Christmas stroll guide - activities

15 hot Christmas photo spots in Paris 2023 to enjoy the magical 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.

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: the animal entertainment programme at the Parc Zoologique de Paris

For the festive season, the Parc Zoologique de Paris awaits children with some great free activities for young and old, during the 2023 Christmas vacations.

Christmas 2023 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 8, 2023 to January 7, 2024! 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.

Christmas 2023: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau

During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2023, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion.

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.

Lumières à la Villette, the free immersive tour of Paris - Cancelled in 2023

CANCELLED - A free, immersive stroll through the Parc de la Villette is the concept behind the Lumières festival! An opportunity to discover the luminous and unusual works of French and international artists.

Anastasia, Ratatouille, the Aristochats: a walk in the footsteps of Disney cartoons in Paris

Paris is a city known throughout the world for its beauty, which is why Walt Disney and then the company chose it as the setting for many cartoons. Let's go on the tracks of Anastasia, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Ratatouille, through the capital!

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!

The Eiffel Tower unveils its events and terrace for Christmas 2022

The Eiffel Tower is once again decked out in its festive finery, unveiling its winter terrace from Tuesday, December 6, 2022 until early January 2023. With a transparent dome and a photocall with the inevitable Santa Claus, you're in for a treat this festive season in Paris!

Christmas break 2022 at the Palace of Versailles - program

For the Christmas break, 2022, from December 10, 2022 to January 1, 2023, grab your family and run to the Palace of Versailles to enjoy the magical entertainments.

La Cité des Merveilles 2022: an incredible immersive experience at La Cité Fertile

An immersive experience that combines artistic wandering and raising awareness of biodiversity protection? That's what the Cité Fertile eco-responsible wasteland offers every weekend from November 26, 2022 to March 5, 2023. For more than three months, over an area of 8,000m², immerse yourself in this magnificent odyssey to discover the wonders of our planet Earth and the Living World. Rides, artistic scenography, Christmas markets, games, food court and winter bars... Don't miss the return of the Cité des Merveilles to Pantin!

Christmas at Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise 2022, free entertainments and firework show

The Château d’Auvers-sur-Oise is transformed with Christmas magic: decorations and lights come and embellish the castle and the garden for our greatest joy. From November 26 to December 23, 2022, come and enjoy a magical stroll and lovely entertainments! Story-telling stroll, dance show and firework show are to be experienced.

Montmartre Christmas village and market 2022, 100% Made in France

The Montmartre Christmas Village is back from December 10 to 31, 2022. French crafts, gastronomy from our regions and free decoration workshops for kids, it is a very traditional and friendly Christmas market in an exceptionally beautiful environment.

Paris Boat Club, a tailor-made private cruise on the Seine in Paris

How about a private cruise on the Seine? Are you looking for an exceptional experience, a way to visit Paris without the crowds, to see the capital's most beautiful monuments and bridges in a privileged way? We've tested the Paris Boat Club and its tailor-made cruises for an enchanted interlude.

Orlinski's sculptures displayed on Avenue George V and the Champs-Elysées

Looking for a free and open-air exhibition? Run and enjoy the Richard Orlinski exhibition taking place on Avenue George V. Over a dozen giant sculptures are displayed, covering 2 kilometers, along the beautiful Parisian avenue, between giant gorillas, bears and lions. A wonderful walk to enjoy until February 8, 2022.

Nature Illuminée, a new light festival comes to Paris

Nature Illuminée is the name of the brand-new magical experience coming in November 2021 to Paris. This light festival will take place in a still unknown place but promises a dreamy walk around lit works including an extra augmented reality treasure hunt.