Christmas vacations guide - activities

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.

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.

Wicked Magic at the Hôtel du Louvre, the Wizard of Oz takes over Hyatt suites

The Hôtel du Louvre and several Hyatt Europe group rooms, in partnership with Universal Pictures, are offering a unique experience: an immersive stay around Wicked, the event film retracing the untold story of the Witches of Oz. Available between December 4 and December 25, 2024, this unusual offer transports us into an enchanted universe inspired by Glinda and Elphaba, the iconic characters from The Wizard of Oz. We've tested it and told you all about it.

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 Holidays 2024: the family program at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

The Fondation Louis Vuitton, in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, invites you to join us for the Christmas vacations. From Saturday December 21, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025, come and discover the Pop Forever exhibition with your children, with a program specially designed for young visitors.

Christmas 2024: Christmas, Illucity's festive escape game

Celebrate Christmas in virtual reality... That's what Christmas offers you, the festive escape game to be discovered in Illucity VR centers until January 5, 2025. The aim: to save the festive season and help Santa to tidy up his workshop and return home, before the presents are distributed. Ready to take up the challenge?

Noël 2024 in Clichy (92): Christmas market, funfair and roller rink for the festive season

From December 13, 2024 to January 5, 2025, visit Clichy-la-Garenne, in the Hauts-de-Seine département, for the town's traditional Christmas market, with its gourmet chalets and family entertainment.

Unusual: An introductory underwater archaeology workshop for children in Paris

Looking for an unusual outing for children in Paris? At the Musée de l'Homme, the Galerie de l'Homme invites youngsters to slip into the shoes of an underwater archaeologist during a promising workshop.

Unusual: the PanoraMagique balloon at Disney Village, a hot-air balloon for a magical view

Did you know that you could fly over Disneyland Paris and enjoy a unique view of the park and its village? The PanoraMagique balloon, the largest tethered balloon in the world, offers an unusual experience, so why not take to the skies?

Escape game at the Museum of Natural History: investigate the mysterious Dubosquet affair

A new adventure full of surprises awaits you at the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle. Come and solve the mystery of the Dubosquet affair with your family, from December 24, 2024 to January 3, 2025.

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.

Christmas in Provins: a 420 m² ice rink with Philippe Candeloro show on the programme

The Provins Christmas ice rink is back! Join us from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025, on the forecourt of the Centre culturel et sportif Saint-Ayoul in Provins (Seine-et-Marne) to enjoy this real ice rink with 420 m² of natural ice. On December 12, famous skater Philippe Candeloro will inaugurate the season with an enchanting show. We tell you all about it!

Christmas vacations: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR

Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Viality Tour takes you on an immersive virtual reality tour of the Iron Lady, and plunges you into its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition. For the Christmas vacations, don't hesitate to offer this tour as a gift. We've got a promo code for you!

Christmas 2024 in Aubervilliers (93): illuminations, Christmas market and little train

From December 13, 2024, the town of Aubervilliers transforms itself and transports you into the magic of Christmas. A merry-go-round, market and children's entertainment await you and your family this vacation season!

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.

Christmas 2024: discover the program of events for the festive season in Palaiseau (91)

For the festive season, the town of Palaiseau, in Essonne, France, is organizing some great festivities: illuminations, video mapping, Christmas market... From November 29 to December 24, 2024.

Christmas 2024: winter village, circus and free entertainment at the 3 Fontaines shopping center

From December 7 to 29, 2024, the 3 Fontaines shopping center in Cergy (95) is offering a great Christmas program, with the inauguration of its winter village where young and old alike will discover a host of free events open to all.

Christmas 2024: free concerts and entertainment at Westfield Forum des Halles

The Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center in Paris is getting into the spirit of Christmas, with free concerts, fun activities and Santa Claus for the whole family.

Christmas 2024: entertainment, ecological ice rink and Santa's chalet at One Nation Outlet (78)

The One Nation Outlet shopping center in Yvelines, France, unveils its magical Christmas activities, including an ecological ice rink, gospel concerts and a miniature train.