The Grand Palais in Paris hosts the largest indoor ice rink in the world

But where did the idea of ​​installing a giant ice rink under the glass roof of the Grand Palais in Paris come from for the Christmas holidays? In reality, it was a sort of revelation for Olivier Maurey, director of the Ludéric group, event organizer: “I saw the arches of the nave and it reminded me of engravings I had seen of people skating on the Neva, in Russia, in winter, under the bridges. And I said to myself: but why not? Let's make an ice rink there. It affects everyone, it clearly defines what the Grand Palais des Glaces is, that is to say that we are not reconstituting a winter sports resort in Paris. We have always been contacted by people who wanted to put up chalets or Christmas trees, well not at all. On the contrary, once again we are inspired by the bridges over these frozen rivers of northern Europe. »

Three slots are possible to play on the largest indoor ice rink in the world: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with DJ and light show. the official website

You have other beautiful ice rinks in the region. That of Saint-Brieuc has the privilege of being installed right at the foot of the ramparts, with lighting and above all musical entertainment.

In Saint-Nazaire, in Loire-Atlantique, the Christmas ice rink is located a few dozen meters from the sea; toboggan runs were added. the official website

Finally, in Bordeaux, it is the return of the ice rink after ten years of absence. It will be synthetic, which will not increase the electricity bill, specifies the town hall. the official website