Window displays and illuminations, holiday concerts, magical light experiences, Christmas markets… As the festive season approaches, the City of Light is filled with magic. But what about free Christmas activities in Paris? Yes, it’s possible to take in all the sights without breaking the bank.
Christmas markets to immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season
Dreaming of hot chocolates, Santa’s sleighs, skating rinks and snowy chalets? For a free family Christmas activity, head for Paris’ most beautiful Christmas markets. The Tuileries Christmas Market or the La Défense Christmas Market… Let the magic begin!
Christmas window displays, a free enchanting show
At the end of the year, it’s finally time for Christmas windows and snowy decorations. Parisian department stores unveil a magical new theme for their interiors and windows. Regressive scenes that the whole family can’t get enough of, with stars in their eyes. Such is the case with Printemps Haussmann and its train theme. All you have to do is discover them!
Christmas illuminations to feast your eyes on
As you stroll down the aisles of Bercy Village, look up and admire a sky adorned with bouquets of luminous mistletoe. This open-air shopping mall promises a magical Christmas and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the Champs Élysées, with its trees shining brightly for the occasion. In short, there’s no shortage of Christmas lights in Paris this year!
Christmas villages near Paris, a complete change of scenery less than 2 hours away
Less than 2 hours from Paris by train or car, you can discover absolutely charming places that will instantly immerse you in the magic of the festive season. The villages of Provins, Janvry and Senlis offer activities and Christmas markets for young and old that are a must-see during this period. Beautiful Christmas villages to discover!
Castles and estates illuminated near Paris for total immersion
Paris has the good fortune to be ideally located, not far from sumptuous estates and châteaux. Among them, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, which this year once again invites you to dream away, decorating the entire estate in a thousand and one Christmas colors. The Domaine de Saint-Cloud also offers a luminous and enchanting trail for the whole family! Lumière en Seine is an incredible spectacle of light shows, projections and sound effects, to be seen throughout the season until January.