Known for recreating the country’s iconic sites on a smaller scale, France Miniature is offering, for the first time, a nighttime experience to celebrate the holiday season. From November 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027, “La Nuit des Géants” invites visitors to explore a miniature France transformed by light during a walk lasting about 1 hour and 30 minutes. This first chapter, titled “Les Noëls de France,” showcases the most beautiful Christmas traditions from across France’s regions, which visitors can discover as they stroll past the park’s monuments.
From Mont-Saint-Michel to Carcassonne, a luminous journey into the heart of Christmas traditions
To bring this nighttime stroll to life, France Miniature enlisted Jérémie Bellot, a lighting artist renowned for his work on landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Statue of Liberty.
This magical world transforms the park’s miniature landscapes into a true journey through French Christmas traditions. From Mont-Saint-Michel to Paris, from Nancy to Lyon, all the way to the châteaux of the Loire Valley and Carcassonne, each stop reveals its own unique lighting display.
And the show isn’t limited to the monuments. In the middle of the Atlantic basin, Fort Boyard is surrounded by circles of light. Further on, the Northern Lights and laser beams dance above the lake. The journey ends on the Mediterranean side, with a finale combining water features, flames, shimmering lights, and dance.
It’s the perfect opportunity to rediscover France’s iconic landscapes from a completely new perspective, blending cultural heritage, the magic of Christmas, and artistic creativity.
Monuments on a giant’s scale to amaze children
That’s also what makes the experience especially fun for families: here, children literally change scale. At 1.10 m tall, a visitor is like a 33-meter giant standing next to the miniature monuments. It’s enough to tower over the villages, rise above the ramparts, and gaze out over the landscapes as if they were the masters of the world!
The walk lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes and can be extended with a visit to the Christmas market and food stands, where you’ll find products with winter flavors.
Running through January 3, 2027, “La Nuit des Géants” offers several opportunities to visit: before Christmas to get into the spirit, between the holidays to extend the magic, or during school breaks for a family getaway.
Practical Information
- Dates: November 28, 2026, through January 3, 2027
- Hours: Departures every 30 minutes, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (depending on opening days)
- Location: France Miniature, Boulevard André-Malraux, 78990 Élancourt (Yvelines)
- Duration: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes
La Nuit des Géants at France Miniature
28 November 2026 18:00 + more dates
France Miniature