Christmas vacations guide - activities

Christmas 2024: torchlight procession, enchanted Christmas village and shows in Fontainebleau (77)

The Fontainebleau region is bursting at the seams for the magical Christmas season, transforming itself into a veritable Christmas village with the opening of its unmissable market and a host of free events for families!

Christmas 2024: ice rink, Christmas market and Santa Claus parade in Montmorency (95)

In the Val d'Oise, the charming town of Montmorency awaits you for a wonderful holiday season, where you and your family can meet Santa Claus and enjoy a host of fun activities!

Christmas 2024 in Argenteuil (95): illuminations and Christmas market

The magic of the holidays lights up Argenteuil from November 29, 2024, with the launch of the illuminations, punctuated by a marvellous fireworks display. Then, on the weekend of December 14 and 15, 2024, the town organizes its grand Christmas market. A magical program for a wonderful festive season in Argenteuil!

The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement

Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you.

Christmas at the Château: magical festivities at the Domaine de Sceaux

Spend Christmas at the château with the animals of the forest, and enjoy an enchanted stroll through the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux, from December 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Noël et merveilles, Christmas activities for the whole family at Gally farms

From November 23 to December 22, 2024, Fermes de Gally will be offering an exciting program for families. On the program: living nativity scenes, illuminated walks and, above all, creative and gourmet workshops for the very young!

Christmas 2024 at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience with an ice rink - our photos

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte returns to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday, November 16, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography based on fairy tales, but also through various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, a brand-new ice rink!

Christmas Holidays 2024: market, living nativity scene and pompom-making at the Bergerie Nationale

Christmas promises to be particularly festive this year at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, with a host of activities for young and old, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Christmas under the stars, a fun and magical event at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace

To kick off the Christmas vacations, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace is offering a trip under the stars! On Sunday, December 15, 2024, come and take part in the many family activities.

Contes et Histoires 2024: Santa's secrets revealed at Château de Vincennes

For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and January 3 to 5, 2025.

40 years of Christmas at Rambolitrain: the event exhibition for Christmas, at Rambolitrain (78)

From December 26, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Rambolitrain will be retracing 40 years of festivities and toys under the Christmas tree, in a never-before-seen retrospective exhibition.

Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree

In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney.

Christmas 2024: an ephemeral village with ice rink opens at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

From November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025, a Christmas village will be set up in the most Parisian of amusement parks: discover it with your family during the Christmas vacations.

Christmas Holidays 2024: discover The Nutcracker at the Scène Parisienne, for the end of the year

From December 8, 2024 to February 23, 2025, Scène Parisienne presents The Nutcracker, a ballet show for children aged 2 to 12.

Contes et Histoires 2024: discover the secrets of the Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas vacations are synonymous with discoveries: on December 21 and 29, 2024, the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to take part in the new edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and fascinating visits!

Contes et Histoires 2024: a dramatized visit to meet the Pantheon's personalities

The Panthéon is inviting families to discover its history and famous tenants through a strolling show, on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2024, from January 2 to 4, 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.

Christmas at the Chapelle Royale 2024: concerts at the Opéra Royal du Château de Versailles

The Château de Versailles celebrates Christmas 2024 with five original concerts, from December 7 to 23, 2024, in its magnificent Chapelle Royale, which also doubles as an opera house, making for an exceptional musical celebration.

Christmas 2024 in Paris: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and festive entertainment at Bercy Village

From November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, Bercy Village in Paris gets into the spirit of the festive season! On the program: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and lots of festive entertainment for young and old! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alley.

Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2024, attractions, rides and lantern festival

Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, from November 23, 2024 to January 12, 2025, is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the 42 merry-go-rounds with Christmas decorations, and the many family activities.