Christmas vacations 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 vacation traffic from December 20 to 24, advice from Bison Futé

Bison Futé forecasts difficult traffic on the roads for this vacation departure and Christmas celebrations, from Friday December 20 to Tuesday December 24, 2024. We take a look at Bison Futé's recommendations to avoid getting stuck and wasting time. The watchword is: anticipate!

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!

The confidential Café Ginori Place Vendôme in Paris, tea time and magical aperitivo

Discovery alert! We've unearthed a sublime, confidential, ephemeral café that should put stars in your eyes: Café Ginori, the result of a collaboration between Ginori 1735 and Potel & Chabot. Don't miss their tea time, aperitivo and pop-up store from December 16 to 23, 2024 and January 4 to 11, 2025, at the Hôtel d'Évreux, Place Vendôme, Paris.

The funfair in Asnières-sur-Seine (92): rides and attractions for all the family

From December 28, 2024 to January 12, 2025, the town of Asnières-sur-Seine (92) is reopening its funfair, to the delight of young and old alike. Let's go for a ride!

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.

School vacations and public holidays: the 2025 calendar, zone by zone

As the New Year approaches, we invite you to (re)discover the school vacation calendar for 2025. After a two-week Christmas break, all students will return to school on Monday January 6, 2025. They will then be able to take advantage of a new winter vacation, starting on February 8 for zone B, February 15 for zone C and February 22 for zone A.

Rides, skating rink, Christmas market and illuminations for Bel Hiver 2024 in Saint-Denis

The end-of-year festivities are back in Saint-Denis (93), from mid-December to early January. On the program: great entertainment for young and old alike: ice rink, illuminations, Christmas market...

Christmas Holidays 2024: the program at the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie opens its doors to families, with a program as varied as it is busy during these two school-free weeks.

Christmas Holidays 2024: the LEGO City moves to the Cité des Sciences

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Cité des Sciences is hosting a new experience for families and children: discover the LEGO City!

Christmas vacations: exceptional opening of the Galleries de la Révolution at the Château de Versailles

From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, during the Christmas vacations, the Château de Versailles is exceptionally opening to the public its historic galleries dedicated to the French Revolution, as well as the Emperor's small apartment in the Grand Trianon.

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!

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.

Raclettes, plant-based fondues and an immersive wellness experience at the REcyclerie this winter

This winter, the REcyclerie is transformed into a cosy chalet, where you can enjoy plant-based raclettes and fondues, before enjoying a wellness experience in an immersive yurt, until March 2, 2025.

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.

Pouring Art workshops in the heart of Paris, at Galerie Goldshteyn-Saatort

Looking for an original and creative activity in Paris? Immerse yourself in the world of contemporary urban art by taking part in the Pouring Art workshop offered by one of the most dynamic street art galleries, located in the charming 7th arrondissement of Paris. In this exceptional setting, surrounded by works of art by world-renowned artists, let yourself be guided every step of the way by passionate gallery owners.

Christmas vacations 2024: workshops, fun activities and family visits at the Musée d'Orsay

During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Musée d'Orsay is once again organizing its flagship event for each school vacation period: vacations at the museum, with a great program for children.

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.