Christmas stroll guide - activities

Top 15 most beautiful Christmas trees at Paris 2024: enough to put glitter in your eyes

Would you like to discover the most beautiful 2024 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 taking it up a notch! Discover the 15 most majestic or largest Christmas trees in Paris.

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.

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!

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.

La Panamée de Noël: a free walk to discover the illuminations of Paris

The Comité de la randonnée pédestre de Paris is offering a free walk open to all on Thursday, December 19, 2024. What's on the program? Discover the capital's most beautiful Christmas 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.

Christmas vacations 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program for families

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, we're off to the Château de Versailles to enjoy magical family events.

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.

The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back!

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights.

The Montmartre Christmas Market, the village 100% made in France 2024

The Montmartre Christmas Market returns from November 22, 2024 to January 7, 2025. French crafts, mulled wine and regional gastronomy for a traditional Christmas activity on the highest point of the capital.

Christmas 2024: shows and a day at Cirque Micheletty, Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)

In December or during the 2024 Christmas vacations, come and spend a day at the Cirque Micheletty village with your family. What's on the program? Acrobatic shows and the chance to spend a whole day at the circus.

Fête des Lumières 2024: a light parade in Moret-sur-Loing (77) - CANCELLED FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS

The commune of Moret-sur-Loing, in Seine-et-Marne, invites us to take part in a magical journey, with a Festival of Lights open free to all, on Friday, December 7, 2024. Cancelled due to bad weather conditions.

Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris

The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris!

Antony sur glace: the ephemeral ice rink returns for Christmas in Antony (92)

For the festive season, the town of Antony, in the Hauts-de-Seine department, is bringing back its ephemeral ice rink from December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025, with a host of events.

The charming Christmas Market at Notre-Dame de Paris honours French artists and craftsmen

The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market is a special one this year, with the Cathedral reopening in early December. From November 29 to December 25, 2024, visitors will flock to Square Viviani for French crafts and gastronomy, as well as free entertainment for children, including Santa Claus.

Noël 2024: dates, program and events for the Christmas market in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés (94)

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!

Christmas 2024 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025! 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.