Light festivals are returning again this year to Paris and the Paris region to light up our autumn and winter evenings and in particular the end-of-year holiday period. Follow the guide to discover the places that dazzle us with lanterns and other breathtaking scenographies for this 2024-2025 season.
As Christmas approaches, Paris is adorned with a thousand lights. This is an opportunity to make some pretty family walks. Between the showcases and the illuminationsalso discover the light festivals which are once again investing in Île-de-France this fall and for the winter of 2024-2025. A beautiful outing program with or without the children, the weekend or during Christmas vacation and even before.
But one festival of lightswhat is it then? This is a magical event enjoyed at nightfall. An enchanted stroll in the middle oflight installations and colorful which are often accompanied by music for a immersive experience even more beautiful! We wander through magical and astonishing paths which take us sometimes into the aquatic world and sometimes to discover the world of insects transformed into giants, on this occasion. Between show lumineuxprojections and animated modules, let yourself be transported, for an evening, into another very universe shimmering. In any case, there is something to make the eyes of children and adults that we are shine bright.
So, do you want to take advantage of it yourself? Here are the upcoming festivals as well as the events to watch out for!
This year's lantern and light festivals 2024-2025:
The Luminous Odyssey at Parc Floral 2024 takes us into tales and dinosaurs this year!
For the end-of-year celebrations, the Floral Park once again invites families to discover its illuminations in a new and enriched route. The Luminous Odyssey, from November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025, takes us this year into stories, the world of dinosaurs with laser effects as a bonus. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the festivities of the Christmas period, whether you are with friends, lovers or family. [Lire la suite]
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages 2024-2025: immerse yourself in the Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne!
Thoiry Lumières Sauvages is back from October 27, 2024 to March 2025 with a new, ever more magical route. The largest lantern trail in Ile-de-France takes us on “Extraordinary Journeys” this year, inspired by the works of Jules Verne to make us dream. [Lire la suite]
Lumières en Seine at the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, discover the new magical route 2024-2025
Lumières en Seine is the sublime Festival of Lights which will once again illuminate the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, from November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025. On the program, a magical walk which extends over nearly 2km to experience during the end-of-year holiday period.
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The Great Christmas at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte 2024, a magical experience with an ice rink
The Great Christmas at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is back to enchant the holiday season, from Saturday November 16, 2024 to Sunday January 5, 2025. In the enchanting setting of the Château, we head there to rediscover the magic of Christmas through immersive experiences which this year take us to the heart of the tales that rocked our childhood with the added bonus of a unique ice rink! [Lire la suite]
Jurassic in the process of illumination: the 2024-2025 light festival at the Jardin des Plantes
This year, the Jardin des Plantes is hosting a new edition of its famous lantern trail, entitled “Jurassic en route to Illumination”. To be discovered from November 20 to January 19, 2024, this exhibition takes us back in time this year. Monumental creatures come to life through majestic light sculptures, transforming the park into a true open-air museum. We explore the mysteries of the Jurassic period, while enjoying a magical walk under the stars. An unmissable event not to be missed at the end of the year. [Lire la suite]
Lantern Festival 2024: the dinosaur ball, the light trail of the Jardin d’Acclimatation
The Dinosaurs are coming to the Jardin d’Acclimatation! From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025, 2000 illuminated lanterns, including 100 creatures from the Mesozoic era, invade the aisles of the Parisian amusement park. After the success of the Shanghai lanterns, prepare yourself for a magical and prehistoric immersion, perfect for the holiday season! [Lire la suite]
The lantern festival returns to Parc de la Villette in Paris for its 2024 edition
The lantern parade returns to Parc de La Villette in Paris! On the program? A magical and free stroll, lanterns in hand, not to be missed on Saturday December 7, 2024. [Lire la suite]
Lueurs de Mantes 2024-2025: the free luminous and artistic journey back to Yvelines
Mantes-la-Jolie shines brightly this winter! For the second time, this town in Yvelines is organizing a major nocturnal and original event in the footsteps of its cultural heritage. Meet from December 13, 2024 to February 1, 2025 to discover “Lueurs de Mantes”, a luminous and artistic journey where light scenographies mingle with digital works of art. [Lire la suite]
Santa’s Wonderful Gardens at Parc Astérix 2024
Parc Astérix is once again celebrating the magic of Christmas during the 2024 Christmas holidays. In fact, we're off to discover the Gallic Christmas holiday activities at the amusement park, from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Ice rink, sleds, trail of lights, hidden tavern and enchanting shows await you with new this year: Obélix's Slide on the Gaul side. [Lire la suite]
