge is transformed into an urban ski resort, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday until mid-March 2025. Alpine ambience, cosy gondolas, curling rink, gourmet dishes and melting cheeses... all that's missing is snow!

Celebrate Christmas 2024 at the Madeleine church: masses and concert in the heart of Paris

In Paris, Christmas celebrations take on a special dimension thanks to religious ceremonies held in iconic locations such as the Madeleine church, Notre-Dame de Paris and Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre. In 2024, the Eglise de la Madeleine invites you to join us for a meditative and musical celebration of the Nativity.

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.

A real skating rink at 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.

Christmas 2024: The Mini Game, the gift card adventure for an escape game session

The Game, an escape game chain based in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is offering a highly original gift voucher for Christmas! Discover The Mini Game, the interactive adventure before the adventure, to be played at home. The principle: a card game with an app, and you have to decode your gift card to book your session.

The chic and accessible Christmas Tea Time at the Scribe Paris Opéra 2024

Christmas Tea Time at the Sofitel Scribe Paris Opéra offers a festive, gourmet break right in the heart of the capital. Until December 31, 2024, the Rivages Restaurant welcomes you every day from 3pm to 5pm, under its glass roof bathed in light, to savor the refined creations of Louise Riot, the hotel's talented Pastry Chef.

Imperial Christmas Tea Time at the Ritz Paris: an exceptional interlude in the heart of the festive season

A magical experience at the Ritz Paris, with gourmet delights and French elegance. Every weekend from November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Salon Marie-Louise will be transformed into a festive setting for a unique Imperial tea time, orchestrated by chefs Jérôme Legras and François Perret.

Christmas in Paris: discover the history of the legendary Galeries Lafayette Haussmann Christmas tree

Every year, Galeries Lafayette delights the holiday season with its iconic Christmas tree. A tradition that goes back a long way! We take a look back at the history of this essential part of Parisian Christmas!

History of French pastry: everything you need to know about the Yule log

Chestnut, chocolate, fruit, iced or rolled, large or small: the Yule log is the ultimate holiday dessert! But where does it come from, and what's its history?

Christmas 2024 with Candlelight: three 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 from December 20 to 23, 2024, especially for Christmas. Charming evenings to enjoy with your loved ones in the prestigious settings of the Maison de l'Océan, the Salle Wagram and even the Eiffel Tower!

Christmas 2024-2025 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2024, Vincennes is delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice skating rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025!

Christmas illuminations on the Champs-Élysées 2024: the world's most beautiful avenue in time for Christmas

The illuminations on the Champs-Élysées in Paris were launched on November 24, 2024, in the company of Tony Estanguet. This marks the arrival of the holiday spirit on the world's most beautiful avenue.

The Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a lively new village in Paris

The Marché de Noël de La Villette now awaits you in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, it's a veritable Christmas village and Winter Party, offering family entertainment, circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital.

Letter to Santa Claus: get your mail ready, the 2024 secretariat is open!

No letter, no present: the rule is simple. So don't waste any more time, grab a sheet of paper and a pen, and write your letter to Santa! His secretariat is open from November 20, 2024 to January 3, 2025.

La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos

From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor.

The last 12 Galeries Lafayette Christmas trees from 2024 to 2013

Discovering the huge Christmas tree at Galeries Lafayette has become a real tradition in Paris. Every year since 1976, it has adorned the center of the dome of the famous Parisian department store. Like every year, everyone has their say on whether it was better or worse than last year. So we thought a little falsh back of the photos from the last 12 years would give you a better opportunity to compare.

A giant Japanese Christmas market at the gates of Paris: Shizen 2024 at Cité Fertile

On December 7 and 8, 2024, La Cité Fertile in Pantin will be hosting a very exotic Christmas Market: a giant Japanese Christmas Market that will immerse you in Japanese culture for a weekend.

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!

Aurélien Cohen 2023's Abellana Yule Log, a real favorite

We tested Aurélien Cohen's signature Bûche de Noël Abellana this Christmas and New Year's Eve 2023, and one thing's for sure: it's one of our favorites of the year. We tell you all about it.