Yes, we know, It's winter, and it's hard. He does coldhe does sombrenight arrives at 17h30and it depresses us. Fortunately, Paris will soon light up from all sides to put a little balm in our hearts. Parks and gardens are preparing to rant, in the first sense of the term, for shine as much as possible during the holidays and impress everyone. Animals, plants and slightly more abstract concepts mingle in unique scenographies, for dazzle you just right. A quick overview of what awaits you.
The Jardin des Plantes goes into Jurassic Park mode
After the extinct animals, the infinitely large and the infinitely small, the Jardin des Plantes put the table back one more year and offers us this time a one-way ticket to the world of dinosaurs ! An incredible nighttime tour to discover our planet 200 million years agoat the heart of which follow one another marine reptiles, terrestrial or flying dinosaurset first mammals on the planet. 5 different environments await you, to discover all plant and animal species who once populated our world. And, icing on the cake, some of the creations are animated !
Jurassic in the process of enlightenment
Garden of Plants
Place Valhubert – 5e
From November 20, 2024 to January 19, 2025
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Thoiry pays tribute to the creative genius of Jules Verne
Since the October 27the largest light trail in the region opened its doors just an hour from Paris. And for this new 2024 edition, the zoo was inspired by the world of Jules Verne and his Extraordinary Journeys who rocked our childhood. A exceptional romantic plotwhich takes us from The mysterious island home to plenty of insects, plants and reptiles “aerial adventures” of the writer, over the African savannah. We then sink Twenty thousand leagues under the sea and until center of the Earthdiscovering an underground world populated by prehistoric creatures. A succession of surprises and extraordinary adventures to enjoy at nightfall.
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 Parc Floral de Paris adorns itself with its outfit of light in enchanting colorsto introduce walkers to its Luminous Odysseya wonderful show that will make young and old alike dream. For this second editionthe Parc Floral has put together a magical show for you thanks to huge silk sculptures spread over 5 hectares. On the program: we explore India, Mexico et Thailand; we walk in the middle of the magical world of sweets straight out of the world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ; we wander in a giant forest trees more than 5 meters high populated by all kinds of animals; we marvel at huge whales and dinosaurs. It's a dream.
The Luminous Odyssey
Paris Floral Park
Route de la Pyramid – 12th
From November 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025
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Light enters the Seine at Domaine de Saint-Cloud
For the 4th timethe Saint-Cloud national domain returns for a flamboyant new edition. More than 2 km walk where every sculpture, fountain, tree, and even blade of grass is covered with a light installation, bright, fluorescent. But rest assured, everything works based on reusable LED lighting, so no need to worry about the planet. And for those who might be put off by such a long walkno problem, you can regain strength along the way by stopping at one of the stands hot chocolate, gingerbread men and other winter treats.
Lights in the Seine
Saint-Cloud national domain
1, av. of the Grille-d’Honneur – Saint-Cloud
From November 15, 2024 to January 12, 2025
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The Jardin d’Acclimatation makes the dinosaurs dance
Like the dinosaurs are clearly part of most stylish creatures having never populated the planet, two spaces had this year the brilliant idea to put them at the heart of their light creations. And we thank them for it. After the Jardin des Plantes, it is therefore the Jardin d’Acclimatation who bends to the exercise, to offer us a return to the past based on tyrannosaures, of brontosaures, of velociraptors and of diplodocus… 40 species will come to life to make people dream (and still shake a little) thanks to an illuminated route of 24 steps! And to delve a little deeper into this fascinating part of history, you can even enjoy a VR experience.
Lantern Festival: Dinosaur Ball
Jardin d’Acclimatation
Crossroads of Sablons, Bois de Boulogne – 16th
From November 29, 2024 to March 2, 2025
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