Winter vacation guide

Mardi Gras 2024: join the carnival at the Jardin d'Acclimatation!

The Jardin d'Acclimatation is holding its annual Carnival during the February vacations 2024, on Tuesday February 13. Bring the whole family to join in the festive parade, and enjoy the park's animals and rides. Get out your best disguises and join in the costume parade!

Mickey and Minnie do their show, the children's show at the Comédie du Onzième

Until March 3, 2024, come and meet Mickey and Minnie with the kids, during a show for young audiences, presented by the Comédie du Onzième. Songs, humor and stunts: children (aged 1 to 10) will love this show with their favorite mouse!

Mardi Gras: learn how to make bugnes and beignets with Maison Fika's culinary workshops

In Asnières-sur-Seine, visit the city's most gourmet address during the February school vacations: Maison Fika, the temple of gourmet delights, offering culinary workshops for the whole family.

Rose petite fée des fleurs, a poetic feature film for the whole family to enjoy over the February vacations

Looking for a family film to see in theaters in February 2024? Discover Rose petite fée des fleurs, Karla Nor Holmbäck's latest animated feature, in official competition at the Annecy festival.

The Prince of Wales's winter terrace for raclettes and fondues by Norbert Tarayre

Discover Switzerland in Paris! The indoor patio of 19.20 by Norbert Tarayre at the Prince de Galles is getting a makeover, this winter welcoming Crans Montana. It's a chance for us to feast on raclettes and fondues in the heart of the Golden Triangle, in an exotic setting.

Peter and the Great White Birds: spellbinding theater at Comédie Nation

Relive the myth of Peter Pan through fascinating shadow theater. A family show to discover at the Comédie Nation from January 21 to February 24, 2024.

February vacations 2024: 5 outings for teens in Paris

From February 10 to 26, 2024, little Parisians and Ile-de-France residents are on winter vacation! It's a great opportunity to fill up on outings during these weeks without school, including for the older ones.

Public holidays, bridges and vacations: what to put down in 2024

With the New Year upon us, some people are already looking ahead to possible long weekends. For those who can't wait, find out what holidays and bridges the 2024 calendar has in store for you.

Caves, doodles and mouseholes: the children's show on prehistory at the Musée de l'Homme

During the school vacations, the Musée de l'Homme awaits you and your family for a brand new show on prehistory. In February and April, come to the Musée de l'Homme to discover Grottes gribouilles and trou de souris!

Interactive investigations at the Château de Fontainebleau: an adventure for families

The Château de Fontainebleau is launching special children's tour-investigations. Take part during the All Saints' vacation and every Sunday thereafter.

Galileo party: karaoke, DJ set and astronomy at the Planetarium of the Cité des sciences

During the school vacations, we celebrate the 459th anniversary of Galileo's birth at the Planetarium of the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie! Under the stars, enjoy a DJ set, a karaoke and exceptional surprises.

A gourmet family cruise on the Seine, to get into carnival mode

During the vacations, embark with your family for a commented cruise (with snacks included) on the Seine and the Canal St Martin. Carnival obliges, feathers, boas and masks are part of this original outing to do with young and old!

Paris Food Tour in the 13th district, discovering the nuggets of the Chinese district

How about a food tour in the 13th arrondissement, the famous Chinese district of Paris? There are so many Asian restaurants in this district that it is difficult to know where to eat. We reveal you some nuggets that we could discover during our discovery tour.

February-March 2023 vacations at the Jardin d'Acclimatation

For the February vacations, from February 18 to March 5, 2023, the Jardin d'Acclimatation is a goldmine for activities to do with the family or attractions for children. Puppet shows, carnival parade and merry-go-round are on the program in the oldest amusement park in France!

February vacations 2023: life-size dinosaurs at the Plaisir shopping center

During the February-March 2023 vacations, the Aushopping Grand Plaisir shopping center is inhabited by specimens that are, to say the least... unusual, for the Dino'Shopping exhibition!

The Flexival festival and its free game for children during the 2023 Agricultural Show

From February 25 to March 5, 2023, the much-anticipated Salon de l'Agriculture is back for its 59th edition: it's time to immerse yourself in French agricultural traditions, to discover regional specialties or to take advantage of free activities to do with the kids!

Winter Games come to One Nation Outlet during the February vacations

During the February 2023 vacations, One Nation Outlet will be transformed into a real ski resort from February 18 to March 5, 2023, with many free activities for the whole family. On the program: cross-country skiing, arctic fishing and other adventures!

February vacations 2023: visit the cabinet of curiosities of Petit Nicolas for free!

Until March 11, 2023, come and discover an original exhibition, to feel a bit like entering the classroom of Little Nicolas! I promise you, no stern teachers are waiting for you, but rather beautiful illustrations.

Moi c'est Talia, the show to see with children during the February vacations 2023

From February 17 to March 5, 2023, right on the school vacations, go to the Théâtre Paris-Villette, in the 19th arrondissement, to see "Moi c'est Talia", an original creation by Faustine Noguès.

Cancellation: the skating rink perched on the roof of the Tour Montparnasse will not be returning after all

The Paris Montparnasse Observatory has announced in a press release that Paris's highest skating rink will not be returning to the top of the Tour Montparnasse after all. The statement cited "reasons beyond the control" of the Observatoire.