The holiday season has arrived, which means that we gather with family, friends, or even both! And since the weather is delightful, there’s no way we’re staying cooped up in a Parisian apartment. The capital is bursting with festive and cultural activities that you absolutely cannot miss, making sure to finish the year beautifully!
We're going to see Puss in Boots, the musical with family at the Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse
This is a must-see family show for a reason: Puss in Boots, the musical won two Musical Comedy Trophies in 2025. The Safa Brothers reinvent the famous story of this extraordinary cat on stage, who isn’t shy about using a multitude of tricks to help his master, .a young miller, the Marquis of Carabas. With captivating numbers and immersive staging, this is THE show that will charm both young and old alike.
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The Booted Cat, the musical
Théâtre de la Gaîté Montparnasse
26, rue de la Gaîté — 14th
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Visiting an enchanted world at the Festival of Wonders
Like every year, once December rolls around, the Musée des Arts Forains hosts its unmissable Festival du Merveilleux. From December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026, visitors are invited to experience a timeless immersive moment, filled with exhibitions and performances that are both dreamlike and enchanting. And for this 15th edition, the “ Stage Costumes ” are the stars of the celebration. Originating from circus, ballet, opera, film or musical theater, these pieces, worthy of works of art, made of luxurious fabrics, feathers and sequins, come to life in a dazzling fashion.The precious collections of the museum are ready to shine before the public's eyes. We tested it and it’s more than validated!
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Festival of Wonder “Costumes on Stage”
Pavillons de Bercy — Museum of Fairground Arts
53, Avenue des Terroirs de France — 12th
From December 26, 2025, to January 4, 2026
Every day from 10 AM to 6 PM
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Experience the magic of Christmas at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Vaux-le-Vicomte is definitely one of our favorite castles in Île-de-France. And during the holiday season, this extraordinary monument transforms into something truly special, thanks to its Grand Noël. With unique decorations and stunning staging, an ice rink and tasty chalets, dazzling lights, and enchanting projections on the facade… the castle will surprise you just as much as it will delight you!
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The Great Christmas
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Until January 4, 2026
Every day from 11 AM to 7 PM
Until 5:30 PM on December 24 and 31
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Dive into a magnificent luminous odyssey at the Jardin des Plantes
This year, the Jardin des Plantes, one of the most beautiful in the capital, is focusing on « Lights of Nature ». On the program: bioluminescence, fluorescence and incandescence from all sides, to dazzle your eyes. The trail, as magical as it is scientific and accessible from 6 PM, aims to educateer and d’émerveiller visitors, who discover each year a whole new part of the natural world in light.
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On the path to illumination: Lights of Nature
Jardin des Plantes
Place Valhubert – 5th
Until January 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM
Reservation required
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Let's put on our pGet ready and treat yourself to a skating session!
In December, Paris dresses up in a thousand and one ice rinks. From North to South, East to West… no matter where you live in the capital, you can head to one of the temporary ice rinks, strap on your skates, and safely try out your best triple axel. It's all yours at the Grand Palais, the rooftop of the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, or even at the André-Citroën Park.
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