Festival lumières guide - activities

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025, the journey to the center of your Dreams

Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Vernes.

Festival des Lanternes: 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!

Vincennes, Château de Lumières: digital art festival & monumental projection at the gateway to Paris

A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and witness a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Discover the details that await us during this unusual event.

Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Light at the Jardin des Plantes

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 prehistoric 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.

Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, 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.

Free Lumières Impressionnistes Festival in Chatou 2024, takes us back in time

The Lumières Impressionnistes festival returns for a 4th edition on September 6 and 7, 2024, on the theme: Let's celebrate together 1874 and the year of the first Impressionist exhibition! This free, festive event once again takes over the Hameau Fournaise in the Yvelines (78) with an exceptional program including sound and light shows, live arts performances and exhibitions.

Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical holiday experience

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. In the enchanting setting of the Château, rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences that this year take us to the heart of the tales that have lulled our childhood.

Lueurs de Mantes: a free artistic light trail in Yvelines

Mantes-la-Jolie lights up this winter! For the first time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 16, 2023 to February 10, 2024 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

Art in Nature: Dali's works in a luminous and extravagant tour of Paris

An arty stroll through the works of surrealist artist Salvador Dali, that's what's in store for us this autumn-winter in Paris! From November 16, 2023 to January 7, 2024.

Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2023-2024: light trail, ice rink, rides and shows

Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2023 Christmas vacations. From December 23, 2023 to January 7, 2024, you're invited to discover the festive activities of the Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you...

L'Odyssée Lumineuse at the Parc Floral: a festival of lights that takes you on a journey - our photos

For the festive season, the Parc Floral invites families to discover its illuminations, L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 28, 2023 to January 7, 2024. A great opportunity to celebrate the Christmas festivities early (or even later), and of course with family and friends.

Lumières à la Villette, the free immersive tour of Paris - Cancelled in 2023

CANCELLED - A free, immersive stroll through the Parc de la Villette is the concept behind the Lumières festival! An opportunity to discover the luminous and unusual works of French and international artists.

Lantern festival 2022 at Paris La Villette

The lantern parade is back to the Parc de la Villette in Paris! On the menu? A magical and free walk, lantern in hands, on Saturday December 10, 2022, and you do not want to miss it.

Nature Illuminée, a new light festival comes to Paris

Nature Illuminée is the name of the brand-new magical experience coming in November 2021 to Paris. This light festival will take place in a still unknown place but promises a dreamy walk around lit works including an extra augmented reality treasure hunt.