As the festive season approaches, Paris becomes more than ever the City of Light. The magic of Christmas transforms the capital and its surrounding region, inviting us to enjoy a festive and regressive program to the delight of young and old alike. Not surprisingly, tourists from all over the world mingle with Parisians to celebrate the festive season in the Paris region.
So here you are, with your little family , concocting a fine program for yourself in Paris and the Ile-de-France region to enjoy the joyous atmosphere of this Christmas. There's no shortage of great experiences to be had, from festivals of lights to animated shop windows and other enchanting events. And if you're on a tight budget, don't worry! There are plenty of great ideas for free Christmas outings in and around Paris!
Are you looking for the best ways to get around Paris during the 2024-2025 Christmas holidays? We've got just the thing for you, with a roundup of ideas for free walks and events in the Paris region. Perfect for enjoying the festivities with the kids and saving money at the same time!
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as new announcements and discoveries are made. Don't forget to check back regularly for more great deals!
ATTENTION: This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Christmas 2024: torchlight procession, enchanted Christmas village and shows in Fontainebleau (77)
The Fontainebleau region is bursting at the seams for the magical Christmas season, transforming itself into a veritable Christmas village with the opening of its unmissable market and a host of free events for families! [Read more]
Magic Noël 2024: Santa's house, funfair, market and entertainment in Levallois (92)
From December 2, 2023, the town of Levallois-Perret in the Hauts-de-Seine département will be decked out in magic, fairy lights and funny characters straight from the North Pole for its Christmas festivities. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: ice rink, Christmas market and Santa Claus parade in Montmorency (95)
In the Val d'Oise, the charming town of Montmorency awaits you for a wonderful holiday season, where you and your family can meet Santa Claus and enjoy a host of fun activities! [Read more]
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market at Paris 2024 returns
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, enjoy rides galore and feast at the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The giant Christmas Market at La Défense is open! Festive entertainment and ice rink on the program
The Paris la Défense Christmas Market is back from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, the market expands to include some 250 wooden chalets, bringing the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! As an added bonus, a real ice Christmas skating rink will be set up at the foot of the arch. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Paris: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and festive entertainment at Bercy Village
From November 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, Bercy Village in Paris gets into the spirit of the festive season! On the program: a sky of luminous mistletoe bouquets and lots of festive entertainment for young and old! Discover the Christmas program in this charming open-air alley. [Read more]
Christmas window displays at Paris 2024 unveiled! Discover the department store program
When do the Christmas window displays start, and where can you find them in Paris? From Printemps to Galeries Lafayette, discover what Parisian department stores have in store for us in the run-up to the festive season, to delight young and old alike! Bon Marché, BHV, Samaritaine - every year, we're delighted by the beautiful window displays that come alive to our delight. Whether you're with the family, the kids, your loved ones or simply your loved ones, this is a must-do Parisian Christmas stroll. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 at the top: Beaugrenelle Paris becomes a festive ski resort with Méribel
Until January 4, 2025, Beaugrenelle becomes one of the most magical Christmas destinations in Paris, combining festive spirit and Alpine charm. The program includes a majestic Christmas tree, a chairlift for selfies, Santa Claus and musical entertainment for the whole family! [Read more]
Inauguration of the Printemps Haussmann Christmas Showcase 2024 with Juliette Binoche - 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. The inauguration is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 5pm, in the presence of Juliette Binoche. [Read more]
BHV 2024 Christmas window displays with Léna, Marc Lavoine and Adriana Karembeu - photos
For Christmas 2024 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts us in the Christmas spirit. Discover the Christmas window displays and images of the inauguration, accompanied by a sound and light show featuring Marc Lavoine, Adriana Karembeu and Léna Mafhouf as master of ceremonies. Now's the time to take a stroll with the family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family for this year's ultra-colorful window displays. [Read more]
Le Bon Marché's 2024 Christmas window displays: playful & colorful creatures light up Paris at night
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 8, 2024, from 5pm. This year, colorful creatures populate the rue de Sèvres façade of the department store, with magical Parisian scenes set against a starry backdrop. Welcome to the regressive, playful Paris of Le Bon Marché! [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Enghien-les-Bains: monumental projections, solidarity market... the program
Christmas is back in Enghien-les-Bains in the Val-d'Oise, with a host of events to discover from November 25, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Animated Christmas bubbles, monumental projections, solidarity Christmas market, themed village or ice rink... here's the program imagined by the town for these end-of-year festivities! [Read more]
Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations - dates
Faubourg Saint-Honoré lights up for Christmas! Join us on November 26, 2024 for the launch of the district's illuminations, in the company of the sponsors (soon to be announced) and the partner association, Princesse Margot. The program will include a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set! [Read more]
The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back! - dates
The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights. [Read more]
Christmas Market 2024 in Boulogne-Billancourt (92)
The Boulogne-Billancourt Christmas Market returns to the Grand'Place from November 20 to December 24, 2024, to the delight of young and old alike. On the program? Crafts, entertainment and photos with Santa... This year, the whole family can enjoy the festive season! [Read more]
Christmas lights at Paris 2024, the program
The Christmas illuminations in Paris are a magical part of the festive season. From the Champs-Élysées to Bercy Village, via the chic Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris is decked out in a thousand lights every year. It's a glittering journey that's sure to blow your mind! [Read more]
La Cité de Noël: XXL village, Nordic sauna and unusual Christmas markets at Cité Fertile (93)
This winter, the Cité Fertile is pulling out all the stops with an XXL Christmas village and markets, where you can prepare your presents in complete peace of mind and enjoy festive, committed entertainment, from November 30 to December 22, 2024. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
