As the festive season approaches, a fairytale Paris takes shape. Enchanting light strolls, sound and light shows featuring princes and princesses, window displays and Christmas markets… All winter long, you’ll be able to enjoy a magical illuminated experience in Paris! Open your eyes wide…
The magical “LUMINISCENCE” experience at the Eglise Saint-Eustache in Paris
After welcoming more than 90,000 spectators to Bordeaux’s Saint-André Cathedral in just three months, LUMINISCENCE has moved to the heart of the fabulous Église Saint-Eustache! Here, enjoy a sensory experience combining 360° video mapping, 3D orchestral music and lighting effects. All in one of Paris’s most beautiful monuments. A marvelous new immersive experience.
Lumières en Seine at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud (from November 17)
For aesthetes and lovers of festivals of light. In the heart of the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, an experience worthy of a true fairy tale is on offer. Following the resounding success of the first two editions (over 250,000 visitors), Lumières en Seine returns to the limelight with an all-new illuminated itinerary. Are you ready to be amazed?
Le Grand Noël de Vaux-le-Vicomte en Fête (until January 7, 2024)
For once, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte will be unveiling its Christmas festivitiesin November. On this occasion, the estate will celebrate festivities and entertainment as it did in the 17th century. From November 18 onwards, Vaux-le-Vicomte will be decked out in its finest luminous finery. And as soon as visitors arrive, they’ll be totally immersed…
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L’Odyssée Lumineuse at the Parc Floral, a new dreamlike light trail! (Until January 7, 2024)
In this dreamlike labyrinth, the eyes of young and old alike will sparkle as they gaze upon immense luminous sculptures. A maze of animals in the spotlight, mainly endangered species. Malaysian tapir, Mandrill monkey, tigers, giant Galapagos tortoise, polar bear, orangutan, seahorse, red panda, whale shark… all these species will be highlighted. The best part? Enchanting northern lights….
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Illuminating the Jungle at the Jardin des Plantes (until January 21, 2024)
But what wonders await visitors to the Jardin des Plantes? Jungle en voie d’illumination is a new and exciting journey. Fearsome felines, astonishing frogs, giant flowers… These are just some of the wonders that visitors will soon be able to discover. Join us on an enchanting light trail, strewn with XXL light sculptures, to encounter the flora and fauna of the jungle!
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Enchanting light experiences: Thoiry Lumières Sauvages, on the theme of Asia (until March 10, 2024)
It’s one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year in Paris: the Thoiry Lumières Sauvages light trail! And the good news is that the magical Festival des Lanternes is back in October. The theme of this 2023-2024 edition? Asia! Get ready to feast your eyes…
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Stroll through the most beautiful Christmas markets in Paris
Dreaming of hot chocolates, Santa’s sleighs, ice rinks and snowy chalets? From November for some, December for others… the Christmas Markets are back in Paris. Come and discover the capital’s most beautiful Christmas Markets, the dates and the enchanting programs! Are you ready for a magical festive season?
All the best Christmas Markets in Paris
L’Art dans la Nature: the extravagantly luminous journey into the world of Dalí at La Villette (until January 21, 2024)
More than just an exhibition, L’Art dans La Nature is a veritable illuminated labyrinth, inviting you to awaken all your senses. Wander between illuminated fountains and interactive light installations, and admire Salvador Dalí ‘s astonishing sculptures from a whole new angle. Along the way, you’ll come across Alice in Wonderland, a triumphant elephant, dreamlike insects, luminous eggs and, of course, the famous melted clocks… An enchanting 45-minute stroll between art and technology that will leave you breathless.
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Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight ‘s magical candlelight concerts are a worldwide success. Providing access to classical music for all generations, its concerts also bring the most beautiful Parisian venues to life, with melodies resounding amid an infinite array of flickering candles. This winter, don’t miss Candlelight’s most beautiful concerts by candlelight…
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