Contes et Histoires 2024: events at national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region

Looking for an idea for a family outing? Then let yourself be tempted by Contes et Histoires, a fun and magical event, which returns in 2024 to a dozen historic sites in the Île-de-France region. Yes, national monuments are opening their doors to you during the Christmas vacations!

This festive season, get ready to travel through time, in a festive and convivial atmosphere. The activities on offer take young and old alike from parks to gardens, from châteaux to intimate homes, from ramparts to dungeons, to meet the kings, queens and illustrious characters who have left their mark on our history and heritage.

So, what are we going to do with the little ones in the monuments? Contes & Histoires 2024 is an event that promises a great time, with numerous workshops to awaken the overflowing creativity of our dear little heads. Guided tours, storytelling, workshops, shows... There's plenty to occupy their time in a fun and entertaining way, while helping them discover the region's most beautiful heritage sites!

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• Amusement parks and funfairs in and around Paris, 2024 program

Please note: most Contes et Histoires events are free for children. Parents, on the other hand, have to pay admission. So book your tickets and prepare your vacation program.

For the full program of this magical family event, follow the guide...

Contes et histoires 2024: shows and storytelling tours at the Arc de Triomphe
Contes et histoires, the event that lets families discover national monuments during the Christmas vacations, is back for a 2024 edition, from December 21 to January 5. An opportunity for the whole family to explore the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. [Read more]

Contes et Histoires 2024 in Paris: a creative and colorful Christmas at the Hôtel de la Marine
Once again this year, the Hôtel de la Marine is taking part in the Contes et Histoires event. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, the monument will be offering a wide range of family activities during the Christmas vacations. [Read more]

Contes et Histoires 2024: activities based on La Fontaine's fables at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud
With the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Domaine de Saint-Cloud invites young and old alike to enjoy gourmet and enchanting events during the Christmas vacations! Here's the program that awaits you from December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025. [Read more]

Contes et Histoires 2024: create your own board game at the Maison des Jardies
For the 2024 Christmas vacations, the Maison de Jardies, located in Sèvres (92), is offering creative workshops for the whole family, as part of Contes et Histoires, an event organized within the Monuments Nationaux, from December 21, 2024 to January 4, 2025. [Read more]

Enjoy your visit!