The festive season in Paris and the Ile-de-France region is a time of pure magic that fills the hearts of Parisians, old and new, with joy. During this festive season, we fall back into childhood and enjoy good times with our loved ones. If you've decided to celebrate the holidays with your family in the Paris region, you'll be able to take advantage of a whole host of great activities to do with the kids. To mark the occasion of Christmas Eve on December 24 and Christmas Day on December 25, 2023, we've put together a program that's as unusual as it is unforgettable.
From gourmet treats to enchanting strolls and unique events, Paris and the surrounding region are planning to make a big splash this Christmas. All that's left to do is make your choice from this selection, before taking your little family out on the town and taking in the sights. Whether you're a tourist just passing through, or a Parisian keen to discover the best spots around you, here are the unusual plans for an original family Christmas in the Paris region.
By the way, stay tuned: this guide is updated as we make announcements and discoveries, so to make sure you don't miss out on any of the most unusual plans for Christmas 2024 in Paris, be sure to check this page regularly.
Contes et Histoires 2024: the program at national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
For the Christmas vacations and on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2024, the national monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region await you, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, with a host of activities for young and old alike. An original idea for getting out and having fun, while rediscovering France's historic heritage! [Read more]
Christmas 2024: magical family celebrations at the Château de Fontainebleau
During the Christmas and New Year vacations of 2024, the Château de Fontainebleau is playing the fairytale card to amaze young and old alike. Discover the program designed for families on this occasion. [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]
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]
L'Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 plunges us into tales and legends from around the world
For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. From November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, L'Odyssée Lumineuse transports us this year to tales and legends from all over the world, with dinosaurs, circus shows and laser effects to boot. It's the perfect way to celebrate the festive season, whether you're with friends, loved ones or family. [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]
Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Lights at the Jardin des Plantes - photos
This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled "Jurassique en voie d'Illumination". On view from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a veritable open-air museum. Explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical stroll under the stars. A not-to-be-missed event at the end of the year. [Read more]
Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, discover the new 2024-2025 fairytale route
Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights that will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025. The program includes an enchanting stroll of almost 2km, to be enjoyed over the festive season. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 at Disneyland Paris: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, the program
Disneyland Paris celebrates Christmas! The theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Without further ado, the program! [Read more]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne, to make us dream. [Read more]
L'Extraordinaire Maison du Père Noël: the immersive experience at the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet
Europe's biggest Santa Claus house returns to Seine-et-Marne to delight children of all ages this festive season. Join us on the Île de Loisirs de Jablines-Annet, from November 9 to December 24, 2024, to push open the doors of Santa's Extraordinary House and enjoy an incredible, fairytale-like immersive experience. [Read more]
Festival des Lanternes 2024: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail
Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2,000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian theme park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, get ready for a magical, prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season! [Read more]
La drôle de fabrique à jouets: create your own cuddly toy in Santa's workshop at the Imaginarium
Join Santa's elves, and create your own stuffed toy in his workshop, with this unique experience from the Imaginarium de Lagny-sur-Marne. From November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Escape game Le Labo des Lutins: adventure for kids at GG Escape Game
Want to take your kids into the world of escape games? Head for GG Escape Game, which offers Le Labo des Lutins, its latest room designed exclusively for youngsters. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 24, 2024 to December 25, 2024
