Christmas walk children family guide - activities

Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: Obelix's slide, ice rink, market and lights

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you're invited to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Skating rinks, toboggans, a trail of lights, a hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you, with a new feature this year: Obelix's Slide on the Gaulish side.

The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market and festive entertainment is this weekend!

The Marché Médiéval de Noël de Provins returns on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a 13ᵉ edition that promises to take us back in time. In the exceptional setting of this medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, artisans, troubadours and enchanting entertainment await you for an unforgettable weekend, just 1h15 from Paris. We unveil the city's enchanting program.

Christmas 2024: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau

During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2024, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion.

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...

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 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.

The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back!

The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights.

Fête des Lumières 2024: a light parade in Moret-sur-Loing (77) - CANCELLED FOR WEATHER CONDITIONS

The commune of Moret-sur-Loing, in Seine-et-Marne, invites us to take part in a magical journey, with a Festival of Lights open free to all, on Friday, December 7, 2024. Cancelled due to bad weather conditions.

Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris

The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris!

Christmas 2024 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows

Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025! On the program? The traditional Christmas Market and its unique gift ideas, an ice rink to show off your best tricks, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols.

Printemps Haussmann's 2024 Christmas window displays in Paris - our photos

For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann invites you on a magical adventure aboard the Printemps Express, bound for Christmas! From November 7 to December 31, 2024, let yourself be transported on a magical journey through the window carriages, brought to life by passengers in recycled fabrics.

Marché de Noël des Tuileries 2024: dates, times and events

The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take in the rides, skate and enjoy the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos - Invitations

This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year.Take part in the contest at the bottom of the article to try to win your invitations.

Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, discover the new 2024-2025 fairytale route

Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights that will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The program includes an enchanting stroll of almost 2km, to be enjoyed over the festive season.

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.