By The Editor · Photos by My from Sortiraparis · Published on December 5, 2024 at 8:57 p.m.
The magic of Christmas awaits us in the beautiful castles of Île-de-France and its surroundings. Discover the program of these places steeped in history in the run-up to Christmas, to be discovered during the festive period and Christmas holidays 2024-2025. Illuminations, shows and entertainment are on the menu, whether you are a couple or a family.
You feel this wind of magic blowing on the Paris region ? Yes, the spirit of the end-of-year celebrations comes to light up Paris and all theÎle-de-France. As Christmas and New Year approach, the magic sets in in the City of Light and lets us enjoy beautiful decorations and ultra-regressive activities to the delight of young and old alike. In this time of sharing, we take advantage of our loved ones by spending good times with them… and that is probably what brought you to this page.
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a fairy tale and discover sublime historical placeshow about going off to discover the castles of Paris and Île-de-France ? Many monuments reveal a special programming and full of magic to celebrate the end of year celebrations. Between illuminationsshows, sound and light, and immersive scenographies, your Christmas vacation looks magical!
Want to (re)discover the beautiful castles around Parisdressed in their clothing Noël ? We reveal to you the program of these historic places of the heritage French people who make the magic of Noël for the great pleasure of young and old alike.
Christmas events in the castles of Paris and Île-de-France:
Christmas at the Château de Dampierre in Yvelines: Lights, immersive shows and walks on the program
The Domaine and Château de Dampierre en Yvelines, nestled in the Yvelines, is adorned with its most beautiful finery to celebrate Christmas. From December 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025, discover the program for the holiday period between immersive shows, illuminations and magical walks. [Lire la suite]
Tales and Stories 2024: visit the wonderland at the Château de Champs-sur-Marne
During the Christmas holidays, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne hosts the Contes et Histoires 2024 event: on December 30, January 2, 3 and 4, 2025, discover this treasure of French heritage through unusual and family activities. [Lire la suite]
Tales and Stories 2024: a magical Christmas at the Château de Maisons, in Maisons-Laffitte
The Château de Maisons in Maisons-Laffitte offers us fun workshops and shows, during this new edition of Contes et Histoires, to be experienced from December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025. A program that should delight families during the holidays Christmas! [Lire la suite]
Tales and Stories 2024: a musical show at the Château de Rambouillet
The Château de Rambouillet is participating in the 2024 edition of the Contes et Histoires event. On January 4, 2025, the monument offers unusual and fun visits to families during the Christmas holidays. [Lire la suite]
Tales and Stories 2024: a fun and mysterious Christmas at Château de Jossigny
The Château de Jossigny, rarely open to the public, exceptionally welcomes families on December 23, 24, 26 and 27, 2024, for the Tales and Stories of National Monuments event. A good plan for the Christmas holidays! [Lire la suite]
Christmas at the Château: magical end-of-year celebrations at the Domaine de Sceaux
Spend Christmas at the castle with the forest animals, and enjoy an enchanted stroll at the Sceaux departmental estate, from December 10, 2024 to January 5, 2025. [Lire la suite]
Tales and Stories 2024: the secrets of Santa Claus revealed at the Château de Vincennes
For the 2024 edition of the Contes et Histoires event, the Château de Vincennes invites Santa's elves for a very special show, from December 27 to 29, 2024 and from January 3 to 5, 2025. [Lire la suite]
Christmas 2024 at the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: a magical experience with an ice rink – our photos
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. Within the Château, the magic of Christmas bewitches us through a scenography around tales , but also via various immersive experiences, with, as a bonus, a unique ice rink! [Lire la suite]
Christmas 2024 at Château de Bagatelle: dramatized and exclusive visits to the royal pavilion
Château de Bagatelle invites you to experience a magical Christmas on Sunday December 1, 2024, in the heart of the 16th arrondissement of Paris. This architectural gem, usually closed to the public, reopens its doors for a unique day combining theatrical Tours, period costumes and festive stands. A historical immersion orchestrated by the Friends of Versailles and the Mansart Foundation, to start December in style! [Lire la suite]
Christmas at the Château de Chantilly 2024, illuminations, treats and shows on the program
Christmas is coming to the Château de Chantilly for this Christmas period 2024. The castle and the park await you for a magical walk in a magical setting for the whole family. From November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, there are activities for the whole family, storytelling evenings and the presence of Santa Claus, at the heart of an exceptional heritage. Here are the highlights of this edition. [Lire la suite]
Christmas in danger at the Château de Blandy-les-Tours! Will you be able to save him?
This year, the castle of Blandy-les-Tours is offering a unique adventure for the end-of-year celebrations. From November 30, 2024, we are invited to dive into an immersive story where Christmas is in danger. The usually peaceful castle is invaded by dark magic, threatening the great Christmas celebration. For the duration of a visit, we become the heroes of this mysterious quest. [Lire la suite]
The 2024 Christmas Festival at Château de Breteuil: a fairy tale for the whole family
The 2024 Christmas Festival at the Château de Breteuil, located in Yvelines, offers a unique experience on December 15, 2024. The castle lights up for the occasion, transforming this historic place into a real Christmas story. With decorations in every room, nativity scenes from around the world and shows for young and old, we immerse ourselves in the magic of the holidays. [Lire la suite]
Le Parcours du Roi, the 2024 Christmas show tour of the Château de Versailles
The Parcours du Roi is the 2024 Christmas show at the Château de Versailles which offers families the opportunity to discover the most beautiful rooms of the château in a baroque atmosphere, from December 14, 2024 to January 4, 2025. An event which closes with a very special meeting with baroque Santa Claus! [Lire la suite]
Beauty and the Beast: the immersive theater show, back at the Château de Maisons-Laffitte
From November 9 to December 15, 2024, the Château de Maisons-Laffitte in Yvelines invites you to experience the magical spectacle of “Beauty and the Beast” within it. Princess dresses, valets and chandeliers on the ceiling…embark for an immersive theater show in the world of the famous tale. [Lire la suite]
