For theweekend of Friday December 20, Saturday December 21 and Sunday December 22, 2024, there's plenty to do in the great outdoors of Paris and the Île-de-France region, , as well as cultural and gourmet outings. Discover the latest news, as well as restaurants for lunch and dinner, exhibitions to marvel at, concerts, festivals and parties to dance and gesticulate, films to thrill, and family or sports outings to get away from it all in Paris and the Ile-de-France region.
There's plenty to do this weekend, with Christmas markets, illuminated walks, the giant ice rink back in the nave of the Grand Palais, an unusual and festive race, and the new Contes et Histoires event... Yes, you're bound to find something to suit you in this selection of outings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region!
So, what are we doing this weekend ? Here are the best ideas for keeping busy in Paris and the Ile-de-France region over the weekend of December 20, 21 and 22, 2024.
The Place de la Concorde Christmas Market, the magical market on the Champs-Elysées in Paris
For the 2024 festive season, the City of Paris is moving its famous Christmas market from the Hôtel de Ville to the famous Place de la Concorde. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, a host of exciting events await you as Christmas approaches. Ideally situated between the Jardin des Tuileries and the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, it's without doubt one of this year's most beautiful Christmas Markets, if not the most beautiful. [Read more]
Grand Palais des Glaces 2024: giant ice rink under the nave of the Grand Palais, top start
The Grand Palais des Glaces, the gigantic iconic ice rink that stretches beneath the glass roof of the Grand Palais, is finally back after a 5-year absence! Join us from December 14, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for a return to skating on the world's largest indoor ice rink! [Read more]
Christmas Markets in Paris by arrondissement: the 2024-2025 festive program
Looking for gift ideas and festive strolls? Discover the Christmas Markets in the different arrondissements of Paris this Christmas and winter 2024-2025. [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]
BLANDY ENCHANTED, A CHRISTMAS IN PERIL, the immersive show at Château de Blandy
Sponsored - For the festive season, the Château de Blandy transforms itself to offer you a unique immersive theater show: Blandy enchanté, un Noël en péril. Let yourself be carried away by a fascinating chivalric adventure and explore one of the last remaining examples of medieval architecture in the Île-de-France region. Until January 5, 2025! [Read more]
Contes et Histoires 2024: the program at national monuments in Paris and the Île-de-France region
For the Christmas vacations and on the occasion of the national event Contes et Histoires 2024, the national monuments of Paris and the Île-de-France region await you, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, with a host of activities for young and old alike. An original idea for getting out and having fun, while rediscovering France's historic heritage! [Read more]
La Dame de Pierre a tribute to Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral
La Dame de Pierre, a veritable historical fresco, pays tribute in music and light to the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. On December 20, 21 and 22, 2024, a few days after the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris, the show returns for a second season, following the success of its first performances. [Read more]
Happy days, the free exhibition to relive the Paris 2024 Games a little longer
"Paris 2024, les jours heureux" (Paris 2024, happy days) is the name of Hôtel de Ville's new exhibition paying tribute to the historic Olympic period in Paris. Discover it free of charge from December 21, 2024 to March 1, 2025! [Read more]
History in bricks at Les Invalides: a fun family exhibition at the Musée de l'Armée
Rediscover the History of France interactively with your family, through spectacular LEGO and COBI creations at the heart of the Musée de l'Armée, from December 21, 2024 to January 12, 2025. [Read more]
Flight: discover the secrets of flight in an exhibition at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace (93)
In its new exhibition, the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace takes a closer look at flight, through everything that soars through the air, be it a plane, a bird or even an insect! Discover the secrets of this exceptional faculty, from December 17, 2024 to July 27, 2025. [Read more]
La Cité Immersive Viking: the historical experience arrives at Westfield Carré Sénart (77)
Immerse yourself in the Viking era in France with an immersive, sensory experience, starting December 20, 2024, at the Westfield Carré Sénart, featuring sound and light shows, sets and artifact displays. [Read more]
Paris-Saint-Germain Handball: a bodega for the last home match of the year
For the last match of the year at Coubertin, the Paris-Saint-Germain handball team takes on Saint-Raphaël on December 20, 2024. At the end of the match, you can enjoy an exceptional bodega! [Read more]
La Corrida de Rambouillet (78) the festive night race in the Château park
On Saturday, December 21, 2024, we're off to Rambouillet (78) for the start of the Corrida, a night-time race through the town center and the park of the town's Château. [Read more]
What to do for the Christmas vacations in Paris, ideas for family outings
Christmas vacations are here! What to do in Paris with the kids from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025? Here's our top list of magical family activities for the festive season! [Read more]
Top 25 most beautiful villages and walks near Paris, nuggets in Ile-de-France
Escape around Paris with these 25 must-see getaways less than 100 km from the capital. [Read more]
New: exhibitions starting in December 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Every month brings its share of novelties. In the museums and art galleries of Paris and the Île-de-France region, there's an exciting new program to discover in December 2024. [Read more]
Free exhibitions to see in December 2024 in Paris and the Île-de-France region
Looking for a great free exhibition to see in December 2024? You've come to the right place (or clicked on the right link): here's our selection of free exhibitions to see in Paris this month. Follow the guide! [Read more]
Flea markets and garage sales in Paris this weekend, from Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd December 2024
Are you looking forward to flea markets, garage sales and ephemeral markets in Paris? Then check out the list of bargain-hunting opportunities on the weekend of December 21-22, 2024 in Paris! [Read more]
The best brunches in and around Paris: our favorite addresses
Sunday brunch has become a must for Parisians and tourists visiting the capital. And to help you find THE perfect spot to tantalize your taste buds, the editorial team has put together a guide to the best brunches in Paris. So, friends, why not book your Sunday? [Read more]
Where to eat a good phở in Paris? The best addresses
Do you like phở? Those Vietnamese noodle soups with their incomparable broth? To help you find your way through the Parisian jungle, we've put together a few tried-and-tested addresses for slurping rice noodles. [Read more]
A dinner in Bali for an exotic escape at the Djakarta Bali restaurant
Sponsored - Djakarta Bali is the place to go for a culinary trip to Indonesia, offering delicious dishes prepared in the purest tradition. For total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional dress transports you to Bali with her royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with more noble and slower dances. For the holidays and New Year's Eve, the restaurant invites you to enjoy a Balinese dance show. [Read more]
Top winter tea times in Paris 2024: Christmas experiences not to be missed!
Parisian tea times are going into winter mode over Christmas 2024 and at the start of 2025. What if, this December or for the Christmas vacations, you went for an afternoon tea that smells of spices, orange and cinnamon? To help you do just that, we've put together a round-up of the capital's best afternoon teas. [Read more]
Mufasa: The Lion King, the Disney film about Simba's father
Mufasa: The Lion King, the new Disney creation directed by Barry Jenkins, is due in cinemas on December 18, 2024. After the success of The Lion King in 3D animation, we're going back in time with a new film centered on Simba's father, Mufasa. [Read more]
Kraven The Hunter with Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Sony's dark and brutal Marvel spin-off
Kraven The Hunter, a fantasy-action film directed by J.C. Chandor, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, will be released on December 18, 2024. The film reveals the bloody genesis of one of the Marvel universe's most iconic super-villains. [Read more]
Sarah Bernhardt, La Divine: Sandrine Kiberlain brings the legendary French actress to the silver screen
Sarah Bernhardt, La Divine, Guillaume Nicloux's romantic drama starring Sandrine Kiberlain, Laurent Lafitte and Amira Casar, retraces the life of the world's first star. In theaters December 18, 2024. [Read more]
Oh, Canada by Paul Schrader: Our review and trailer
Paul Schrader's 'Oh, Canada', presented in Official Competition at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, is due in cinemas on December 18, 2024. Check out our review and the trailer! [Read more]
Un Noël en Famille: the Christmas comedy with Didier Bourdon and Noémie Lvovsky - Our opinion
Un Noël en Famille, the first film directed by Jeanne Gottesdiener, starring Didier Bourdon, Noémie Lvovsky and Christophe Montenez, will be released on December 18, 2024. A bittersweet comedy about the disasters of family celebrations. [Read more]
Everybody loves Touda by Nabil Ayouch, in the Cannes Première selection: Our opinion
Everybody Loves Touda, Nabil Ayouch's new film, has been unveiled in the Cannes Première selection at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
Netflix in December 2024: new movies and series
Discover the new Netflix releases for December 2024 for cozy, entertaining winter evenings. [Read more]
Prime Video: new Amazon Originals and Exclusive films and series in December 2024
Discover new Amazon Originals on Prime Video in December 2024 for captivating and warm winter evenings. [Read more]
Disney+: new films and series for December 2024
Discover what's new at Disney+ in December 2024 for warm, magical winter evenings. [Read more]
The Edge: the highest-rated 4D virtual reality experience in Paris!
Sponsored - The Edge offers ultra-immersive virtual reality experiences for friends, colleagues and family. The "Ganymede" experience plunges us into a science-fiction adventure combined with highly realistic physical sensations. A complete change of scenery guaranteed! [Read more]
Science Experiences, the concept between museum and theme park at Bercy Village
Science Expériences is a unique concept combining museum and amusement park to bring science to life for children. With scientific experiments, virtual reality and video mapping, it uses the latest technologies to bring science to life for children... [Read more]
EVA Paris-Est: our test of the virtual reality center in Montreuil
Virtual reality and eSport fans, mark your calendars! EVA, a virtual reality center with several brands in the region, invites you to discover its very first flagship as close to Paris as December 5, 2024. This 3,000 m² complex offers an experience combining virtual reality, eSports and catering. We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Tour Eiffel Effect, the breathtaking immersive experience on the Eiffel Tower: free gift voucher
Alert friends, a new, never-before-seen immersive experience opens its doors this July 10, 2024 on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Tour Eiffel Effect is the name of this VR team game that will take you on a fantastic adventure to rebuild the Eiffel Tower and fly all around it in the final, apotheosis-like moment. Good news: for the opening, it's free from July 10 to 22 for anyone with a ticket to go up. [Read more]
Creative Christmas 2024 at So Ouest: Christmas market and DIY workshops
The So Ouest shopping center invites you to celebrate Christmas 2024 in the heart of a Scandinavian decor, with a lovely program of free events for the whole family. On the program? Meet Santa Claus, creative workshops and a gourmet Christmas market! [Read more]
Nikito Domus: our test of the immersive leisure space in Rosny-sous-Bois
Looking for some family fun? Head for Nikito Domus, in Rosny-sous-Bois, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 6, 2024. This 10,000 m² complex offers a unique immersive leisure experience near Paris. From bowling and electric karting to virtual reality and live entertainment, Nikito Domus is THE new place to be for an afternoon of fun! We've tested it, we'll tell you about it... [Read more]
Seven Squares: we tested the new indoor leisure space at Boom Boom Villette
Looking for an unprecedented playful adventure in Paris? Head for Seven Squares at Boom Boom Villette, an indoor leisure space that opened its doors on April 4, 2024. From digital bowling to virtual reality, laser tag and interactive mini-golf, this gigantic 5,000m² leisure space promises an immersive experience for gamers, families and children alike... We've been there, we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
Missing Worlds: get up close to dinosaurs in virtual reality at Bercy Village - our test
Ready to cross paths with dinosaurs at Bercy Village? From July 6, 2024, we're taking a leap into the past, thanks to an extraordinary immersive virtual reality experience that will take us through the history of the Earth. [Read more]
Asterix Mission Potions: we tested the virtual reality experience at Virtual Room
Attention Asterix and virtual reality fans! Virtual Room invites you to discover a VR experience that will take you back to childhood, Asterix Mission Potions, based around the famous Gaul, from September 7, 2024. We've tested it, and we'll tell you all about it! [Read more]
L'Astrolabe: discover space in virtual reality at the headquarters of the European Space Agency
Have you always dreamed of visiting space? At the headquarters of the European Space Agency, a new space has just opened for the general public, allowing you to discover the ISS in virtual reality and learn more about what surrounds us! [Read more]
EVA: the virtual reality eSports brand sets up in Brétigny-sur-Orge (91)
EVA, the Esports Virtual Arenas, invites you to discover its new venue in Brétigny-sur-Orge, in the heart of the "Maison Neuve" shopping zone. The concept offers an immersive experience where eSports and virtual reality meet. Equipped with VR helmets and connected weapons, players evolve in a futuristic 500 m² arena. [Read more]
The Edge: the virtual reality revolution in the heart of Paris' 3rd arrondissement
Virtual reality fans, THE EDGE opens a monumental space in the heart of Paris! Dive into an immersive VR experience inspired by "Ready Player One", where realistic sensations and space adventures await you. [Read more]
What to do in Paris this weekend from December 21 to 22, 2024 with the kids?
What are we going to do this weekend in Paris with the kids? December 21 to 22, 2024 is the first weekend of the Christmas vacations! So, to celebrate, we'll be skating on one of the ephemeral ice rinks, strolling through the Christmas markets or discovering the activities on offer at the Contes et Histoires festival in the national monuments. [Read more]
New Year's Eve 2025 in Paris: unusual evenings in the Ile-de-France region
How about an original New Year's Eve 2025? We've put together a selection of unusual parties, restaurants and other good ideas for December 31, 2024 in Paris and the Ile-de-France region. We've got just the thing for an out-of-the-ordinary New Year's Eve concept! [Read more]
Paris: the most eagerly awaited concerts of 2025
The year 2025 promises to be full of concerts! From Linkin Park to Imagine Dragons, Iron Maiden, Dua Lipa, Ludovico Einaudi, Robbie Williams, Stray Kids, but also Clara Luciani, Julien Doré, Jean-Louis Aubert, Gojira, DJ Snake, Gazo... Discover the most eagerly awaited concerts of 2025 in Paris! [Read more]
2025 winter sales in Paris: dates, tips and tricks!
The winter sales kick off in Paris from January 8 to February 11, 2025! With shopping sprees galore and a whole host of bargains to choose from, we've put together a list of tips, tricks and good deals to help you make the most of this promotional period! [Read more]
The 2025 winter Paris crossing in vintage vehicles
Vintage and automobile enthusiasts take note: the winter crossing of Paris in vintage vehicles returns on Sunday, January 12, 2025 for its 25th edition. It's the perfect opportunity to take part in this unusual and festive event organized by Vincennes en Anciennes! [Read more]
Birthday party: the family event at the Children's Philharmonic, January 2025
For the very first edition of the event, the Children's Philharmonic awaits you at the Fête d'anniversaires on Sunday, January 12, 2025, all day long. [Read more]
Travel: 7 European capitals accessible by direct train from Paris
Amsterdam, London, Berlin... Yes, all these capitals are accessible from Paris by train, without even having to make a connection. We explain how. [Read more]
News: an urban forest created on Place de la Catalogne in Paris
The reinvented Place de la Catalogne has been revealing its new, greener face for several months now, with an urban forest featuring no fewer than 470 trees. [Read more]
Depression Enol: Yellow vigilance for high winds in Paris and Île-de-France this Sunday
This Sunday, December 22, 2024, Paris and the Île-de-France region have been placed under yellow vigilance by Météo-France due to high winds, accompanied by showers. This situation is linked to the Enol low-pressure system, which is crossing a large part of France, bringing gusts of up to 70-80 km/h to the region. The capital's parks, gardens and cemeteries are closed as a precautionary measure. [Read more]
Violent winds in Paris: parks, gardens and cemeteries closed this Sunday, December 22
Due to strong gusts of wind expected this diamnche December 22, 2024 in the capital, the City of Paris announces the closure of its green spaces and cemeteries. [Read more]
Maïté passed away at the age of 86
French TV personality and chef Maïté died on the night of December 20-21, 2024, at the age of 86. [Read more]
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