Christmas vacations guide - activities

Contes et Histoires 2023: manual workshops at the Basilique de Saint-Denis

This year, for the Christmas vacations, children are invited to discover the Basilica of Saint-Denis during the Contes et Histoires event, from December 27 to 29, 2023 and from January 4 to 5, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: discover Alsatian legends at the Maison des Jardies

For the 2023 Christmas vacations, the Maison de Jardies, located in Sèvres (92), is offering a number of activities for the whole family, as part of Contes et Histoires, an event organized within the Monuments Nationaux, from January 4 to 6, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: activities based on La Fontaine's fables at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud

With the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites young and old alike to relive the history of its vanished château through magical activities during the Christmas vacations! Here's the program for December 27 to 29 and January 3 to 5.

Contes et Histoires 2023: construction games at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (78)

For the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires dans les Monuments Nationaux, the Villa Savoye in Poissy is the perfect place to spend an afternoon playing construction games. A great idea for families during the Christmas vacations! Visit us from December 26 to 30, 2023 and January 2 to 6, 2024.

Contes et Histoires 2023: storytelling and music at the Château de Rambouillet

Château de Rambouillet takes part in the 2023 edition of Contes et Histoires. From January 3 to 4, 2024, the monument will be offering unusual and entertaining visits for families during the Christmas vacations.

Contes et Histoires 2023: cluedo and show at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte

The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is offering workshops and entertaining shows in this new edition of Contes et Histoires, to be experienced from December 27, 2023 to January 6, 2024. A program that should delight families during the Christmas vacations!

Contes et Histoires 2023: storytelling and carols at Château de Jossigny

The Château de Jossigny, rarely open to the public, will be welcoming families from December 26 to 28, 2023, for the Contes & Histoires des Monuments Nationaux event. A great idea for the Christmas vacations!

Contes et Histoires 2023 in Paris: discover the Story of the Blue Diamond at the Hôtel de la Marine

Once again this year, the Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Contes et Histoires event. From December 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the monument will unveil the fabulous destiny of the Blue Diamond during the Christmas vacations...

Contes et Histoires 2023: unusual tales to discover the Sainte-Chapelle

In Paris, the Christmas vacations are synonymous with discovery: from December 16 2023 to January 7 2024, the Sainte-Chapelle invites us to take part in the new edition of Contes et Histoires. On the program: unusual and fascinating visits!

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2023-2024, the lantern festival plunges us into Asia - our photos

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 29, 2023 to March 11, 2024, with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, almost 500 new Chinese lanterns will illuminate the gardens of the Château de Thoiry for a magical stroll in the heart of nature, with Asia as the theme.

Trouver sa place: a family show about self-acceptance, at the Comédie Saint-Michel

From September 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the Comédie Saint-Michel presents Trouver sa place, a show for young audiences by the company Les Distillés, about self-confidence in children.

Aladdin, a show for young audiences to see with the whole family at the Théâtre du Palais Royal

Aladdin, the hero of Disney and the Thousand and One Nights, returns to the stage of the Théâtre du Palais Royal for a new season, from October 27, 2023 to January 6, 2024. A lovely show to see with the kids, during school or Christmas vacations!

La Féerie des Eaux 2023 at the Grand Rex, with preview of the film Wish - Asha et la Bonne Étoile

La Féerie des Eaux, the Grand Rex's magnificent Christmas show, returns from November 22, 2023 to January 7, 2024 with the exclusive film Wish - Asha et la Bonne Étoile. For 15 minutes, enjoy a ball of water jets in harmony with music, light shows and special effects, before following the adventures of young Asha! Love at first sight guaranteed!

Les Odyssées, the show about history's great adventures, at the Théâtre Libre

From October 21, 2023 to January 7, 2024, the Théâtre Libre presents Les Odyssées, a family show inspired by the great adventurers of history: embark on an immersive voyage for the whole family, from age 6 upwards.

Kid Manoir, le secret de la sorcière: the family musical at the Théâtre Hébertot

From October 21, 2023 to January 7, 2024, during the All Saints' and Christmas vacations in 2023, bring the kids to the Théâtre Hébertot to discover Le Secret de la Sorcière, the new story of the musical Kid Manoir.

The Incredible Christmas of Shaun the Sheep and Timmy, the family film for the festive season

From November 15, 2023, Shaun the Sheep is back in our cinemas with his new Christmas adventure, accompanied by his friend Timmy.

Merlin, the musical legend, the 2023 show at the Folies Bergère

Merlin, la légende musicale is the family musical based on the legend of Merlin. Join us at the Folies Bergère, from October 25 to January 7, 2024, to discover Merlin on stage, accompanied by the Knights of the Round Table, Queen Guinevere and the fairy Morgana.

The new Cirque Mondial Paris - Latino Circus at the Pelouse de Reuilly

Le Cirque Mondial Paris, sets up shop at the Pelouse de Reuilly from December 1, 2023 to January 21, 2024. Discover Latino Circus, an exceptional, daring and 100% human show, under the biggest big top in the world!

Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show 2023-2024

The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation, to be seen from October 21, 2023 to January 25, 2024 at the Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement.

Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2023

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site.