Can you feel the magic wind blowing through the Paris region? Yes, the spirit of the festive season lights up Paris and the whole of theÎle-de-France region. With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the City of Light is abuzz with enchanting decorations andultra-regressive entertainment, to the delight of young and old alike. In this time of sharing, we take advantage of our loved ones by spending quality time with them... and that's probably what brought you to this page.
If you'd like to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a fairytale and discover sublime historic sites, how about exploring the châteaux of Paris and the Île-de-France region? Numerous monuments unveil special, magical programs to celebrate the festive season. With illuminations, shows, sound and light, and immersive scenography, your Christmas vacations are sure to be magical!
Would you like to (re)discover the beautiful châteaux around Paris, all decked out for Christmas? We reveal the program for these historic French heritage sites, which bring the magic of Christmas to life for the enjoyment of young and old alike.
Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program
The Domaine et Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines department, is decked out in its finest finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the festive season's program of immersive shows, illuminations and magical strolls. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: visit Wonderland at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne
During the Christmas vacations, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne hosts the Contes et Histoires 2024 event: on December 30, January 2, 3 and 4, 2025, discover this French heritage treasure through unusual family activities. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a magical Christmas at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte
The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is offering workshops and entertaining shows in this new edition of Contes et Histoires, to be experienced from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. A program that should delight families during the Christmas vacations! [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a musical at the Château de Rambouillet
Château de Rambouillet takes part in the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires. On January 4, 2025, the monument will be offering unusual, fun tours for families during the Christmas vacations. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a playful and mysterious Christmas at Château de Jossigny
The Château de Jossigny, rarely open to the public, is exceptionally welcoming families on December 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2024, for the Contes et Histoires des Monuments Nationaux event. A great idea for the Christmas vacations! [Read more]
Christmas at the Château: magical festivities at the Domaine de Sceaux
Spend Christmas at the château with the animals of the forest, and enjoy an enchanted stroll through the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux, from December 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
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! [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: Santa's secrets revealed at Château de Vincennes
For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and January 3 to 5, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 at the Château de Bagatelle: exclusive theatrical tours of the royal pavilion
Château de Bagatelle invites you to experience a magical Christmas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the heart of Paris' 16th arrondissement. This architectural jewel, usually closed to the public, is reopening its doors for a unique day combining theatrical tours, period costumes and festive stalls. A historic immersion orchestrated by the Friends of Versailles and the Mansart Foundation, to kick off December in style! [Read more]
Christmas in danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours! Can you save him?
This year, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours is offering a unique adventure for the festive season. From November 30, 2024, we invite you to plunge into an immersive story where Christmas is in danger. The usually peaceful château is invaded by a dark magic, threatening the great Christmas celebration. For the duration of a visit, we become the heroes of this mysterious quest. [Read more]
Christmas at the Château de Chantilly 2024: illuminations, delicacies and shows on the program
Christmas is coming to the Château de Chantilly for Christmas 2024. The chateau and park await you for a magical stroll in a fairytale setting for the whole family. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll find entertainment for the whole family, storytelling evenings and the presence of Santa Claus, in the heart of an exceptional heritage. Here are the highlights of this year's event. [Read more]
Christmas Festival 2024 at Château de Breteuil: a fairytale for the whole family
The 2024 Christmas Festival at the Château de Breteuil, located in the Yvelines, offers a unique experience on December 15, 2024. The château lights up for the occasion, transforming this historic site into a veritable Christmas tale. With decorations in every room, nativity scenes from around the world and shows for young and old, you'll be immersed in the magic of the festive season. [Read more]
Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour at the Château de Versailles
Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' 2024 Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025. The event culminates in a very special encounter with Baroque Santa Claus! [Read more]
Beauty and the Beast: the immersive theater show returns to Château de Maisons-Laffitte
From November 9 to December 15, 2024, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte in the Yvelines region of France invites you to experience the magical spectacle of "Beauty and the Beast" in its very heart. Princess gowns, valets and chandeliers on the ceiling...embark on an immersive theater show in the world of the famous fairy tale. [Read more]
Christmas break 2022 at the Palace of Versailles - program
For the Christmas break, 2022, from December 10, 2022 to January 1, 2023, grab your family and run to the Palace of Versailles to enjoy the magical entertainments. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 1, 2024
Recommended age
For all
