As Christmas approaches, Paris is decked out in a thousand lights. It's the perfect time for a family outing. Between the window displays and the illuminations, discover the festivals of lights that are once again taking over the Île-de-France region this autumn and for the winter of 2024-2025. A great program of outings with or without the kids, on weekends or during the Christmas vacations and even before.
But what is a festival of lights? It's a magical event that takes place at dusk. It's an enchanted stroll through colorfullight installations, often accompanied by music, for an even more immersive experience! You'll stroll through magical, astonishing trails, sometimes in the aquatic world, sometimes discovering the world of insects, transformed into giants for the occasion. Between light shows, projections and animated modules, let yourself be transported, for an evening, into another shimmering universe. Whatever the case, there's something to make the eyes of children and adults alike sparkle.
So, would you like to join in the fun? Here are the next festivals and events to look out for!
ATTENTION: This guide is updated as we make new discoveries.
Vincennes, Château de Lumières: digital art festival & monumental projection at the gateway to Paris
A digital art festival comes to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. From October 18 to November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to stroll among works of art and witness a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Discover the details that await us during this unusual event. [Read more]
Jurassic illumination: the 2024-2025 Festival of Light at the Jardin des Plantes
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 prehistoric 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, 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]
Festival des Lanternes: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail
Dinosaurs come to the Jardin d'Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 100 illuminated 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 festive season! [Read more]
Le Grand Noël at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical holiday experience
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. In the enchanting setting of the Château, rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences that this year take us to the heart of the tales that have lulled our childhood. [Read more]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025, the journey to the center of your Dreams
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages returns from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, even more enchanting itinerary. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region takes us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Vernes. [Read more]
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