Christmas means glittering, magical decorations, while we wait for concerts, family gatherings and dinners to punctuate our lives. Here are some of the most enchanting routes to take during the season.
“Kiss in Bercy”, the new illumination not to be missed
Bercy Village reinvents the ritual of the lucky kiss under the mistletoe. Discover a sky adorned with bouquets of luminous mistletoe for the festive season. An opportunity to share a moment of complicity with your loved ones! Young and old alike can enjoy festive entertainment, including magical dance shows. Children will be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Santa Claus wandering the aisles on Saturday December 14 and Sunday December 21.
📍Location: 28 Rue François Truffaut, 75012 Paris
📆Date: until January 6, 2025, 5pm to midnight
La promenade lumineuse du domaine de St-Cloud – An enchanted walk for Christmas
How about an enchanted stroll through the magnificent Domaine de Saint-Cloud? Come and discover the estate’s fantastic installations: light shows, sound effects, lasers, projections and pyrotechnics… Perfect for a magical, dreamlike stroll in keeping with the theme of the Christmas illuminations .
📍Location: Grille Clemenceau 92210 Saint-Cloud
📆Date: from November 15
The illuminated gardens of Levallois-Perret town hall – For a magical family stroll
Once again this year, Levallois-Perret town hall celebrates Christmas and its enchantment. Discover the superb merry-go-round in the shape of a giant Christmas tree, as well as the bubbles animated with pretty scenes. Last but not least, Santa’s house will be on hand for children to write their letters… and even meet him! All in all, a great day out this year.
📆 Date: December 6 to 15
The Champs-Élysées – One of the most beautiful Christmas illuminations in Paris
Of course, the world’s most beautiful avenue[/trackLink] couldn’t fail to be decorated for Christmas! For the occasion, its 400 trees will be decked out in a magnificent glittering coat of gold from mid-November to early January, from 5 p.m. to midnight every evening. A must-see Christmas spectacle for children and adults alike!
📆 Date: November 24, 2024 to early January 2025
See Jurassic animals illuminated at the Jardin des Plantes
Every year, the Jardin des Plantes makes us dream with its sublime light installations. This year, the spotlight is on dinosaurs! Immerse yourself in a journey 200 million years back in time, and discover the flora and fauna of our planet during the Jurassic period. A grandiose spectacle not to be missed!
📍 Location: Place Valhubert, 75005 Paris
📆 Date: from 20/11/2024 to 19/01/2025
🎟️ Price: €18
Place Vendôme – Sublime Christmas illuminations in one of Paris’s most chic spots
The magic of Christmas takes over the Place Vendôme, which is once again decked out in its finest finery this year. Four magnificent 10-metre-high fir trees will be installed in November to embellish the premises. They will be accompanied by 150 smaller fir trees, which will decorate the square’s emblematic boutiques.
📍Location: Place Vendôme 75001 Paris
📆 Date: November 19, 2024 – January 12, 2025
Christmas illuminations in Faubourg Saint-Honoré – A magical show to see in Paris
From the end of November, the whole district will come alive with the colors of Christmas. The magical structures that will adorn Faubourg Saint-Honoré during the festive season have been created using low-energy LEDs and recyclable decor. A feast for the eyes, to be enjoyed by the whole family!
📍Location: Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré 75008 Paris
📆Date: from November 26, 2024
Avenue Montaigne illuminations
Like every year,Avenue Montaigne is decked out in a thousand lights for the festive season. Until early January, you can admire the glittering trees and superb Christmas decorations on this prestigious avenue. A feast for the eyes!
📍Location: Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris
📆Date: November 20, 2024 – January 6, 2025