Make the most of the Christmas season in Paris with our guide to festive events, Christmas markets, illuminations and winter activities.
In the City of Light, there’s an absolutely unique show museum: the Musée des Arts Forains. Covering 11,400 m² of illuminated space, it plunges visitors into the magical world of a Belle Époque funfair, to the poi...
Every year, the same question comes up – which supermarkets will be open on December 25? This year, Christmas falls on a Thursday, a public holiday in France, and most supermarkets will be closed. However, there a...
Unlike on December 25, which is a public holiday, the majority of supermarkets in Paris will open their doors, but with reduced opening hours, often concentrated in the morning and early afternoon. As is the case every...
In Paris, metro traffic changes slightly on festive evenings like December 24. While the metro normally runs from around 5.30 a.m. to 1.15 a.m., its timetable is extended to 2.15 a.m. on bank holiday eves and weekend ni...
Is your hood still a bit empty? Don’t worry: we’ve put on our Santa Claus boots and set off across Paris in search of the most original boutiques for your Christmas gifts. On the program: tasteful addresses,...
To kick off the new year under the banner of music and emotion, this legendary Parisian venue invites you to discover its rich and varied program – enchanting ballets, spellbinding concerts, musical odysseys and e...
Every year, it’s the same old story: at the last minute, we’ve still got Christmas presents to find… And inspiration isn’t always on our side! To help you, we’ve selected gift ideas under €...
After several successful editions in Switzerland, the Swiss Christmas Village has set up shop at La Villette for the first time outside the country. From now until December 28, 2025…...
Just a 1h35-minute flight from Paris, you’ll find one of Europe’s most authentic Christmas markets. With local crafts, comforting treats, illuminations, a flying Santa Claus and even a working blacksmithR...
In the heart of the 5th arrondissement, this absolutely magical town house is transformed a little more to celebrate the magic of the festive season. For a month, this venue dedicated to immersive theater presents its i...
