Every year at the start of the festive season, the City of Light adorns itself with its most beautiful illuminations, such as the multicolored illuminations of the Champs-Elysées ( a world first) or the enchanting window displays of the Grands Magasins. And of course, when you think of winter and Christmas, you think of ice rinks! The most beautiful in Paris is undoubtedly the one at the Grand Palais, where you can skate under Europe’s largest glass roof. And this year, the capital’s most beautiful ice rink will feature an XXL Eiffel Tower at its center. A first!
A replica of the Eiffel Tower at the center of the world’s largest indoor skating rink, for the first time ever!
In a few days’ time, you won’t believe your eyes. And with good reason: the world’s largest indoor ice rink will reopen its doors in Paris, under the majestic dome of the Grand Palais, bathed in light. And to round off the year 2025 in style, the Grand Palais des Glaces has a major surprise in store for apprentice skaters: for the first time, a giant Eiffel Tower will take pride of place at the center of the 2,700 m2 rink in the famous Parisian landmark. A 1/10-scale replica, around which fans of ice aerobatics will love to take photos. But what other surprises await you this year, at the heart of this exceptional skating rink in Paris?
Pancakes, waffles, hot chocolate, a giant ice dancefloor… Why is the XXL ice rink in the Grand Palais the perfect icy setting for winter in Paris?
Fairytale alert! The enchanting Grand Palais des Glaces not only boasts a replica of the Iron Lady at its center, but also promises a season full of surprises, under the sign of winter magic. The Grand Palais will be inviting young and old alike to the heart of its enchanting village. Among the gourmet stands: oysters, raclette, waffles, crêpes… and the Chef’s surprise: a gourmet hot chocolate signed by Chef Yannick Alléno.
When will the new 2025-2026 edition of the Grand Palais des Glaces be held at the Grand Palais? The dates
And of course, as every year since its reopening, the world’s largest indoor ice rink will be transformed into a giant dancefloor, from 8pm to 2am. To the sound of the best DJs, you’re invited to dance on your skates, under the disco balls. 2,700 m2 of skating to music, with impressive light shows… There’s plenty to celebrate in the heart of the largest ice dancefloor in Paris. Rendezvous in a handful of days at the Grand Palais des Glaces, for one of the capital’s most exceptional winter events.
📍 Le Grand Palais des Glaces – Le Grand Palais, 3 avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75 008 Paris
📅 Dates : December 14, 2025 – January 7, 2026