Christmas vacations guide - activities

Festival des Lanternes 2024: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail

Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season!

Christmas Market 2024 at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet (78)

The Bergerie nationale de Rambouillet is holding its Artisan Christmas Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Every year, it's a great opportunity to meet the craftsmen and producers who come to the Bergerie nationale, loaded with their arty, tempting products, to suggest some great gift ideas!

Tip: our top 5 family activities at the Jardin du Luxembourg

A must-see garden in the capital, the Jardin du Luxembourg is an essential green space in Paris. A paradise for runners and strollers, who like to spend long afternoons there, it's also a favorite spot for families: to let off steam or take advantage of the kid-friendly activities on offer in the garden.

The Jungle Book: the musical returns to the Folies Bergère

The musical The Jungle Book returns to the Folies Bergère from November 23 to December 15, 2024. Suitable for young and old alike, the show, inspired by Kipling's book, is sure to take you back to childhood.

Un Noël dans la peau: the artistic and responsible 2024 Christmas Market at the Maif Social Club

The MAIF Social Club awaits you this year for its responsible, artistic and gourmet Christmas Market, on December 6 and 7, 2024, with many surprises on the program for the whole family!

Puss in Boots the Musical: the musical based on the famous tomcat, at La Gaîté-Montparnasse

From October 19, 2024, the Théâtre de la Gaîté-Montparnasse in Paris, presents its new show for young audiences based on the famous character of Puss in Boots.

Christmas in Paris: museums and monuments open this Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Paris

After Christmas presents and another (too) hearty meal, how about a family outing on Wednesday, December 25, 2024? Let's head for the museums and monuments opening their doors to us this holiday.

Mon P'tit loup magique, the gentle show about the wolf, at Comédie Saint-Michel

This autumn 2024, the Comédie Saint-Michel presents Mon P'tit loup magique, its new show for young audiences, to be enjoyed even with little ones, aged 3 and over.

Christmas at the Château de Chantilly 2024: illuminations, delicacies and shows on the program

Christmas is coming to the Château de Chantilly for Christmas 2024. The chateau and park await you for a magical stroll in a fairytale setting for the whole family. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll find entertainment for the whole family, storytelling evenings and the presence of Santa Claus, in the heart of an exceptional heritage. Here are the highlights of this year's event.

The True Story of Santa Claus: the new immersive, magical show at Hôtel des Rêves

From November 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the Grand Hôtel des rêves presents a brand new show, just in time for the festive season: plunge into the heart of the story of Santa Claus, children's hero for decades.

Christmas at the Musée du Jouet: exhibition, workshops and festive cheer in Poissy (78)

This year, the Musée du Jouet in Poissy is celebrating Christmas with an exciting program of workshops and special events for the whole family.

La drôle de fabrique à jouets: create your own cuddly toy in Santa's workshop at the Imaginarium

Join Santa's elves, and create your own stuffed toy in his workshop, with this unique experience from the Imaginarium de Lagny-sur-Marne. From November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Les Folies Gruss, 50 years in Paris, the exceptional show returns

The Alexis Gruss company celebrates its 50th anniversary in Paris with a breathtaking new creation on October 21, 2023. The company returns from October 5, 2024 at Carrefour des Cascades in the 16th arrondissement.

Cirque Phénix: the new show CirkAfrika by Les Etoiles d'Ethiopie

The CirkAfrika show lands at Cirque Phénix, featuring artists from the Etoiles d'Ethiopie. Running from November 23, 2024 in Paris, and from January 16 throughout France, these performances are sure to be a sight to behold.

Palaiseau 2024 Christmas Market (91)

The magic of Christmas awaits us in the town of Palaiseau, Essonne. With family or friends, come and discover this magical Christmas market, from December 4 to 8, 2024.

La Féerie des Eaux 2024 at the Grand Rex, with the films Le Robot Sauvage and Vaïana 2

La Féerie des Eaux, the Christmas show at the Grand Rex, returns from November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2024 with Le Robot Sauvage on the first weekend, followed by Vaïana 2 from November 27, 2024. The screening is preceded by a 15-minute ball of water jets in harmony with music, lighting and special effects!

Spectacular, the new Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione 2024 show

Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione unveils its brand new year-end show: "Spectaculaire", to be seen in Paris from October 11, 2024 to March 9, 2025. This unique show celebrates the grand return of the flying trapeze, invented here in 1859, and marks 90 years of the famous Bouglione dynasty at this emblematic circus temple.

When to take the most vacations in 2025?

Just back from vacation and at the start of the new school year, you're already thinking about planning your next vacation. To make the most of your time off, we've put together a list of the days you need to take off in order to have as many days off as possible.

Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village

Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children...

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête at Théâtre Le Bout

La Princesse au Petit Pois dans la Tête, a play for children aged 3 to 10, returns to Théâtre Le Bout for over 20 years, until January 5, 2025! In this story, based on the work by Martin Leloup, the ogre prepares a great mechoui and wants to capture as many children as possible. The Princess would rather talk nonsense and eat candy with the children than run away, and it's the Princess-loving dentist who saves them!