Yes, we know, it's winter, and it's tough. It's cold, it's dark, night falls at 5:30 PM, and it brings us down a bit. Luckily, Paris will soon light up from all sides to lift our spirits. Parks and gardens are about to get strung with lights, quite literally, to shine bright during the festivities and dazzle everyone. Animals, plants, and some more abstract concepts blend in unique displays to wow you just enough. Here's a little peek at what awaits you.
The Jardin des Plantes Goes Jurassic Park
After vanished animals, the infinitely large and the infinitely small, the Jardin des Plantes is doing it again for another year, and we...This time, we're offering one-way tickets to the world of dinosaurs! Get ready for an incredible nighttime tour to discover our planet 200 million years ago, where you’ll encounter marine reptiles, land and flying dinosaurs, and the first mammals on Earth. Five different environments await you, featuring all the plant and animal species that once populated our world. And to top it all off, some of the creations are animated!
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Jurassic Lights
Jardin des Plantes
Place Valhubert – 5th Arrondissement
From November 20, 2024, to January 19, 2025
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Thoiry pays tribute to the creative genius of Jules Verne
Since October 27, the largest light trail in the region has opened its doors just an hour from Paris. And for this new 2024 edition, the zoo has drawn inspiration from the world of Jules Verne and his Extraordinary Voyages that filled our childhood stories. It's an exceptional narrative thread, taking us from The Mysterious Island, home to many insects, plants, and reptiles, to the "aerial adventures" of the writer, soaring over the African savannah. We then plunge into Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea.and all the way to the center of the Earth, discovering an underground world filled with prehistoric creatures. A series of surprises and extraordinary adventures to enjoy as night falls.
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Thoiry Wild Lights
Wow Safari Thoiry
Rue du Pavillon de Montreuil – Thoiry
From October 27, 2024 to March 2, 2025
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The Floral Park Goes Around the World
This winter, the Floral Park of Paris dresses up in a dazzling light display to introduce visitors to its Luminous Odyssey, a wonderful show that will make dreams come true for both young and old. For this second edition, the Floral Park has prepared a magical spectacle with huge silk sculptures spread over 5 hectares. Get ready to explore India, Mexico, and Thailand; and wander through the magical world of sweets that has come to life!the right of the universe of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; we stroll through a giant forest with trees over 5 meters tall, filled with all sorts of animals; we marvel at the huge whales and dinosaurs. It’s like a dream!
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The Radiant Odyssey
Floral Park of Paris
Pyramid Road – 12th
From November 30, 2024, to January 19, 2025
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Light Shines on the Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud
For the 4th time, the National Domaine of Saint-Cloud returns with a dazzling new edition. Over 2 km of path where every sculpture, fountain, tree, and even blades of grass are covered in a brilliant, fluorescent light installation. But don’t worry, everything is powered by reusable LED lights, so the planet is just fine. And for those who might feel daunted by such a long stroll, no worries! You can refuel along the way by stopping at one of the stands for hot chocolates!
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Lights on the Seine
Domaine National de Saint-Cloud
1, Ave. de la Grille-d'Honneur – Saint-Cloud
From November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025
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The Jardin d’Acclimatation Makes Dinosaurs Dance
Just like dinosAuras are clearly among the most stylish creatures to have ever roamed the planet, and this year, two spaces had the brilliant idea to put them at the heart of their luminous creations. And we are thankful for that! After the Jardin des Plantes, it's now the Jardin d’Acclimatation that bends to the task, offering us a trip back in time featuring tyrannosaurs, brontosauruses, velociraptors, and diplodocus… 40 species will come to life to make us dream (and maybe tremble a little, too!) through a brilliantly illuminated path of 24 stages! And to dive even deeper into this fascinating chapter of history, you can even enjoy a VR experience.
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Lantern Festival: The Dinosaur Ball
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Carrefour des Sablons, Bois de Boulogne – 16th
From November 29, 2024, to March 2, 2025
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