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Christmas 2024 and New Year's 2025 brunches at the Mandarin Oriental

The Mandarin Oriental, nestled in the heart of Paris, is celebrating the holidays this year with a festive, refined brunch at Camélia, its iconic restaurant. Under the direction of Chef Maxime Gilbert, known for his inventive and precise approach, this menu offers a culinary journey combining tradition and modernity, available on December 25, 2024 and January 1, 2025.

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.

Paris Centre Piéton, the first 4 car-free arrondissements this Sunday, February 2, 2025

Once a month, Paris Breathes! In addition to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the first 4 arrondissements are going green and car-free, eliminating motor vehicles for one day. Next event: Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Polpo Nord: gourmet winter terrace with gondola and curling rink on the banks of the Seine

Polpo Nord, the famous winter terrace, is back on the quays of the Seine for a warm, festive winter just a stone's throw from Paris! After Polpo Plage, the Levallois (92) refuge is transformed into an urban ski resort, to be discovered from Wednesday to Sunday until mid-March 2025. Alpine ambience, cosy gondolas, curling rink, gourmet dishes and melting cheeses... all that's missing is snow!

"Monsieur Joseph", the historic musical returns to Paris - extended run in December

Following its success at the Théâtre Clavel and its nomination for the Trophées de la Comédie Musicale, "Monsieur Joseph" returns to the Centre Paris Anim' Point du Jour from December 18 to 21. A show for all ages 6 and up!

Creative Christmas 2024 at So Ouest: Christmas market and DIY workshops

The So Ouest shopping center invites you to celebrate Christmas 2024 in the heart of a Scandinavian decor, with a lovely program of free events for the whole family. On the program? Meet Santa Claus, creative workshops and a gourmet Christmas market!

Pedestrian Champs-Elysées: the world's most beautiful car-free avenue for New Year's Eve 2025

The Champs-Elysées are reserved for pedestrians one Sunday a month. An opportunity to discover the world's most beautiful avenue in a different way, and to take a selfie in front of the Arc de Triomphe without a car to spoil the picture. Next dates to note: Tuesday December 31, 2024 and Sunday February 2, 2025.

Christmas 2024-2025 in Paris: an ice rink a stone's throw from the Bois de Vincennes

On your skates! For Christmas 2024, Vincennes is delighting young and old alike with an open-air ice skating rink on the Hôtel de Ville esplanade. See you there from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025!

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.

Fleurs d'Hiver, the refined Mont-Blanc-inspired 2024 Yule log by Léandre Vivier at Burgundy

For this Christmas 2024 in Paris, Burgundy pastry chef Léandre Vivier unveils a beautiful Christmas log with the allure of a floral bouquet. Inspired by the Mont-Blanc, this creation breaks the mould and makes a lasting impression at your festive banquets.

Christmas 2024: free family events at Vélizy 2 shopping center

At Vélizy 2, the magic of the 2024 holiday season will bring the shopping center to life. Throughout your shopping session, you're invited to enjoy a program of free events for the whole family, starting November 11, 2024!

Contes et Histoires 2024: visit Wonderland at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne

During the Christmas vacations, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne hosts the Contes et Histoires 2024 event: on December 30, January 2, 3 and 4, 2025, discover this French heritage treasure through unusual family activities.

Contes et Histoires 2024: a magical Christmas 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 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. A program that should delight families during the Christmas vacations!

Contes et Histoires 2024: a musical at the Château de Rambouillet

Château de Rambouillet takes part in the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires. On January 4, 2025, the monument will be offering unusual, fun tours for families during the Christmas vacations.

Contes et Histoires 2024: a playful and mysterious Christmas at Château de Jossigny

The Château de Jossigny, rarely open to the public, is exceptionally welcoming families on December 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2024, for the Contes et Histoires des Monuments Nationaux event. A great idea for the Christmas vacations!

Contes et Histoires 2024: storytelling and playful investigation at the Villa Savoye in Poissy (78)

For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires dans les monuments nationaux, the Villa Savoye in Poissy is offering a host of family activities over the Christmas vacations! See you from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025.

Jeffrey Cagnes 2024's delicious Yule logs revisit the great classics

Why not treat yourself to one or more of Jeffrey Cagnes' Christmas logs this Christmas 2024? As of December 16, you can discover his signature vanilla log and logs with revisited classics! A risk-free way to indulge yourself.

The Triton Yule log from the Shangri-La Paris 2024 by Maxence Barbot, gourmet and elegant

For the 2024 holiday season, Maxence Barbot, pastry chef at the Shangri-La Paris, unveils an exceptional creation: the Triton log. Inspired by the shores of Brittany and sublimated by festive flavors, this log, in limited edition from December 9 to 31, is an ode to elegance and gourmandise.

The enchanted sleigh: the fairytale Yule log at Cheval Blanc Paris 2024

For its 2024 Yule Log, Cheval Blanc Paris offers a gourmet experience that takes us into the Christmas imagination. The "Traineau Enchanté" (Enchanted Sleigh) imagined by Maxime Frédéric and his team. Available from December 20 to 25, this gourmet creation, combining chocolate and childhood memories, is sure to create a sensation on your holiday table.

Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux: a festive program to celebrate Christmas at the estate

Les Grandes Heures de Sceaux is back for a winter edition, to be discovered on December 14 and 15, 2024. Come and celebrate the festive season with cultural events for the whole family.