Curling rink, raclette and mulled wine at Rosa Bonheur's Chalet Givré in the East

Every winter, Paris's restaurants and festive venues go into cocooning mode with winter chalets where you can warm up at the coldest time of year, with comforting dishes and mountain-style immersion.

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So, this winter, head for the slopes of Les 2 Alpes or the Rosa Bonheur area to the east, in the 12th arrondissement, to discover the frosty Porte Jaune chalet. What's on the agenda? Take a trip to Switzerland for an evening, a day or a few hours, with comfort food (including raclettes, charcuterie and chestnut desserts), mulled wine and, above all, winter entertainment rarely seen in Paris! Yes, this year Rosa Bonheur de la Porte Jaune is inaugurating its life-size curling rink, where you can come and play games with family and friends. The venue continues to offer the traditional guinguette evenings for which it is renowned, with DJ sets also on offer.

To discover the Chalet Givré de la Porte Jaune, head for the Rosa Bonheur in eastern Paris from Thursday to Sunday, for a mountain-style experience without even leaving the capital!