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!
Top 15 most beautiful Christmas trees at Paris 2024: enough to put glitter in your eyes
Would you like to discover the most beautiful 2024 Christmas trees in Paris? We'll take you on a tour of the capital's end-of-year creations and illuminations. Gilded, traditional green, sober or sumptuous, one thing's for sure: they're taking it up a notch! Discover the 15 most majestic or largest Christmas trees in Paris. [Read more]
Dimanche Plaisirs: Christmas parade at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes!
Sponsored - On December 22, immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Christmas parades at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes! Get ready for a magical day of festivities. Come and watch spectacular parades featuring emblematic Christmas characters, who will amaze young and old alike. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season! Download your free tickets! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Christmas 2024: Christmas village, free rides and Santa's house in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93)
From December 17 to 24, 2024, the town of Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93) is turning on the Christmas mode with magical events for young and old alike. Rides, enchanted parades and illuminations: don't miss it! [Read more]
The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back!
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 2024 in Aubervilliers (93): illuminations, Christmas market and little train
From December 13, 2024, the town of Aubervilliers transforms itself and transports you into the magic of Christmas. A merry-go-round, market and children's entertainment await you and your family this vacation season! [Read more]
The Montmartre Christmas Market, the village 100% made in France 2024
The Montmartre Christmas Market returns from November 22, 2024 to January 7, 2025. French crafts, mulled wine and regional gastronomy for a traditional Christmas activity on the highest point of the capital. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: free concerts and entertainment at Westfield Forum des Halles
The Westfield Forum des Halles shopping center in Paris is getting into the spirit of Christmas, with free concerts, fun activities and Santa Claus for the whole family. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: entertainment, ecological ice rink and Santa's chalet at One Nation Outlet (78)
The One Nation Outlet shopping center in Yvelines, France, unveils its magical Christmas activities, including an ecological ice rink, gospel concerts and a miniature train. [Read more]
Good plan: free plush-making kiosks in Aushopping centers
For the whole month of December, several Aushopping shopping centers are offering children the chance to make their own cuddly toy. [Read more]
Christmas 2024: meet Santa Claus, giant Christmas tree and illuminations in Montreuil (93)
From December 6, 2024, the spirit of Christmas will take hold of Montreuil for good. A big tree, a meeting with Santa Claus, free entertainment... There's plenty to look forward to! [Read more]
Le Carrousel Louis Vuitton Place Vendôme: a free haute couture ride in the heart of Paris
The Carrousel Louis Vuitton arrives among the jewels of Place Vendôme, ready to turn heads this holiday season. Free and open to all until January 1, 2025, this haute-couture ride takes you on an LV-designed journey on the back of fantastical animals right in the heart of Paris! [Read more]
The charming Christmas Market at Notre-Dame de Paris honours French artists and craftsmen
The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market is a special one this year, with the Cathedral reopening in early December. From November 29 to December 25, 2024, visitors will flock to Square Viviani for French crafts and gastronomy, as well as free entertainment for children, including Santa Claus. [Read more]
The 2024 Christmas Market in Boulogne-Billancourt (92) and its enchanting animations
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]
Magic Noël 2024: funfair, market, entertainment and magic house in Levallois (92)
From November 30, 2024, the town of Levallois-Perret in the Hauts-de-Seine department will be decked out in magic, fairy lights and funny characters straight from the North Pole for its Christmas festivities. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 in Vincennes: Christmas market, skating rink, horse-drawn carriage, concerts and magical shows
Vincennes celebrates Christmas from December 6, 2024 to January 5, 2025! On the program? The traditional Christmas Market and its unique gift ideas, an ice rink to show off your best tricks, horse-drawn carriage rides and enchanted parades, and even the famous Christmas carols. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Marché de Noël des Tuileries 2024: dates, times and events
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, take in the rides, skate and enjoy the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site. [Read more]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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]
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]
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
