If you're always on the lookout for something new, somethingfun and innovative, something out of the ordinary, we've got 10 great ideas to spice up your December 2023. In December, with the cold weather starting to set in, it's easy to hide at home under the comforter and order a raclette (yes, we can see you!). But this is the time of year when Paris is abuzz with Christmas markets galore, eye-popping illuminated displays and ever-changing entertainment.
To make your December as fun as possible, to get you out of your daily routine and offer you lasting memories, the Sortiraparis team, always on the lookout for the best deals in Paris, has once again concocted a guide to get you through this winter month without getting depressed. With a host of new attractions, secret activities and new exhibitions, it's impossible to get bored this month.
10 unusual outings in Paris to discover in December:
Festival du Merveilleux 2024: the Musée des Arts Forains takes you to Joyeux Bercy!
The Musée des Arts Forains invites you once again to its Festival du Merveilleux, from December 27, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Ten days of entertainment and enchantment await (grown-up) children in the temple of the funfair, on the occasion of the Christmas and New Year vacations. [Read more]
Night at the Pantheon 2023: unusual tours by torchlight
La Nuit au Panthéon returns to Paris from December 6, 2023 to January 24, 2024 for 6 thrilling nocturnal tours. On the program? Torchlight tours of the legendary Parisian monument, from the nave to the crypt! [Read more]
Les bals de l'Hôtel de la Marine: a magical new season of music from yesteryear
Take a step back in time, and attend an 18th or 19th century ball, with the magical evenings organized once a month at the Hôtel de la Marine. [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]
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]
Rue des Bulles 2023 unveiled, magical illumination of the rue des Martyrs
From December 7 to 31, 2023, the Rue des Bulles, aka Rue des Martyrs, will unveil a mountain of balloons suspended in the air and champagne-fueled entertainment. [Read more]
Iconic Selfie Studio: a colorful ephemeral museum for taking your best photos in Paris
From October 21, 2023 to January 14, 2024, take advantage of the Iconic Selfie Studio to have fun with friends and take your best self-portraits. [Read more]
Dinner on a bus from Saint Germain to the Eiffel Tower!
One of the most original experiences the capital has to offer is eating in a bus with Paris as a backdrop. Discover the Bus Saint Germain 1920, the imperial bus that treats you to a Roaring Twenties atmosphere while admiring the most beautiful monuments the City of Light has to offer. [Read more]
Jungle Palace, Ephemera's immersive restaurant in Paris: our review
After Under the Sea and Stellar, Ephemera unveils a third immersive restaurant in Paris. Head for the capital's 10th arrondissement to discover this concept, which this time takes us to the heart of the animal kingdom. [Read more]
Le souffle de l'architecte: an astonishing, dreamlike exhibition at the Fondation Cartier
Discover Le souffle de l'architecte, a contemplative and sensory exhibition presented at the Fondation Cartier from December 9, 2023 to April 21, 2024. [Read more]
So, are you ready to get out of your routine and take part in the most original outings this December 2023?
See also:
Paris's unusual restaurants: our original addresses
Looking for something new, something spectacular, some wow factor on your plate and some glitter in your eyes? Here are our top addresses for unusual restaurants in Paris! [Read more]
Looking for an unusual bar to enjoy a drink with friends? Paris is full of original and surprising places! Here are our top spots for a great night out. [Read more]
Would you like to discover an unusual and original tea - coffee - coffee shop? We're off to discover the most unusual gourmet spots in Paris. Whether you're looking for a unique pastry or a crazy setting, here are our favorite addresses! [Read more]
Paris is a veritable open-air museum, and beautiful exhibitions are a constant feature of this cultural capital. This time, we're taking you on a voyage of discovery of the unusual exhibitions, those whose scenography and themes will surprise you with their originality! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From December 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
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