Want to make the most of the capital and its surroundings, discover our selection of great ideas for outings to experience this winter 2023-2024. Every year, as Christmas approaches, 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 and Chinese lantern displays? Until the end of winter, you'll be spoilt for choice before the return of the spring terraces!
Every year in winter, 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, your partner or your friends and discover Paris' jewels this winter 2024-2025, follow the guide!
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]
Christmas at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: lights, ice rink, Christmas market and shows
Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll be able to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you... [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]
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]
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]
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, 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour at the Château de Versailles
Le Parcours du Roi is the Château de Versailles' 2023 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]
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]
Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2024 on D-.31
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site. [Read more]
5th Salon des Santonniers de Provence, the meeting place for Santon enthusiasts, in Meaux (77)
The Salon des Santonniers de Provence returns to Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne department, for the 5th edition of the event, from December 6 to 15, 2024. [Read more]
The Paris La Défense Christmas Market 2024, one of the biggest in the Paris region!
The Paris la Défense Christmas Market returns from November 14 to December 29, 2024. This year, nearly 200 wooden chalets will bring the parvis de la Défense to life with gift ideas, gourmet stalls and entertainment galore! [Read more]
Paris Notre-Dame 2024 Christmas Market
Notre-Dame's 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 to find French crafts and gastronomy, as well as free entertainment for children, including the presence of Santa Claus. [Read more]
The Klin d'œil 2024 Christmas Market for designers at the Carreau du Temple
For the festive season, Klin d'œil is once again taking over the Carreau du Temple on the weekend of Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 15, 2024 for its famous designer Christmas market, with free admission! [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 26, 2024 to Monday, January 1, 2025, with its beautiful chalets decorated for the occasion, and its gourmet and artisanal products. [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]
A giant Japanese Christmas market at the gates of Paris: Shizen 2024 at Cité Fertile
On December 7 and 8, 2024, La Cité Fertile in Pantin will be hosting a very exotic Christmas Market: a giant Japanese Christmas Market that will immerse you in Japanese culture for a weekend. [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]
Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands 2024 at Espace Champerret
The Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands 2024 trade show will be held from December 6 to 9 at the Espace Champerret. Don't miss this show, rich in gustatory discoveries and sure to give you ideas for Christmas and New Year's Eve. Cuisine, gastronomy, delicatessen and exceptional products from near and far await you. [Read more]
The Provins 2024 Medieval Christmas Market, crafts and entertainment in a timeless atmosphere
The Provins Medieval Christmas Market returns for its 13ᵉ edition on December 14 and 15, 2024. Located in the medieval town of Provins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this free, open-access event immerses us in a fairytale atmosphere, with demonstrations of traditional crafts and immersive entertainment. [Read more]
Christmas Market 2024 in Le Perray-en-Yvelines (78): crafts, delicacies, choirs & little train
Experience the magic of the festive season at the Christmas Village in Le Perray-en-Yvelines, a charming town in the Yvelines department (78). From November 30 and December 1, and from December 7 to 8, 2024, explore over 60 chalets featuring craftsmen, designers and restaurants, and immerse yourself in a unique festive atmosphere, with enchanting entertainment, creative workshops and traditional choirs. A Christmas market well worth the detour! [Read more]
Voisins le Bretonneux Christmas Market 2024
The Voisins le Bretonneux Christmas Market opens its doors on December 7 and 8, 2023 at the Gymnase des Pyramides. With over a hundred exhibitors, this is the cool market where you'll find great Christmas gift ideas. [Read more]
Palaiseau 2024 Christmas Market (91)
The magic of Christmas awaits us in the town of Palaiseau, Essonne. With family or friends, come and discover this magical Christmas market, from December 4 to 8, 2024. [Read more]
Christmas at Parc Astérix 2024-2025: lights, ice rink, Christmas market and shows
Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas vacations. From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, you'll be able to discover the festive activities of Gaulish Christmas at the theme park. Ice rink, sledges, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you... [Read more]
Christmas 2024: dates and program for Disney's Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland Paris
It's almost Christmas at Disneyland Paris! The theme park is offering its traditional winter season full of magic and novelties, Disney's Enchanted Christmas, from November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. Discover the program! [Read more]
Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris 2024 on D-.31
The Jardin des Tuileries Christmas Market awaits you from November 16, 2024 to January 1, 2025. It's the perfect opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts, take part in the merry-go-rounds, slide on the skating rink, and feast on the many stalls and gourmet restaurants on site. [Read more]
So, shall we go for a walk?
