For theweekend of Friday, November 22, Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2024, there's plenty to do in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, , as well as cultural and gourmet outings. Discover the latest news, as well as restaurants for lunch and dinner, exhibitions to marvel at, concerts, festivals and parties to dance and gesticulate, films to thrill, and family or sports outings to get away from it all in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
There's plenty to do this weekend, with Christmas markets, illuminations, free festive immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages, the return of the Féerie des Eaux, the vintage fair... Yes, you're bound to find something to suit you in this selection of outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
So, what are we doing this weekend ? Here are the best ideas for keeping busy in Paris and the Ile-de-France region over the weekend of November 22, 23 and 24, 2024.
Christmas illuminations on the Champs-Élysées 2024: Tony Estanguet kicks off the event this Sunday
The illuminations on the Champs-Elysées in Paris await you from November 24, 2024. For the launch, the Champs-Elysées will be reserved for pedestrians, who will then be able to admire the kick-off in the company of Tony Estanguet marking the arrival of the holiday spirit on the world's most beautiful avenue. [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 Marché de Noël de la Villette 2024, a lively new village in Paris
The Marché de Noël de La Villette now awaits you in Paris from November 23 to December 29, 2024 on the Place de la Fontaine-aux-Lions. Close to the Parc de la Villette, it's a veritable Christmas village and Winter Party, offering family entertainment, circus, a light parade, the discovery of artisans and a convivial atmosphere to celebrate the magic of Christmas in the heart of the capital. [Read more]
Christmas Markets in Paris by arrondissement: the program for this winter 2024-2025
Looking for gift ideas and festive strolls? Discover the Christmas Markets in the different arrondissements of Paris this Christmas and winter 2024-2025. [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]
Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2024, attractions, rides and lantern festival
Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation, from November 23, 2024 to January 12, 2025, is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the 42 merry-go-rounds with Christmas decorations, and the many family activities. [Read more]
Idées Japon 2024: a pre-Christmas market and 100% Japanese workshops in Paris
At Espace Cinko, just a stone's throw from Pyramides, a trade show transports us to the land of the Rising Sun. From November 20 to 23, 2024, the Salon Idées Japon brings together over 40 Franco-Japanese designers and artists, showcasing the very best of their creations for original Christmas gifts! [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]
La Féerie des Eaux 2024 at the Grand Rex, with the films Le Robot Sauvage and Vaïana 2
La Féerie des Eaux, the Christmas show at the Grand Rex, returns from November 23, 2024 to January 5, 2024 with Le Robot Sauvage on the first weekend, followed by Vaïana 2 from November 27, 2024. The screening is preceded by a 15-minute ball of water jets in harmony with music, lighting and special effects! [Read more]
Médiévale de Mantes 2024: free festive immersion in the heart of the Middle Ages in Mantes-la-Jolie
La Médiévale de Mantes awaits us on Friday November 22 and Saturday November 23, 2024 in Mantes-la-Jolie. For one day, on the occasion of the 574ᵉ Foire aux Oignons, the town takes us on a journey back in time, where medieval animations, theatrical strolls, and a craft village will transport young and old to the Middle Ages. Both festive and educational, this unique experience is the perfect opportunity to rediscover history in a warm and friendly atmosphere. [Read more]
FAB Paris, the art fair celebrating creativity, returns to Paris at the Grand Palais
Fine Arts Paris & La Biennale (FAB Paris) returns to the capital for a promising third edition at the Grand Palais from November 22 to 27, 2024. An opportunity to discover over a hundred exhibitors in the art world in a prestigious venue. [Read more]
The Salon du Vintage 2024 100% fashion edition at the former Pierre Cardin Museum in Paris
Retro, chic and ecological, the Salon du Vintage returns to Paris from November 23 to 24, 2024! Right in the heart of the Marais, in the former Pierre Cardin Museum, the shopping event will be setting up its luxury and second-hand racks, for a new 100% fashion edition. Reservations are now open! [Read more]
SUM 41 in farewell concert at Paris La Défense Arena in 2024
SUM 41, who performed at Hellfest on June 16, 2023, are preparing to bid farewell to Parisians. Join the Canadians for the very last time in the capital at a unique, not-to-be-missed concert on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Paris La Défense Arena. [Read more]
Rugby: Stade Français vs Racing 92 at Stade Jean Bouin, the 100% Ile-de-France derby
This Sunday, November 24, 2024, for the 10th day of the Top 14, the Stade Français hosts its Parisian rivals at the Jean Bouin stadium, in what promises to be a colorful derby! [Read more]
Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
10 must-see exhibitions in Paris in November 2024
Looking for the best exhibitions in Paris? To make sure you make the right choices, we're unveiling the capital's must-see exhibitions for this November 2024. Retrospective, fashion, playful or immersive, there's something for everyone, whether you're looking for culture, experiences or beautiful art. [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see this November 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
The best deals are here! To take advantage of the new exhibitions on show in Paris and the Île-de-France region without emptying your wallet, follow our guide to free exhibitions this November 2024! [Read more]
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th November 2024
Are you interested in flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of November 23-24, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]
The best brunches in and around Paris: our favorite addresses
Sunday brunch has become a must for Parisians and tourists visiting the capital. And to help you find THE perfect spot to tantalize your taste buds, the editorial team has put together a guide to the best brunches in Paris. So, friends, why not book your Sunday? [Read more]
Diamant Brut by Agathe Riedinger: Our opinion and the trailer
Diamant Brut, Agathe Riedinger's first film, presented at last year's Cannes Film Festival, opens in cinemas on November 20, 2024. Discover our review and the trailer. [Read more]
La plus précieuse des marchandises animated film by Michel Hazanavicius: review and trailer
Michel Hazanavicius was back at the Cannes Film Festival 2024 with La plus précieuse des marchandises, his first animated film in official competition. To be seen in cinemas from November 20, 2024. [Read more]
Le Panache: the director of Sage-Homme returns with a new comedy-drama
Le Panache, directed by Jennifer Devoldère and starring José Garcia, Joachim Arseguel and Aure Atika, follows Colin, a stuttering teenager, as he struggles to overcome his fears and get on stage. In theaters November 20, 2024. [Read more]
Le Choix: Vincent Lindon in a drama by Gilles Bourdos
Gilles Bourdos' drama Le Choix, starring Vincent Lindon, explores a man's inner dilemmas when faced with a crucial decision. In cinemas November 20, 2024. [Read more]
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron: a unique behind-the-scenes look at Studio Ghibli
This documentary by Kaku Arakawa explores the making of Miyazaki's latest film, with privileged behind-the-scenes access to Studio Ghibli and seven years of archives. Available exclusively in cinemas on November 21 and 22, 2024. [Read more]
Netflix in November 2024: new movies and series
Enjoy new Netflix releases in November 2024 for captivating and comfortable fall evenings. [Read more]
Prime Video: new Amazon Originals and Exclusive movies and series in November 2024
Enjoy new Amazon Originals movies and series on Prime Video in November 2024 for captivating fall evenings. [Read more]
Disney+: new films and series for November 2024
In November 2024, discover new film and series releases on Disney+, ideal for autumn evenings. [Read more]
The Edge: a virtual reality experience with 4D sensations in Paris
Sponsored - This autumn, escape to an ultra-immersive virtual reality experience, the only one of its kind in the world, right in the heart of Paris! An escape game like no other! For an unusual gift, give your loved ones a gift voucher for a VR experience at The Edge! [Read more]
Escape game: save Earth from an alien invasion at Secret Jeegs in Draveil, Essonne
Want to have fun and save the world? Head for Secret Jeegs, an escape game located in Draveil, Essonne. With its different rooms, thrilling puzzles and futuristic settings, Secret Jeegs promises an unforgettable experience for escape game fans! [Read more]
The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement
Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you. [Read more]
Tour Eiffel Effect, the breathtaking immersive experience on the Eiffel Tower: free gift voucher
Alert friends, a new, never-before-seen immersive experience opens its doors this July 10, 2024 on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Tour Eiffel Effect is the name of this VR team game that will take you on a fantastic adventure to rebuild the Eiffel Tower and fly all around it in the final, apotheosis-like moment. Good news: for the opening, it's free from July 10 to 22 for anyone with a ticket to go up. [Read more]
Crack the Egg: the escape game where you won't walk on eggshells at Gare de Lyon
Do you like eggs? Do you like escape games? Welcome to Crack the Egg, an escape game store located just a stone's throw from the Gare de Lyon train station. An establishment whose theme revolves around an egg... Ready to get your brains working? [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test
Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth. [Read more]
Le Fragment Ovni: the escape game straight from outer space at Secret Jeegs
Secret Jeegs, an escape game in Draveil, France, invites you to dislodge the alien object embedded in its roof with a top-notch escape game, starting now. An adventure linked to the three others on the site, leading you to extract energy from this object for a very useful purpose... Ready to find the truth elsewhere? [Read more]
The Observatory: Secret Jeegs' UFO-scented escape game
Is the truth out there...? At Sortiraparis, we don't have the answer to that question, but Secret Jeegs, an escape game located in Draveil, Essonne, may have it, with its L'Observatoire room, where you'll have to protect the establishment from an alien invasion. Are you up to the challenge? [Read more]
Unusual visit: Relive the construction of the Eiffel Tower in VR
Looking for an unusual way to visit the Eiffel Tower? Viality Tour takes you on an immersive virtual reality tour of the Iron Lady, and plunges you into its history, at the time of the 1889 Universal Exhibition. [Read more]
Asterix Mission Potions: we tested the virtual reality experience at Virtual Room
Attention Asterix and virtual reality fans! Virtual Room invites you to discover a VR experience that will take you back to childhood, Asterix Mission Potions, based around the famous Gaul, from September 7, 2024. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
What to do in Paris this weekend of November 23 and 24, 2024 with the kids?
What's on this weekend in Paris with the family and kids? From November 23 to 24, 2024, we're taking advantage of the Great Children's Day in selected cinemas, the launch of the illuminations on the Champs-Elysées and the various light trails opening their doors in Paris! [Read more]
The Odyssée Lumineuse at Parc Floral 2024 takes us on a journey through tales and dinosaurs this year!
For the festive season, the Parc Floral is once again inviting families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched itinerary. L'Odyssée Lumineuse, from November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, transports us this year to the world of fairy tales and dinosaurs, with 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]
Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: a giant ice rink in the nave of the Grand Palais, tickets now on sale
The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 14, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink! [Read more]
Reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris: dates, times and full octave program
The fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will soon be a thing of the past! Reopening date, opening hours and program await you in this article, which summarizes the week-long reopening of the monument over 8 days! [Read more]
The Faubourg Saint-Honoré 2024 Christmas illuminations with Emmanuelle Béart and Amandine Petit
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 Emmanuelle Béart, Amandine Petit and partner association Princesse Margot. The program will include a brass band, a parade by the Garde Républicaine and a DJ set! [Read more]
Unusual: climb aboard Santa's steam train near Provins (77)
In Longueville, not far from Provins, in the Seine-et-Marne region, the story goes that the steam train of a tall man in red clothes and with a very white beard arrived at the village station. Just 7 kilometers from Provins, this steam train promises an enchanting afternoon, don't you agree? [Read more]
Reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: international artists in concert on December 7, 2024?
The countdown is on for the opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral. On December 7, a ceremony awaits to unveil the splendor of the monument, which will finally reopen its doors to the public the following day. The ceremony promises to be full of surprises, with possible international artists on the program. [Read more]
What you need to know about the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris: dates, bookings and new features
With its thirteen million visitors a year, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is one of the capital's must-sees. A place of worship as well as a monument, it has witnessed the history of Paris since its construction. Announced for December 8, 2024, its reopening is eagerly awaited. From reservations to the transformation of the forecourt and the proposed visitor itineraries, discover all the information you need to prepare your visit to this emblem of Paris, ready to welcome 15 million visitors a year. [Read more]
Bal du Siècle 2024 at the Château de Versailles: an exceptional evening in the heart of the Roaring Twenties
The Château de Versailles commemorates its 1923 Fête Merveilleuse... With an even more magical evening. On Monday, December 9, 2024, take part in the Bal du Siècle. [Read more]
Lueurs de Mantes 2024-2025: the free artistic light trail returns to Yvelines
Mantes-la-Jolie is shining brightly this winter! For the second time, this Yvelines town is organizing a large-scale, original nocturnal event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Join us from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover "Lueurs de Mantes", a luminous and artistic itinerary where illuminated scenographies mingle with digital artworks. [Read more]
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Snow and ice alert: disruptions underway on the A6 and A36 motorways
Disruptions are underway on the A6 and A36 motorways due to bad weather - snow and freezing rain - in many French departments. [Read more]
Traffic news: 150 km of traffic jams in the Ile-de-France region this Friday evening, November 22
The Île-de-France region is experiencing heavy traffic this Friday, November 22, 2024, due to the weather conditions. According to Sytadin, 150 km of traffic jams were recorded in the early evening. [Read more]
Navigo Liberté +, sign up for cheaper travel in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
From January 2025, public transport in the Île-de-France region will change, with a single fare of €2.50 for metro and RER journeys. However, the Pass Navigo Liberté + offers an economical solution, reducing the cost to €1.99 per journey. Registration for this offer is now open, and we recommend that you act before the end of the year to receive your badge in time. [Read more]
New Year's Eve party 2025: Nina Kraviz at the Phantom for New Year's Eve
To celebrate New Year's Eve 2025, club Phantom welcomes Nina Kraviz, star DJ of the electro/techno scene. If you don't know her yet, this New Year's Eve party is the perfect opportunity to discover the world-renowned DJ. [Read more]
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Dates and Opening Time
From November 22, 2024 to November 24, 2024
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