December - activities

Running: 5 easy races to set yourself a sporting challenge before the end of 2024

If you can't set yourself very (sometimes too) ambitious goals for the beginning of 2025, we suggest you set yourself a more achievable one and, why not, add a number to your personal record of achievements while setting off on a race accessible to all levels.

Christmas 2024 in Paris: the Hôtel de Crillon Christmas Market for great gifts

The Hôtel de Crillon invites you to the second edition of its Christmas Market on the weekend of December 7 to 8, 2024. During these two magical days, the palace welcomes a fine selection of trendy designer brands, dedicated to women and children, to inspire your Christmas shopping, enhanced by workshops and tastings, all in a dream setting!

Top 10 funniest Christmas 2023 ugly sweaters to buy in Paris and Île-de-France

The Christmas sweater is becoming a serious business in France. To pay tribute, an International Day of the Ugly Christmas Sweater has even been established, falling this year on December 15, 2023. On this particular day, fashion takes a break and bad taste takes over! It's a day for friends and colleagues to get together and compete in an ugly sweater contest. So, to help you elect the cheesiest knitted nugget, discover our top 10 ugly sweaters of Christmas 2023! Watch out!

Le Grand Numéro de Chanel: the free and immersive exhibition at the Temporary Grand Palais

"Le Grand numéro de Chanel" is the latest and free exhibition by Maison Chanel, running from December 15, 2022, to January 9, 2023, at the Temporary Grand Palais, to enjoy upon reservation. An exclusive tour through the olfactive universe of the luxury brand, among masterpieces, great encounters and many more sensational surprises…

Christmas 2022 in Paris: "L'Atelier des Rêves", Dior’s immersive pop-up store, new ranges of dates

From December 1 to 10, 2022, Dior opens "L'Atelier des Rêves", an immersive pop-up store for the Holidays. Nestled in the majestic setting of a hotel particulier in the 8th arrondissement, the temporary venue promises an immersion into the marvelous universe of the designer’s Château de la Colle Noire, paced with makeup sessions and privileged personalization workshops.

Astier de Villatte, the atypical little Parisian store and wonderful Christmas decorations

Astier de Villatte makes your Holidays sparkle with atypical and customized Christmas tree bulbs. From mid-October to late December, this little store located in rue Saint-Honoré, specialized in craft ceramics, opens the doors of its wonderful den set on the first floor and packed with fabulous Christmas decorations.

Europa-Park: a direct train from Paris soon to get to the theme park

Europa-Park within train’s reach will be soon possible! Starting from December 11, 2022, the high-speed train from Paris to Fribourg will make an extra stop at Ringsheim-Europa-Park for the greatest joy of theme park fans!