Christmas vacations guide - activities

Au Pays du Père Noël, the Christmas show for the whole family, at the Théâtre des Mathurins

Au pays du Père Noël, the children's show by Olivier Solivérès, returns to the Théâtre des Mathurins from November 1 to December 30, 2023. This year, Santa welcomes you to his home at the North Pole, and invites you to discover all his secrets!

Thomas Bellorini revisits Pinocchio's enchanting tale at 104

During the Christmas vacations of 2023, Le Centquatre is bringing dreams to young and old alike with Pinocchio, Thomas Bellorini's brand new show inspired by the eponymous fairy tale, to be seen from age 5 upwards!

Paris Sport Vacances, free sports camps for young people aged 7 to 17

Paris Sport Vacances is the city's program that gives young people the opportunity to register and participate in free sports camps. So if your children are between 7 and 17 years old, sign them up for the next vacations!

Tintin, the immersive adventure at the Atelier des Lumières: the unusual exhibition returns in spring

The most famous of reporters comes to investigate at the Atelier des Lumières: from April 22 to May 7, 2023, Culturespaces and Moulinsart present Tintin, the immersive adventure, a new exhibition to discover without delay.

Jours de Fêtes 2022, the winter funfair returns to La Villette

The funfair returns to the Place de la fontaine-aux-Lions in La Villette, from November 26, 2022 to January 1, 2023. On the program? Around sixty attractions for young and old!

Go skating with your family at Pavillon de l’Arsenal for the Holidays 2022

Winter means it is skating rink season! There is a lot of them in Paris, and the most extraordinary of them all is the Pavillon de l’Arsenal rink in the 4th arrondissement.

Mariage Frères launches their first Christmas teatime in Paris

Mariage Frères launches their first Christmas teatime in Paris to discover every day until January 6, 2023. The famous Parisian tea house expects you at the Etoile and Marais tearooms for the ideal afternoon tea to warm and enjoy a genuinely exceptional selection of teas.

Free Christmas ice rink in Paris at Forum des Halles 2022

The Forum des Halles launches its Christmas ice rink in the heart of the Canopée des Halles in Paris. A free skating rink open to all, it awaits you from December 5 to 19, 2022.

Sunday Fun at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes: free activities for the whole family

Good deals alert! This winter in Paris, the Hippodrome de Vincennes invites you to enjoy the "Dimanches Plaisirs", festive days with free activities for the whole family, from November 20th 2022 to February 26th 2023. On the program, carousel, pony rides, food market and much more, all in a guinguette atmosphere.

Fantaisie, Cirque Bouglione's new show for the 2022 / 2023 season

For its 2022 / 2023 season, Cirque Bouglione has come up with "Fantaisie", its new show. From clowns and ponies to acrobats and illusionists, the Cirque d'Hiver will be welcoming a host of performers from October 22, 2022 to March 5, 2023. Make way for the circus.

The Musée de l'Illusion in Paris: a multi-sensory journey that will make you lose your head!

The Musée de l'Illusion awaits you in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, in the Châtelet les Halles district. Come with friends or family for a unique and exciting experience! Immerse yourself in a fascinating world, where all your senses will be turned upside down... A multi-sensory visit that's a must.

Paris Kart, France's largest indoor karting track

Fancy a karting session with friends or family? Follow us to Paris Kart, home of France's largest indoor track!

Christmas 2021: the best children's films on Netflix

Christmas also happens on our screens: discover all the Christmas films and cartoons reserved for children, thanks to this special Netflix selection.

Ernest et Célestine, the musical family show at the Eiffel Tower theater

Ernest et Célestine" introduces our children to the heroes of our childhood. This musical show, directed by Caroline Magne at the Théâtre de la Tour Eiffel, will appeal to children aged 3 to 8 and the whole family. A show to discover from October 23 to December 31, 2021.

Lockdown exit: what changes since December 15, 2020

The second nationwide lockdown in France ended on December 15. Even though the lockdown exit has been confirmed this Thursday December 10, 2020 by Jean Castex, it has been toughened up. In concrete words, what changes?

Christmas 2020 at Galeries Lafayette Beaugrenelle: entertainments

All December 2020 long, Galeries Lafayette Beaugrenelle celebrate Christmas with free entertainments for children and adults.

Covid: curfew from 8 p.m. starting December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve

As the deadline of December 15 is just around the corner, France will not meet the 5,000 new Covid cases per day goal enabling to exit lockdown, as Jean Castex explained this Thursday December 10 during a press brief. The situation forced the government to toughen up measures planned, like curfew starting from 8 p.m. from December 15 and no exemption on New Year's Eve.

Covid: banning trips for Christmas? Emmanuel Macron rules out this option

A couple of hours prior to Jean Castex’ next press conference, the French are wondering if they will be able to celebrate Christmas with their families on December 24 and 25. According to France Info, banning trips for Christmas is an option Emmanuel Macron rules out.

Covid: restaurants and bars, "will not reopen around December 1" Jean Castex maintains

During a new press brief, Prime Minister Jean Castex suggested that bars and restaurants – closed since the new nationwide lockdown started – will have to show patience. According to the latest news shared by Le Point, a potential reopening of these places is not planned before January 15 or even February 1, 2021. As for the government's spokesperson, Gabriel Attal, he said on November 17 that the executive will deliver "prospects in early December". Jean Castex has just announced: "we will not reopen restaurants and bars around December 1".

Coronavirus: lockdown not to be lifted before the Holidays

The government and especially France's Prime Minister announced on Thursday November 12 the lockdown will go on as it is for at least two more weeks. Easing is planned for stores starting December 1 if the situation allows it and easing lockdown could occur for the Holidays.