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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.

Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: giant ice rink under the nave of the Grand Palais, top start

The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 14, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink!

Lueurs de Mantes: the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2024-2025, is unveiled

Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly this winter! For the second time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks.

What to do with teenagers in Paris this summer 2025? Our must-do outings with grown-ups

Summer vacations are approaching, and whether you're planning a family trip to Paris or live nearby, the question of teens-friendly activities always arises. So, here are our teens-friendly outings in the capital!

Christmas 2024: shows and a day at Cirque Micheletty, Villeneuve-la-Garenne (92)

In December or during the 2024 Christmas vacations, come and spend a day at the Cirque Micheletty village with your family. What's on the program? Acrobatic shows and the chance to spend a whole day at the circus.

Christmas 2024: a free ephemeral ice rink sets up on avenue de Breteuil in December

From December 7 to 29, 2024, an ephemeral but above all, free ice rink will be set up in the 7th arrondissement, avenue de Breteuil. A great family activity not to be missed.

Hors Control, the party to get your kids swinging at Ground Control

On December 7, 2024, Ground Control organizes its traditional boum du mois for the little ones with Hors Control, an afternoon dedicated to children on the theme of Dia de los Muertos.

Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: the concert event with Clara Luciani, Garou and Vianney...

The countdown is on for the opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. On December 7, an official ceremony awaits us to inaugurate the reopening of the monument, which will finally be open to the public the following day. The ceremony promises to be full of surprises, with many artists on the program. Here are some of the headliners we're expecting.

11 free castles around Paris this Sunday, December 1, 2024, the 1st Sunday of the month

On the first Sunday of the month, certain monuments, notably châteaux, open their doors to us for a free visit. Why not take advantage of this Sunday, December 1, 2024, to treat yourself to one of the sublime châteaux of our Ile-de-France heritage? Don't forget, some of them require free advance reservations, so be sure to check and prepare your visits in advance.

The Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations with Emmanuelle Béart and Amandine Petit

Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up for Christmas! On November 26, 2024, the district's illuminations were launched in the company of Emmanuelle Béart, Amandine Petit and partner association Princesse Margot. The program included a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set!

Chinese New Year 2025 Parade in Paris 13e : Date and infos

The famous Chinese New Year parade in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, also known as the Lunar New Year, made a comeback this Sunday, February 9, 2025, much to our delight.

Christmas enchantment: a magical day at the Courtilles ice rink in Asnières-sur-Seine (92)

On Saturday, December 7, lace up your skates on the ice at the Courtilles skating rink in Asnières-sur-Seine for Féerie de Noël, a special day of fun and magic!

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

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.

La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos

From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor.

La Cité des Sens, the festival that explores the senses at the Cité des Sciences

For the 6th edition of its Cité des Sens festival, the Cité des Sciences invites us to discover one of our senses: touch, during a weekend of events and educational workshops focusing on our eyes, from November 16 to 17.

Christmas 2024 at Disneyland Paris: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, the program

Disneyland Paris celebrates Christmas! The theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Without further ado, the program!

Industry Week 2024: the program of unusual visits in Paris and the Paris Region

From November 18 to 24, 2024, Industry Week offers over 3,000 events, visits, workshop discoveries and other activities, all over France. Discover the program in Paris and Île-de-France!

The Sainte-Barbe fire festival, a magical weekend in December in Lens

The Festival de la Sainte Barbe is a not-to-be-missed event in the Lens-Liévin region. Since 2018, this fire arts festival has revived the tradition of Sainte Barbe, patron saint of miners, by transforming former mining sites into stages for pyrotechnic and artistic shows. To be experienced from December 6 to 8, 2024!