Want to make the most of the capital and its surroundings, discover our selection of great ideas for outings this winter 2026-2026. Every year at Christmastime, Paris is decked out in a thousand and one heart-warming decorations, and every corner of the city is lured by the smell of hot chestnuts or hot chocolate!
Enchanting Christmas villages and illuminations, Christmas markets, children's funfairs or a stroll through incredible Chinese lantern decorations? Until the end of winter, you'll be spoilt for choice before the return of the spring terraces!
Every year, during the festive season, Paris dons its finest finery and lights up in a thousand colors, much to the delight of tourists and onlookers alike, who (re)discover the capital with fresh eyes. So if you'd like to take a stroll with your family, partner or friends and discover Paris' jewels this winter 2026-2026, follow the guide!
Printemps Haussmann's 2024 Christmas window displays in Paris - our photos
For the festive season, Printemps Haussmann invites you on a magical adventure aboard the Printemps Express, bound for Christmas! From November 7 to December 31, 2024, let yourself be transported on a magical journey through the window carriages, brought to life by passengers in recycled fabrics. [Read more]
Galeries Lafayette 2024 window displays and Christmas tree
In Paris, the magic of Christmas returns to Galeries Lafayette for Christmas 2024. From November 14 to December 31, 2024, we're off to discover the animated window displays and giant Christmas tree enthroned in the heart of the department store. A special edition awaits us this year as the house celebrates its 130ᵉ Christmas. At the helm is Kevin Germanier, creator of the Golden Voyageur des JO, who promises us enchantment and light. Check out the images from the inauguration, which takes place this Thursday, November 14, with guest Vianney. [Read more]
La Samaritaine's 2024 Christmas window displays: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages invades the store - photos
From November 8, 2024 (from 6 p.m.) to January 5, 2025, La Samaritaine will be reinventing itself as an enchanted winter garden. For its new Christmas story, the department store has teamed up with Thoiry Lumières Sauvages to invite visitors on a magical stroll, where giant plants and luminous creatures unfold in a magical, overflowing décor. [Read more]
BHV 2024 Christmas window displays with Léna, Marc Lavoine and Adriana Karembeu - photos
For Christmas 2024 in Paris, the BHV Marais puts us in the Christmas spirit. Discover the Christmas window displays and images of the inauguration, accompanied by a sound and light show featuring Marc Lavoine, Adriana Karembeu and Léna Mafhouf as master of ceremonies. Now's the time to take a stroll with the family, your loved ones or simply your friends and family for this year's ultra-colorful window displays. [Read more]
Le Bon Marché's 2024 Christmas window displays: playful & colorful creatures light up Paris at night
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche unveils its Christmas windows on Friday November 8, 2024, from 5pm. This year, colorful creatures populate the rue de Sèvres façade of the department store, with magical Parisian scenes set against a starry backdrop. Welcome to the regressive, playful Paris of Le Bon Marché! [Read more]
Festival des Lanternes: the dinosaur ball, the Jardin d'Acclimatation light trail - last day
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]
Christmas vacations at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: Obelix's slide, ice rink, market and lights
Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you're invited to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Skating rinks, toboggans, a trail of lights, a hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you, with a new feature this year: Obelix's Slide on the Gaulish side. [Read more]
Lueurs de Mantes: the free light trail in the heart of the Yvelines 2024-2025, is unveiled
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]
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]
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]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages is back from October 27, 2024 to March 2, 2025 with a new, ever more enchanting route. This year, the largest lantern trail in the Ile-de-France region will take us on "Voyages Extraordinaires", inspired by the works of Jules Verne. [Read more]
Vincennes, Château de Lumières: a digital art festival in a historic setting, final days
Attention, last days: a digital art festival is coming to the gates of Paris, for the first edition of Vincennes, Château de Lumières. Running until November 2, 2024, this nocturnal event invites us to wander among immersive and interactive works of art before attending a monumental projection in the courtyard of the Château de Vincennes. Find out more about what awaits us at this unusual event. [Read more]
The Lantern Festival returns to the Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition
The Lantern Parade returns to the Parc de La Villette in Paris! What's on the program? A free, enchanting stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday, December 7, 2024. [Read more]
Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour at the Château de Versailles
Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' 2024 Christmas show, offering families the chance to discover the château's most beautiful rooms in a Baroque atmosphere, from December 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025. The event culminates in a very special encounter with Baroque Santa Claus! [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]
Christmas vacations 2024 at the Château de Versailles: the program for families
During the 2024 Christmas vacations, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, we're off to the Château de Versailles to enjoy magical family events. [Read more]
Christmas at Château de Dampierre en Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program
The Domaine et Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines department, is decked out in its finest finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the festive season's program of immersive shows, illuminations and magical strolls. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: visit Wonderland at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne
During the Christmas vacations, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne hosts the Contes et Histoires 2024 event: on December 30, January 2, 3 and 4, 2025, discover this French heritage treasure through unusual family activities. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a magical Christmas at Château de Maisons, Maisons-Laffitte
The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte is offering workshops and entertaining shows in this new edition of Contes et Histoires, to be experienced from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. A program that should delight families during the Christmas vacations! [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a musical at the Château de Rambouillet
Château de Rambouillet takes part in the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires. On January 4, 2025, the monument will be offering unusual, fun tours for families during the Christmas vacations. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: a playful and mysterious Christmas at Château de Jossigny
The Château de Jossigny, rarely open to the public, is exceptionally welcoming families on December 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2024, for the Contes et Histoires des Monuments Nationaux event. A great idea for the Christmas vacations! [Read more]
Christmas at the Château: magical festivities at the Domaine de Sceaux
Spend Christmas at the château with the animals of the forest, and enjoy an enchanted stroll through the Domaine Départemental de Sceaux, from December 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: Santa's secrets revealed at Château de Vincennes
For the 2024 edition of Contes et Histoires, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and January 3 to 5, 2025. [Read more]
Christmas 2024 at the Château de Bagatelle: exclusive theatrical tours of the royal pavilion
Château de Bagatelle invites you to experience a magical Christmas on Sunday, December 1, 2024, in the heart of Paris' 16th arrondissement. This architectural jewel, usually closed to the public, is reopening its doors for a unique day combining theatrical tours, period costumes and festive stalls. A historic immersion orchestrated by the Friends of Versailles and the Mansart Foundation, to kick off December in style! [Read more]
Christmas in danger at Château de Blandy-les-Tours! Can you save him?
This year, the Château de Blandy-les-Tours is offering a unique adventure for the festive season. From November 30, 2024, we invite you to plunge into an immersive story where Christmas is in danger. The usually peaceful château is invaded by a dark magic, threatening the great Christmas celebration. For the duration of a visit, we become the heroes of this mysterious quest. [Read more]
Christmas Festival 2024 at Château de Breteuil: a fairytale for the whole family
The 2024 Christmas Festival at the Château de Breteuil, located in the Yvelines, offers a unique experience on December 15, 2024. The château lights up for the occasion, transforming this historic site into a veritable Christmas tale. With decorations in every room, nativity scenes from around the world and shows for young and old, you'll be immersed in the magic of the festive season. [Read more]
Christmas at the Château de Chantilly 2024: illuminations, delicacies and shows on the program
Christmas is coming to the Château de Chantilly for Christmas 2024. The chateau and park await you for a magical stroll in a fairytale setting for the whole family. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll find entertainment for the whole family, storytelling evenings and the presence of Santa Claus, in the heart of an exceptional heritage. Here are the highlights of this year's event. [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]
Marché de Noël des Tuileries 2024-2025, final days
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take in the rides, skate and enjoy the many stalls and gourmet restaurants. [Read more]
The Alsatian Christmas Market at the Gare de l'Est in Paris 2024, the gourmet and artisanal plunge
The famous Alsatian Christmas Market returns to the forecourt of the Gare de l'Est in Paris from Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 15, 2024, with a host of gourmet discoveries on the program! [Read more]
Le Noël des Créateurs in Versailles: a unique Christmas craft market at the Cathédrale Saint-Louis
A designer Christmas market in Versailles? For the first time, the square in front of Saint-Louis Cathedral, in the Yvelines region, will be the setting for Noël des Créateurs, on December 7 and 8, 2024. It's the perfect place to stock up on Christmas gifts, enjoy entertainment, workshops and choirs. [Read more]
The 2024 Christmas Market at the foot of the Eiffel Tower is back!
The Eiffel Tower Christmas Village returns to the Quai Jacques Chirac from December 7, 2024 to January 5, 2025! A not-to-be-missed event for the festive season, the Iron Lady Christmas Market offers a myriad of gift ideas and winter delights. [Read more]
Hiver gourmand 2024: gourmet chalets return to Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris invites you to discover its gourmet chalets with plenty of beautiful winter flavors to enjoy within the Walt Disney Studios from November 9, 2024 to March 16, 2025. [Read more]
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Christmas Market 2024: handcrafted objects & delights at the foot of the church
The Marché de Noël 2024 on the Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris returns from November 28, 2024 to Monday, January 1, 2025, with its beautifully decorated chalets and gourmet artisan products. [Read more]
Christmas market in Pantin (93): brunch and designer stalls along the Canal de l'Ourcq
Enjoy a lovely Christmas Market on the banks of the Canal de l'Ourcq on Saturday, November 30, 2024, with plenty of stalls from committed, local designers, as well as a gourmet brunch to warm up with the onset of cold weather! [Read more]
The Montmartre Christmas Market, the village 100% made in France 2024
The Montmartre Christmas Market returns from November 22, 2024 to January 7, 2025. French crafts, mulled wine and regional gastronomy for a traditional Christmas activity on the highest point of the capital. [Read more]
The giant Christmas Market at La Défense is open! Festive entertainment and ice rink on the program
The Paris la Défense Christmas Market is back from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, the market expands to include some 250 wooden chalets, bringing the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! As an added bonus, a real ice Christmas skating rink will be set up at the foot of the arch. [Read more]
The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market and festive entertainment is this weekend!
The Marché Médiéval de Noël de Provins returns on December 14 and 15, 2024 for a 13ᵉ edition that promises to take us back in time. In the exceptional setting of this medieval city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, artisans, troubadours and enchanting entertainment await you for an unforgettable weekend, just 1h15 from Paris. We unveil the city's enchanting program. [Read more]
The 2024 African Christmas Market: fashion, decorations, crafts, culinary courses and free workshops!
The Marché de Noël Africain returns to Paris for its eleventh edition on December 14, 2024! The end-of-year Afro-cool event highlights African and Afro-descendant cultures through a variety of authentic products, from ready-to-wear to jewelry, literature and gastronomy. [Read more]
The charming Christmas Market at Notre-Dame de Paris honours French artists and craftsmen
The Notre-Dame de Paris Christmas Market is a special one this year, with the Cathedral reopening in early December. From November 29 to December 25, 2024, visitors will flock to Square Viviani for French crafts and gastronomy, as well as free entertainment for children, including Santa Claus. [Read more]
The fabulous Janvry Village Christmas Market 2024
Janvry, this charming village in the Vallée de Chevreuse in Essonne, offers us, as it does every year, a huge and most festive Christmas Market where artisanal products are the order of the day. Visit us this year on November 29, 30 and December 1ᵉʳ, and from December 6 to 8, 2024, to fill up on entertainment and gift ideas. [Read more]
Piou Piou fripe's Christmas Market 2024: designers, clearance sale, tattoo, piercing and DJ set
Dive into the magic of Piou Piou fripe's Mega Christmas Market on November 30 and December 1, 2024 at Boom Boom Villette! On the program? Designer market, thrift shops with nuggets at 2.5 and 10€, tattoo, nails & piercing, in the 19th arrondissement's mega food market! [Read more]
Christmas market, merry-go-rounds and holiday magic in the 17th arrondissement
From December 6, 2024, the 17th arrondissement will be decked out in Christmas colors, with an exciting program of events during the school vacations and the month of December at Place Richard Baret. [Read more]
Christmas 2025: Disney's Enchanted Christmas, dates for the flagship season at Disneyland Paris
Christmas has never been so close! And Disneyland Paris isn't going to tell us otherwise, since the theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 8, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Enchanting for young and old alike. [Read more]
Christmas at the Jardin d'Acclimatation 2025: attractions, rides and a lantern festival
Christmas is coming to the Jardin d'Acclimatation from November 22, 2025 to January 11, 2026: it's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the 42 merry-go-rounds with Christmas decorations, and the many activities for the whole family to enjoy. [Read more]
So, shall we go for a walk?
